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Toyota launched the Prius c in Taiwan in March 2012, starting at a price of NT$859,000 (US$29,100). [84] Uruguay. Toyota first launched the Prius C in Uruguay in 2012, at a price of US$39,900. [85] At this time, the price was too high compared to other vehicles in the market. In consequence of this, it sold less than 10 cars.
The Prius Two gained new 15-inch wheel covers and standard LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL). The Prius Three added a standard three-door Smart Key entry system, and the Prius Four featured standard auto on/off headlamps. The Prius Four also provided enhanced comfort with new SofTex-trimmed seats and an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat.
According to the EPA, for the model year 2012, and when only gasoline-powered vehicles are considered (excluding all-electric cars), the Prius c ranks as the most fuel-efficient compact car, the Prius liftback as the most fuel-efficient mid-size car, and the Prius v as the most fuel-efficient mid-size station wagon. [201]
2006 Prius cut-away in a Toyota showroom in Paris. The Prius uses an all-electric A/C compressor for cooling, an industry first, [7] and also adds an electric power steering system to further minimize engine belt-driven engine accessories. Combined with a smaller and lighter NiMH battery, the XW20 is more powerful and more efficient than the XW10.
The Prius fuel economy has improved on average by about 10% each generation, and Toyota has set the challenge to continue to improve at this rate. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Under the Japanese JC08 cycle test , Toyota expects the fourth generation Prius to achieve a fuel economy rating of 40.8 km/L (115 mpg ‑imp ; 96 mpg ‑US ).
As of January 2017, the Aqua/Prius c is the second highest-selling Toyota hybrid model after the regular Prius, with 1,380,100 units sold worldwide. Japan as Aqua's market leader has sold 1,154,500 units of the model through January 2017. [ 3 ]
EPA/DOT fuel economy and environment sticker for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. According to Toyota the Prius plug-in was expected to be rated at 2.10 L/100 km (112 mpg ‑US; 135 mpg ‑imp) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). [18] [64]
The 1NZ-FXE Hybrid Synergy Drive in the Toyota Prius has won several International Engine of the Year awards: Best Eco-friendly 2000; Best Eco-friendly 2001; Best Fuel Economy 2005; Best 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre 2005 [17] Best Fuel Economy 2006; Best 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre 2006 [17] Applications: Toyota Corolla Axio/Fielder Hybrid NKE165 (2013 ...