If you want to consider purchasing the greenest car in the market today then you need to take a look at the 2009-2010 Toyota Prius i-Tech price. This hybrid car produces fewer emissions than any other and yet is also a joy to drive.
Big improvements in this third generation Prius include the fuel consumption which is an impressive 3.91 litres for every 100kms. Additionally, the previous 1.5 litre petrol engine has been replaced by a 1.8-litre four cylinder one. And yet despite the expected price tag for hybrids, the Toyota Prius prices remain attractive especially when you take into consideration the fuel economy and attractive features.
Plenty of other improvements in the interior will be a delight for both previous Prius owners and new buyers. It starts with some clever design ideas that have created more space. For instance the front seats are 30mm thinner to provide more knee and leg room for rear passengers. Re-designed rear suspensions and smaller but more powerful batteries have delivered plenty of extra space in the luggage area, upto 446 litres.
The shift-by-wire gear system has allowed for a complete re-design of the dashboard and center console.
On the roof of the Toyota Prius i-Tech are solar cells that generate 59 watts of electricity that drives a fan that discharges hot air from the cabin. This means that the car interior can be cooled before the driver even enters the car. This is in addition to the air conditioning system run by the hybrid battery.
The way the Toyota Prius i-Tech operates is that from start to 50 km/h it is totally an electric vehicle. At higher speeds the 1.8 litre petrol engine starts to exert itself.
Our verdict at New Car Shopper is that the Toyota Prius i-Tech will be the choice for many families but will also make a lot of sense for commercial operators looking for fuel economy.
There is the three-door hatch, five-door hatch or four-door sedan which can either be powered by a 1.3-litre engine or a 1.5-litre engine.
