The New Prius - 50 MPG!
The bar has been set with the new Toyota Prius. The Prius continually gets the best gas mileage of all hybrids today. The 2010 Toyota Prius comes equipped with a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine, which is up from the past 1.5L. Contrary to what is the norm, the larger engine actually improves gas mileage due to the increase in torque.The 2010 Prius has gained some more muscle in the form of 50 extra horsepower.
50 MPG is a magic number.Simple gas saving habits can help the Prius to get over 75 MPG!The Prius has been lightened enough to affect the fuel economy. The body is more rigid which lessens road and engine noise.
Steering imput has been improved for the 2010 model year. Something else exciting about the new Prius is that many of the optional features on the previous model now come standard on the 2010 model, such as: automatic air conditioning, a CD stereo, power windows, locks, and doors. A remote air conditioner, LED headlights, rearview camera system, and XM radio are all new accessories available on the new Prius.
The battery recharging system has also been upgraded. Safety Standards are excellent on the new Prius. Many options avaialble are the air bag for the driver knee, a safety connect system similar to on-star, and traction control.
See the new Prius and a nice inventory of other hybrids at the Riverside County Toyota Dealer. Or view an article at at Best New Autos on the Prius winning some awards. The Prius has been named top green car for the past few years. And why shouldn’t it. The Prius gets great gas mileage which saves gas, in turn putting less strain on the environment. Not to mention is is a low emissions vehicle. The PRius is an honored car that does a great job of keeping its resale value. So if you cannot afford to buy a brand new 2010 Prius, go ahead and look for a nice used model. You will pay less, get a capable car, and even get a used car warranty if you buy a certified Toyota hybrid.