Toyota has released the new Prius in India at a price of Rs 38.96 lakh ($58,088) and will be readily available in one grade – Z8.
The Prius is the first car to be built on Toyota New Generation Architecture (TNGA). The TNGA platform indicates low-stance models, providing the cars a lower centre of gravity than in the past, which in turn leads to much better suspension, stability and handling. TNGA and the most recent in Toyota’s Hybrid technology mixes the best of gas engine and the electric motor for a maximum effectiveness of 26.27 km/l with minimum emission.
The brand-new Toyota Prius is controlled by a hybrid powertrain that includes a gas engine along with an electric motor. The 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder DOHC VVT-I motor having EV44, Eco and Power modes provides 97bhp power and 142Nm of torque. The electric motor operates in tandem with the petrol engine as well as sources power from lithium-ion/nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Toyota declares new Prius features 10 percent boost in fuel economy and a 40 percent boost in thermal performance. The hybrid vehicle likewise includes a 4.2-inch instrument cluster display screen, touch-screen infotainment system, brand-new automated environment control system and color head-up display (HUD). For your smartphone, Toyota has also packed it with Qi Charging and JBL speakers.
The Prius has sold near 4 million units globally and was presented in India in 2010 with an aim to not simply produce awareness about hybrid innovation but also to repeat Toyota’s commitment towards generating the most recent in hybrid technology to the country.
