Fourth gen (2016) Toyota Prius
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Prius C is a whole different car.
The current gen Prius has five trim levels (Two through Five, and a Persona trim), each with different amenities that, of course, adds cost.
To call one Two Eco would be the lowest trim level, and the Eco suffix would probably entail some features that would promote further fuel saving, such as smaller tires, different engine mapping, perhaps a more aerodynamic body kit, and even some lightweight choices such as cloth versus leather, manual seats instead of electric ones.
EDIT: the 2016 Prius will have these levels: Prius 2, Prius 2 Eco, Prius 3, Prius 3 Touring, Prius 4, Prius 4 Touring
The current gen Prius has five trim levels (Two through Five, and a Persona trim), each with different amenities that, of course, adds cost.
To call one Two Eco would be the lowest trim level, and the Eco suffix would probably entail some features that would promote further fuel saving, such as smaller tires, different engine mapping, perhaps a more aerodynamic body kit, and even some lightweight choices such as cloth versus leather, manual seats instead of electric ones.
EDIT: the 2016 Prius will have these levels: Prius 2, Prius 2 Eco, Prius 3, Prius 3 Touring, Prius 4, Prius 4 Touring
Prius 2 vs 2 Eco - different brand of tire (same size), no spare wheel, lion battery instead of nimh, no rear wiper, different windshield plus extra smart entry system for $500... well worth it. Base Prius has full LED headlights as well, nicely equipped.
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If you opt for the Prius Two Eco trim, you might have a problem in tremendously cold temperatures. A Toyota representative said that if the li-ion battery pack gets to below -29 degrees Fahrenheit, it doesn't work right, and the car itself might not be able to function because the battery is an integral part of the powertrain. It should be noted that an outside temperature of -29 won't be a problem in and of itself, since the battery is protected from the cold to some degree. Still, sitting for a week in some Point Barrow parking lot in the dead of winter might not be ideal. Then again, northern Alaska is a tough challenge for most vehicles.
LOL, I wouldn't even think about owning a Prius where the temps reach -29.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/18/2...-drive-review/
LOL, I wouldn't even think about owning a Prius where the temps reach -29.
LOL, I wouldn't even think about owning a Prius where the temps reach -29.
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It's to reduce overall variability and individual options. Honda has seen similar proliferation, especially with the layers of Honda Sensing trims. LX, LX Honda Sensing, EX, EX-L, EX-L Nav, EX-L NAV Rear Entertainment, Touring, etc. etc.
With minimal a la carte options, it would now be easier for consumers to shop across dealers. You know that generally a Prius 3 and one dealer is the same as a Prius 3 at another dealer.
With minimal a la carte options, it would now be easier for consumers to shop across dealers. You know that generally a Prius 3 and one dealer is the same as a Prius 3 at another dealer.
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Bringing to the table improved driving dynamics, evocative styling, and fuel economy of 40.8 km/L (under the JC08 test cycle), Toyota's fourth-generation Prius launched at dealers across Japan today. Toyota is targeting monthly sales of 12,000 units in the Japanese market.
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maybe my eyes have been beaten into submission.