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The New Prius is Larger – Yet Gets Better Fuel Economy?

November 18, 2009

The world of hybrid cars has a new king in the 2010 Toyota Prius. The Prius fuel economy is the biggest feature.The Prius hybrid comes stock with a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine, which is up from the past 1.5L.  Contrary to what is the norm, the larger engine actually improves gas mileage due to the increase in torque.The 2010 Prius gets a nice bump in power over the last model. 

Past versions will be eclipsed by the 2010 Prius, which is up by 4 MPG.Simple gas saving habits can help the Prius to get over 75 MPG!A lighter body translates to better fuel economy. A more rigid body keeps engine noise down.

Steering has been enhanced via disc brakes and angling of the wheels. The 2010 Prius is a great value considereing the features that come stack for this model year. A remote air conditioner, LED headlights, rearview camera system, and XM radio are all new accessories available on the new Prius.

Heat is taken from the brakes and transformed into energy to recharge the batteries. The new Prius has earned a top spot in terms of safety. Safety components include anti-lock brakes, stability control, as well as traction, and seven surrounding airbags.

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.

See some great new Hyundai cars at Bakersfield Hyundai.

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