Toyota Prius c
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The Toyota Prius c, named Prius Aqua in Japan, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric
subcompact
hatchback
to be produced by Toyota Motor Corporation
. The Prius Aqua will be launched in Japan in December 2011, and is scheduled to be released as the Prius c in Australia during the first quarter of 2012, and in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2012.
The Prius c is the second spin-off of the Prius family, and combines the features of a Yaris-sized car with a hybrid powertrain. The Prius c will be priced lower than the conventional Prius and has a higher fuel economy
. The production version of the Prius Aqua was unveiled in the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
. The production Prius c will be introduced in the U.S. at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show
in Detroit.
was unveiled at the January 2011 North American International Auto Show
. Toyota explained that the 'c' in 'Prius c' stands for "city"-centric vehicle as it is much smaller than the normal Prius and is aimed at younger buyers without families who don't need lots of space."
with a 1.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder, 16–valve with VVT-i gasoline engine with a high-output motor. The hybrid system includes a new inverter, motor and battery. The hybrid powertrain weighs around 88 lb (39.9 kg) less than that the standard Prius Liftback.
The body of the Prius c is smaller than the traditional Prius, with a wheelbase
of 100.4 in (2,550.2 mm) it is 5.9 in (149.9 mm) shorter between the axles, and with a length of 157.3 in (3,995.4 mm) the Prius c is 19.1 in (485.1 mm) shorter over all than the standard Prius Liftback.
35 km/L (82.3 mpgU.S.) (2.86 L/100km) on the official JC08 Japanese test cycles and 40 km/L (94.1 mpgU.S.) (2.5 L/100km) under the 10-15 test cycle. Toyota expects the Prius c to reach a fuel economy higher than 50 mpgU.S. (21.3 km/L) in the city under the United States Environmental Protection Agency
test cycles, which will allow the Prius c to feature the highest city fuel economy of any non-plug-in vehicle
. The Prius c emission certification is SULEV.
affiliate in Iwate Prefecture
in northern Japan.
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Hybrid electric vehicle
A hybrid electric vehicle is a type of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle which combines a conventional internal combustion engine propulsion system with an electric propulsion system. The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than a conventional...
subcompact
Subcompact car
Subcompact car is a North American term used to describe automobiles whose class size is smaller than that of a compact car, usually not exceeding in length, but larger than a microcar...
hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
to be produced by Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation
, , , commonly known simply as Toyota and abbreviated as TMC, is a multinational automaker headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. In 2010, Toyota Motor Corporation employed 317,734 people worldwide, and was the world's largest automobile manufacturer by production.The company was founded by...
. The Prius Aqua will be launched in Japan in December 2011, and is scheduled to be released as the Prius c in Australia during the first quarter of 2012, and in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2012.
The Prius c is the second spin-off of the Prius family, and combines the features of a Yaris-sized car with a hybrid powertrain. The Prius c will be priced lower than the conventional Prius and has a higher fuel economy
Fuel economy in automobiles
Fuel usage in automobiles refers to the fuel efficiency relationship between distance traveled by an automobile and the amount of fuel consumed....
. The production version of the Prius Aqua was unveiled in the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo Motor Show
The is a biennial auto show held in October-November at the Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association , it is a recognized international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs...
. The production Prius c will be introduced in the U.S. at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show
North American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center, usually in January. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.-History:...
in Detroit.
Concept car
The Toyota Prius c concept carConcept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
was unveiled at the January 2011 North American International Auto Show
North American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center, usually in January. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.-History:...
. Toyota explained that the 'c' in 'Prius c' stands for "city"-centric vehicle as it is much smaller than the normal Prius and is aimed at younger buyers without families who don't need lots of space."
Specifications
The Prius c features Toyota's Hybrid Synergy DriveHybrid Synergy Drive
Hybrid Synergy Drive is a set of hybrid car technologies developed by Toyota and used in the company's Auris, Prius, Highlander Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Estima, Alphard, Lexus CT, Lexus RX 400h/RX 450h, Lexus GS 450h, Lexus LS 600h/LS 600hL, and Lexus HS 250h automobiles. Toyota also licenses its HSD...
with a 1.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder, 16–valve with VVT-i gasoline engine with a high-output motor. The hybrid system includes a new inverter, motor and battery. The hybrid powertrain weighs around 88 lb (39.9 kg) less than that the standard Prius Liftback.
The body of the Prius c is smaller than the traditional Prius, with a wheelbase
Wheelbase
In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels.- Road :In automobiles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the rear wheel...
of 100.4 in (2,550.2 mm) it is 5.9 in (149.9 mm) shorter between the axles, and with a length of 157.3 in (3,995.4 mm) the Prius c is 19.1 in (485.1 mm) shorter over all than the standard Prius Liftback.
Fuel economy and emissions
Toyota estimates the fuel economyFuel economy in automobiles
Fuel usage in automobiles refers to the fuel efficiency relationship between distance traveled by an automobile and the amount of fuel consumed....
35 km/L (82.3 mpgU.S.) (2.86 L/100km) on the official JC08 Japanese test cycles and 40 km/L (94.1 mpgU.S.) (2.5 L/100km) under the 10-15 test cycle. Toyota expects the Prius c to reach a fuel economy higher than 50 mpgU.S. (21.3 km/L) in the city under the United States Environmental Protection Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
test cycles, which will allow the Prius c to feature the highest city fuel economy of any non-plug-in vehicle
Plug-in electric vehicle
A plug-in electric vehicle is any motor vehicle that can be recharged from any external source of electricity, such as wall sockets, and the electricity stored in the rechargeable battery packs drives or contributes to drive the wheels...
. The Prius c emission certification is SULEV.
Production
The Prius c will be built by Toyota's Kanto Auto WorksKanto Auto Works
; is a Japanese automobile body manufacturer. It is a member of the Toyota Group.-External links:* *...
affiliate in Iwate Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture
is the second largest prefecture of Japan after Hokkaido. It is located in the Tōhoku region of Honshū island and contains the island's easternmost point. The capital is Morioka. Iwate has the lowest population density of any prefecture outside Hokkaido...
in northern Japan.
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Toyota Prius c ConceptSee also
- Toyota PriusToyota PriusThe Toyota Prius is a full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback, formerly a compact sedan developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation...
- Toyota Prius vToyota Prius vThe Toyota Prius v, also named Prius α in Japan, and Prius + in Europe, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric compact MPV/station wagon produced by Toyota Motor Corporation introduced in Japan in May 2011 and in the U.S. in October 2011. It is scheduled to be released in the European market by mid 2012...
- Toyota Prius Plug-in HybridToyota Prius Plug-in HybridThe Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle to be produced by Toyota Motor Corporation and scheduled to be released to the market beginning in January 2012...
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