Eco friendly cars are the latest hot research topics, the drastic increase in pollution levels over the years, has led to greater focus in this segment. Toyota has explored greater depths of electric car segment, with the Prius and Camry. Toyota has not just built the Prius with a powerful engine, but has actually churned a car with posh exterior and interior features as well.
The Prius sports a classy exterior body; the company has improved the design quotient of the car with time. The 3rd generation Prius, sports a creatively designed upper grill, and is built with amazing aerodynamic properties for a smooth driving experience. The head lights are designed in the most incredible arty form that resembles a perfect diamond.
The grill on the lower end is carved into a near rectangular form, the fog lights have a circular design that can be compared to small shiny balls. Prius is built with an ideal sporty language splashed all over the car, even the front portion. The door handles, rear and front bumper are decorated with semi chrome polish. Those who have observed the car in showrooms will be fascinated with the rear design, which appears grand, mainly contributed by LED tail lights, turn indicator, brake and reverse lights. The car is a fascination symbol from all angles, even the wheels display a fashionable stance its fifteen inch spoke alloy wheel.
The interiors of Prius are equally inspiring and offer the perfect luxury atmosphere one can ask for. The dashboard sports an amazing lavish design, the steering wheel is carved into a 5 spoke electronically adjusted type and mounted with multi information display and audio controls. There is a world class audio system fitted in the center of dashboard, this system offers all the facilities desired by the modern demographic fitted with eight speakers, remote control, charger and CD player.
The engine features is the most intriguing part of the car, the Prius is manufactured with a potent 1798cc engine equipped with four cylinders. The petrol 1.8 liter engine churns impressive engine outputs of 83 kw power and 142NM peak torque. The state-of-the art technology used here is Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Atkinson cycle, and the superior torque, acceleration and power values are contributed by the electric water pump.
The electric motor operates with supreme power capacities at 650V, and releases shockingly impressive efficiencies of 207Nm peak torque and 60kw highest power. The battery used here is Nickel Metal Hydride, the best part is consumers can use petrol and electric engines at one shot, and this would yield 100kw power. The technology used here is Hybrid Synergy Drive System which aids in higher mileage, acceleration, torque, power and lower carbon emission levels.
The car is highly reliable in terms of safety, built with drive knee airbags, side airbags, front passenger airbags, supplement restraint system (SRS) and also curtain shield airbags.
The Prius is an amazingly designed hybrid car; Toyota has not only focused on the engine aspect, but has actually given equal importance to other attributes as well. Consumers will be thrilled with the fact of owning hybrid cars with some quality luxury symbols thrown all over the car. For its best-in-class technology and safety the car is priced at Rs 29.9 to 32.1 lakhs.
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