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− | '''Toyota Prius (NHW20). 2004–9 (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 (2005–12)|Honda Civic]] IMA Hybrid, as a “personal statement” vehicle. | + | '''Toyota Prius (NHW20). 2004–9 (prod. over 750,000). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1497 cm³ (I4 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 (2005–12)|Honda Civic]] IMA Hybrid, as a “personal statement” vehicle. |
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Revision as of 16:34, 23 November 2013
Toyota Prius (NHW20). 2004–9 (prod. over 750,000). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1497 cm³ (I4 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: Tsutsumi, Japan; Fujimatsu, Japan; Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Prius | Predecessor: Toyota Prius (NHW10) | Successor: Toyota Prius (NHW30)