It’s 2010. It’s time to blog some more. And for a change, I’ll be blogging about cars now. Cars that I want to buy someday. Cars that many people are ogling and googling.
To start it, let me blog about Toyota Prius. Toyota Prius is a gasoline-electric hybrid that combines an internal combustion engine’s high-speed power with the clean efficiency and low-speed torque of an electric motor that never need to be plugged in. (source)
Toyota Prius (source)
Specification is as follows (source):
16V 1.8-liter (2ZR-FXE) | ||
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| Transmission Type | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with ECO and Power Mode Settings | |
| Suspension Front | Macpherson Strut-type with Stabilizer | |
| Suspension Rear | Torsion Beam type | |
| Brakes Front | Ventilated Discs | |
| Brakes Rear | Solid Discs | |
| Tires / Wheels | 195 / 65 R15 Alloy | |
16V 1.8-liter (2ZR-FXE) | ||
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | ||
| Overall length X width X height (mm) | 4,460 X 1,745 X 1480 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,700 | |
| Tread Front/Rear (mm) | 1,525 / 1,520 | |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1,370 | |
| Trunk Space L | 445 | |
| Min. Turning Radius m | 5.2 | |
16V 1.8-liter (2ZR-FXE) | ||
| MOTOR GENERATOR | ||
| Type | Permanent Magnet Synchonous Motor | |
| Maximum Voltage V | 650 | |
| Maximum Output KW(Ps) | 60kW (82Ps) | |
| Maximum Torque Nm | 207 | |
16V 1.8-liter (2ZR-FXE) | ||
| STEERING SYSTEM | ||
| Type | Rack and Pinion with Electric Power Steering (EPS) | |
| Steering Column | With Tilt and Telescopic Adjustment | |
| Steering Wheel | 4-Spoke Leather with Audio, MID, and Air Conditioning Switch | |
16V 1.8-liter (2ZR-FXE) | ||
| ENGINE | ||
| Model | 2ZR-FXE | |
| Type | Hybrid Synergy Drive, Variable Valve Timing-Intelligent, 4-Cylinder In-Line DOHC, 16 Valve | |
| Displacement cc | 1,798 | |
| Bore and Stroke mm | 80.5 x 88.3 | |
| Max Output Kw(Ps)/Rpm | 73kW(99Ps)/5,200 | |
| Max Torque Nm/Rpm | 142 Nm / 4,000 | |
| Fuel Supply System | EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity L | 45 | |
Price ranges on Php 2.25M above. Please contact your nearest Toyota dealer for a more accurate and updated pricing.
I think, this car rocks. Environment-friendly. Beautiful design. I might buy this someday. I’ll just enjoy it in my dreams first. 🙂
