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Toyota Prius Is A Very Popular Hybrid car.

08.19.2008 · Posted in Vehicles Articles

The Toyota Prius hybrid is still the most popular and best selling hybrid vehicle in the USA today. The release of this car in 1997 launched the movement towards hybrids.rnrnInitially, the Prius didn’t sell very well at all, however, sales start to increase as more models were introduced. In 2003 Toyota released a second generation Toyota Prius which became the first midsize hybrid car on the market, and Motor Trend voted it the car of the year.rnrnPeople are buying hybrid cars not just for environmental and health issues, but also because of soaring gas prices. Prius is the number 1 choice due to its simplicity and price, there are many hybrid cars to choose from.rnrnMany improvements have been made to the latest hybrid vehicles. The first generation Toyota Prius was fuel efficient but it only had the additional option of air-conditioning. The second generation vehicle improved on the first in aesthetics, speed, and size. Of the midsize hatchback sedans in the marketplace, it’s the first one to have won multiple awards.rnrnIt employs the Synergy hybrid system used by all of Toyota’s hybrid vehicles. It possesses a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder engines features intelligent valve timing and an AC synchronous, permanent magnet motor. The horsepower that it contains is 110 horsepower. (gas and electric power combined) and 46 mpg fuel economy (city and highway mileage combined, as rated by EPA).rnrnIt has an electronically controlled continuous variable transmission, anti-lock system and regenerative breaking. It has up to 89 % less emissions and grants the owner a tax credit upon purchase.rnrnThe standard features of the second generation Toyota Prius are power windows, cloth seating, micron filter air-conditioning, electric door locks, cruise control and remote keyless entry. The climate, radio, and cruise control can be adjusted remotely though switches on the steering wheel.rnrnNavigational systems with Bluetooth is one of the options customers have when buying the vehicle. Unlike all most other hybrid cars on the market, you actually push a button to start the ignition instead of turning a key, very cool. An energy motor is mounted on the dashboard which indicates the flow of power between the engine, electric motor and battery pack.rnrnEven though there seems to be more stylish hybrids on the market, however, the Toyota Prius stands out because of its fuel efficiency, reasonable prices and environmentally friendly features. Why not you choose the pioneer, if you are looking for a practical hybrid car?

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