With a balance between outstanding spaciousness, sophisticated style and smooth aerodynamics, Prius has a low 0.29 coefficient of drag, which does not inhibit the car's convenient packaging. It is a new car from the ground up, with a shape that developed from Prius instead of being an elongated version. Keeping air resistance low is the acquainted triangular Prius silhouette, adapted to a larger size. A flush surface from the front of the car through the front pillars work with side ‘aerocorners’ for clean airflow. The smooth front sheetmetal blends into a carefully designed roof and cabin, leading to an optimized cabin-end shape that acts to converge side and roof airflow. Wheels and wheel caps are built with aerodynamic effects in mind and lessen windnoise.
Enhancing the clean, low wind-resistance design are materials that keep the new Prius relatively light and easy to move. The door panels are foam-injected with polypropylene and the deck board with light-weight urethane to produce a weight savings of 20%. Significant weight reduction is also achieved through the use of high-tensile grades of steel throughout the body along with aluminum in key body panels and systems, their other benefits ensure a light, yet highly rigid platform structure for a smooth, quiet and controlled ride.
A new feature, Pitch and Bounce Control, works with suspension improvements to improve ride comfort and control. Front coil-over spring and damper capacities have been significantly increased and a new upper support has been designed. The steering gear has been attached to the front suspension member for more rigidity and feel, and the stabilizer bar has been repositioned for even more responsive steering feel and enhanced ride comfort. In the rear, a torsion-beam suspension design has been fitted with appropriately tuned springs and dampers. The new rear suspension setup is designed to help make sure stability and ride comfort, and it has a lower mounting point to improve luggage space. Pitch and Bounce Control uses the torque of the hybrid motor to enhance ride comfort and control. The System, working with wheel-speed sensors and in tune with the suspension, helps suppress bounce and toss motions to enhance comfort for all occupants, and because it helps control the balance and posture of the new Prius as a whole, it also functions to improve handling response. The Prius rides on 16X6.5 inch wheels and tires, plus my test Prius Five trim level came shod with the optional 17X7 inch alloy wheels and low-resistance summer tires. The new Prius Five is the best handling and most responsive of any Prius that I have tested in the past.
Standard features in my loaded test Prius Five not mentioned above comes with a rear spoiler, power folding, foglamps, headlamp washers, heated outside mirrors, heated front seats with driver’s side power adjustments/lumbar, tilt/telescopic leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control/audio control buttons, front variable and rear intermittent wipers/washers, center console with dual tiered storage box/dual cupholders up front/rear pull down armrest with dual cupholders, dual map lamps, dual, lighted vanity mirrors, door storage slots up front, grab handles above each door, auto dimming rearview mirror, Homelink, 2-front power outlets, 60/40 split rear seats, dual automatic climate control and front/rear floor mats.
Standard safety features include car stability control, ABS, EBD, BA, Smart Stop Technology, traction control, front /rear safety belts with front load limiters/pretensioners, side-impact airbags, front dual airbags, front/rear crumple zones, steel beams in each door, front/rear side curtain airbags, LATCH system for child seats, engine immobilizer, a tire pressure monitoring system and remote keyless entry. Safety options include Dynamic Radar cruise control with pre-braking system, Lane Keep Assist, Safety Connect to alert Toyota when the vehicle’s airbags are deployed, and a stolen vehicle locator.
With the new Prius Five, more standard and optional equipment and four-driving modes, you’re driving times are only enhanced with higher MPG stats not found with any other 4-cylinder gasoline engine vehicle. With prices starting at just $29,805.00 you’ll start saving money right away and won't give up any of the excitement that you connect with a drive in the city or country.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Price: Base Prius One trim level MSRP $23,015 Prius Five trim level MSRP $29,805
• Engine: 1.8-liter gas engine with hybrid synergy drive electric motor – total 134 horsepower @ 5,200 rpm/105 ft-lbs. torque @ 4000 rpm
• Turning circle: 36.0 ft.
• Total length: 176.4 in.
• Total width: 68.7 in.
• Total height: 58.7 in.
• Track: f/r-59.6/59.4 in.
• Ground clearance: 5.3 in.
• Headroom: f/r-38.6/37.6 in.
• Legroom: f/r-42.5/36.0 in.
• EPA interior volume: 115.3 cu.ft.
• EPA cargo volume: with rear seats up-21.6/with rear seats folded-39.6 cu.ft.
• Fuel tank: 11.9 gallon
• Curb weight: 3,042 lbs.
• EPA mileage est.: 51 mpg city / 48 mpg highway
• 0-60 mph: 10.1 seconds
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