Tuesday 24 July 2012

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In
2013 toyota prius plug in
Vehicle Overview

The Prius lineup gained a plug-in hybrid version in 2012 with the introduction of the Prius Plug-In. Based on the regular Prius, the Prius Plug-In provides a wider range of electric-only operation with the ability to travel up to 15 miles on electric power alone. When the lithium-ion battery pack is depleted and during certain driving conditions, the Prius Plug-In operates as a ancient hybrid automotive. Fuel-aware competitors include the Chevrolet Volt and Ford Fusion Energi.

New for 2013

There are no changes for 2013.

Exterior

Like the regular Prius, the Prius Plug-In slips cleanly through the air with a drag coefficient of .twenty five, which helps gas mileage. Subtle styling cues distinguish the plug-in version including chrome accents on the door handles, grille, liftgate and charge-port door. Additional exterior features embody:

    Blue-tinted headlight covers; LED headlights obtainable
    LED taillights
    15-in. alloy wheels
    Rear spoiler
    Accessible fog lights

Interior

One of the Prius' distinguishing cabin options — a center-mounted instrument panel — carries over to the Prius Plug-In. Thus will the console gear selector, which looks a little like a joystick for a gaming system. The automotive has seating for five people in two rows. Additional interior options embody:

    Fabric-trimmed seats with initial-row seat heaters
    Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio, climate and Bluetooth controls
    Digital instrumentation
    Automatic climate control
    Cruise management
    sixty/forty-split folding backseat
    CD stereo with MP3 jack, USB connectivity and Bluetooth streaming audio
    Entune with applications for iHeartRadio and OpenTable, Pandora integration, weather information, gas costs and Bing search
    Navigation system with backup camera
    Out there adaptive cruise management

Beneath the Hood
The Prius Plug-In uses the Hybrid Synergy Drive system of the regular Prius, which is paired with a four.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack rather than the Prius' nickel-metal-hydride battery. The battery is located below the cargo floor together with the onboard charger.

With a full battery, Toyota says the Prius Plug-In will travel up to 15 miles at speeds as high as sixty two mph on electrical-solely operation. Underneath full acceleration, the automobile can revert to hybrid mode and flip on the gas engine.

The Prius Plug-In's lithium-ion battery pack is not as massive because the one within the absolutely electrical Nissan Leaf, and it can be charged in a abundant shorter timeframe. Toyota says it takes concerning three hours to charge the battery using one hundred twenty-volt service or 1.5 hours employing a 240-volt association. Toyota has partnered with Leviton for 240-volt home charging-station equipment and installation. Additional mechanical features embody:

    98-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder gas engine and 60-kWh electric motor
    134 hp total system output
    Runs on regular gas
    one hundred twenty-volt charging cable

Safety
Safety features embrace:

    Antilock brakes
    Side-impact airbags for the front seats
    Driver's knee airbag
    Side curtain airbags
    Electronic stability system
    Active front head restraints
    Offered Safety Connect emergency communication system
    Offered precollision system that may tighten the seat belts and apply the brakes when a crash is imminent
 
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