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Toyota Prius Making Waves
for Hybrid Vehicles
by Jenny McLane
The concept vehicle a few years back is now making big news around the world.
The Toyota Prius is currently the cleanest family car on the planet today. Voted
as the 2005 European Car of the Year, the Prius sets a new standard on hybrid
cars.
The car was chosen as the winner from a list of seven finalists and beat the
competition comprehensively. It gathered 406 points as compared to Citroën C4
(267), Ford Focus (228), and Vauxhall Astra (180). Other cars in the
consideration were Renault Modus, Peugeot 407 and BMW 1-series.
Toyota Prius Hybrid featured prominently at this year's "Red Carpet Green Cars"
event as twenty of Hollywood's A-listers are set to arrive at the Oscars in
chauffeur-driven Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles instead of the customary
gas-guzzling limos. Participants in the "drive" for global sustainability at the
"Red Carpet -- Green Cars" event include veterans Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins,
and Robin Williams, as well as some new faces consisting of: Selma Hayek,
Penelope Cruz, Layra Linney, and best actor nominee Leonardo DiCaprio among many
others.
The latest Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey reported the Toyota Prius
won near-unanimous praise with 94 per cent of respondents saying that they would
definitely get one again. The second-generation Toyota Prius becomes the first
hybrid to top the list, sending the
Lexus LS430 luxury sedan down to second
place. The sporty Honda S2000 was in third place.
The owner satisfaction survey is part of the Consumer Reports annual survey,
which asked its subscribers if they would buy the car or truck they own again,
considering its price, performance, comfort, and reliability. This year CR
received more than 250,000 responses to this question for 2002 to 2004 models,
which were used to determine owner-satisfaction ratings and lists of Most and
Least Satisfying vehicles.
Awareness of the benefits of hybrids has dramatically increased and fuel economy
is the No. 1 purchase reason for the Prius, so it's safe to say that rising fuel
prices are putting a spotlight on hybrid vehicles.
Toyota Prius’ use of technology is amazing. Turning a key in a traditional
ignition does not do starting the Prius; instead it is initiated by pressing the
round “Power” button on the dash. There is an interactive, touch sensitive,
Multi-Information display screen mounted in the centre console. The display has
many modes and can show things like the energy flow between the power train
components, fuel consumption, radio settings, climate control, or many of the
Prius’ other functions.
Toyota Prius is certainly a hybrid car that is environment friendly. It carries
an AT-PZEV rating, which makes the Prius one the cleanest production cars on the
road today when it comes to emissions. It is 90% cleaner than that of the
average car. Combined with the Prius’ excellent gas mileage, it is a great
choice for the environment.
About the Author:
To share the spotlight
with the Toyota Prius Hybrid car are the superbly engineered parts one can find
at online stores like Partstrain. Click on
http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/Toyota when looking for durable and
excellent Toyota Prius Hybrid parts to ensure you get the same satisfaction when
riding the Prius.
Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on
cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market
Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today. |
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