Toyota Prius Hybrid
With the introduction of Prius, Toyota is poised to become one of the industry leaders in new, innovative environmental technologies and efficiencies. This innovative hybrid already has three years of proven history abroad. More than 35,000 vehicles are on the road in Japan already providing a safe, efficient and practical alternative to conventionally powered vehicles. There are no plugs or special charging stations. You treat it like a regular car, and it treats you and your pocketbook as well as it does the environment.
Prius is certified as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV), which means it runs 75 percent cleaner than the standard for Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV). That's a remarkable feat.
Prius' hybrid powertrain and regenerative braking systems are sure to garner the lion's share of the media's attention. But little things add up too. Here are some of the unsung energy-efficient innovations that'll have the competition scratching their heads.
Here are the numbers:
52 mpg city*
45 mpg highway*
48 mpg combined*
No. That wasn't a mistake. You read it right. Prius gets better mileage in city driving. Yes, it gets remarkable highway mileage too, but it also gets jaw-dropping city mpg numbers. And when you consider your average daily commute, you'll understand why we say, "Prius: Hybrid technology for the real world."
Standard Features
Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps
Color-keyed front and rear bumpers and door handles
Dual color-keyed power remote outside mirrors
Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
Tinted thermal absorption glass with ceramic rear window sunshade
P175/65R14 low rolling-resistance tires on 14" aluminum alloy wheels
Heavy-duty electric rear window defroster
