The world of hybrid cars has a new king in the 2010 Toyota Prius. The Prius continually gets the best gas mileage of all hybrids today.The little Toyota is fitted with a 1.The Prius has a new larger engine.5L.The bigger engine and torque nets better gas mileage at highway speeds because the gearing is lower.Horsepower is now up from 110 to 160.
The new Prius will get better fuel economy.Simple gas saving habits can help the Prius to get over 75 MPG!Fuel Economy is improved by a redesigned powerplant and the lighter body weight. Engine noise and vibration are reduced thanks to a stiffer chassis.
Steering imput has been improved for the 2010 model year. Features that were optional on previous models such as: air, CD, and power winds, doors, and locks; now come standard for 2010. It also comes with many new features including, a Touch Tracer system that mimics your finger-swipes over steering-wheel controls over the gauges, power windows, cruise control, AM/FM/XM/CD player, a sunroof with solar panels, a remote air conditioner, a navigation system, LED headlamps, Bluetooth, and a backup camera.
The regenerative braking system that captures heat from braking and turns it into electricity to recharge the batteries has also been improved. The new Prius is at the top of the compact car class in regards to safety. Maintaining distance cruise control, parking assist, and safety connect systems like on-star are all accessories included on the Prius.
See the new Prius and a nice inventory of other hybrids at San Jose Toyota. The Prius has been named top green car for the past few years. And why shouldn’t it. The Prius gets great gas mileage which saves gas, in turn putting less strain on the environment. Not to mention is is a low emissions vehicle. The PRius is an honored car that does a great job of keeping its resale value. So if you cannot afford to buy a brand new 2010 Prius, go ahead and look for a nice used model. You will pay less, get a capable car, and even get a used car warranty if you buy a certified Toyota hybrid.
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