North Carolina Toyota Looks at the Toyota Prius

Mar 5, 2013

The Toyota Prius is an environmentally friendly vehicle that helps you do your part to saving the environment while saving money. This versatile hatchback combines a large trunk and spacious interior with its excellent gas mileage, making it the perfect car for those who drive mainly in urban areas. The Prius is well liked, ranking No 5 in hybrid cars and No 6 in both hatchbacks and affordable mid-size cars. Let’s take a closer look at what the Toyota Prius has to offer and if interested you can come to our North Carolina Toyota dealership for a test drive.

How is it Powered?

The 2013 Toyota Prius uses an electric motor combined with a four-cylinder engine giving it 134 hp. Fuel economy figures of 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway further add to the Prius appeal.

On the Road

Apart from lots of space, for its type, and its excellent economy what else does the Prius have to offer? With its Toyota breeding the Prius is very reliable, being one of the best in its class.

The ride is comfortable rather than exciting, but this is to be expected with its fuel saving purpose.

In the Cabin

There is plenty of space inside a Prius, especially in the trunk and for rear passengers. The interior is nicely appointed and the seats are comfortable even over longer periods.

Features

Fitted as standard the Prius has plenty of features, for connectivity you have Bluetooth, USB, audio input. Also included are the more exotic push button start and smart key. You can customize your Prius with an impressive array including backup camera, head-up display and a moon-roof with solar panels.

Safety

With seven airbags you can be assured you are well looked after. There are many more safety features available including an SOS button and vehicle locator. You can feel confident when taking the Toyota Prius out for a spin, even when you put your family (your most precious cargo!) inside.