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The 2004 Prius is even more environmentally-friendly than the 1997–2003 model (according to the EPA), and is 6 inches (150 mm) longer than the previous version. [5] Its more aerodynamic Kammback body balances length and wind resistance resulting in a drag coefficient ( C d) of 0.26. [5]
Compared to the standard Prius Liftback, [2] the 2,550 mm (100.4 in) wheelbase of the Prius C is 150 mm (5.9 in) shorter, and an overall length of 4,000 mm (157.3 in) is 490 mm (19.1 in) shorter. This places the Prius c in the American subcompact class.
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. [202]
The Prius has gone plug-in permanently for 2023, with 220 hp in Europe and optional solar roof panels. ... The wheelbase is 1.98 inches longer than before, but overall length actually decreases by ...
The Prius Prime grips the skidpad at 0.84 g and stops from 70 mph in 179 feet, while the standard Prius beats those numbers with an 0.87 g skidpad result and a 70-mph stop of 194 feet.
The Volt gets 38 miles of all-electric range, the Prius Prime is rated for 39 (44 with smaller wheels). How did we go so damn long with only minimal improvements on the original PHEV formula?
The Prius α was offered in the Japanese market with both nickel–metal hydride battery and lithium-ion battery. [8] The Prius v in the U.S. was offered only with a nickel–metal hydride battery. [14] [15] As of April 2016, global sales totaled about 634,000 units, led by Japan with 428,400 units sold, representing 67.6% of global sales. [16]
The Prius in Japan is equipped with G-Book as of May 18, 2009. [48] The XW30 Prius was awarded the 2009 Japan Car of the Year. [49] In South Korea, Toyota has marketed the Prius since 2014 as a hybrid taxi since Hyundai and Kia at the time did not manufacture or sell any hybrid taxis. [50]