The 2010 Toyota Prius – Still On Top!

The bar has been set with the new Toyota Prius. People buy the Prius for its amazing fuel economy.The Prius gets a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine, which is up from the past 1.5L.Optimization in the torque increases gas mileage and fuel economy due to lower gearing at highway speeds.The 2010 Prius gets a nice bump in power over the last model.

50 MPG is a magic number.Simple gas saving habits can help the Prius to get over 75 MPG!A lighter body translates to better fuel economy. A more rigid body keeps engine noise down.

In redesigning the Prius, engineers have successfully improved the steering by angling the wheels slightly and creating brake discs at all four corners. Something else exciting about the new Prius is that many of the optional features on the previous model now come standard on the 2010 model, such as: automatic air conditioning, a CD stereo, power windows, locks, and doors. Cruise control, a touch tracer system, salellite navigation, and solar power sunroof are all features on the new Prius.

Electricity is taken from the brakes, and used to charge the batteries. The new Prius is at the top of the compact car class in regards to safety. Safety components include anti-lock brakes, stability control, as well as traction, and seven surrounding airbags.

See the new Prius and a nice inventory of other hybrids at San Jose Toyota. The Prius has been named top green car for the past few years. And why shouldn’t it. The Prius gets great gas mileage which saves gas, in turn putting less strain on the environment. Not to mention is is a low emissions vehicle. The PRius is an honored car that does a great job of keeping its resale value. So if you cannot afford to buy a brand new 2010 Prius, go ahead and look for a nice used model. You will pay less, get a capable car, and even get a used car warranty if you buy a certified Toyota hybrid.