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<p>Over the past 11 years, Toyota Prius has been continuously improved and refined.</p><br /><p>Toyota Prius has topped the 2008 JD Power Customer Satisfaction survey in the UK, France and Germany, and the second generation Prius was named European Car of the Year 2005..</p><br /><p>Prius has won the ADAC Eco-Test in Germany in 2004 and 2005, and in 2007, the 1.5-litre petrol engine of the Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive® was named "International Engine of the Year" and "Best New Engine" in the International Engine of the Year awards where it was also named “Green Engine of the Year” for the fifth consecutive year in 2008. For the last four consecutive years, it has also won the "Best Fuel Economy" award.</p>
<p>The Hybrid Synergy Drive® battery uses proven and reliable nickel-metalhydride technology designed to last the entire lifetime of the vehicle.</p><br /><p>In the last eleven years, more than 1,000,000 hybrid cars made by Toyota were sold worldwide, proving the high quality and reliability of this innovative power train in everyday use as well as in countless durability tests.</p>
<p>Winning awards for superior quality and reliability for two years running, Prius has the highest satisfaction rating of any other car on the road*.</p><p>The high-powered premium battery lasts the whole lifecycle of the vehicle and is covered by a five-year/100,000 km warranty.</p><p>*No. 1 JD Power customer satisfaction 07/08</p>
<p>Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive® - full hybrid technology that can operate in petrol and electric mode. The Toyota Prius chooses seamlessly between sources to consistently deliver maximum performance and efficiency at every stage of your drive.</p><br /><p>Unlike anything on the road today, the main electric motor can power the car on electricity alone at up to 48km/h (EV-Mode) for up to 2km, making the Prius the most advanced and radically fuel-efficient car in the world.</p><br /><p>The high-power electric motor requires less output from the petrol engine providing further economies in fuel and CO2 emissions.</p>
<p>The Stop & Start feature lowers fuel consumption even further by switching off the petrol engine when stopping. At standstill the car releases zero emissions and provides a noticeable silence.</p><br /><p>Using the electric motor to start the car, ensures a faster and smoother restart.</p>
<p>A new and exclusive 4-cylinder, 1.8 litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine generates 98 DIN hp at 5,200 rpm and 142 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.</p><br /><p>This new exceptional engine delivers higher torque at lower revolutions – a reduction of 300 rpm at 120 km/h- combining quieter running with a 10% improvement in long distance cruising fuel economy.</p><br /><p>Using the Atkinson cycle petrol engine is maximised for operating efficiency and additionally supported by the electric motor for optimized power output.</p>
<p>Toyota has introduced a beltless engine configuration to reduce mechanical losses. The electrically controlled water pump is now only used when the vehicle’s operating conditions require. Additionally, this reduces engine maintenance, as no belts require replacing.</p><br /><p>A new engine heat management system recovers exhaust heat – which is normally wasted – to heat up the engine and interior cabin more quickly resulting in improved cold weather fuel economy and cabin comfort.</p><br /><p>Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation reintroduces cooled exhaust gases into the engine for better efficiency.</p>
<p>Developed through proven and reliable NiMH technology, the new compact battery delivers higher energy output (27 kW) and a larger capacity than any other hybrid system. Energy recovery is maximised by a high performance integrated cooling system.</p><br /><p>A new 37% more compact inverter has faster switching for improved efficiency, and now converts the battery’s direct current into a higher, 650 volt (+150 volt) alternating current to drive the electric motor and, occasionally, the generator.</p>
<p>Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission allows you to drive at the most efficient engine speed.</p><br /><p>In addition to normal driving mode, you can also enhance the power and efficiency of your drive by choosing from EV , Eco, and Power modes.</p><br /><p>Select Eco mode to lower engine power output and air-condition performance for enhanced fuel economy.</p><br /><p>Depending on driving conditions, the ECO mode can help drivers achieve a 10% -15% reduction in fuel consumption.</p>
<p>Prius gives you family-size travel with the fuel economy of a small city car bringing you a smooth and economic cruising for up to 1200km. Use only 3.9L of fuel per 100km and emit as little as 89g/km of CO2 to benefit from major tax incentives around Europe. With a cost advantage of up to 1000EUR per year. *</p><p>(*vs D-segment petrol average and 20,000 km per year)</p>
<p>The high-power battery recharges during deceleration and braking with the electric motor acting as a high-output generator. Energy recovery is maximised by a high performance integrated cooling system.</p><br /><p>Uniquely, the second electric motor can independently recharge the battery at any time.</p>
<p>Combined, the two power sources offer a total output of 136 hp using only 3.9L of fuel per 100km and emitting as little as 89g/km of CO2.</p><br /><p>Offering performance to match any conventional 2.0 litre vehicle, the new Prius will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 10.4 seconds.</p><br /><p>The new 60 kW electric motor offers a 20% increase in power and a 33% reduction in weight over that of the current Toyota hybrid system. Working in combination with the petrol engine it improves acceleration and can also power the driven wheels in electric mode.</p>
<p>The Hybrid Synergy Drive® battery output has been increased to a maximum of 27kW (+2kW).</p><br /><p>To power the electric motor a new power control unit converts the battery’s direct current into an alternating current using a higher voltage of 650 volt (+150 volt compared to the previous system).</p>
<p>To further increase driving pleasure and performance a power drive mode may be selected on-demand.</p><br /><p>This power-mode modifies the response of the hybrid system to throttle inputs, here boosting power to offer an impressive, seamless acceleration.</p>
The synergy of petrol engine and electric motors deliver seamless torque and acceleration. The 1.8L petrol engine provides 32Nm more torque at lower rpm and a strong electric motor output of 60 kW. The powerful 136 hp system accelerates to 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds.
<p>Choose EV (Electric Vehicle) mode to drive in electric only. The electric motor is remarkably quiet compared to a petrol engine. Ideal for driving in residential areas early in the morning or late at night. You can even move quietly in and out of a parking garage, where sound is often amplified.</p><br /><p>Hybrid Synergy Drive® allows the driver to select electric mode only for speeds up to 48 km/h.</p><br /><p>Furthermore, the Stop & Start system results in no engine noise at standstill.</p>
<p>The new 1.8 litre engine delivers higher torque at lower revolutions allowing a reduction of 300 rpm at a highway speed of 120 km/h.</p><br /><p>During acceleration the engine offers more torque already at lower speeds which keeps the engine in the mid-range rev-band and thus allows quieter running.</p>
<p>With the new electronically controlled CVT automatic transmission Hybrid Synergy Drive delivers responsive, smooth and seamless acceleration from the low-speed range to high-speed range with optimum control of the dual power sources.</p><br /><p>Furthermore, you will feel hardly any gear change.</p>
Prius handles peacefully and efficiently at all speeds. Just drive normally and Prius will do the rest of the thinking for you. It automatically reads your acceleration to decide whether to run on electricity, petrol or both for best performance – seamlessly. EV-Mode provides exclusive silent emission-free driving at 45km/h for up to 2km.
<p>Uniquely, the second electric motor of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive® system can independently recharge the battery at any time.</p><br /><p>Additionally, in specific driving situations such as deceleration and braking, the high-power 60 kW electric motor acts as high-output generator by recovering kinetic energy (normally wasted as heat under braking and deceleration) as electrical energy for storage in the high performance battery.</p>
<p>Thanks to the high-performance battery, the EV drive mode allows for urban driving with minimal noise and zero emissions.</p><br /><p>From start-up the new Prius is driving under electric motor power alone until the petrol engine kicks in. The driver may also select electric (EV) mode manually. This unique driving mode is not available to drivers of mild hybrid vehicles, requiring the full hybrid technology of Hybrid Synergy Drive®.</p><br /><p>When POWER mode is selected from the three available on-demand drive modes, the response of the hybrid system to throttle inputs is adapted and provides additional boosting power to offer an impressive, seamless acceleration.</p>
<p>The new compact battery delivers higher energy output (27 kW) and a larger capacity than any other hybrid system.</p><br /><p>Furthermore, the Hybrid Synergy Drive® battery uses proven and reliable nickel-metalhydride technology designed to last the entire lifetime of the vehicle.</p>
Prius is the authentic full hybrid - no half measures. Driven by 11 years more expertise than any other hybrid, you benefit from a revolutionary beltless 1.8L engine combined with 2 powerful electric motors, a high output battery and an ingenious energy generation system. Unique EV mode also means you drive on electric only. Look no further, this is the most dynamic and efficient hybrid yet. Follow the leader.
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