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February 6, 2010
The 2010 Toyota Prius raises the stakes in the hybrid world. The Prius fuel economy is the biggest feature.The Prius gets a 1.the new prius has a larger displacement engine.5L.Optimization in the torque increases gas mileage and fuel economy due to lower gearing at highway speeds. Horsepower has jumped from a measly 110 to a more respectable 160.
Teh new Prius will get better fuel economy by about 4 MPG.Simple gas saving habits can help the Prius to get over 75 MPG! Nevertheless the improved fuel economy is due to the redesigned lighter stiffer body and powertrain, which has been reconfigured for less weight. Engine noise and vibration are reduced thanks to a stiffer chassis.
Engineers have refined the steering by giving the Prius disc brakes all around. Something else exciting about the new Prius is that many of the optional features on the previous model now come standard on the 2010 model, such as: automatic air conditioning, a CD stereo, power windows, locks, and doors. Cruise control, a touch tracer system, salellite navigation, and solar power sunroof are all features on the new Prius.
Electricity is taken from the brakes, and used to charge the batteries. The 2010 Toyota Prius has earned top billing in terms of safety. The Prius has some safety traits like lane departure, parking assist, and a criuse control that keeps the same distance.
See the new Prius and a nice inventory of other hybrids at San Jose Toyota. The Prius has been named top green car for the past few years. And why shouldn’t it. The Prius gets great gas mileage which saves gas, in turn putting less strain on the environment. Not to mention is is a low emissions vehicle. The PRius is an honored car that does a great job of keeping its resale value. So if you cannot afford to buy a brand new 2010 Prius, go ahead and look for a nice used model. You will pay less, get a capable car, and even get a used car warranty if you buy a certified Toyota hybrid.
See some great new cars at Bakersfield Hyundai, and Honda of Atlanta.