When many people hear the term "hybrid car," they immediately think of the Toyota Prius. Yes, since 1997, the Prius has led the marketplace and set the standard for vehicles that run on both gasoline and electricity. Now making its debut is the redesigned 2016 Toyota Prius. This automobile will establish a whole new set of standards for hybrids, and it's sure to thrill motorists around the world.
Different Priuses for Different Folks
Toyota will roll out six versions of the 2016 Prius. The company refers to these categories as "grades." These grades are, in descending order of price and the number of features, the Prius Four Touring, the Prius Four, the Prius Three Touring, the Prius Three, the Prius Two Eco and the Prius Two.
But the options don't end there. Prius customers can choose from seven colors, including Hypersonic Red, a striking shade that Toyota has never used before.
Before the Toyota Prius, there had never been a mass-produced hybrid car for sale. The 2016 Prius represents the fourth generation of this model. It's a liftback that features bi-LED headlights and a more spacious interior, and it provides especially comfortable and smooth rides. There's more room for luggage, too. That's because the battery is positioned beneath the backseat. In earlier Priuses, batteries were located under the cargo area. The 2016 battery is also smaller than past Prius batteries, and it's made of lithium rather than nickel.
On top of that, this car is longer and wider than previous Priuses. And there's less drag when it's on the road, thanks in part to a grille shutter that can close automatically. Moreover, this automobile has a lower center of gravity and is highly aerodynamic. The double wishbone rear suspension makes the car easy to operate, and the soft bushings help to absorb shock and make rides more pleasant.
Conservation Is Key
The 2016 incarnation is the most fuel-efficient Prius so far. In fact, you can expect this car to get about 50 miles per gallon (MPG) on highways and about 54 MPG on city streets.*
When you start the engine, this car will immediately begin to circulate heat that it's saved from exhaust vapors. Thus, the engine will warm up faster, which saves fuel. The 2016 Prius can even convert energy from its wheels into electricity that can be stored in its battery.
This Prius boasts a cutting-edge internal combustion engine, one with a minimum of friction and an optimal ratio of air and fuel. Also, when you climb into the driver's seat, you can choose between normal and power modes. The former is more efficient with fuel. The latter lets the car go faster and makes it feel more robust.
Safety First
If you prize safety in a car above all else, the 2016 Toyota Prius will not let you down. It includes such attributes as Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, which will tell you whenever you're drifting away from your driving lane. This alert can certainly prevent major accidents. If you want, the program can also help to steer the car so that it stays in the middle of whichever lane you're in.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is just one of a series of elements that make up Toyota Safety Sense P, an ingenious suite of protective technologies. Other parts of this package are a set of automatic high beams, which the car turns on whenever it senses they're needed. In addition, there's the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection. It sounds a warning whenever the car might hit someone or something, and it engages the brakes whenever the Prius is in imminent danger of a crash.
You'll also find that you have outstanding visibility in all directions when you're driving. The 2016 model features side mirrors that you can fold and a camera that you can employ whenever you're backing up.
Perhaps most amazing, this Prius uses a program called Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) to parallel park and perpendicular park itself, and this automobile can pull out of parallel parking spots as well.
A Truly Impressive Interior
When you first enter a 2016 Toyota Prius, you might be astounded by what you see and feel. The seats are form-fitting, which means that sitting on them is like receiving a warm hug. The dashboard is wraparound, which makes accessing all of the controls effortless. This Prius also includes Toyota Entune®, an advanced multimedia and Internet-connected system. Entune® allows drivers and passengers to utilize a voice recognition program, Bluetooth®, speakers, a display screen and more.
Other great features of the the 2016 Prius's interior are an air filter that gets rid of pollen, which those who suffer from allergies will definitely appreciate, as well as more headroom because the seats are lower than they were in older models.
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* 2016 EPA-estimated city/highway mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
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