Toyota has been introducing each new generation Prius model with a 10% enhanced fuel economy. However, the upcoming next-gen Prius is going to be much better than its predecessors. Toyota is not only promising the next-gen Prius to have an all new stunning design, but also a stunning new mileage.

The next generation Toyota Prius is reportedly going to break new grounds in terms of massive fuel efficiency as well as low carbon emissions, and offer an astounding 60 mpg. Coupled with the incredible fuel economy, the all new 2016 Toyota Prius is also going to flaunt Toyota’s new heart racing design language that has been long pending for it.

So how is the next-gen Prius going to offer the fantastic 60 MPG? Enhancing the current powertrains will certainly not offer such a huge leap. Throwing some light on this matter, Toyota Motor has already announced some significant ways in which the 2016 Prius will accomplish the stunning return of 60 mpg.

Toyota Motor’s Managing Director, Satoshi Ogiso has stated that crossing 55 MPG is the goal set for the next-gen Prius. He said that the current Prius’ returns have improved by about 10 percent which has been the average thing for each generation of the vehicle. He also added that Toyota is going to beat its record and the next-gen Prius’ gasoline engine will also achieve higher fuel efficiency and will return 2% more than the current model. However, this cannot really achieve the mammoth 60 MPG on the whole.

In another separate announcement, Toyota Motor also revealed the next-gen Prius will be endowed with a new power electronics system. Toyota will use silicon carbide as the substrate in the vehicle, which will successfully enhance the fuel efficiency in hybrid by around 5 to 10%. This means that Toyota could be adding another 5 MPG with this new technology, but this too cannot deliver the massive 60 MPG.

In order to jump to the humongous 60 MPG, Toyota still needs to add around another about 10% more to the next Prius’ overall efficiency. This task seemed to be unattainable, till Toyota Motor Sport’s team principal, Yoshiaki Kinoshita revealed the capability of the super capacitor technology that the company is using in the endurance race cars and is going to be implemented into Toyota’s passenger cars. Kinoshita said that this system is 60 times better than that in the Prius, and if the company can successfully use the technology in the Prius, then the vehicle will be even better.

Thus, the 2016 Prius may involve lots of new technologies together to achieve the dream mileage of 60 MPG.

The second gen Prius was introduced in 2004, and looks classy, the trendy effect is highlighted by the creative stream line body sculpt. The streamlined body is the stand out feature of Prius and is Toyota’s unique recipe for the car. Prius is one of the best looking cars in the market, and the expectations for 2015 model are naturally enormously high. The design structure of 2014 Prius is derived from NS4 concept model. An exterior feature that has flown with Prius for years is the artistic aerodynamic body, and the effect in new car will be more tremendous than before.

The highlight of 2015 Prius is the aerodynamic sculpt, and the car will be tailored on a novel platform called Toyota New Global Architecture. The principle behind this new platform is to bring about a more aerodynamic product. The interior décor will be better than the current model, and the equipments are positioned in accordance with driver’s convenience.

Consumers today rely on attractive fuel efficiency packages, because of the hectic life pace contributed by rapid industrialization over the past few years. Based on report provided by Green car the fourth gen Prius will move with an improved mileage of 55mpg, and according to sources is not much of an improvement compared to 50mpg noted in the earlier model.

The new Prius will move with a better engine packed with ground breaking lithium ion battery technology. This is Toyota’s first move with insertion of lithium ion battery and the earlier models ran on nickel metal hydride battery. Lithium ion battery will improve the efficiency factor of the car enabling superior electricity storage, density and energy. The principle behind the working of lithium ion battery technology is the chemical processes that take place in Atkinson cycle gasoline power train observed in current model.

The expected price structure of 2015 Prius is $ 24,025 and can exceed $ 30,000, and since it is a 2015 launch, the car might arrive in showrooms by 2014 end. Auto companies and labs all over the globe are working on greater hybrid car theories. Most of the new launches are tailored with an eco-friendly theory and the emission levels are in accordance with stringent EPA regulations. The fourth gen Prius is tailored with greater aesthetics and will be more reliable than its predecessor in terms of mileage and smooth movement contributed by a lighter aerodynamic body.

Though the technology is not very new, hybrid cars have not taken off as expected, the reason could be the high cost involved in building these models and the impact is greater under the current constrained economy. Also significant amount of research has to be conducted on the feasibility impact of hybrid battery technology.

2015 Prius is a benchmark in the advancements of hybrid technology in terms of lighter body and superior mileage.

This time around Toyota has again recalled its hybrid pioneer model Prius for technical faults. The Toyota Prius is still the most favored hybrid car and has had its share in its maker’s global recalls. A huge lot of the Prius has been recalled by Toyota.

Toyota has recalled 1.9 million Prius hybrid cars that were made between the time period of the month of March 2009 and the month of February 2014. The reason for this massive recall, is a malfunctioning software in the vehicles. Toyota has revealed that a total of 997,000 units of Prius from Japan, 713,000 vehicles from the US and 130,000 units from the European market as well the rest of the markets have been recalled. All the markets where the Prius Hybrids was sold in this time period are expected to be recalled by the Japanese car giant.

Toyota has revealed that the recall involves an issue in the software that controls the hybrid system of the vehicle. The company further explains that this malfunction issue of the software could potentially cause the vehicle’s transistors to be damaged which in turn can result in the warning lights going off. This problem can consequently result in increased driving power or even make the car stop.

This massive recall obviously will require a considerable time to rectify fully, but the company has assured that all the vehicles’ faulty software will be rectified and replaced as soon as possible. The company’s official website will provide ample information on the global recall to help the owners know about it. Apart from this the company’s dealerships across the nations will contact the owners individually as well. As it happens with all the recalls, the faluty software will be replaced by Toyota absolutely free of cost.

As for the Indian car market, the globally acclaimed Toyota Prius Hybrid car is sold in India as Completely Build Units (CBU). As all the Prius units manufactured in the time period of 2009 to 2014 are affected, Toyota Kirloskar India is also expected to recall all Prius units sold in India as well. Though the Prius models sold in India are considerably less in number, the company is certainly expected to rectify the software glitch in these cars as well.

Thus, Toyota Motor’s global recall woe continues and is far from being over.

While a lot of others in the area were affected by a massive power-cut owning to the ice storm for much longer as compared to Bob Osemlak, he was well prepared to handle the situation better than the others and could go for a longer time using his Prius’ battery for required power.

Osemlak, who was in the Air Force for over 30 years, said that he had been an aircraft technician for more than 50 years, and he has also worked on vehicles. Thus, he could utilize his Prius Electric Hybrid car in such a way but he does not recommend anyone else to try the same technique to power their houses using their electric cars, as the smallest technical error could be really dangerous.

Osemlak had planned to brace himself with a backup plan, as he was expecting a potential power cut, and thus he installed an outlet on his furnace and connected the cord with to his Toyota Prius hybrid.

He said that when the furnace was run by the Prius’ battery, he did not use any other appliances, but once the house became warm enough, he turned it off and used the generated power by his Prius to use the lights, TV and the refrigerator.

Osemlak’s daughter Robyn did not have the slightest idea that her father was so well prepared for the power shortage. She said that Prius supplied them with enough warmth, fresh food and even entertainment, while the others were completely bereft of electricity because of the massive ice storm. She also said that her father has always been a do-it-yourself kind of person.

Osemlak owned a Volkswagen diesel car model for more than 10 years. He decided to switch over to a new Toyota Prius hybrid electric vehicle just a few years back, as he was expecting better convenience and fuel efficiency.

The Toyota Prius seems to really have lived up to Osemlak’s expectations and is proving its money’s worth in more than one way.

Toyota is working on a similar project of using its electric cars’ batteries to provide power to the car owner’s house on the event of a power cut. Toyota is using its battery powered cars to work as home USPs in Toyota Town in Japan.

Prius is among Toyota’s premium hybrid creations, and according to Ogiso, the head of Toyota Akio Toyoda is keen to unveil many more fun cars. The development of next gen Prius, will excite customers to a great deal, and is likely to be more enjoyable. The launch of first Prius happened way back in the year 1997, and till now the company is working to take the advanced hybrid engineering technology to a whole new level.

Ogiso is extremely appreciative of his boss Akio san, and said, that he is familiar with the nuances of hybrid technology in Prius. This has enabled Ogiso to discover a new and more fuel efficient Prius. It has been over six years since the first Prius was unveiled, and Toyota continues to discover newer more fuel efficient products. The next-gen Prius will be designed based on cutting-edge Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) theme. The car will be a light weighted, and thus a more fun and smooth sailing model.

The next-gen Prius will be equipped with a powerful TNGA power train, and the thermal efficiency levels are expected to be over 40% higher. The principle behind TNGA mill is the thermal energy will be converted to power, and thereby minimizing heat transmitting levels. The thermal efficiency levels in the present Prius model is 38.5%, and the next-gen car is expected to yield 42%, as stated by the Chief engineer in charge of building the Prius Satoshi Ogiso.

Toyota foresees the future to be filled with TNGA cars in 2020, and the next-gen Prius will be among first models to have a similar architecture quotient with Toyota’s components used in many of its highly efficient vehicles. Those who are fascinated by the next-gen Prius and can’t wait to have a grand view of the car can head to Michigan to view some of Toyota’s interesting hybrid models; its latest model is expected to yield supreme 55mpg mileage figures.

Toyota has built a phenomenal model Prius in 1997, hybrid cars are the latest hot topics of discussion, incorporated with electric and petrol motors. The whole world is emphasizing on the needs to discover clean and green technologies, the increase in global warming and pollution levels in brought under the notice of esteemed monetary agencies like International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Toyota aims to build a more fuel efficient next-gen Prius, and the best part is the car is expected to offer a splendid gliding effect.

Hybrid cars will be highly beneficial in India, because the influx of cars has resulted in increased pollution levels, and this is a threat to the occurrence of life-threatening respiratory disorders particularly for pedestrians. Let’s patiently wait for the launch of 2015 next-gen Prius, and hope it hits Indian markets.

The car is an iconic representation of a stunning sedan, the architecture of Prius is so unique that that it has hidden elements of sub compact sedans, and MPV’s. The car has undergone only improvements since launch, the current Prius mileage has increased by 10%, and also sources have stated that the company is keen to manufacture a car that would release spectacular mileage figures of 55mpg. The new Toyota Prius will be based on the new global architecture theme introduced by the company and consumers can hope for the best drive experience of their lives, since the car will be built using newer aerodynamic and light weight theories.

The aim of Toyota to build a Prius with greater mileage figure is something that would excite car fans. The company has introduced a car packed with style and technology at its very best. Such a phenomenon meets the desires of the young and tech savy demographic. The car is a representation of royalty on the exterior and interiors.

The Indian spec Prius is offered in professional and neutral shades of abyss grey metallic, Bordeaux mica metallic, white pearl crystal shine and silver metallic.

Hybrid cars are the latest hot topic of discussion, and extensive research is carried out in this field. Eco-friendly cars are attractive solutions to beat the drastic increase in pollution levels. In India such cars are beneficial, because the roads are filled with vehicles, due to the poor foot path and metro system which is highly developed in first world countries. There are herds of pedestrians in India, who are frequently exposed to charring smoke, with hybrid and other eco-friendly cars the smoke exposure levels are reduced and this would reduce asthma and other lung disorder statistics.

The new Prius with higher mileage figures will be reliable for frequent long distance drives. To reveal the secret behind the supreme technology of the car, it is equipped with a powerful 1.8 liter petrol mill and a robust electric engine. The petrol engine releases magnificent engine outputs of 142Nm torque and 73 kw power. The electric engine yields 207Nm and 60kw. The two engines are powered by hybrid synergy drive technology and this is the backbone for the admirable carbon-dioxide emission and mileage figures.

The Indian spec model is priced at Rs 29.91 to 32.11 lakhs and is a noteworthy purchase for its exotic design language, technology and style. An eminent Indian firm Mahindra has launched the e20 electric car. The technology used for eco-friendly cars has not reached significant heights, but these are emerging technologies. Despite the enormous research and funds than goes into eco-friendly cars, roads are still filled with higher figures of petrol and diesel cars. There might be more hybrid and electric cars in the near future, we will have to wait and watch.

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Going with the changing times and evolving consumers’ tastes, the world’s auto leader, Toyota Motor has thus decided to become more trendy and fashionable. The Japanese car major’s global design chief; Tokuo Fukuichi has also accepted that the company’s design language is not as unique as that of its major rivals in the global market. This opinion will be really appreciated by the consumers, especially by the Indian consumers. India is an immensely potential car market, and lately the global auto majors are fighting amongst themselves to bring in stunning as well as efficient new cars in the market. Special emphasis is given on the flashy and contemporary looks of the vehicles. In comparison the Toyota Etios and Etios Liva look pretty plain and simple though they are very capable cars.

Toyota is known to be very innovative and offbeat, when it comes to technological advancements and quality upgrades. However, the Japanese car major seems to be struggling a bit when it comes to head turning fresh designs. The refreshed Innova, which is yet to launch in India is already available in Indonesia, but the model has not got much appreciation owing to its minimal cosmetic changes and an extra large front grill that looks rather inappropriate. Then there’s the 2014 Corolla sedan which is supposed to be full of oomph factor as it is based on the fabulous Toyota Furia concept showcased at the 2013 Detroit Motor Show. However, the production version of 2014 Corolla for Us looks no more demure than its flashy concept however it is definitely far more appealing than the current Asian Corolla.

However, Fukuichi claims that for the next-generation Toyota Prius, he has a “winning formula” under his sleeves when it comes to design. As per sources, the company is yet to finalize the design language for the upcoming mode of the extremely popular hybrid car, thus it is testing under the current Prius’ body.

Toyota is going to use the company’s New Global Architecture platform for the next generation Prius, in which it can increase common parts and panel sharing among the models owning to the very flexible platform. Toyota has declared that the Prius will be fur more efficient and attractive and lose its “wedge-like” structure to attain a greater appealing design. Toyota thinks that beginning with the iconic Prius Hybrid the company will move on to a great design appeal for the rest of their vehicles to entice the global consumers.