Toyota Prius 2010

Toyota Prius 2010: It's back for a third generation-- and also currently, a decade and also 700,000 ancestors rolling about already, the 2010 Toyota Prius brings with it even more space, a more polished feel, and also the real-world euphoria (for some) of 51-mpg fuel economy.

The 2010 Prius still is well-known as a Toyota hybrid, however there's even more wedge in its stance, even more crease in its account, catchier add its arrow-inflected headlamps and taillamps, and also even more area under its reproportioned roofline. For certain, it's even more dynamic-looking compared to the outbound model as well as a hair much longer in general, however it's still more future-appliance than future-chic. It does split the wind a lot more carefully; the wind resistant drag's to 0.25, one of the most affordable numbers for any production vehicle, with much of the renovation attained under the auto.

Adjustment you could count on is found more in the cabin, where a brand-new flying-buttress console adds some visual rate of interest to the Prius' vast, reduced dash and also its electronic, distantly placed gauges. Driving controls are segregated from the guest by black and silver plastic, which reduces the sheer mass of the dashboard panels.


Toyota Prius 2010


Planet nerds and also mileage fanatics will invest hours away from World of Warcraft coaxing ever-high fuel economic climate out of the 2010 Prius. Officially, it's rated at 50 mpg city, 39 freeway by the EPA, yet TheCarConnection.com's professionals teased 69.5 mpg with wise use of the gas and the Prius' new battery-only EV driving mode-- and we've currently come across figures surpassing 75 mpg. Partly, the boosted fuel economic climate is due to a lighter, stiffer body. The powertrain's additionally been reconfigured for less weight, as well as contrary to assumptions, a bump in variation from 1.6 liters to 1.8 liters for the four-cylinder engine has actually assisted the hybrid system be more thrifty general. The mix produces 134 horse power, yet the 1.8-liter's better torque helps the Prius go for slower engine speeds on the freeway. A large lead foot will drop the Prius right into the high 30-mpg range, but a light touch, a conscious eye on the "Eco" driving mode indications, and use the brand-new EV setting-- which permits a mile of pure-electric driving with a well-charged battery pack-- will assist any kind of motorist remove more than 50 mpg in city driving.

Various other efficiency renovations have been routed at the Prius' less than entertaining roadway good manners. The stiffer body shell helps in reducing sound and resonance from the engine as well as continually variable transmission. Designers have actually attempted, as well as are fairly effective, at enhancing the Prius' steering by angling its wheels a little. The brakes are now discs in any way 4 corners, as well as the regeneration that catches kinetic energy, turning it right into electricity, has actually been boosted. With more light-weight light weight aluminum in the body too, the Prius' 0-60 miles per hour times are currently under 10 secs. Still, you'll always be advised of that you're driving a crossbreed vehicle with digital control over the steering, braking, as well as velocity feel.

A much better body indicates more comfy surroundings for the 2010 Prius' 5 travelers. There is much less front knee room, side to side, thanks to the brand-new facility console, yet the motorist's seat is now height-adjustable. Backseaters get the knee area left by slimmer front seatbacks and also better headroom from the rejiggered roofline. The cargo area expands even more, with a revamped battery real estate and also 2.2 inches of extra area producing a few more cubic feet of storage. Generally, the Prius' plastics are upgraded as well as greened up, too-- Toyota claims they're all carbon-neutral currently-- and they do feel and look much better than in the second-generation cars and truck. Fit as well as coating on pre-production autos readies.

he 2010 Toyota Prius likely will improve the high safety rating of one of the most current variation. 7 airbags are common, including a motorist knee bag. So are anti-lock brakes, grip and also stability control, and tire pressure monitors. Safety options include radar cruise control, a lane-departure warning system, a rearview video camera, a "Safety Connect" system that informs emergency situation staffs after a collision, and also the stunt technology of the day-- Smart Parking Assist, which assists you parallel-park the Prius by means of the cars and truck's cameras, albeit with your foot on the brake to manage speed.

New attributes are implied to charm buyers into spending extra on the expensively engineered Prius. There's a Touch Tracer system that imitates your finger-swipes over steering-wheel controls over the evaluates, so you don't have to overlook to readjust radio stations or climate-control settings. Power windows, cruise control, and an AM/FM/XM/ CD player are basic. Major brand-new choices consist of a moonroof with solar panels, powering a fan that attracts hot air from the auto without making use of the Prius' various other batteries. A remote air conditioner is additionally readily available, in addition to a navigation system, LED headlamps, Bluetooth, and also a backup cam.

Features

In addition to having a highly marvelous powertrain, the 2010 Toyota Prius gets a lot of modern gadgets and also eas within-- including some you won't find on other cars in its cost variety.

Reviewers at Cars.com compete that "Toyota has actually showcased a great deal of innovation in the brand-new Prius as a result of the state-of-the-art halo the hybrid keeps in the market," as well as buyers of the 2010 Toyota Prius will certainly not be let down with the attributes offered on their green equipments.

The brand-new Toyota Prius comes in just one trim level, in the feeling that all the vehicles will feature identical Toyota Prius exterior badging, however there are 4 various variations offered. Cars.com keeps in mind that "the names Prius II, III, IV as well as V will certainly be used on home window sticker labels to distinguish designs." The Los Angeles Times states that "the standard-issue Prius [the Prius II] will certainly be decently geared up," featuring standard power accessories, cruise ship control, and also audio controls mounted on the guiding wheel. Moving up to the Toyota Prius III, Cars.com keeps in mind that "an eight-speaker stereo with XM Satellite Radio as well as Bluetooth" comes requirement, while the Prius IV adds "natural leather upholstery and also heated front seats" and also the luxurious 2010 Toyota Prius V "comes with 17-inch wheels, fog lights and also LED auto-leveling headlights with washing machines."