Contents of the review:
- Appearance
- Salon
- Specifications Toyota Prius 2016
- Security systems
- The cost and configuration of Toyota Prius 2016
Japanese automaker Toyota is one of the few automakers whose managers believe that the future of the automotive industry belongs to electric and hybrid vehicles, combining a gasoline (diesel) and an electric power unit, or even running on hydrogen.
It was Toyota in the distant 1997 that the first in the world put on the conveyor the original hybrid hatchback Prius.
Despite a number of shortcomings that the first generation of the car possessed, the car instantly fell in love with the world community, and not only ordinary people, but also show business stars, athletes and public figures became its owners.
In September 2015, Toyota officially presented the fourth generation of the Prius model, which was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It is worth noting that the previous three generations of the car were incredibly popular, as evidenced by sales exceeding the 3.5 million mark.
The new Prius is an overhauled vehicle that has received major exterior and interior updates, as well as significant technical improvements and a list of equipment. All this makes it possible to doubt that the army of fans of the model will rapidly increase further.
The exterior of the new Toyota Prius
Japanese designers have gone to great lengths to preserve the brand's signature style of the model, so even a quick glance is enough to recognize the Prius. However, the model received a number of drastic changes that made the car more aggressive.
The wow effect of the front of the car is given by the slanting LED headlights, made in a T-style, a futuristic bumper and a large air intake grille. The hood has acquired original body stampings, which are continued on the side doors, as well as above the rear wheel arches of the car.
The profile of the updated Prius received a billowing sill line, stylish alloy wheels and a wedge-shaped body shape with a heavily obstructed windshield, which positively affected the frontal resistance of oncoming air currents.
The theme of the futuristic "front end" is continued by an equally interesting stern, where there are original parking lights with LED elements, a massive bumper and a luggage compartment lid, above which a small spoiler rises, designed to improve aerodynamics and downforce properties of the car.
Compared to the previous generation, the fourth generation Toyota Prius has become somewhat wider and longer, while decreasing 2 cm in height. The vehicle has the following precise dimensions:
- Length - 4540 mm;
- Width - 1760 mm;
- Height - 1470 mm;
- Wheelbase - 2700 mm.
The hybrid is available in 7 colors, with Hypersonic Red being the most popular.
Salon of the renewed "Prius"
The interior of the model is decorated no less extraordinary than the exterior. The architecture of the front panel is unwittingly eye-catching. A new three-spoke multifunction steering wheel is located in front of the driver, and the instrument panel is traditionally located in the upper center of the dashboard for the model.
Under it is a large control unit for climate and multimedia systems, represented by a large touch screen. Even below is the original joystick, which is responsible for controlling the transmission, as well as a number of auxiliary buttons.
The color and visual design of the passenger compartment is pleasing to the eye, the quality of the finishing materials is at a decent level, and the driver's workplace is highly ergonomic.
The front seats are moderately stiff with good lateral support and a lot of adjustments, which makes it possible to comfortably accommodate a driver of any size.
The rear seats are able to accommodate three adults, while if there is enough free space in the knees and shoulders, then the heavily littered roofline somewhat "presses" on the heads of the second row passengers.
Trunk volume has been increased by 50 liters compared to the third generation of the hybrid, and is 500 liters. If necessary, it can be increased a little more than twice by folding the backrests of the rear row of seats. In the underground luggage compartment there is a dock and a small set of tools.
In general, the interior of the updated Prius is spacious, stylish and modern, and thanks to the large trunk, the car is quite capable of claiming the status of a family car.
2016 Toyota Prius Specifications
The new generation Toyota Prius is able to please its owner with improved handling and stability when driving at high speeds. This was made possible by the use of the new modular TNGA platform, which significantly lowered the car's center of gravity, as well as by the new suspension, represented by a semi-independent beam with two arms at the rear and McPherson independent struts at the rear.
The company emphasizes that thanks to the use of new batteries, new grades of steel and a common car platform, they have managed to significantly reduce the total weight of the car, which is now 1280 kg for the standard version and 1350 kg for the version equipped with the proprietary Prius PHV charging system.
It is assumed that on the domestic market the car will be represented by a 1.8-liter gasoline engine, as well as an electric motor, the total power of which will be about 150 hp.
The company does not hide that the efficiency of the electric motor has been increased by using kinetic energy recuperation, which makes it possible to additionally recharge the batteries during heavy braking.
Overall, the manufacturer was able to increase the vehicle's economy by 18%, resulting in a fuel consumption of around 3.9 l / 100 km when driving on a combined cycle. Acceleration from 0 to 100 takes just over 10 seconds, which, together with the maximum declared speed of 190 km / h, is a good indicator and will be able to satisfy the needs of most buyers.
Initially, the car will be offered exclusively in front-wheel drive version, and after a while an all-wheel drive version should appear.
Safety
Toyota representatives proudly state that the new generation Prius has received a 60% stiffer body, which has a positive impact on the level of passenger safety in both side and frontal collisions.
Like any other modern car, the "Toyota" hybrid is equipped with a large number of safety systems, including:
- Driver's fatigue and concentration control system;
- Safety Sense safety package, which includes an automatic braking system, paired with an anti-lock braking system and a system of distribution of forces during braking;
- System of exchange rate stability, which prevents the car from going into an unpredictable skid and selects the optimal trajectory for cornering at high speed;
- Cyclist and pedestrian recognition system;
- Dynamic cruise control;
- Automatic high beam assistant;
- Start assistance system in difficult weather conditions;
- Lane change warning function.
All four wheels of the hybrid are equipped with disc brakes, which provide confident braking regardless of the quality of the road surface under the wheels of the car. Not without the presence of seat belts with pretensioners, as well as anchorages for ISOFIX child seats.
Configuration and price of Toyota Prius 2016
The new generation of Toyota Prius will be offered in several versions, and already in the basic equipment the car will boast the following equipment:
- Interior fabric upholstery;
- Audio system with 6 speakers and a large 6.1-inch display;
- Rear view camera;
- ABS, EBD and ESP systems;
- Air conditioning;
- Front and side airbags;
- Digital instrument panel;
- Multifunctional steering wheel with the ability to control the on-board computer and car audio system;
- Full power accessories.
More expensive versions offer:
- dynamic cruise control;
- advanced entertainment and information system with Bluetooth support;
- Safety Sense package of safety systems, consisting of monitoring systems for driver concentration and blind spots, automatic braking and pedestrian recognition, etc.
Moreover, the car can be optionally equipped with:
- LED head optics;
- panoramic roof;
- adaptive cruise control;
- two-level climate control;
- solar panel on the roof;
- intelligent salon access system;
- proprietary navigation system and a number of other solutions designed to make your stay in the car more comfortable.
The minimum cost of a car in Russia will be at least 23-24 thousand dollars (1.5-1.6 million rubles), while in the maximum configurations the price can easily exceed the mark of 29.2 thousand dollars (about 2 million rubles). . rub.).
The updated Toyota Prius is an extremely comfortable, practical and economical car for every day, with a more modern exterior, richer interior design and a number of innovative technical solutions. The company does not hide that they have high hopes for the car, and also hope that the new product will not only be able to repeat, but also surpass the sales of its predecessor.
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