Maine Toyota dealer anxious to see the Prius C

Berlin City Toyota, your Maine Toyota dealer, is excited to showcase the new Prius C

During the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Toyota unveiled two all new Toyota Prius cars. An example may be referred to as the Toyota Prius C. The opposite is named the Toyota Prius V.

At the moment, both are concept cars. These are generally prototype vehicles designed to showcase new technologies and new styling. In accordance with a news release from Toyota, some sort of the Toyota Prius C will to enter the world in 2012.

The Prius V should hit sometime late in 2011.

The ‘C’ Means City

The Toyota Prius C might be a city car for the young generation of drivers. It will probably be another car in the Prius hybrid family. It’ll join the Prius (third generation) plus the Prius V.

The Prius C is a compact car generated for city driving. Due to its small size, this hybrid car is predicted to acquire excellent gas mileage.  Something that all Portland ME Toyota fans will appreciate; gas savings!  

The exterior of the car incorporates a similar styling to the third generation Prius. However, the modern vehicle features a smaller, streamlined look. During the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the hybrid car featured a fascinating blue paint color as well as a sporty type of wheels.

The ‘V’ Symbolizes Versatility

The Prius V is a larger, family oriented vehicle. Good Toyota news release, the Prius V will have more legroom versus the current third generation of Prius cars.

It’ll likewise feature 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seats. This may ensure it is one of the most spacious hybrid cars available on the market. In all probability it would also rival some standard and hybrid sport utility vehicles.

The exterior of the car would retain the standard Prius triangular shape. However, the car would feature improved aerodynamics and also a refined backdoor panel.

According to the Toyota news release the Prius C would have the following specifications:

* Length: 181.7
* Width: 69.9
* Height: 62.0
* Wheelbase: 109.4
* Wheels: 16-inch alloy, 17-inch allow (optional)
* Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylinder
* Horsepower: 98 hp
* Drive System: Front wheel drive
* Battery: Nickel metal hydride

Most of all, the Prius C would features 42 miles per gallon for city driving and 38 miles per gallon for highway driving. Combined that may be 40 miles per gallon.

In 2012 Toyota will even come with a plug-in Prius. According to the news release, it will likely be capable of being driven approximately 13-miles on fire up battery. Once that power is depleted, it will work just like standard Toyota Prius cars.

This new lineup of hybrid vehicles is likely to alter the hybrid car landscape. In the mean time, you can buy the normal third generation Prius at one of your premier Portland Maine Toyota dealers.

Due to a lack of used inventory, we have instituted a new program.  If you are looking to get out of your current car, truck or SUV, we offer a We’ll Buy program that will get into a new or used car from over 1000 cars we have in stock in Maine.  With this program we make selling your used vehicle easy by providing quick and up-front appraisals. We’ll get you the highest trade in value on your car, and even if you don’t purchase a vehicle from us, we will still buy your car from you! 

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