Review: 2012 Toyota Prius c In the geek world we have #8220;Moore#8217;s law#8221; which states the number of transistors in ICs will double every two years. In the automotive world we have the bloat law. Every generation of a vehicle will get more powerful, heavier and physically larger than its predecessor, ultimately requiring the manufacturer to design an entirely new, smaller car to fill the void left by the original. Back in 2001, the original Prius cost $19,995, weighed 2,765lbs and delivered 52/45MPG. Three generations later it costs $24,000, tips the scales at 3,050lbs, yields 51/48MPG and is far more practical for a family of four. Listing for $1,000 less than the original Prius ...

Bad In this review The Toyota Prius is loved and loathed in equal measure. To some, it is a mere gimmick that does as much to harm the environment as it does to protect it. Others believe it represents the future of motoring, boldly forging a path that other cars simply aren’t equipped to follow. Whatever your opinion, it’s difficult to deny the Prius has always been a technological tour de force, but has the latest iteration evolved sufficiently to silence the brand’s critics? We think so. The good Toyota hasn’t been sitting on its laurels since the last Prius. Almost every major component inside the 2008, generation II Prius has been overhauled, rejigged or replaced, ...

Toyota Prius While Toyota continues to roll out its full hybrid technology to new market segments through models such as the Auris Hybrid and Yaris Hybrid . the Prius remains the most recognizable product to feature Toyota’s full hybrid powertrain design. The new Toyota Prius features a revised exterior design, improved interior sensorial quality, enhanced instrumentation and a range of affordable multimedia and advanced navigation systems: Toyota Touch, Toyota Touch Go Plus and Toyota Touch Pro. The Toyota Prius remains a front-runner in the field of technological innovation. Each generation has introduced new, high technology features to the segment ahead of their time. The third ...

Toyota Prius Review The 2013 Toyota Prius ranks 10 out of 22 Affordable Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Prius, as well as reliability and safety data. The 2013 Toyota Prius is ranked: The Prius isn’t thrilling to drive, but reviewers say its spacious trunk, high fuel economy ratings and roomy interior will appeal to shoppers who want to save gas and need a versatile hatchback. The 2013 Toyota Prius has a four-cylinder engine and electric motor that combine to make 134 horsepower. This powertrain is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Prius’ fuel economy estimates of 51/48 mpg city/highway ...

2013 Toyota Prius v Five September 29, 2013 Toyota has been in the hybrid automobile business longer than just about anyone. Both Honda and Toyota have been offering hybrid gas/electric vehicles more than a decade but only Toyota and its Prius line, including the new Prius v, has grown so much it not only outsells mainstream models but has evolved into a family all its own: Prii. The Prii family consists of the original Prius (which is now in its third-generation model line in the States) and Toyota has added three more models to the genus: Prius v (the “green” family truckster), Prius c (the cute little city compact) and the Prius Plug-in. As a reminder, Prius, in latin, means “to ...

Overview: Although the typical Toyota Prius driver might call America’s most popular hybrid fun to drive, excitement behind the wheel is not the goal. Instead, each model in the growing Prius family offers virtually unmatched fuel efficiency. The lineup includes the original hatchback, the compact and affordable Prius C, the Prius V wagon, and a plug-in version with a longer electric-only range. Instrumented Test 2013 Toyota Prius V 2013  (2013 Third Generation, 2010Present) Each version of the Prius uses a gas-powered engine paired with an electric motor/generator and a continuously variable transmission. Unfortunately, such a combination is a recipe for efficient but lackluster ...

2013 Toyota Toy poodles, Wizard of Oz Munchkins, cupcakes, miniature golf, Chocolate Kisses. Don#8217;t great things come in small packages? Now add to this list of delightful diminutives the 2013 Toyota Prius C, the newest compact version of Toyota#8217;s popular hybrid liftback. By Tara Weingarten THE BIG PICTURE Everyone knows the Mack Daddy of hybrids is Prius. Americans have bought 1.2 million of them, and one out of every two hybrid vehicles sold in the US is a Prius. So now comes the bite-sized version in this growing family of Prius, Priuii, Priusi #8211; oh, whatever the plural of Prius is! In addition to the four-door hatchback version, there#8217;s the new Toyota Prius V, which ...

Toyota Prius What will I get by subscribing to email updates? At The Car Connection we are continually striving to get you timely, relevant information about the vehicle you are interested in. Our email updates will notify you whenever we have new information on this vehicle. Model Years and Variations: The Toyota Prius is a gas-electric, aerodynamic hatchback that is high-roofed and has become synonymous with the word “hybrid”. It’s the most popular hybrid on the market and returns 50mpg. See our full review of the 2013 Toyota Prius for car prices with options, specifications, and gas-mileage ratings. The Prius is also the name of an entire family of four cars: the classic ...

2013 Toyota Prius – Review Green Car Reports Sign Up The 2013 Toyota Prius liftback is the latest edition of the quintessential hybrid-electric car. It’s the fourth model year for the current shape, first launched in 2010, and it’s now the centerpiece of a whole lineup of vehicles called Prius, including the Prius V wagon, the Prius C subcompact hatchback, and the Prius Plug-In Hybrid, which adds a larger battery pack that can be plugged into the wall to recharge to the classic Prius model. The plug-in Prius and the iconic standard Prius liftback are all but identical on the outside, with only a charging-port door on the right rear fender–and a handful of trim details–giving ...

Pricing EPA Fuel Economy (MPG) 2014 Toyota Prius Overview New/Notable: 50 mpg in combined city/highway driving Hybrid drivetrain has a total output of 134-hp Available eco-friendly features like solar panels on the roof and bio-plastics in the interior Toyota’s reigning eco-champion is back. The 2014 Toyota Prius returns with the same great fuel economy and plenty of other green features in an Earth-friendly package that will also save you plenty at the pump. The Prius has been at the top of the green car heap for quite some time, and though other contenders have emerged nothing has really toppled the Prius from the top of the hill. The latest contenders include the new Honda Accord ...