Fourth gen (2016) Toyota Prius
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I'm guessing that new parallel gear thingy that replaces the reduction gear will make up for the lost in torque in the electric motor? The MG2's torque has decreased from generation to generation.
Gen 1 - 225 lb-ft (JDM only)
Gen 1.5 - 258 lb-ft (the one we got)
Gen 2 - 295 lb-ft
Gen 3 - 153 lb-ft
Gen 4 - 120 lb-ft
Gen 1 - 225 lb-ft (JDM only)
Gen 1.5 - 258 lb-ft (the one we got)
Gen 2 - 295 lb-ft
Gen 3 - 153 lb-ft
Gen 4 - 120 lb-ft
However, there are rumors that total output is now smaller at 122hp (so 25hp battery output vs 37hp of old Prius) - not sure if thats realistic decrease since battery is exactly the same in power, or maybe they just changed the way they calculate this. They often mention stronger acceleration in PR's but they dont actually mention anywhere it is faster. So thats pretty much only big mystery left.
Another significant news is that max torque from the petrol engine is now 400 rpm lower at 3600 rpm... this means more relaxed acceleration since thats where Prius likes to go for most of acceleration demands (except for full WOT, which then goes to 1000 rpm more or so).
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English press release of the Japanese one released earlier
http://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/download/10100829
28-page PDF.
Note that ITS is for Japan only and well E-Four is still up in the air.
http://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/download/10100829
28-page PDF.
Note that ITS is for Japan only and well E-Four is still up in the air.
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English press release of the Japanese one released earlier
http://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/download/10100829
28-page PDF.
Note that ITS is for Japan only and well E-Four is still up in the air.
http://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/download/10100829
28-page PDF.
Note that ITS is for Japan only and well E-Four is still up in the air.
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He's right.
The audience does not post in car magazines nor auto shows.
The market for this car drives slow in the fast lane and doesn't give a damn about other people on the road. They're in it for themselves.
Ergo, "Look at me!" is more important that "I see you..."
The audience does not post in car magazines nor auto shows.
The market for this car drives slow in the fast lane and doesn't give a damn about other people on the road. They're in it for themselves.
Ergo, "Look at me!" is more important that "I see you..."
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He's right.
The audience does not post in car magazines nor auto shows.
The market for this car drives slow in the fast lane and doesn't give a damn about other people on the road. They're in it for themselves.
Ergo, "Look at me!" is more important that "I see you..."
The audience does not post in car magazines nor auto shows.
The market for this car drives slow in the fast lane and doesn't give a damn about other people on the road. They're in it for themselves.
Ergo, "Look at me!" is more important that "I see you..."
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official MPG numbers...
http://www.hybridcars.com/official-e...-toyota-prius/
Specifically, five of the six total trim levels will be rated 54 mpg city, 50 highway, 52 combined, and the lighter Prius Two Eco promises 58 city, 53 highway, 56 combined.
The 2015 Prius was rated 51 mpg city, 48 highway, 50 combined.
The 2015 Prius was rated 51 mpg city, 48 highway, 50 combined.