The U.S.-spec 2012 Toyota Prius c made its debut last month during the Detroit Auto Show where the Japanese automaker said that it will have a base price of less than $19,000. A few days ago they’ve unveiled the price list for the car and indeed it will cost less than $19k. The cheapest version of the Prius c (Level One) will set you back $18,950, but this doesn’t include the $760 for delivery & handling.
The car is scheduled to go on sale next month and it is going to be available in four grade levels. Level Two costs from $19,900, Level Three from $21,635 while the high-end Level Four costs $23,230 and comes with 15-inch, 8-spoke alloy wheels, color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, Softex-trimmed heated front seats and integrated fog lamps.
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2012 Toyota Prius
Set to go on sale in March, the 2012 Toyota Prius is going to have a base price of 21,350 pounds in the United Kingdom. It will be offered in three trim levels, the most expensive one being Prius T Spirit which will cost 24,620 pounds. This revised model was revealed in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and comes with a bunch of updates inside and out.
The 2012 Toyota Prius comes with a new look for the front bumper that now features daytime running lights, clear headlamps that have an updated LED lamp configuration, along with new tail lamp graphics and new designs for the alloy wheels. Inside, the car comes with new seats in the front, new upholstery and softer-touch surfaces.
2012 Toyota Prius
The Japanese automaker has raised the equipment levels, and now the company’s touchscreen control system is offered as standard on all three trim levels. The automaker mentioned that they’ve also updated the steering column and the suspension in order to improve steering and comfort feel.
The hybrid hardware has remained the same, consisting of a 1.8-liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine that has a CVT gearbox and also an electric motor that allows the 2012 Prius to return 72.4 mpg UK in the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 89 h/km. The models that run on the 17-inch alloys can return 70.6 mpg UK and have CO2 emissions standing at 92 g/km.
Source: Toyota via Carscoop
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2012 Toyota Prius C
The Japanese automaker Toyota has officially unveiled the Prius C compact hybrid hatchback at this year’s edition of the Detroit Motor Show. This is the fourth member in the Prius family and will be the most affordable hybrid from Toyota, with a base price tag of less than $20,000.
The car is considerably smaller in comparison to the mid-size Prius hatchback and Toyota expects that it will have a combined EPA rating of 50 mpg. The automaker is highlighting the C’s 53 mpg EPA rating which is the highest one among non plug-in cars commercialized in the United States. Its highway rating is of 46 mpg, which means that the combined rating is 50 mpg.
2012 Toyota Prius C
Toyota has said that the new Prius C is a subcompact model and it is 19 inches shorter in comparison to the regular Prius hatchback, almost 2 inches lower and 2 inches narrower. It will also be more than 500 pounds lighter than the standard Prius hatchback. According to the automaker, every single element of the Hybrid Synergy Drive system has been redesigned in order to lower the weight and the size of the parts. This more compact hybrid system is also implemented in the European version of the Yaris Hybrid.
The company has installed the fuel tank and the nickel-metal-hybrid battery pack under the rear seat, allowing for a deeper rear load bay in comparison to the one available for the bigger Prius hybrid which has its battery pack located under the car’s rear deck. According to Toyota, the C is capable of offering 17.1 cubic feet of cargo.
2012 Toyota Prius C
Toyota’s new model features an Atkinson Cycle 1.5-liter gasoline power unit that generates 73 hp and comes with a 60 hp (45 kW) electric motor-generator, which means that the total output is of 99 hp. Just like all of the recent Prius models, the driver of the C can switch between Normal, Eco and EV drive modes. At speeds of up to 25 mph, the 2012 Toyota Prius C can travel for less than a mile.
Scheduled to go on sale this spring, the car will be available with four different trim levels, while the cheapest model will set you back somewhere around $19,000. As standard, the car will feature a generous 3.5-inch color TFT information display, as well as iPod connectivity via USB port and Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone capabilities.
2012 Toyota Prius C
Also in the car’s standard configuration will be the automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, along with telescoping and tilting steering wheel with built-in audio controls. Those who want extra goodies can get the Prius C with 16-inch alloy wheels, a navigation system and Display Audio with the company’s own Entune infotainment and connectivity system.
Source: Toyota via Green Car Reports
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This week, Toyota unveiled the Prius c model which is just about the same as the JDM Aqua. The hatchback will get its official debut in January 2012 at the North American International Auto Show and Toyota thinks that it is suitable for “youthful shoppers seeking fuel efficiency, technology, and spirited driving dynamics.”
We don’t have that many details to share, but we do know that the Prius c measures 157.3 inches long, 56.9 inches tall and it is 66.7 inches wide. Some of the tech goodies include Bluetooth support, an optional Entune infotainment system and audio controls on the steering wheel.
The car is motivated by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and a small electric motor. At the moment we don’t have any official specs, but according to a brochure of the aforementioned JDM Aqua that leaked online a few days ago, the combined output of the car is of 99 hp (100 PS / 74 kW). The car maker mentioned that the new Prius c model will be able to return more than 50 mpg (60 mpg UK or 4.7 liters / 100 km) in the city.
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The journalists from Auto Express.co.uk have managed to publish a few photos of the upcoming Toyota Prius C, photos that were taken from a leaked Japanese brochure. As you can see, the production version of the model will be more toned down than the concept that the Japanese automaker unveiled back in January at the Detroit Motor Show.
The model that will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in December will look quite similar with the bigger Prius and it will feature stepped headlights as well as clear tail lamps. As for the cabin, the centrally-mounted digital display and the steering wheel have been borrowed from the regular Prius.
From this brochure we learn that the Toyota Prius C is motivated by a 4-cylinder 1.4-liter engine and an electric motor for a total output of 99 hp. This horsepower is sent to the front wheels via a CVT gearbox. According to Toyota, the new model will be able to return 100 mpg on the Japanese test cycle so with the European standards it should do approximately 80 mpg UK. As for the CO2 emissions, these should be around 80 g/km.
According to a spokesperson from Toyota UK, the Prius C will not be available in Europe, at least not in the beginning. As you probably know, the automaker already has a small car in the form of the popular Yaris which in 2012 will get a hybrid variant. However, chances are that the Prius C, which is 5cm lower and 10cm longer than the new generation of the Yaris, will make it in Europe in the next years. Another Prius model that will arrive in Europe is the 7-seater Prius+ that will hit the dealerships in early 2012.
Source: Auto Express
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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Last week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Japanese car maker Toyota has brought its 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid which is scheduled to go on sale at the beginning of 2012. It will feature a redesigned front bumper, an updated grille as well as LED-infused headlights. At the back, we find clear taillights, a rear-passenger side charger port and silver accents.
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
As far as the cabin is concerned, not much to report as the only changes include a new center console, a blue-colored shifter and a 6.1-inch infotainment system. Although we are talking about a hybrid, it offers 15.6 cubic feet (443 liters) of trunk space which is more than decent.
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is motivated by a 1.8-liter gasoline engine that develops 98 hp (99 PS / 73 kW) and a 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery that feeds the 81 hp (82 PS / 60 kW) electric motor. It has a combined output of 179 hp (136 PS / 100 kW) which will be enough for a 0-62 mph sprint in 10.7 seconds, en route to a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
On electric mode, the car can be driven for up to 14 miles (23 km), while the fuel consumption is estimated to be only 2.1 liters / 100 km (112 mpg). As far as the CO2 emissions are concerned, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is pretty eco-friendly as it emits only 49 g/km.
With this model, Toyota plans on rolling 50,000 units per year.
Source: Toyota via WCF
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With the occasion of the 64th edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Toyota has decided to bring the 2012 version of the popular Prius model. Some of the modifications brought include a few mild updates to the car’s exterior and interior appearance.
Looking at the outside of the vehicle, we notice the new look of the front bumper that now has a bigger grille, along with clear lens headlamps that have an updated LED lamp configuration as well as daytime running lights for the bumper. Other than that, the door mirrors will come with a power-folding function; the tail lamps have a new look while the alloys have a different appearance.
Inside the cabin, the 2012 Toyota Prius promises to offer improved sensorial quality by modifying the color scheme to black from the previous dark grey, along with adding new upholsteries and silver inserts. The Japanese also revised the design of the center console, while the color of the push start button has been changed to a hybrid blue pattern.
In addition, the multi information display now benefits from a 16 gradation-step VFD – Vaccum Fluorescent Display which promises to offer a more three dimensional and clearer display.
Lastly, the CO2 emissions are of only 89 g/km while fuel consumption is rated at 3.9 liters / 100 km.
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Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Set to be unveiled next month during the Frankfurt Motor Show, Toyota announced today that the Prius Plug-in Hybrid will have a fuel efficiency of 128.4 mpg UK while CO2 emissions stand at 49 g/km. The car will benefit from the company’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system which combines an electric motor for limited distances and low speeds with a small gasoline power unit that provides extra range and flexibility.
The model will become the flagship in the Prius lineup and it will join other efficient cars from Toyota, like the new Yaris hybrid, the 7-seat Prius+ as well as the Auris hybrid. The car is set to go on sale in fall 2012 and the base price will be of approximately 30,000 pounds. In United Kingdom, the car will qualify for the incentive payment of 5000 pounds for plug-in EVs, which means that on-the-road price tag will be of around 25,000 pounds.
Source: Toyota via Autocar
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Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
September is going to be an important month for Toyota as they’ll bring to the Frankfurt Motor Show the highly anticipated Prius Plug-in Hybrid, a car that they’ve described as being the “next major milestone”. It will come with a compact lithium-ion battery pack and fuel consumption is expected to be 106.9 mpg (128.4 mpg UK or 2.2 liters / 100 km), while CO2 emissions will be of only 49 g/km.
No more information have been revealed except for the fact that it will be able to run for 12.5 miles at speeds of up to 62 mph only on electric mode.
Source: Toyota via WCF
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If you are in the market for a brand new 2011MY Toyota Prius hybrid, you’ll have a tough time finding one. It seems that the supply level is down to only 3,000 units which are enough for less than 10 days of sales. This situation in the automotive industry is called “sold out” and as a consequence, the dealers are now charging more money for the few Priuses that they have left in stock.
It was only last week when the Japanese automaker said that 75,000 units will reach the United States by the end of 2011. Toyota already promised to its dealers 36,000 Priuses over the course of this summer. In regular months, the company sells about 15,000 cars, but they managed to sell even 25,000 cars when the gas prices were high (May) and for this reason the inventory is very low at the moment. Another reason for the current situation is due to the severe impact of the March 11 earthquake, which lead to a terrible tsunami that caused a lot of issues to Japan’s industrial infrastructure, among other problems.
At the moment, Toyota is rolling out Priuses as fast as the factories that make components can deliver the necessary parts and it takes a long time before they reach stateside as the cars are shipped by sea and by long time we mean a couple of months of travel between the factory in Japan and the dealers in the United States.
Our recommendation would be to wait until this fall to buy a Toyota Prius hybrid, unless you want to pay a lot for getting one of the few ones available now.
Source: Green Car Reports
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2010 has been a great year for car leases in the UK as well. The end of 2010 was marked by the announced VAT raise to 20% that determined dealers to impress and attract their clients with all sorts of incentives like free insurance, affordable finance deals, discounts and many more. Manufacturers like Volvo or Hyundai decided to give customers the chance to swap their old cars for a massive discount on their new car. But even if you weren’t interested in swapping your car, you could benefit from the discounts offered by Renault and Vauxhall for the clients that were able to pay up front.
Let’s know take a look the 2010 UK best car leases. One example would be the lease of a Mercedes SLK Roadster for only £332 a month. That’s a bargain price for a gorgeous convertible offered by FinanceAcar.co.uk. The offer was limited, but all you needed to do was to register on the website and wait for a call from the lease company in order to establish all the necessary details. This is considered one of the most valuable Mercedes models because of its good enough performance, affordable price and also affordable running cost.
The small car segment was also filled with great lease deals. So if you were interested in leasing a smart car, the 2010 UK best smart car lease was the offer for the Nissan Micra. At only £129 a month, this Nissan Micra 3rd Hatchback 1.2 Visia was a lease agreement that many of us would have been happy to sign. With looks that transform it into a charming smart car and a manufacturer that is known for the quality and longevity of the cars it produces, the Micra could not be forgotten by my list.
Who doesn’t love the Toyota Prius and at £267 a month, I started to love it even more in 2010. This was definitely another incredible lease deal despite the recent recall problem that affected the company. The sales weren’t that affected and Toyota has seriously handled the problem. That price for a green car is not bad at all, especially considering that we are talking about a car with a fresh look, highly stylish because of all the glass used and the rakish roof angle.
Fiat was on top of its game as well, offering one of the best 2010 UK car lease deals for the Fiat500. For just £167 a month, you were getting this iconic car capable of helping you to easily make your way through the crowded traffic. It’s a cutie on wheels offering enough space for the driver and the passenger along with safety measures and an engine that will keep you safe on the road.
Last but not least, the Vauxhall Astra Sporthatch was another excellent deal at £213 a month offered by one of the top lenders in the UK and also by the manufacturer’s finance houses. The car’s quality is impressive as well as its behavior on the road and the engine that makes it all possible. All these qualities have turned it into a desirable acquisition that for that lease price was one of the 2010 UK best car lease deals.
Leasing it’s always an option if you can’t afford buying a new car or you just like the idea of changing your car with a brand new one every two or three years. And with this lease deals available, who can blame you? I sure don’t, because I know that 2011 will be offering even more incredible deals, harder to ignore and forget about.
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Achievement Unlocked – Selling One Million Priuses In The U.S.
Despite the fact that recent reports say that in California (at least) Toyota is running out of Priuses, the Japanese automaker has reached an important milestone – selling one million units of this eco-friendly model in the United States.
Back in mid-2008, the automaker said it had sold one million Priuses around the world, which was a pretty big deal. To achieve this performance, Toyota needed about five years. Since the introduction of the second generation which occurred in 2003, sales went sky high and they needed only two more years to sell another million cars. As of October last year, the automaker has sold more than three million hybrids, which is pretty darn impressive if you ask me.
Source: Toyota via Autoblog
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Toyota Has Reached The Three Million Hybrid Mark
The biggest car manufacturer in the world, Toyota, has managed to sell more than three million hybrid cars around the world since it introduced its first model, the Coaster Hybrid EV bus in 1997, followed that same year by the first generation of the very popular Prius model. More than one million of these sales were achieved since August 2009.
At the moment, the Japanese automaker offer 16 different hybrid models and pretty soon they will launch a couple of variations of the aforementioned Prius. The company’s luxury division, Lexus, is offering a gas-electric option for the LS, GS and RX models, along with two dedicated hybrids, the HS and the CT.
By the end of next year, Toyota said that they will add 10 more hybrid models to the global market.
Kudos to Toyota!
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European-spec Toyota Prius+
Yesterday at Geneva, Toyota unveiled the European version of the Prius+ MPV, known in the United States as the Prius V where it has only five seats. The EU-spec model will be available with a seven-seat configuration and sales will commence early next year according to the manufacturer. In addition, it will have three middle row seats that can be folded individually (instead of the US 60/40 split) and a 50/50 folding third-row seat.
European-spec Toyota Prius+
The car will have a fuel consumption of about 5.9 liters / 100 km thanks to the hybrid powertrain and a very low drag coefficient of only 0.29. It will be the first Toyota non-plug-in hybrid that will use a lithium-ion battery pack and it will feature three driving modes: EV, ECO and POWER, just like the Prius.
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What Is The Plural Of The Word “Prius” ?
The Japanese automaker Toyota is still trying to find out what is the plural of the word “Prius”. James Lipton, the host of Inside the Actor’s Studio decided to help them. He sits down with Shakespeare, MC Flossary, Randall the Octopus, a spelling bee champion and a group of cheerleaders.
Each guest casts his vote for the correct plural; the voting is still open on Toyota’s Prius Family website. At the moment, the word “Prii” has 40% of the votes, followed by “Priuses” with 27%. The other votes were cast to “Prius”, ”Prium” and “Prien”. I think that “Priuses” is the obvious choice.
The voting will end on February 20th when a winner will be announced, probably “Prii”.
In this video you’ll see Lipton having a chat with Shakespeare.
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