Five years of global field trials are enough: with the Prius plug-in Hybrid is now setting Toyota new standards for environmentally friendly mobility. On the 6. October 2012 celebrates the launch of the new flagship of the Toyota full hybrid family. The first Toyota with additional external charging, compact lithium-ion batteries and up to 25 kilometers of pure electric range consumes 5,2 kWh power only 2,1 liters of fuel on 100 kilometers, which is a CO2Emissions from 49 g / km. It is available with a fresh design and many standard comfort features at prices from 36.200 Euro.
the essentials in brief
- Environmentally friendly: 25 kilometers of pure electric range
- Economical: Sensational 2,1 liter average consumption
- Affordable: Fresh design and comfort features from 36.200 Euro
The new plug-in hybrid builds on the Toyota's Prius full hybrid powertrain and is designed to meet the needs of urban customers. You can externally charge the hybrid battery via any household power outlet and then drive it locally at top speeds of up to 85 km / h. Even on longer journeys you do not have to change your driving habits: When the extended electric range is exhausted, the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid is already over
4,4 million times sold combination of electric and gasoline engine, in high-efficiency Hybrid mode further. He consumes 3,7 liters on 100 kilometers and emits it
85 grams CO2 per kilometer With a tank volume of 45 liters, the range is around 1.200 kilometers.
The Prius Plug-in Hybrid works extremely quietly and impresses with an impressive and seamless acceleration. The Hybrid Synergy Drive®, equipped with an 1,8-liter VVT-i petrol engine (73 kW / 99 PS), delivers a total system performance of 100 kW / 136 horsepower. With that, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid achieves 10,8 km / h in 100 seconds and reaches a top speed of 180 km / h.
Its distinctive silhouette combines the new Toyota Prius plug hybrid with the third generation Prius. Own headlight and backlight design give it together with silver applications on the body an independent design. Thanks to the extremely light lithium-ion battery, it weighs only 1.425 kg more than a Prius with 55 kg and also achieves the remarkable cW value of 0,25.
Already in the Life equipment (36.200 Euro), the Prius Plug-in Hybrid has seven airbags (including knee airbag for the driver) on board. Standard features include electronic stability control (VSC +) with traction control, 15-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, cruise control, automatic climate control, head-up display, the Toyota Touch multimedia audio system with reversing camera and heated seats for driver and front passenger and the keyless smart key system.
The TEC Edition for 42.500 Euro also includes: dipped beam auto, radar-based pre-crash safety system (PCS) with adaptive cruise control, LED headlamp with headlamp cleaning system, rain sensor, leather upholstery including seat heating for driver and front passenger as well as the Toyota TouchPro multimedia navigation system with 7,0-inch color monitor.