The name Toyota has always been synonymous with safety, reliability, and exceptional quality. So it comes as no surprise that the new 2019 Toyota Prius is considered by many to be the most reliable hybrid vehicle on the market. Want to find out what all the talk is about? Check out some of the features that make the Prius stand-out in the hybrid market.
Comfortable and Upscale Interior
This four-door hatchback has enough room to comfortably accommodate five people with enough space for even tall drivers and passengers. Cloth upholstery comes standard on the Prius, though you can upgrade to leather upholstery, as well as heated front seats. The previously white trim of the interior has been replaced with a more sophisticated piano black trim.
The Prius features an impressive amount of cargo space for a compact vehicle, with the front-wheel drive trims having over 27 cubic feet of space when all the seats are up. If you need more cargo space, the 60/40 split rear seats can provide you with the additional space you need.
Impressive Gas Mileage
The gas mileage of the new 2019 Prius is one of the most impressive aspects about it, with the base L Eco trim level earning an EPA estimated 58 mpg in the city and 53 mpg while highway driving. The upper level trims still garner an impressive EPA rating of 54 mpg in the city and 50 mpg on the highway.
Reliable Performance
While it may take the Prius a little bit of time to get up to speed, the 121 horsepower hybrid powertrain engine, stays peppy enough to help you easily keep up with and maneuver through traffic. All trim levels come with the standard 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, which is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The front-wheel drive models feature a lithium-ion battery to provide it with better fuel economy, while the all-wheel drive includes a nickel-metal hydride battery which is ideal for colder climates.
The Prius corners smoothly and provides for a comfortable drive with the steering wheel getting little to no feedback from the road.
Safety and Security You Expect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2019 Prius five out of five stars including top marks in the side crash test. All trim levels of the Prius come with a rearview camera, as well as the Toyota Safety Sense suite of advanced safety features.
Some of these features include a pre-collision system that combines automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and forward collision alert to prevent an impending accident. Other features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, and automatic high-beams. Available features that you can upgrade to include active park assist, front and rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, rain sensing wipers, adaptive headlights, heads up display, and blind-spot monitoring
Want to find out why drivers can’t wait to get into a new 2019 Toyota Prius. Stop by your local dealership and take one out for a test drive today.
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