New Toyota Prius: A video full of technology

A new video prepared by Toyota with much interesting around the new hybrid model, the Prius.

To Prius under Toyota consumes just 3.0 liters / 100 km., While emissions of pollutants C02 does not exceed 70 g. / Km.

With these "numbers" then released from payment of road taxes in our country, even after the new stringent provisions. Recall that in the outgoing model, the corresponding values were 89 gr. / Km. and 3.9 liters / 100 km.

The fourth generation Prius based on the new platform TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture), which lowered the centroid (-2.5 cm.), While with the other vehicle design contribute to better aerodynamics, the drag coefficient is reduced by the 0,25 to 0,24 Cd.

Advanced is also the hybrid system of the Prius, consisting of gasoline to 1.8 VVT-i Atkinson cycle, achieving a better thermal efficiency of 40%. With effect 98 bhp at 5,200 rpm and torque of 142 Nm at 3,600 rpm, it can accelerate from 0-100 km. / H in 10.6 sec., From 80-120 km. / Hr 8.3 sec., while the maximum speed is at 180 km. / hr. Similarly, the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries have more compact dimensions and high energy density, and placed under the rear seat does not affect the capacity of the trunk.

The new rear suspension now has double scissors to the Prius has better handling characteristics, providing greater comfort to the occupants, while reduced body roll during cornering and at higher speeds on the motorway remains more stable. Always by Toyota steering provides better information and has better throttle response.