Toyota Prius has made news globally it’s the most famous Hybrid model that is made by Toyota. It is so famous that even the celebrities of Hollywood also drive one of these. Recently Toyota Prius have been caught testing In Bangalore. People who are environment conscious have got themselves one of these cars but in India the people are conscious about the cost of this vehicle it cost around Rs 35 lakhs so the hybrid unit has not even sold 1 unit also last month. This is the one and only Toyota model which failed to impress people in India.

So Toyota might be thinking of reducing the prices of its Hybrid vehicle by taking the CKD route in this way only Toyota might reduce the price of the Prius by a large margin. Toyota has space in its factor to assemble the Toyota hybrid but that is in limited amount and Toyota might think of the localization of Prius to reduce its prices. Eco friendly vehicles are not so friendly with the Indian people and they try to keep them away due to many reasons Pricing is the main reason behind this. Honda introduced its Civic Hybrid in 2008 but it was priced Rs 21 lakh at that time then the company had to reduce the prices by almost 8 lakhs later because the demand for those vehicles was very less. Once the prices of the Honda civic hybrid was reduced it sold 98 units in one day. So Toyota might also consider that way.

Basically the engine of the Prius has a 1798cc, and has 4-cylinder; in line it has Twin Cam 16 valves with VVT-i. The 1.8 L petrol engine generates 73 kW of maximum power at 5,200 rpm and 142 Nm of maximum torque at 4,000 rpm. Apart from the VVT-I technology it has a Atkinson cycle, a cooled EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system along with a water pump which supplies greater power, torque and acceleration along with a great fuel efficiency.

The other power plant in the Prius is a electric motor that generates 650 V and generates maximum power of 60 kw and 207 Nm of maximum torque. This electric motor is powered by a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. When the vehicle needs more power may be at high speeds or climbing high steeps both the engine the electric as well as the petrol engine works together and generates maximum power of 100 kW. The overall Hybrid engine is operated by Toyota’s innovative Hybrid Synergy Drive system.

The Prius is a very safe vehicle also it has a airbags at the front passenger end, at the side of the driver , it even has driver knee airbags, side airbag and curtain shield airbags present in the vehicle. Prius is also a packed with a body which reduces the effect of collision from the sides. Overall it’s a very good package and if Toyota reduces the prices by some amount then it is a sure catch for many who are environment conscious and also loves to own something different.