Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius was at its start of production in 1997, when a four-door notchback sedan and a five-door compact sedan, the first extensive series vehicle with a hybrid drive. Meanwhile, the compact car will be offered in its third generation as a Toyota Prius II and Toyota Prius PHD since of 2009. The biggest changes compared to the two previous generations, which are referred to collectively as the Toyota Prius I have been, in particular made ​​to the design, but also on the technology. Recognizable is the new Prius especially on the longer and upswept headlamps. With regard to the engine in the Toyota Prius 1.8 it is thanks to the electric motor to a large emission reduction and to a lesser fuel consumption. The Toyota Prius 1.8 hybrid engine with 136 PS consumes an average of less than four liters of Super per 100 kilometers, which is a true top value for this model class.The 500 -volt electric motor in a Toyota Prius new cars is very different from the electric motors from other manufacturers, because it draws its power directly from the generator of the gasoline engine and not from the outlet. The downside is the very small distance, which can be alone to travel with the electric motor; at a speed 45 km / h, it is only 1.5 kilometers. This could be eradicated from the end of 2009 with the plug- in version as a Toyota Prius PHD, of up to 100 km / h in pure electric mode and can drive about 20 kilometers purely by electricity. With regard to the comfort and amenities and a Toyota Prius to some. Standard include airbags, curtain airbags and side airbags for driver and front passenger, ABS, protective moldings on all doors, leather steering wheel, multifunction display, audio system with CD player. The middle trim level Toyota Prius Sol also includes, inter alia,Smart -Key system, an electronic control system and an optional speed navigation system. In the upscale variant Toyota Prius Executive, the driver can also at nine speakers, enjoy a six-disc CD changer and a DVD navigation system with touch screen color display, TMC and Bluetooth hands-free. At the IAA 2011, a car was available with the third generation of the hybrid vehicle under the label of Toyota Prius PHEV, which emits only 2.2 liters per 100 kilometers, and only 49 g / km of CO² in the combined. In parallel, the Prius was presented as + Van, who studied as a seven-seater to compete with VW Touran and Opel Zafira Tourer. For model year 2012, the hybrid car model has been maintained: In addition to a new exterior design markanterem struts were integrated into the body, which are intended to improve the stiffness and therefore the roadholding of Toyota Prius cars.Waterproofing and insulating elements to minimize interior noise levels appreciably. Furthermore, the interior and the instrumentation of the hybrids has been revised and visually refreshed. Even with all the comfort, high quality technology and safety features of the Toyota Prius price is for a new car at 30,000 euros.