Hybrid cars are gaining good acceptance among car users. The main reason for the popularity is the quality of fuel efficiency. Toyota Prius is one of the most popular cars when it comes to hybrid cars. With fuel prices constantly on the rise, this model appears to be a viable option. Toyota Motors launched one of the hybrid cars, called Prius in India, in 2009. The best part of this vehicle is that it can use both a gasoline and electric motor to run.
Compared to other cars, hybrid cars are much more fuel efficient and have the ability to run on both gasoline and diesel. Release levels are also much lower and prove to be great for the environment. It is a fairly spacious vehicle that occupies five passengers and allows them to sit comfortably. The balanced dash has an innovative look and feel, without a conventional gear lever and selecting a digital shift system instead.
However, the instrument panel has been rotated towards the top of the dash and displays important information such as speed, amount of battery charge and fuel consumption. When it comes to safety features, it is equipped with a number of safety features such as seven airbags, traction control, anti-lock disc brakes, and an electronic constancy system, among others.
The Toyota Prius’ engine is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor powered by a Ni-MH battery pack. The Prius packs a lot of high-tech features into its engine, including an electric water pump, increased exhaust gas, and regenerative braking, all in the name of efficiency.