The New Prius - 50 MPG!

The 2010 Prius will shock the hybrid community. The Prius continually gets the best gas mileage of all hybrids today.The Prius hybrid comes stock with a 1.the new prius has a larger displacement engine.5L. Contrary to what is the norm, the larger engine actually improves gas mileage due to the increase in torque.Horsepower is now up from 110 to 160.

The 2010 Toyota Prius should get right about 50 MPG; which is up 4 MPG from its predecessor.Simple gas saving habits can help the Prius to get over 75 MPG!The Prius has been lightened enough to affect the fuel economy. Road noise is curtailed thanks to a stiffened chassis.

Engineers have refined the steering by giving the Prius disc brakes all around. Something else exciting about the new Prius is that many of the optional features on the previous model now come standard on the 2010 model, such as: automatic air conditioning, a CD stereo, power windows, locks, and doors. Cruise control, a touch tracer system, salellite navigation, and solar power sunroof are all features on the new Prius.

The regenerative braking system that captures heat from braking and turns it into electricity to recharge the batteries has also been improved. The new Prius is at the top of the compact car class in regards to safety. Some features include, seven airbags, as well as a driver knee bag, anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, tire pressure monitors, radar cruise control, a lane-departure warning system, a rearview camera, a “Safety Connect” system, and Intelligent Parking Assist.

See the new Prius and a nice inventory of other hybrids at San Jose Toyota. The Prius has been named top green car for the past few years. And why shouldn’t it. The Prius gets great gas mileage which saves gas, in turn putting less strain on the environment. Not to mention is is a low emissions vehicle. The PRius is an honored car that does a great job of keeping its resale value. So if you cannot afford to buy a brand new 2010 Prius, go ahead and look for a nice used model. You will pay less, get a capable car, and even get a used car warranty if you buy a certified Toyota hybrid.

See some great new cars at Bakersfield Hyundai, and Honda of Atlanta.