Toyota Prius (2019)

Expert Review by Maxabout

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The all new Toyota Prius is the innovative combination of an aggressively powerful engine yet the least possible fuel consumption with its hybrid synergy drive. The Toyota Prius with its large front air dam, 15 inch alloy wheels and chic front headlamps, this car is an epitome of sophistication and style. While inside the Toyota Prius, the spacious cabin display, auto climate control and the excellent audio set up will depict a sense of warmth and lavishness. The car supports the very driver-oriented push start for starting the hybrid system ad central locking for easy, smart security. Toyota Prius makes the driver experience an exhilarating smooth ride with its 4 cylinder type engine with a torque of 142 Nm and a powerful horsepower of 98 bhp.

The Toyota Prius is facilitated with very roomy storage spaces, front and rear cup holders and very adjustable and comfy passenger and driver seats. Made especially for those who truly are environment conscience, the Toyota Prius has been acknowledged for its incomparable fuel efficiency. The safety features ensure a very controlled and poised drive with stability and road safety as main highlights. ABS with EBD, Air Bags, Active Headrest, Projector Head Lamps and Crash Safety Body all are made for better stability, proper vision and safety precautions.

Exterior

Toyota Prius is one of the sleekest hybrid cars released in the market with the exciting features that most car lovers are looking for. Toyota Prius stands out not only as a car with hybrid features but as a vehicle with fashion statement that is unmatched. Many critiques praise Prius for its physical appearance as the details are quite elaborate and exceptional. Prius has topped rankings and received great scores from reviewers and car experts based on its outside irresistible charm. The designers of Prius are truly overwhelmed with this kind of feedback considering how suave and sophisticated most hybrid cars are today. Toyota Prius is a vehicle that is not designed just for one purpose. It was created to catch the attention of its audience and set power with its own fashion statement that is flashy and bravura.

Toyota Prius’s body has been carefully planned and created to reduce wind resistance, letting the car to travel faster and smoother on the road. A specific design called the Kammback was created to help decrease air resistance and make it functional apart from being appealing. The Toyota Prius has actually been an item sought for by many car lovers as a form of prestige. It has given birth to its own mumbo jumbo called Prius politics where some drivers purchase hybrid vehicles to flash it like a trophy on the road. The car's overall external look is exceptionally like no other as Toyota and their designers gave it their best shot when it comes to innovation in crafting this car. This ingenious makes the Prius easily identified among other vehicles in terms of style.

Interior

The internal dimensions of Toyota Prius are as follows: front headroom 38.6 inches, rear headroom 37.6 inches, front hip room 52.7 inches, rear hip room 51.2 inches, front leg room 42.5 inches, rear leg room 36.0 inches, front shoulder room 54.9 inches, rear shoulder room 53.1 inches and interior volume 93.7 cubic feet, which only proves that aside from having outstanding looks, it also offers a lot of space for passengers. Toyota Prius comes with USB and auxiliary audio jacks, Bluetooth, push-button smart key and start key instead of the traditional car key.

It also comes with one internal feature called the Touch Tracer display. This feature is quite unique even when compared to other cars in this class. Those who are techie are going to love this feature very much as the Touch Tracer display comes with a series of touch sensors placed on the steering wheel that lets drivers select trip display or audio controls without looking off the road. On the other hand, some test drivers note that they are having slight issues with the navigation system as they find it a bit difficult to operate and to read but overall, many expressed their fondness of the Prius controls as they are very advanced and easy to use once familiarized.

Engine and Gearbox

Toyota Prius is powered by a 1798cc Petrol Engine + 60KW Motor (Hybrid). The petrol engine generates maximum power of 98 bhp at 5200 rpm with maximum torque of 142 nm at 4000 rpm. The engine is mated to 6-speed automatic transmission.

Safety Features

Just like dealing with other hybrid cars, one must check the tires as it is just as vital as the rest of the vehicle. In the case of Toyota Prius, the tires used on are much better compared to other cars in its segment when it comes to reducing friction. This gives lower rolling resistance and better fuel-efficiency. The tires are not only better with resistance, but also come with a more stable grip on the road, making it easier to handle for drivers. It comes with ABS which can automatically spot sudden tire stoppage when there is extreme pressure applied on the car’s brakes. It will then modulate the brake pressure to let the tire spin. This feature increases the driver’s ability to turn the vehicle’s direction even while braking. Another safety feature has been installed with Prius to avoid drivers losing authority over the vehicle called stability control. The feature allows the vehicle to automatically detect when its handling limits have been outdone. It will mechanically reduce engine power and apply select brakes to prevent the driver from losing control over the vehicle.

Airbags have been installed at the right places in case of unexpected havocs. Front-impact airbags have been designed to protect the passengers’ heads in the event of a frontal crash. Side impact airbags are also placed at the front seats which are designed to protect the torso during a side impact crash. Pretensioners have been put to automatically tighten seat-belts and keep the occupants in optimal seating position during a car crash. The anti-whiplash feature has been added in addition to pretensioners to act as head guards in case of back crashes. It serves like a cradle to keep the occupants’ head safe and prevent the likelihood of whiplash injuries. Prius also comes with an outstanding security system to prevent unwanted people from getting into the car. It comes with an ignition disable device to prevent the car engine from starting unless the correct original manufacturer smart key is used.

Variants

Toyota Prius is available in only one variant: Prius 1.8.

Shades

Toyota Prius is available in four shades: White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Bordeaux Mica Metallic and Abyss Grey Metallic.

Verdict

Overall, Toyota Prius is a great deal for drivers who are after hybrid cars that are classy and eco-friendly. Its fashion status is also a major reason why many people like it in terms of social ranking. Although Prius is not that affordable compared to most vehicles, it sells well to high-end customers as it has almost the best exterior with lavish controls plus a fuel-efficient engine.