Toyota Prius C (2012): Full user’s review – Part 1

A new Prius is out the Toyota factory with a new suffix and some design and tech features. The new Prius C is the successor and younger sibling to last year’s Prius V, which was the midrange hatch in the hybrid category of the Japanese automakers.

Loaded with new car tech and a very fuel efficient power system, although incorporating the same power train that was found in the previous models, the car comes with a reasonable price tag as well.

The new Prius C is about 13 feet in length shaving off some inches to make a small size hatchback. After the release of the Prius V, Toyota came to realize that there is a need for a hatchback that could be used to target those who want a car with a smaller footprint. However, that does not mean that the Prius V is not a worthwhile purchase. Last year’s model sell like hot cakes in its own right.

The new model is a perfect match for fuel efficiency and environment friendliness. Under the hood is a gas-powered engine complimented by a 45-kilowatt electric motor to inject a few of its power. Both engines unleash 99 horses combined to the front wheels that can be used simultaneously or separately, depending on the need, as in highway or the city.

Speaking of which, the new instalment to the Prius line provides Environment Protection Agency’s approved 54 miles per gallon average in the city and 46 miles per gallon on the highway. Given the size of the car, it was expected the vehicle would offer more efficiency that the Prius V, which according to the EPA renders 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway.

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Posted by Usman Khalid on Apr 27 2012. Filed under Automobiles. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.