2012 Toyota Prius
The new 2012 Toyota Prius is the midsize four door sedan, which is accessible in 3 models, base, standard, and touring. All 3 models are been powered by the system called Hybrid Synergy Drive that generally means that the 2012 Prius is been powered by the 1.5-Liter gas engine and 2 electric motors. And 1 electric motor is been used for powering front tires of a car and other is been used to generate the power, which recharges a battery pack of the car. Whereas, gas engine is been rated at 76horsepower and 82 pound torque, electric motors are been rated in 67horsepower and 295 pound feet of the torque. It is well equipped with the continuously variable transmission. Fuel economy rate of the 2012 Toyota Prius model are 48 mpg on city streets & 45 mpg highway. The 2012 Prius achieved the speed of 60miles in hour in 10.9 seconds. In order, to save the gas the 2012 Toyota Prius electric motors stop a gas engine while it is waiting on the signal. When driver throttles, gas engine begins however it has the annoying habit to slow down by itself while the car is to be driven at the cruising speed.
Feature
The Toyota 2012 Prius standard version is well equipped with the 15-inch tires, fully power accessories, keyless entry, steering wheel with the tilt and music system with 6speakers and CD player. The 2012 Toyota Prius base version is well equipped with the cruise control system, and the heated side mirrors. The 2012 Toyota Prius Touring model comes with 16inch tires and the xenon headlights. The optional equipment on the 2012 Toyota Prius is in a form of the packages, which are numbered two to six that include the rearview camera, fog lights, keyless ignition, Bluetooth, fabric seats, GPS, and the JBL music system with 9 speakers and 6 CD changer situated in a dashboard. The 2012 Toyota Prius is well equipped with the anti-lock brakes, airbags on a side for the front passengers, traction control, as well as curtain air bags on a side for entire length of the car.
Rating
In the crash tests that are run by government the Toyota Prius 2012 was rewarded 4 stars for the protection of a driver in head on collision & the same for the front passenger protection head on collision. In the crash tests that are run by a government it was rewarded 5 stars for one seated in a front and 4 for seated in a back in case of side on collision.
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