The more advanced new Prius is here
There are not many vehicles that can claim being “game-changers” like the Toyota Prius can
POLOKWANE – The Prius was the first hybrid vehicle to be mass-produced when it was launched in Japan in 1997, making hybrid technology available to the car market. However, it was only with the launch of the second-generation Prius in 2005 that South Africa first got a taste of hybrid technology.
In keeping with the Prius name, which means front runner in Latin, the new-generation continues to build on its green car credentials and now comes with even more technical breakthroughs.
However, beyond these green credentials the new Toyota Prius also embraces stronger emotional and performance qualities that give it wider and greater appeal to customers who appreciate eye-catching, original styling, high levels of quality, practicality and a driving experience that is genuinely fun and rewarding.
Toyota has focused its efforts on making this next generation of hybrids even easier and more intuitive to drive. The system has been set up so that it gives a natural, immediate, but smooth response to any accelerator pedal input.
Of course, the fuel economy has been improved as well. The new hybrid system comes in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost. It reflects significant advances in battery, electric motor and petrol engine technologies.
The two motor-generators are all-new and are smaller and lighter than before to suit the new multi-shaft transaxle design, with no negative effect on fuel economy.
Price:
- R427 200.
- Service Plan – five years or 90 000km
- Warranty – three years or 100 000km
- Hybrid battery warranty – eight years or 195 000km
