Featured – The Prius Centre

Review

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 09:41:33 +0000

The Prius Center are experts in body collision repairs,scratches,dents and spraying.

Interior

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 09:40:32 +0000

Great discount on prius servicing , Save 50% or more on main dealer price.

Driving

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 09:38:31 +0000

The Prius Centre has toyota central diagnostic machine.

Engine

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 09:38:25 +0000

Given the vast improvements elsewhere, it may come as a surprise that the new Prius is actually slightly slower than the old model – 0-62mph takes 10.6 seconds, rather than the 10.4 figure of before.

It’s a silly aside, really, because the Prius is all about fuel economy and the new model blows the old car out the water here, being 18 per cent more efficient. A combination of a 98hp 1.8-litre petrol engine and a 72hp electric motor allow it to return quoted fuel economy of 94mpg (the old car managed 72mpg) and CO2 emissions of just 70g/km.

All cars come with a CVT gearbox that’s designed to keep the engine-motor combo working as efficiently as possible, but the way it holds engine revs is neither aurally pleasing nor particularly good at conveying the sensation of speed. Neither negatives are likely to put off Prius buyers, but do mean the Toyota is less appealing to enthusiasts.

Value for money

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 09:36:35 +0000

The latest Prius costs a few thousand pounds more than the old model, but to soften the blow Toyota has loaded it with kit. That means standard equipment includes LED lights, electrically adjustable front seats and a wireless phone charger.

The Prius’ safety credentials have yet to be put to the test by Euro NCAP, but with automatic emergency braking, active cruise control, a head-up display (so your eyes need never leave the road) and the tough new platform, we would expect the car to build on the excellent record set by the old model.