Toyota Prius
The all new 3rd generation petrol-electric Toyota Prius
The Hybrid Toyota Prius is a vehicle for drivers who want to help save the environment or simply save fuel. The ingenious Prius switches between two power sources - a fuel efficient petrol engine and an electric motor.
The Prius generates its own power as you drive, so you can forget those hybrid myths about having to plug the car into a power socket.
In addition, as you slow down or apply the brakes, the ‘kinetic' energy is captured by ‘Regenerative Braking' and used to charge the high output, long life battery. So energy which is normally wasted can be put to good use.
Amazing facts on Prius
- Over 10 years, more than 1 million Toyota Hybrid cars have been sold worldwide, so it's a proven performer.
- Prius achieves an amazing fuel consumption figure of just 3.9L/100km, tank 45 litres.
- Uses up to 50% less fuel & emits up to 90% less emissions than a similar sized petrol engine vehicle.
- If the Prius is used in a normal manner, the hybrid battery should not need to be replaced for the life of the vehicle.
- Hybrid is less damaging to the environment than diesel. Diesel emits more soot and nitrogen oxides than Hybrid, making it more harmful.
- Prius meets the strict Euro IV Emissions Standards, in fact it far exceeds them.
- Prius was the first vehicle in Australia to achieve a maximum 5 star rating in the Australian Government Green Vehicle Guide.
- The Prius never needs to be plugged in. The revolutionary regenerative braking system charges the battery while you drive!
START DRIVING 1,000KM PER TANK*
With fuel consumption of 3.9litres/100km, you can theoretically drive over 1,000 kilometres on a single tank.* In other words, from Brisbane to Sydney, or Melbourne to Sydney without stopping for petrol. It also delivers surprising performance comparable with other 4 cylinder small cars on the market, with 73KW combined power and 142Nm of torque
++So, what's the secret? - HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE
Hybrid Synergy Drive is the core technology at the heart of Toyota's extensive hybrid model range, which includes the Prius - the world's best-selling hybrid.
Hybrid Synergy Drive combines driving pleasure and performance, with fuel economy and low emissions. All Toyota vehicles with Hybrid Synergy Drive are "full hybrids" that can run on battery alone, engine alone, or a combination of both - and to charge the batteries while the car is running.
Basic Components of Hybrid Synergy Drive
While Hybrid Synergy Drive is somewhat modified to accommodate the requirements of the different Toyota hybrid models (vehicle weight, load, performance), the basic components of each vehicle's hybrid system are the same.
They include:
- Petrol engine
- Electric motors/generators
- Hybrid battery pack
- Power split device
The Hybrid Synergy Drive incorporates a petrol engine and an electric motor which work together for seamless delivery of power.
Toyota has refined the 3rd Generation hybrid synergy drive to create a lighter, more efficient system. Prius uses both a petrol engine and an electric motor and switches seamlessly between the two or uses them simultaneously to deliver the best performance for any condition. The result? Lower emissions and up to 50% better fuel economy than a similarly sized conventional petrol vehicle.
For more information about Hybrid Toyota vehicles, view the new generation petrol-electric Toyota Prius here
*1 Measured using Japanese cedar
*2 CO2 equivalent
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