2008 2009 Toyota Prius Review Pictures
The Toyota
Prius is much-improved in its second incarnation as a hybrid sedan,
powered by both an electric motor and a gasoline engine. Its only
competitor to date is the Honda Insight, which can't approach the
Prius in terms of practicality. It made its debut in Japan in 1997
and migrated to North American shores in 2000. This is a practical
four-door with a large cargo area under a hatch that could easily
satisfy many if not most buyers of family vehicles. The 2008 2009 Toyota
Prius is equipped much as any "normal" car, serves family duties admirably,
stickers under $20,000, yet returns astounding mileage figures in
town or cruising the highway.
It will
accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour in a respectable 10 seconds,
compared to 12.6 seconds for the old Prius. It includes a standard
6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system - are managed via a touch sensitive
display mounted in the center of the dash. The screen also displays
operating information about the Hybrid Drive System. Since fiddling
with a touch screen can be distracting, audio and climate controls
are also mounted on the steering wheel. Keyless entry is standard,
while a 'smart key' is optional. It is eerily quiet to drive. It is
a giant step forward for gasoline/electric hybrids, launching the
technology into the mainstream of the automotive market. Headroom
and footroom are plentiful both front and back. The 2008 2009 Toyota Prius
easily accommodated a 6-foot, 8-inch friend in its rear seat. Shutting
off this hybrid means placing a foot on the brake pedal, pressing
a "parking" button on the dash, and depressing the power button. It
is well be the hybrid that North American consumers have been waiting
for - a functional vehicle with proven technology and priced to compete
with conventional midsize sedans.
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