The new Prius has arrived to Russia

7 February 2017

In the Russian showrooms of Toyota 6 Feb started take orders for the hybrid the Prius hatchback new generation.

In the Russian showrooms of Toyota 6 Feb started will take orders Prius hybrid hatchback new generation. This is the fourth incarnation of the model, and the very first Prius with factory index XW10 debuted the already distant December 1997 years, and serial version, and self-titled first concept car debuted in Tokyo October 1995 years. The first generation model was sold initially only in Japan, only 2000 began selling on foreign markets.

The new Prius (index XW40) debuted in the fall of 2015 year and became the firstborn of a new global modular platform TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture), main characteristics of which – the most rigid steel monocoque (60% more durable than the predecessor, but this is easier to 5 kg) and fully independent suspension front and rear, coupled with lower center of gravity gives the new "Prius" sporty character handling. Dimensions in Russian specification – 4540х1760х1490 mm, wheelbase – 2700 mm.

Hybrid propulsion new generation total impact of 122 L. S. consists of a petrol engine 2ZR-FXE volume 1.8 l with phase shifters VVT-i and direct injection system ETC-i (98 HP), operating on the Atkinson cycle, and traction motor, combined with electro-mechanical variator with planetary splitter and Nickel-metal hydride battery with increased capacity. Assemble the Prius Mk IV Japanese plants in Toyota city and Kariya (Aichi Prefecture).

Have we will sell only the front-drive Prius, although in Japan on the number of markets offered and all-wheel drive modification with additional electric capacity of 5 kW, leading rear wheels. The maximum speed is 180 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h takes 10,6 S., fuel consumption – 3,0 l 100 km.

In Russia offered only one, but very rich complete set "Suite" – separate climate control, nine airbags, ABS, stabilization system, the Touch 2 media system with 7‑inch touch screen, navigation, LTE and proprietary widgets, integration with smartphones Bluetooth, rear view camera, adaptive cruise control, audio system of class hi‑fi with acoustics, JBL, two-stage heating of all seats, a smart key and engine start button and much more.

The price list starts from 2 212 000 rubles, will have to pay only for the exterior color – "metallic" will cost 21 000 rubles, and signature model red pearl – in 32 thousands.