Toyota New Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Toyota New Prius Plug-in Hybrid: 

Prius is set to become the first Toyota to make the next big leap in fuel efficiency for 2012 by going plug-in with the new Prius PHV, or “plug-in hybrid vehicle.” And since 2012 is a long way off—in our impatient minds, at least—we jumped at the chance to drive one of the 150 powder-blue preproduction Prius PHVs bound for the U.S. in 2010. All are part of Toyota’s Prius PHV pilot program that places these vehicles with various utilities and government agencies to gather data on vehicle performance.
Essentially, the new Prius PHV, or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle, is a 2012 Prius Liftback with a more potent 4.4-kWh lithium-ion battery instead of the standard 1.3-kWh nickel-metal hydride battery pack, an onboard battery charger and an industry-standard charging port. As such, the Prius PHV can be charged and driven gasoline free for up to 15 miles at speeds up to 62 mph. But, under full acceleration or driving uphill while in EV mode, the system switches to full hybrid mode. And, like the regular Prius model, the PHV version shuts down the gasoline engine at a stop and accelerates away with the hybrid battery providing electricity to the front motor.

Toyota New Prius Plug-in Hybrid Features And Specifications:

Engine Specifications:

• Engine Type: 1.8L Aluminum 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve Engine
• Maximum Power: 98 Bhp (73 Kw) Toyota New Prius Plug-in Hybrid 5200 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 142 Nm Toyota New Prius Plug-in Hybrid 4000 RPM
• Ignition System: Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
• Bore x Stroke: 80.5 x 88.3 mm
• Transmission: Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission

Suspension:

• Front- Independent MacPherson Strut with stabilizer bar
• Rear- Torsion Beam

Interior:

• High Definition Radio with iTunes Tagging
• Power Windows with Auto Up/Down
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror with HomeLink
• Automatic Climate Control with Air Filter
• Premium HDD Navigation with Entune
• Front Door Storage Pockets with sculpted bottle holders
• Fabric-trimmed heated front seats with seat-back pockets
• Power Door Locks with Shift-linked Automatic locking
• AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability & Six speakers

Brakes:

• Front- Power-assisted Ventilated Disc Brakes
• Rear- Solid Rear disc with Integrated Regenerative Braking and Star Safety

Exterior:

• Intermittent Rear Window Wiper
• Roof-mounted Antenna
• Hybrid Synergy Drive
• Projector-beam Halogen Headlamps with Auto-off function
• LED Tail and Stop lamps
• Rear Window Defogger with Timer
• Rear Spoiler with LED Center High-mount stop lamp
• Steering: Electric Power Steering (EPS), Power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Safety & Security:

• Engine Immobilizer
• Advanced Driver & Front Passenger Airbag
• Anti-lock Braking System
• Pre-Collision System
• Child-protector Rear Door locks
• Tire Pressure Monitor System
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution
• Vehicle Proximity Notification System
• Adjustable Front seat-belt shoulder anchors

Size & Storage:

• Dimensions: 4480 x 1490 x 1744 mm
• Wheelbase: 2700 mm
• Minimum Ground Clearance: 134.6 mm
• Curb Weight: 1435 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 40 Liters

Additional Features:

• Front-Wheel Drive
• Power Output: 80 hp (60 kW)
• Maximum Voltage: 650V
• Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor

Toyota New Prius Plug-in Hybrid Price In India Ex Showroom Delhi Is Rs. 27,38,500/- Indian Rupees

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