Any Information about Toyota Prius!?

babiiP

I'm really inclined to purchase this car, but I need to know a little more about it. I know a little about cars but don't understand all the mumbo jumbo on the website about mpg and ratings.































So any information you can provide please! also:































Does the 2009 have a sunroof? Are there any 2-door?















Can it run on gasoline as well? How fast can it go on gasoline and while on electric mode? Can i make long trips in it? like 6 hours max.

shane s

yeah think they are a car

flawed

my dad bought one of these. it runs off battery most of the time but on the highway it switches to gas. it has amazing gas milage. being a hybrid its very gas-cost efficiant. my dad pays $7 to fill up his tank.















Its also VERY quiet. cant hear it crank up or when you drive. I would def buy one of these... as for the 2 doors, i havnt seen one.

steve b

the repairs in the long run don't save you any money for the gas millage















you were trying to save.there junk.would hate to get hit by a truck in one of these

Rod Mc Rod

I know a bit about it, or at least the Australian version.































It does use gasoline as well, as it is not fully electric. The electric motor powers the car at speeds below 50-60 kph, and at higher speeds the regular engine kicks in as well. Apparently it changes very smoothly between using both engines and just the electric one, you hardly notice it. Not sure about its top speed, but it can go well over the speed limit, it's basically on the same level as most standard cars in that respect. A six-hour trip should be no problem.















I think they're all 4-door cars. Never seen a 2-door version.















Apparently the new model has a solar-powered sunroof, which sounds pretty cool.































If you're looking for good economy and environmental credentials, there could be more vehicle options coming out in the next two years, as electric vehicle technology improves.

Rod Mc Rod

I know a bit about it, or at least the Australian version.































It does use gasoline as well, as it is not fully electric. The electric motor powers the car at speeds below 50-60 kph, and at higher speeds the regular engine kicks in as well. Apparently it changes very smoothly between using both engines and just the electric one, you hardly notice it. Not sure about its top speed, but it can go well over the speed limit, it's basically on the same level as most standard cars in that respect. A six-hour trip should be no problem.















I think they're all 4-door cars. Never seen a 2-door version.















Apparently the new model has a solar-powered sunroof, which sounds pretty cool.































If you're looking for good economy and environmental credentials, there could be more vehicle options coming out in the next two years, as electric vehicle technology improves.

rsfjustin

The Toyota Prius is what you would call a full on hybrid. Full on hybrid means that it can run on battery for a certain amount of miles and up to a set amount of speed. Mild hybrids must require gasoline engine. Hybrid means that 2 items put together or working together.































The Pruis does have a sunroof as one of their optional packaging, the computer i am using at the moment dosen't have flash so i could not view which pacakage contains the sunroof.































No, there is no 2 door Prius































The Prius need the gasoline engine in order for it to travel long distances, without this, it can only travel up to 40 miles.































Top speed of the Prius is about 110 mpg with the gasoline engine and while in electric mode, it can travel up to 40 miles on a full charge.































If you drive with a foot as light as a feather and you know how to drive economically, then yes, it will last the 6 hours, the gas tank is smaller than a regular car's gas tank, this is because it dosen't need that much gas. The average mpg for the prius is 46 mpg, this means under normal driving conditions, you can achieve 46 miles in 1 gallon of gas.

mrvadeboncoeur

Does the 2009 have a sunroof?















No. The 2004-2009 NHW20 model Prius has too sloping of a roof to allow for a sun/moonroof. The upcoming 2010 ZVW30 Prius does have a sunroof option. The older 2001-2003 NHW11 Prius can have a sun/moonroof installed aftermarket.































Are there any 2-door?















No. The current 2004-2009 NHW20 model Prius is only available as a 5-door midsized hatchback, as is the upcoming 2010 ZVW30 model Prius. The older 2001-2003 NHW11 model Prius is only available as a 4-door compact sedan.































Can it run on gasoline as well?















The Toyota Prius has been on the roads for over 10 years, and this is still listed in Toyota's FAQs about the Prius: http://www.toyota.com/prius-hybrid/demos.html"10. Do I need to plug Prius in?















Never. Prius automatically recharges its batteries using regenerative braking, or by running the onboard generator. The driver never needs to worry about recharging the battery."































The hybrid battery is charged either through recapturing kinetic energy when you are slowing down by spinning a generator (called regenerative braking), or by taking excess power from the gasoline engine to spin a generator. Currently, no hybrids (without custom aftermarket modifications) are plug-in capable for charging off the mains. The hybrid battery is used to power the electric motor(s), which can solely propel the car under light load situations, or act as a turbo to the gasoline engine and provide extra power/acceleration on demand. The vehicle may move on either electric, gasoline, or a combination of both engines. Under low loads or at a stop, the gasoline engine may even be turned off. The gasoline engine is kept at its most efficient RPM with the eCVT transmission, so at its best fuel economy, and the electric motors compensate for any extra power demands.































You may also want to view: http://www.hybridsynergydrive.com/en...ide/index.html































How fast can it go on gasoline and while on electric mode?















The NHW20 Prius will stop accelerating at around 107mph. Not that there are many places in the US that you can go that fast legally...































Due to how the transmission is set up, the gasoline engine will have to spin (allthough not necessarily using any fuel) at speeds greater than 42mph. But, as for what speed the gasoline engine will kick in, it really depends on your requested power demands (accelerating, going uphill), the temperature of the engine (will run at startup to warm up for emissions/efficiency reasons), or if the engine has to run to recharge the hybrid battery. For low power demands, you'll usually run on electric only.































You don't have to worry about switching between gasoline or electric. The Prius' computers figure it all out for you - gasoline, electric, or a combination of both. Just drive it, and don't worry about it.































Can i make long trips in it? like 6 hours max.















Why wouldn't you be able to make long trips? You'll just have to remember to stop every so often to drain your bladder and stretch your legs, as the car won't need as many "pit stops" to refuel to remind you to do such. Depending on your build and what cars you previously had, some people may want a pillow or some other cushioning in the driver's seat, though, for those long trips.































As for MPG, all manufacturers are required to advertise the official fuel economy figures based on the governmental standardized tests (which are supposed to resemble an average citizen's driving in cities and on highways). (The same tests are done to all cars, so that you can easily compare the fuel economy from one car to another.) A MPG rating is short for miles per gallon, so an estimate of how many miles you can travel on one gallon of gasoline. In the US, the EPA rates the 2004-2009 NHW20 Prius at 48MPG city, 45MPG highway, so 46MPG in combined driving. (The highest/best fuel economy of any new vehicle sold in the US.) Your actual driving style may cause these numbers to vary, but most owners report getting about these EPA ratings.















https://www.fueleconomy.gov/mpg/MPG....ta&model=Prius and http://greenhybrid.com/compare/milea...-priushsd.html































Unless you care about the amount of air pollution of your car, or if you live in one of the dozen or so California-emission states, you don't have to concern yourself about the 2004-2009 NHW20 Prius' AT-PZEV emission ratings. In CA-emission states, the Prius is rated an Alternative Technology - Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle. What this means is that it meets the CA rating of SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle - about 90% fewer emissions than the average car), has zero evaporative emissions (a fully-sealed fuel system, so that no gasoline vapors can escape even when the car is off), and also has a long 10 year/150,000 mile emissions warranty. Basically, your Prius won't be contributing to local air pollution/smog problems, and you get a nice warranty.































Check out the April issue of Consumer Reports if you want reliability information. The Toyota Prius make their best bets for new cars and for used cars.















http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...p-picks-ov.htm















http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...-used-cars.htm































The Toyota Prius also makes Edmunds.com used car best bets list as well.















http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/bestb...les/index.html































Maintenance is about the same as a regular car - use your favorite mechanic or DIY. Typically just oil/filter changes and tire rotations.















Toyota scheduled maintenance guides:















http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/