Toyota Prius GX Specs and Review - Newzealand

Toyota Prius GX Specs and Review - Newzealand. The Prius’ exterior has been completely reimagined. The side profile is longer and sleeker evoking an athletic shape. Inspired by a runner in the starting blocks, the sporty design conveys a feeling of forward motion.

Toyota Prius GX Mechanical Specifications

Hybrid Synergy Drive. Efficient yet powerful. Toyota’s well proven Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) is a full hybrid system. It includes a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor powered by a Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-Mh) battery.

This is matched to perform in perfect harmony with a petrol-driven combustion engine. Both the petrol and the electric motors in the engine management system can power the car alone or in combination allowing Prius drivers to enjoy responsive power with low emissions and ultra-low fuel consumption.

Engine - Combining efficiency with performance

• Both Prius GX and ZR models feature a 1.8L, 4 cylinder, in-line, 16 valve Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) petrol engine with Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) and Electronic Fuel Injection.
• Combined system output (petrol engine and battery) – 90kW
• Maximum power – Petrol engine – 72kW at 5200rpm
• Maximum torque – Petrol engine – 142Nm at 3600rpm
• Fuel consumption – 3.4L/100km (combined ADR 81/02). 3.4L/100km (urban city ADR 81/02). 3.5L/100km (extra-urban motorway ADR 81/02).
• CO2 emissions – 80g/km (combined ADR 79/04)
• Exhaust emission standard – Euro 6
• Fuel - 43L tank capacity

Transmission

• Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
• Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD)
• Electric Vehicle (EV) drive mode

Toyota Prius GX Brakes and Suspension

Brakes

• Front Ventilated Disc Brakes with Floating Caliper
• Rear Solid Disc Brakes with Floating Caliper
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) , Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC)
• Electronically Controlled Brake Regeneration (ECB-R)
• Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

Suspension

• Front - MacPherson strut type with stabiliser bar
• Rear - Double wishbone type with stabiliser bar

Toyota Prius GX Wheels

• 15” alloy wheels
• Tyres are 195/65 R15
• Temporary spare wheel

Toyota Prius GX Other Exterior Features

• The future of driving is already here. The Prius’ exterior has been completely reimagined. The side profile is longer and sleeker evoking an athletic shape. Inspired by a runner in the starting blocks, the sporty design conveys a feeling of forward motion.
• Aerodynamically sculpted front bumpers with front air spats
• Body coloured electric exterior mirrors with indicator signal, heater with automatic automatic Electric Folding and Retract function.
• Rear bumper, air spats, rear LED combination lights and a large upper rear spoiler
• LED headlights with automatic headlight levelling, automatic high beam, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and front LED fog lights
• Windscreen wipers – Rain sensing variable intermittent and mist functions

Toyota Prius GX Interior Features and Convenience

Let comfort and quality surround you. The Prius’ new, premium interior adopts advanced technology complemented by features that are functional, fun and have high visual impact. 

The wrap-around dash design, form-hugging seats, improved visibility and access to controls put the driver in complete control. The wide instrument panel, seamlessly designed to be both functional and beautiful, gives a sense of comfort and spaciousness.

• Dark Grey Resin upper instrument panel with piano black and white ornamentation
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Smart entry and start system
• 60:40 split rear seats offers various convenient configurations for luggage and cargo
• Power windows with anti-jam function
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Storage – Centre console with lid, glove box and bottle holders in doors. Underfloor storage and luggage hooks in the rear luggage area
• Air conditioning with S-Flow climate control and a clean air pollen filter. S-Flow mode focuses airflow only to areas where passengers are seated in order to maximize fuel economy and comfort.
• Driver’s seat with manual slide, recline and vertical height adjustment. Passenger seat with manual slide and recline functions. Power lumbar.
• Black fabric stripe pattern seats
• Steering wheel and controls – 3-spoke urethane steering wheel with audio, telephone, voice recognition and Multi-Information Display controls

Toyota Prius GX Meters

• Multi Information Display (MID) – 2x 4.2” screen with EV Driving Mode Indicator, Hybrid System Indicator, fuel consumption and Driver Support Systems
• Head Up Display – with vehicle speed and Hybrid System indicator

Toyota Prius GX Audio

• 7” JBL premium audio display, radio and single disc in-dash CD player, Aux input jack, USB connector, Bluetooth handsfree phone and audio streaming capability, and phonebook access capability
• 10 JBL speakers

Toyota Prius GX Safety & Security 

The new Prius provides a more rigid structural framework to help enhance occupant protection in the event of a collision. Plus, the Prius features Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), a new multi-feature advanced safety package anchored by automated pre-collision braking.

TSS Bundles cutting edge safety technologies including: Pre-Crash System (PCS), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Control Function, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) with automatic brake control and Automatic High Beam (AHB).

• 5-Star ANCAP rating
• 7 airbags including driver’s knee
• Reversing camera. Displays in 7” JBL premium audio display with moving guidelines
• Seatbelts - Driver and passenger include 3-point seat belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), pre-tensioners and force limiters. Rear passenger includes 3-point seat belts with ELR
• Two ISO fixing points and three tether anchors
• Engine immobiliser
• Wireless remote central locking
• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
• Smart Key System with Driver's Sensors + Panic Button

Toyota Prius GX Dimensions 

• Overall length – 4540mm
• Overall width – 1760mm
• Overall height – 1475mm
• Wheelbase – 2700mm
• Kerb weight – 1375-1400kg
• Seating capacity: 5
• Gross vehicle weight – 1775kg
• Maximum towing capacity – Not rated for towing

Toyota Prius GX Price

$47,490+ORC

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