2010 Toyota Prius Prius II
The all-new 2010 Toyota Prius offers no surprises, just significant improvement. It's sleeker and better looking, and more powerful while delivering an EPA-rated 51/48 mpg City/Highway, up by 3 miles per gallon.
The hybrid mechanicals are lighter by 65 pounds, while being more efficient and presumably stronger. The 1.8-liter gas engine is also new, producing more horsepower while being more efficient. Top speed has flown to 112 miles per hour from 103 mph, slam-dunk evidence that the Prius is a lot slicker package at half that speed.
Acceleration performance is adequate, 0 to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds, while the CVT, or continuously variable transmission, is smooth.
There are three driving modes: EV, ECO and Power. EV is all electric, for very short distances at speeds under 25 mph; ECO provides the best fuel mileage, without noticeably compromising performance; and Power, the default mode, is needed for brisk acceleration.
Handling is nimble enough at slow speeds, and the brakes are sensitive while being stacked with electronic capabilities for safety. There are seven airbags including one for the driver's knees. The ride can be harsh over the wrong bumps, and interior noise is surprisingly high despite increased sound insulation. Many owners might not notice, but others will, with so many Prius buyers in search of tranquility.
Standard magic includes Touch Tracer Display, projecting info before your eyes, so you can keep them on the road. Input comes from the pilot at the controls on the steering wheel, including not just audio and cruise control, but also climate control and trip computer, with telephone and other controls available.
Options include such technological tricks as a moonroof and solar-powered ventilation system; remote pre-air conditioning to cool the car down to ambient temperature before you climb in on a hot day; a warning beep when you're unsteady in your lane; radar cruise control; Intelligent Parking Assist that will parallel park the Prius with no steering or throttle input from the driver; and pre-collision emergency braking to slightly reduce the impact when you don't see an accident coming but the car's radar does.
STANDARD FEATURES
Anti-Theft & Locks
o Power Decklid Lock/Unlock
o Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
o Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer
o Selective Locking/Unlocking
o Vehicle Anti-Lockout
o Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking
Braking & Traction
o Regenerative Braking System
o Vehicle Stability Control System
o 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
o Hill Start Control
o Front Power 254-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 259-mm Solid Disc Brakes
o Traction Control
o Electronic Brake Assistance
o Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Electrical
o Drive-By-Wire Controls For Throttle and Shifting
o 201.6-Volt Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Located In Trunk
o 2 Front Power Outlets
o Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows
o Audio Pre-Wiring
Engines & Emissions
o AT-PZEV Emissions
o Extended Service Interval For Distributorless Ignition
o Hybrid Synergy Drive(R) 1.8-Liter, I4, VVT-i 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower 98@5200, Torque Of 105@4000, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head; Electric Motor With Horsepower Of 80 and Torque Of 153 (Hybrid System Net Horsepower Of 134)
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
o AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player
o Radio Antenna
o Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
Exterior Lighting
o Projector Beam Halogen Headlights
o Perimeter Lighting Located On Headlights
o Automatic Headlights With Automatic Off
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
o Front Air Dam
o Metallic Paint (If Selected)
o Rear Spoiler
o Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
o Rear HVAC Ducts
o Interior Pollen and Dust Air Filter
o Automatic Climate Control
Instrumentation
o Tire Pressure Monitor
o Digital Clock
o Cruise Control
o Maintenance Interval Indicator
o Engine Start/Stop Button
o Exterior Temperature Gauge
o Multi-Information Display Monitor
o Warning Lights Include Seatbelts Unfastened
o Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Trip Odometer
o Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Air Conditioning, Audio and Instrumentation Display
Interior Lighting
o Front Map Lights
o Illuminated Entry
o Interior Load Area Light
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
o Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
o Remote Fuel Door Release Located Inside Vehicle
o Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob With Audible and Visual Confirmation
o Card Key
o Panic Alarm
o Smart Key Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock, Illuminated Entry, Panic Alarm and Liftgate
Safety
o Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
o Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
o Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
o Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
o Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
o Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
o Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
o L A T C H
o Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
o Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
o Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
o Side Guard Door Beams
o Front and Rear Crumple Zones
o Front Active Head Restraints
o Star Safety System(TM)
o Driver Knee Airbag
Seats
o Cloth Seats
o Front Dual Reclining Buckets Seats, Driver Side Manually Adjusts 6-Ways Total, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
o Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest
Steering
o Tilt Steering Column
o Telescopic Steering Column
o Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Storage
o Cargo Organizer
o Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
o Tonneau Cover
o Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
o Glovebox
o Cargo Area Underfloor Storage
o 2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
o Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
o Overhead Storage Console
Suspension
o Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Axle Rear Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers
o Front Stabilizer Bar
o Rear Stabilizer Bar
o Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers
Transmission
o Adaptive Automatic Transmission
o Continuously Variable Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
Wheels & Tires
o Compact Spare Tire
o SBRP195/65R15 All-Season Tires
o Alloy Wheels, 15-In. X 6-In.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
o Infrared Glass
o Rear Window Defroster
o Front Dual Sunvisors
o Power Window Lockout/Override
o Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer
o Dual Color-Keyed Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
o Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
o Power Windows With One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch Protection
o Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
