Toyota Prius V Specs and Review - Newzealand

Toyota Prius V Specs and Review - Newzealand. The Prius v is packed with functionality that makes it a truly practical hybrid vehicle. Practical to run and practical to own, with excellent fuel efficiency and driver-friendly technology that makes it as comfortable for an open road journey as it is easy to park in the city.

Toyota Prius V 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 Lithium Ion 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

• The new Prius v features 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 (EFI).
• Maximum power – Petrol engine – 73kW at 5200rpm
• Maximum torque – Petrol engine – 142Nm at 4000rpm
• Combined system output (petrol engine and battery) – 100kW
• Fuel economy – Combined/Urban/Extra-Urban (ADR 81/02). 4.4/4.2/4.3 L/100km.
• CO2 emissions – 101g/km (combined ADR 79/04)
• Exhaust emission standard – Euro 5
• Drive type – Front-wheel drive
• Fuel - 45L tank capacity. 91 octane is recommended.

Transmission

• In both Power and ECO modes Prius v delivers a quiet comfortable ride that’s also very responsive. ECO mode helps maximise fuel economy and Power mode increases accelerator pedal sensitivity for additional get-up-and-go.
• Electronic Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (ECVT)
• Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD)
• Electric Vehicle (EV) mode

Toyota Prius V BRAKES AND SUSPENSION

Brakes

• Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• Brakes – Front – Power-assisted ventilated disc
• Brakes - Rear - Power-assisted solid disc
• Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB-R) with Regenerative Brake Control
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) , Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC)
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Suspension

• Suspension - Front - MacPherson strut type with stabiliser bar
• Suspension - Rear - Torsion beam

Toyota Prius V WHEELS

• Standard wheels – 10-spoke, 16” silver alloy wheels
• Tyres – 205/60 R16 91V
• Tyre repair kit

Toyota Prius V OTHER EXTERIOR FEATURES

One look tells you it’s a Prius. This may be a practical wagon but it is still very much a Prius, with progressive styling that hits new benchmarks for aerodynamic performance and efficiency.

Front design - Aerodynamically sculpted front bumpers, air spats and front upper and lower grilles

• Side design – Body coloured electric exterior mirrors with indicator signal and heater
• Rear design – Body coloured rear bumper, air spats and back door garnish
• Headlights – Halogen with manual headlight levelling, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) integrated with front bumper
• Tail lights - LED high mounted stop light and rear combination lights, rear fog light
• Windscreen wipers – Variable intermittent and mist functions

Toyota Prius V INTERIOR FEATURES AND CONVENIENCE

Comfort as well as capacity. Settle in to Prius v's supportive seating and you'll realise the attention that's been paid to driver and passenger comfort. The high quality of trim, upholstery and thoughtful instrumentation layout all combine to enhance the Prius v driving experience.

• Interior trims – Black fabric with leather accented material. Dark grey resin instrument panel with soft touch surfaces
• Steering wheel and controls – 4-spoke genuine leather steering wheel with audio, 4-Way Multi Information Display (MID) and telephone controls
• Front seats – Slide and recline adjustments, driver’s seat with vertical height and power lumbar
• Second row seats – Slide and recline adjustments with independent split fold, walk in entry system
• Rear seats – 50/50 split folding. To maximise luggage capacity the rear seats fold down flat, allowing easy transport of large items
• Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and anti-jam safety function
• Climate control with clean air filter
• Cruise control
• Smart entry with driver's, front passenger door and boot touch sensors
• Luggage area – Underfloor storage box, tonneau cover, luggage light and 4 deck hooks
• Storage - Centre console box with sideways opening lid and synthetic leather, glove box with lamp, front and rear door pockets with bottle holders, overhead storage box for sunglasses, 6 cup holders

Toyota Prius V AUDIO

Latest technology, including Bluetooth handsfree phone and audio streaming capability and voice recognition, is incorporated into the Prius v touchscreen audio.

6.1” touchscreen audio with AM/FM radio and single disc in-dash CD player, Aux input jack, USB connector, voice recognition, Bluetooth handsfree phone and audio streaming capability. Eight speakers

Rear view monitor display (Reversing Camera)

Toyota Prius V METERS

• Combination meter – Central screen with speedometer, Hybrid System indicator, shift indicator and Multi-Information Display (MID)
• Current and average fuel consumption and driving range
• Economy meter – Eco indicator and power switch
• Hybrid System indicator – Charging, Hybrid Eco, Eco and Power driving displays

Toyota Prius V SAFETY & SECURITY

Safety is a Prius priority. As you’d expect the new Prius v sets high standards with an impressive array of active and passive safety features.

• Airbags – Driver and passenger front, front side, front and rear curtain shield and driver’s knee
• Child seat fixing points, 3 tether anchors and 2 ISO fixings, childproof rear door locks
• Engine immobiliser
• Front seat belts – Pre-tensioners and force limiters
• Rear seat belts – Three-point, 2nd row Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), 3rd Row ELR
• Smart entry with driver's, front passenger door and boot touch sensors
• Reversing camera with static backing guide lines

Toyota Prius V DIMENSIONS

• Overall length – 4645mm
• Overall width – 1775mm
• Overall height – 1590mm
• Wheelbase – 2780mm
• Seating capacity – 7
• Luggage capacity – Third row seats up/down – 200/505L
• Kerb weight – 1505-1570kg
• Gross vehicle weight – 2115kg 

Toyota Prius V Price

$48,990+ORC

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