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[92] On February 3, 2010, the Japanese Transport Ministry began investigating the redesigned Prius, [93] and Toyota said that it was aware of 77 Prius brake complaints in Japan. [94] On February 4, 2010, the NHTSA announced it had opened an investigation into the issues with the Prius's brakes, [ 95 ] which Toyota said was caused by a software ...
These tin finishes can produce conductive tin whiskers capable of creating unintended electrical failures such as short circuits. The use of tin finish in Toyota's APPS is therefore a cause for concern. [15] Similarly in 2013, materials used in an automotive engine control unit (ECU) from a 2008 Toyota Tundra truck were analyzed.
The Prius c was launched in Singapore in January 2012, costing about S$115,988 (~ US$93,257) for the base trim and about S$118,988 (~ US$95,670) for the Snazzy trim with a COE of S$64,209 (~ US$51,625) as of March 2013. [83] Taiwan. Toyota launched the Prius c in Taiwan in March 2012, starting at a price of NT$859,000 (US$29,100). [84] Uruguay
On the same day Toyota Motor (TM) officials sought to debunk the theory that its cars' electronics were the source of their sudden unintended acceleration problems, the driver of a Toyota Prius ...
A racing version of the Prius was unveiled by Toyota in 2013. This racing Prius replaces the 1.8-litre Atkinson-cycle engine with a 3.4-litre V8 RV8KLM engine which is mid-mounted in the car. The hybrid drivetrain of the car's production Hybrid Synergy Drive is retained but with a larger lithium-ion battery. [240]
The most common type of tripped rollover in light passenger vehicles occurs when a vehicle is sliding sideways, and the tires strike a curb, dig into soft ground, or a similar event occurs that results in a sudden increase in lateral force.
The Toyota Prius v, launched in the U.S. in October 2011, is the first spinoff from the Prius family. Sales in Japan began in May 2011 as the Prius Alpha. The European version, named Prius +, was launched in June 2012. [103] The Prius Aqua was launched in Japan in December 2011, and was released as the Toyota Prius c in the U.S. in March 2012 ...
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.