The Toyota Prius–the best car for environmentalists
Hybrids are rapidly getting into fashion, what with the consistent oil price hike and the constantly vigilance of the government to lessen air pollution. And we all know that among all hybrids, there is one car that claerly stands above the rest–the Toyota Prius.
We all know that all those automobile reviews singing praises for the Toyota Prius have good reason, but those could not be the point of consideration alone when you need to decide “to buy or not to buy” a Prius.
Of all the hybrid cars available today, Toyota’s Prius is the one car that has sold more than all the rest managed to sell combined. Eversince the 2004 model (the second generation of Prius) was launched, it swept awards from all over the world. The Toyota Prius is such a blazing hot seller that the dealers are literally scrambling to keep up with the demand. With satisfaction rates consistently at 98%, the Toyota Prius has remained unparalleled by competitors.
The Prius drives with an almost non-existent sound and revs up its 110 combined gas-electric horsepower with an amazing 0-to-60 rate of 10.2 seconds
A few benefits that Prius owners currently enjoy are:
- Remarkable increase in fuel economy. An EPA combined city/highway rating of 55 mpg.
- The astounding improvement with emissions – 89 percent lower than most other cars and easily exceeds the standards for a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV)
The Prius provides a comfortable ride for the passengers as well. It has plenty of leg room and a large storage space. The stability control system makes it one of the safest ways to travel. Plus, a rear-view camera system will help you squeezing in to a tight parking spot.
And now, the cons
Toyota’s efforts to ramp up production still falls short because of the increasing number of Prius owner wannabes. A Prius buyer may have to wait for up to a couple of months to get his purchase.
One of the major setbacks of a Prius is the ”Prius blind spot.” The design of the hatchback limits the visibility of the driver through the rear window. There are a few who may be fine with that, but there are some who thinks this is a major point of concern. The best way to go is to take a test drive to see how it feels for you.
