- hatchback
- 1,450 below average
- 7,995 good
- Cocoa, FL
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,450 below average hatchback gasoline automatic
2010 toyota prius review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It's sleeker and better looking, and more powerful while delivering an epa-rated 51/48 mpg city/highway, up by 3 miles per gallon. the hybrid mechanicals are lighter by 65 pounds, while being more efficient and presumably stronger. The 1. 8-liter gas engine is also new, producing more horsepower while being more efficient. Ev is all electric, for very short distances at speeds under 25 mph; eco provides the best fuel mileage, without noticeably compromising performance; and power, the default mode, is needed for brisk acceleration. handling is nimble enough at slow speeds, and the brakes are sensitive while being stacked with electronic capabilities for safety. There are seven airbags including one for the driver's knees. The ride can be harsh over the wrong bumps, and interior noise is surprisingly high despite increased sound insulation. Because toyota wants to stay focused on the prius name, there are no models with names of their own. There are the prius ii, iii, iv and v. Prius ii 22,000) is fully equipped and is expected to be the most popular. Prius iii 23,000) adds a premium jbl sound system and bluetooth capability. prius iv 25,800) adds leather seats and upgraded trim, heated front seats, water repellent window glass, plasma instrument cluster, homelink, and a smart key system. Prius v 27,270) adds 17-inch alloy wheels, led headlamps, and foglamps. options include the navigation package 1,800) with voice-activated dvd navigation with bluetooth, xm traffic and a backup camera. The solar roof package 3,600) adds a solar powered ventilation system to the navigation package. The advanced technology package 4,500) includes a pre-collision system that automatically dabs the brakes and reduces crash impact speed by a slight amount, radar cruise control, lane keep assist, intelligent park assist, and the navigation package. safety equipment standard on all models includes dual-stage front airbags, side airbags in front, airbag curtains, and driver's knee airbag; active headrests; tire pressure monitor with warning light; anti-lock brakes with brake assist and brake force distribution; and a sophisticated stability control system working with traction control. Optional safety equipment includes a pre-collision system that uses the same radar antenna as the radar cruise control. It applies the brakes harder than the driver does if a collision is imminent and applies them even if the driver doesn't to reduce the collision impact by 0. 7g. walkaroundthere are significant changes in the styling of the new 2010 prius, all of them good we think, resulting in a sleeker car. The coefficient of drag has been reduced to 0. 25 from 0. 26, enabling the prius to continue its rein as one of the world's most slippery passenger cars. It's about half an inch longer, all in the cowl, a result of a-pillars that are moved forward to radically rake the windshield; and about 3/4-inch wider. the roof is the same height, but its apex is moved back 3. 9 feet, smoothing the aerodynamic wedge. It's got a discreet double hump that adds character and curiosity. the upper grille opening is smaller and tidier to more efficiently move air over the hood. A new lip over the rear deck not only improves air flow, it eliminates the chopped-off-tail look of the previous prius. The fender arches are a bit more aggressive, almost bulkier looking, but they reflect additional aero improvement. The bumpers are sharper and squarer at the corners than before. There's a styling tweak, like a wave or a lip or, with a stretch of the imagination, a lightning bolt at the top, and it works, to deliver distinction. The taillights are standard led, reducing power draw by 88 percent. the rear wiper is huge, and effective in keeping rain off all that glass back there. The matt black trim around the windows on the prius ii and iii trim levels doesn't do much to complement the car; the satin black finish on the prius iv and v is nicer. interiorthe prius interior is satisfying, at least with the optional leather we tested. There's a nice cozy cockpit feeling in the driver's seat, nestled by a stylish center console that runs from dashboard to between the seats at a gentle slope. The cvt shift lever is located there, just ahead of the world's easiest-to-reach cubby. Oddly, the heated seats button is located on the floor under the console, as if they ran out of wire and it couldn't reach. the upper and lower gloveboxes hold a magnificent 12 liters. The all-new front seats are comfortable with increased bolstering and adjustability, addressing complaints about the previous prius. The trim looks nice, and toyota claims it's made of plant-derived resin ecologically friendly plastic with excellent recycling characteristics. there's 20 mm (0. 8 inches) more rear legroom, partly due to thinner front seatbacks. The 60/40 split rear seats (with folding armrest having two cupholders) drop flat, yielding nearly 39. 6 cubic feet of cargo volume, easily accessible through the big liftgate. And there's another 2 cubic feet in the tray for tools and laptops, hiding under the floor of the cargo area. The compact spare tire is another level down. The larger engine provides more torque, allowing the prius to maintain freeway speeds at lower rpm, boosting fuel mileage. It's an atkinson cycle engine (different valve timing and breathing). Co2 emissions have been reduced from a score that already tops the charts. the hybrid synergy drive system, with two compact motor generators within the transaxle, increases operating voltage from 500v to 650v. Gear drive replaces chains in the motor, increasing the motor's rpm to 13,500 from 6400. The improved power control unit (inverter) is more compact and cooler running. The nickel-metal hydride battery pack is more compact and powerful, like all the rest. All told, there's a savings of 65 pounds. the accessory drive belts have been eliminated, with such things as the ac compressor and water pump now driven electrically. But we wonder why anyone would drive around town in power mode, because eco feels no slower. The prius accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 9. 8 seconds, usually f. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Backup Camera✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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