First introduced in Japan during the year 1997, the Toyota Prius is the first hybrid vehicle to be mass produced. In 2008, this vehicle became the most fuel-efficient car sold in the US. The etymology of the car’s name is a Latin word "prius" which means to precede. This signified the further developments and enhancements that Toyota will release in the future.
What makes the Toyota Prius fuel-efficient are the regenerative braking and the conversion of kinetic energy into electric energy. Hybrid cars are very friendly to the environment too. Normal cars that run on gasoline or diesel consume fuel even when the car is stopped. The Prius shuts down the engine to reduce fuel consumption.
The driving style is also very important in most hybrid cars, the Toyota Prius included. The reduction in consumption will ultimately depend on how the air conditioner is used, etc. The car also has a smooth engine transmission and can be at par with gasoline enabled cars.
Base MSRP for New Toyota Prius: $23,520
Estimated MPG for New Toyota Prius: 51 City/48 Hwy
Available Trims: Two, Three, Four, Five
Below are Pre-Owned Toyota Prius from Ebay and 7 of the top used-car sites on the web:
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