Toyota continues to impress its customers with the latest 2012 Toyota Prius.
It has improved its most memorable feature, the gas mileage rate, for a record of up to 51 miles per gallon of efficiency in average driving settings, making it definitively the most fuel efficient vehicle of its kind available in the United States today.
Performance
Some drivers managed to get beyond 60 miles to the gallon by driving at slower speeds, at level surfaces, in EV-only driving mode. This feature alone makes the Toyota Prius truly remarkable. It also continues to maintain its status as the lowest carbon emissions producing car in its class.
A fresh look at the Prius makes it highly aerodynamic, and it’s even safer to drive than before. It has built in sensors that automatically sense when a collision is about to take place, and activates automatic braking immediately for your protection.
Added Features
Bluetooth, USB ports and iPod ports for connecting to the large, high resolution, touch screen display, navigation and multimedia system
The multimedia system has the option of voice recognition to search for navigation destinations, make phone calls, and more…
The unique touch tracer system on the driver’s steering wheel responds to a quick swiping of fingers, letting the driver adjust climate controls and other settings more quickly and easily
Innovative new rooftop solar panel system runs special ventilation fans that keep the car cool while it’s parked, so the air conditioning system doesn’t have to use too much power later.
Comfort
The remote air conditioning control feature additionally allows you to turn on the Prius’ AC for up to three minutes before you occupy your vehicle, running on the unique Prius hybrid battery power.
Intelligent parking assist system now allows it to practically park itself, as it can automatically calculate the exact steering movements need to reverse back into its spot. The driver only really needs to focus on monitoring the speed of parking.
With this unequalled gas efficiency and great new technological features, the 2012 Toyota Prius makes an excellent companion for hybrid car lovers everywhere.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Hybrid Sedan | Base Price: $24,000.00 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 11.9 gallons (45 liters) | Miles Per Gallon: 51 city / 48 hwy |
| Length: 176.4 in. (448 cm) | Wheel Base: 106.3 in. (270 cm) |
| Height: 58.7 in. (149 cm) | Width: 68.7 in. (174.5 cm) |
| Curb Weight: 3042 lbs (1379 kg) | Ground Clearance: 5.3 in. (13.4 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: 21.6 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 5 people |
| Engine: 16 Valve 4 Cylinder DOHC | Compression Ratio: 13.0: 1 |
| Horsepower: 98 HP | Max RPM: 5200 RPM |
| Torque: 105 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Transmission: ECVT |
| Electric Motor: Magnet AC Synchronous Motor | Voltage: 650V |
| Horsepower: 80 HP | Torque: 153 lb-ft |
| Battery: Nickel-Metal Hydride | Power Output: 36 hp |
