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| − | '''Toyota Prius (NHW20). 2004 to date (prod. over 750,000). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1497 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Toyota refines the Prius concept further with second-generation model, with hybrid electric–petrol engine working in unison when extra power needed. Far more popular than its predecessor and boosted by Hollywood celebrities’ endorsements; officially sold in more countries worldwide and even adopted as taxicabs in many countries. Unconventional one-box styling (C<sub>'''d'''</sub> of 0,26) marked it out more than its chief rival, the Honda Civic IMA Hybrid, as a “personal statement” vehicle. | + | '''Toyota Prius (NHW20). 2004 to date (prod. over 750,000). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1497 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Toyota refines the Prius concept further with second-generation model, with hybrid electric–petrol engine working in unison when extra power needed. Far more popular than its predecessor and boosted by Hollywood celebrities’ endorsements; officially sold in more countries worldwide and even adopted as taxicabs in many. Unconventional one-box styling (C<sub>d</sub> of 0,26) marked it out more than its chief rival, the Honda Civic IMA Hybrid, as a “personal statement” vehicle. |
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Revision as of 12:56, 16 December 2008
Toyota Prius (NHW20). 2004 to date (prod. over 750,000). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1497 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). Toyota refines the Prius concept further with second-generation model, with hybrid electric–petrol engine working in unison when extra power needed. Far more popular than its predecessor and boosted by Hollywood celebrities’ endorsements; officially sold in more countries worldwide and even adopted as taxicabs in many. Unconventional one-box styling (Cd of 0,26) marked it out more than its chief rival, the Honda Civic IMA Hybrid, as a “personal statement” vehicle.
Manufacturing locations: Tsusumi, Japan; Fujimatsu, Japan
Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Prius | Predecessor: Toyota Prius (NHW10)
