3 generation prius. How to choose Toyota Prius III in the secondary market. Do not rolling down

Fashionable gadget, toy for Great children or practical vehicle. This car can be perceived in different ways, but the fact remains the fact - Prius is interesting to a very wide audience. However, for many new hatchback Immained roads. Believe me, the machine of the previous one, the third generation is hardly worse.

Let's say directly, with the loud declared fantastic economy of the "Prius" - according to passport data, the third generation model in a mixed cycle consumes 3.9 l / 100 km - real flow Fuel is noticeably higher. We have exploited a Japanese hybrid in Moscow quite a long time, where the machine was required of 5.5 to 6 liters of gasoline on the same "hundred." On the track where petrol motor Not only almost all the time plows alone, but also climbs a 45-kilogram high-voltage battery on its shoulders, the flow meter showed 7-7.5 l / 100 km. Twenty years ago for the Golf-Class Machines with undead motors and automatic transmissions, these were practically unattainable numbers, but now, in the Global Downsayasing Epoch of the Engines and the Implementation of the Start-Stop Systems, cars with traditional power plants have learned to ride no less economically.

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At the same time, keeping loyalty to the general idea, every new generation of "Prius" went to the market with something new. Perhaps the main technical difference of the machine of the third generation (XW30) from the predecessor was the 2ZR-FXE gasoline engine. The tandem of this 1.8-liter (was 1.5 liters) of the "four" gasoline with an electric motor develops 136 hp Say, not enough? This, by the way, on the 14 "horses" more than that of the current fourth "priza". Yes, and not in them, actually, zimus, and in an impressive torque, providing invisible starts and a bobbin dynamics in the city. The future, looking for a hybrid on a secondary system, its reliability is important. The question is not idle, especially since less than 650 thousand rubles we can not buy a five-year-old. So much asks for the root models, the machines with the left steering wheel on average by 150 thousand rubles more expensive. As you can see, the amounts are decent.

32.6 km - according to passport data, such a distance is able to drive Prius III generation on one liter of gasoline

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Despite the fact that no first year electric vehicles occupy the best places on the podiums of international car salons, Before the conquest of the markets, they are still far away. More recently, these developments spared the rapid rise in oil prices, but today the situation has changed, and without the legislative pressure of the "green" ICE for a long time would remain the only "heart" of the car.

According to a recent survey on the site site, hybrid cars are most promising in the near future - it considers 41% who have voted. The second place is divided by traditional ICs operating on gasoline and diesel fuel (17% of votes), on the third - electric vehicles (12%). Other types of fuel for the engine, our readers are not considered promising: liquefied and natural gases, as well as ethanol and its mixtures scored only 3-5% of the votes.

Today, hybrid cars can be found in many countries around the world - from Europe to New World and Asia. Popular model - Toyota Prius., In 2005, when the second generation of the model has already appeared, the Americans bought it at a speed of one car per hour, and in total today there are more than 1.7 million owners of Prius. By 2010, Toyota, the Rhodonarchist of this Direction, plans to bring 10 new hybrid cars to the European market, and by 2020 each toyota model It will be equipped with hybrid power installation.

However, the hybrid future has already come in Russia. Back in 1997, the first benzoelectric PRIUS appeared in the market of the rising sun (the name is translated - going ahead). Soon these cars, together with other Japanese second-hand, were leaked to the Far East, where they were taken to master the "Scientific and Piercing" method, a lot of copies broke out (read - batteries, controllers and electric motors), but tamed a rickened car and to our Climate, and to our roads. Later, hybrid Lexus came to the market, but in a completely different status - dear and prestigious toys.

And here is the premiere of the third generation prius at the Geneva Motor Show, generation, which this year for the first time will officially come to Russia. The economical hybrid car today is not checked, therefore it is unlikely to expect hypertensive demand, but interest is definitely there - and as a technical innovation, and as a product: how much will it last, what will cost whether it will be liquid on the market. In this review, it will be discussed both about the new Prius and the company's hybrid program as a whole.

The basic principle of the new Prius is the optimal balance between the comfort, the pleasure of driving and operational expenses. It is in favor of good dynamics that the Japanese did not save on the litter in DVS, increasing it from 1.6 liters (for the same model) to 1.8 liters. The total power of the hybrid power plant has increased to 134 hp. (22%), increased and torque. At the same time, fuel consumption and fuel consumption of the DVS by optimizing the settings and the redistribution of the main modes in the range of lower revolutions. And the total consumption in the combined cycle was 3.9 l / 100 km, which corresponds to a record low emission level for a D-class car - only 89 g CO2 per kilometer.

Prius can go both separately on electrical or DVS and using both propulsion. At the bus stops turn off automatically (Start & Stop system). Despite the fundamental similarity of the two generations, 90% of the details of the hybrid installation are projected again. This is a more compact electric motor with greater returns (by increasing revolutions), and new hinged equipmentnot needing drive belt: All nodes are driven by electric motors. We add to this a more advanced electronic filling of the power plant control unit: its efficiency has become higher, and the cooling of the components is more effective, due to their antifreeze direct washing. The engine heating system also appeared due to heat of exhaust gases.

The new outlines of the body not only give the models a modern look, but also work on improving aerodynamics: CX decreased by 0.01 and reached 0.25, noise decreased. Note, at low speeds, when the engine does not work, the car is almost silent, which, by the way, is potentially dangerous for pedestrians who are accustomed to navigate the noise of the motor.

An interesting option is a solar battery in the roof. Usually drivers try to leave the car in the shade in the summer so that the sun's rays do not heat the salon. In the Middle East, limousine chauffeurs often do not turn off the engine at all so that a pleasant coolness always reigned in the cabin. The PRIUS salon is cooled and when not working engine. Embedded elements feed energy with an energy climate system that supports coolness in the cabin even under the scoring sun, and the more the sun falls on the roof, the greater the greater energy they produce.

World sales Prius start in July, in Russia the car will appear in autumn (see below). By 2010, Toyota expects to sell 60,000 prius in Europe and 400,000 in the world. Sales plans in Russia, as well as prices, have not yet been announced.

Exclusive interview with Thierry Dombreval, Executive Vice President "Toyota Motor Europe":

Suppose you are faced with the task to select a keyword to run the Toyota advertising company. Which of the three you would choose to designate the main advantage of the brand, is reliability, availability or manufacturability?

Probably none of the three ...

Then your option ...

Or rather, just a little. Reliability is one of the main components of the image toyota brands. New technologies are also the basis of our development, this is the direction of hybrids, and safety, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, which we see on the example of IQ ... Here our positions are very strong. But today the consumer is thinking. And I would allocate confidence in the brand as a key point for the consumer in today's situation. And Toyota is very well positioned on the market, buying such a car is a good capital investment. Therefore, I would noted exactly confidence in reliability and to Toyota technologies as the basis of our success.

Today Toyota, as, however, and many other automakers, pays a lot of attention to hybrid technologies. You were the first to put this technology to flow. But there is an opinion that the constructors of cars are separated and the hybrids are just a temporary compromise, the stage on the way to electric vehicles. With all their advantages, they have a lot of flaws. What is your forecast, maybe the crisis will scare a significant part of consumers from these expensive and complex cars, and after a while we immediately enter the era of electricity?

No, I do not think that the electric car today can compete with hybrid. Its autonomy is limited to 100-120 km, that is, short trips, mostly in the city, while the mileage of the hybrid car depends only on its tank, and the gasoline is everywhere. At the moment we work on the electric concept of FTEV based on Toyota IQ, but it will be a purely urban car, and not a competitor to hybrids. I think both approaches will coexist long enough; The hybrids will become a massive product, and urban electric cars will complement the gamut.

But today there are such cars like Tesla, the autonomy of which reaches 300 km, and there are "Electric refills" that can charge the battery per hour - another, so perhaps it is only a matter of network organization charging stations And the same technology. Perhaps, after two or three years, a sufficiently capacious battery will appear to overcome the three hundred kilometers in one charge. Or do you still think that in the next ten years it will not become a reality?

All these developments cannot be called large-scale. Yes, with batteries from mobile phones ... how much will they serve? Three years, no more.

The developers announced seven.

Well, this is the words. Yes, and the cost of replacement, you know ...

Yes, scary to imagine!

Today we have lithium-ion batteries, more capacious and lighter, we own advanced technologies, we present ways to develop their development and, believe before the electric vehicle can drive 300 km, will pass even a lot of years.

An experienced Toyota Prius sample with a hybrid power platform Toyota Plug-in HV, which combines a 1.5-liter internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The car is even before the show at the Paris Motor Show received approval of the type of vehicle in the Ministry of Transport of Japan and after the tests on the US roads (California) and Japan, will likely go on sale. Key Features: Dimensions (DHSHV) - 4445x1725x1490 mm, places - 5, 2) - 110 nm at 4000 rpm, 56 kW / 76 hp at 5000 rpm, electric motor - 400 nm at 0-1200 rpm, 50 kW / 68 hp At 1200-1540 rpm Autonomy on the electric shirt - 10 km, Max. Electricity speed - 100 km / h, battery - nickel hydride, 13 Ah.

A year ago, when oil prices grew, it was possible to assume that sales of cost-effective cars would grow at less rapid pace. Now the prices for oil fell, as well as the income of the population. Perhaps the market is reoriented to more simple cars, more affordable, and it would be worth thinking about new technologies to create exactly such cars?

Today, the European car market has lost 30%, but we notice that customer preferences are generally not changed. They do not say "I would bought a simpler car," they still want to have a reliable, comfortable, economical car. This is the approach of most customers. Of course, there are those who are focused on accessibility, but, as a rule, this is either the unemployed, or those who fear to lose their jobs, or those who have faced problems in lending. But I repeat, they are a minority. In addition, the legislation of many European countries, in particular, taxes, pushing the choice of a more economical vehicle. Another trend is Downsaising, a decrease in the size of the car. Many are aware that they do not need big car. But I do not see radical changes here yet.

What part of the market, according to your estimates, can hybrid cars in the coming years, in particular, in the Toyota gammy?

In the next three years, according to our calculations, the proportion of hybrids in the Toyota product range can reach 10%.

Lexus today has this indicator - 70%.

And how do you rate the European market as a whole?

See, in reality other hybrids there is practically no, only Honda Insight. We hear a lot of statements, but try to buy real car! My forecast is a maximum of 2-3% of hybrids.

What are the forecasts for Russia? Hybrid Lexus is already well known here, but I would say that they are bought not so much for the sake of technology as for the sake of the image. And what product will become a business card hybrids Toyota.? New prius?

Yes, it will be prius. This year we will gradually take it on russian market, in limited volumes, as the market conditions are unstable (details in an interview with Ruslan Romanyuk, Development Director model Row Toyota Motor LLC. Approx. Ed.). It will be a link between our high-tech product and consumers who attract new developments that appreciate the technologies and more others take care of ecology. In Russia, this approach is not too common. But I think the new prius will change a lot. Russia has people open to innovation.

Do you plan special programs, discounts for corporate clients? For example, in Spain Prius work in a taxi ...

No, until we discussed these questions. It is important to us first to understand how the market will react, not even so much in terms of the level of sales, as in terms of interest in the model. This is the first phase. We are not going to push this model by all means, our task is to establish interaction.

On our website we conducted a survey about the main disadvantages of electric vehicles. 7% noted a long charge, 21% - limited mileage, 30% - high price and most - 39% - fear of unreliability of technology in our conditions. What can you say about the reliability of the new prius? I heard that these cars were already tested in Russia. Did you have to change something in the designs according to the test results?

The main thing that I had to do is to enable heated seats as standard equipment. In Western Europe, there is no such need. Also had to adapt the suspension as russian expensive differ from European. Otherwise, we only stated the normal operation of all systems, including electrician and electronics. Including in the frost. In addition, in the north of Japan, for example, or in Canada, where cars were tested, it is also very cold.

But there is no so much salt on the roads.

Salt, chemical reagents are not a problem. The entire electrician is well protected. We sold Prius in Canada and in Finland, where the roads are also treated with reagents, and we did not have any problems.

And as S. service? In Russia are ready to maintain and repair prius?

When we launched a Prius in Europe, we took the dealers group, trained specialists and entrusted them with this car. Gradually, we expanded this circle, and today all European dealers work with these machines. We plan the same scheme in Russia.

Do you already have a sales plan for prius in Russia for this year? Ten, hundred, thousand?

Yes, there is a plan, but I would not want to voice the numbers, because the market is very unstable, and the case of predictions in these conditions is particularly ungrateful. It is like predicted, what will be the dollar rate to the ruble in three months. I am almost sure that I am mistaken.

Ready to predict in exchange for your rating!

- (laughs.) Do not stand, wait.

Exclusive interview with Akikhiko Svezka, chief engineer of the division passenger carswho developed a third-generation prius:

TRIV of the third generation is an evolution or revolution? And if the revolution, then what?

Oh, this is a difficult question! In general, we follow the same concept. On the one hand, Prius has already proven itself in the market. On the other hand, it is the image of Toyota's image. Therefore, we do not want to change the concept, keeping the image. At the same time, we faced our task to significantly improve a number of parameters, such as handling, comfort, car functionality.

On the other hand, there are revolutionary changes. We reworked the hybrid power unit by 90%, using new technologies. First, we have improved internal combustion engine - the most important part of the hybrid power plant (since all the energy for the movement of the vehicle also gives this engine that consists fuel). Today, a 1.8-liter engine operating on the Atkinson cycle has arrived at replacing the engine. You can ask why you need a larger work engine? The fact is that it turns out to be more economical with the calm mode of movement on the track due to the lower rotation frequency crankshaft. The engine is also equipped with a recycling system of exhaust gases (EGR) and a coolant pump with an electric drive (there is no drive belt at all. auxiliary aggregates). In addition, the traction electric motor and the generator have become more compact and light (by about 20%).

One of the main tasks for the new Prius is to reduce fuel consumption. What contribution to its solution makes the engine, and what other components - body, transmission, new tires, etc.?

The third-generation prius emissions are 89 g of CO2 per 1 km of mileage, the indicator of the previous model is 104 g / km. Reducing emissions (and fuel consumption) - 14%. Half achieved by improving the engine, another half - with other changes: aerodynamics, tires with reduced rolling resistance, etc.

Speaking about aerodynamics, you argue that it was possible to significantly improve the windshield coefficient (CX). However, it decreased by only one hundredth: 0.25 against 0.26 in the previous generation. How did Middle changed (the average section)? After all, today cars are becoming more and more (for greater capacity) and wider (for the sake of safety) ...

Yes you are right. The section of a new prius is a little more. But still there is a general win in aerodynamics, although he is really small.

What is the fuel efficiency for the new prius?

Oh, another difficult question. I can not call the exact number, approximately 45%, taking into account losses in the transmission.

This is a very good indicator! If I'm not mistaken, the transmission of the new Prius is constructed by the same scheme, where the electric motor is used as a clutch. What has changed?

Yes, you are right, the basic principle remained the same. But, for example, halved maximum electric motor revisions, from 6400 minutes to 13400. This is a fee for its compactness and increased power. Therefore, we had to introduce a planetary gearbox into the scheme.

And how much energy can be recovered when braking?

From 70 to 90% of the power of the electric motor.

The press release says that the power keys of the inverter and the other electronic filling of the hybrid power module module obtained directly liquid cooling. What is used for fluid?

This engine cooling fluid.

Seriously? Antifreeze is directly washes microcircuits? This will not fail to fail?

No, everything is quite reliable. We checked!

And how does the heat recovery system work the heat recovery system? What is it needed for?

In winter, the engine warms up much longer to the operating temperature. In order for it faster on the optimal mode, we installed the heat exchanger in the exhaust system, transmitting the antifrase of the heat of exhaust gases.

If I understand correctly, this system works only in the cold time?

Quite right.

And how do other systems work in the context of the Russian winter? Did you spend cold tests? If so, at what temperature?

Minus 40 Celsius.

We have a minus 50, and minus 60! And how many in the Russian conditions will live batteries?

As much as a car.

And more specifically? Year, two, five?

Ten. It is quite real. The consumer may not worry for it.

I was surprised that all Prius exhibited on the car dealerships were shovels in different tires. Toyo proxes. 215/45R17 87W, Bridgestone Turanza EL400 195/65 91H, ER33, 250 Ecopia. But the tires are an important component of fuel efficiency. What are the tire models actually used in the original configuration?

Yes, for our it is very important to use tires with low rolling resistance. The European market provides the following configurations: for 17-inch wheels - Bridgestone, Toyo and Michelin, for 15 inches - exclusively bridgestone. (It is planned to supply Prius to Russia only with 15-inch wheels, but, according to the latest data, in addition to Bridgestone, they will probably be equipped with tires and other manufacturers. Approx. Ed.)

Interview with Ruslan Romanyuk, Director for the Development of the Model Row "Toyota Motor" in Russia:

When will the new Prius appear in Russia?

We plan in early September.

How much did the Toyota hybrid models adapted to our conditions? Have such work been carried out? What do they differ from European?

I will focus on Prius, it is more interesting in this regard. There were big battles around him, and the result was the fact that we present Prius in Russia in the maximum configuration. His buyers are focused on high techso the base is already included lED headlights, Active Parking System, Navigation System. Unfortunately, we could not get a roof on solar panels, because this option weakens the body rigidity, which is critical on our roads. Because of the same specifics, the car is equipped with only 15-inch wheels (17-inch will not).

Have you been tested by a new prius in Russia?

A group of engineers came, prius brought, which is sold today. There were quite a lot on it, and the results decided that it can be sold in Russia.

But economically is not the most profitable model for our market. What prompted this decision to accept this decision?

Yes, sales will be small, but it is not important. Prius is a very attractive product in terms of image. It is worth our advanced technologies. Let he be dear, but for this money he will have options that are not on the LS600.

For example?

For example, a system of active assistance in parking. In Europe, it is on the LS600, there is still no in Russia. And the LED headlights, by the way, also have only on LS600 and Prius.

And who will be the buyer of the new prius?

This advanced people are definitely well enough, but the main thing is to try something new, fashionable. We have already shown the car to potential buyers, conducted preparatory work.

Main Customer - Private?

Yes, at first we want to bring to the market dear versiondesigned for a private buyer. Subsequently, it may be possible to sell a more budget model to corporate clients, state structures.

And how with the service, in Russia has already passed training?

Now this process is underway.

In what volume will Prius be sold in Russia?

It will depend on the price. But while we are talking about hundreds of pieces.

Prius orders already accept?

Start around August of this year.

What can you say about competitors (Honda Insight), what do you see your advantage?

Honda is greater extent designed for ecology. Prius - a few other. There is a fairly powerful engine, the total power of two motors is 136 hp, due to this car goes very good. We have a good balance between dynamics and economy.

And how is the transport tax on these cars paid, is there any benefits?

Good question. In PTS. hybrid cars It is indicated by the power of only a gasoline engine, and it is logical, because it is the only source of energy, the batteries are charged due to the energy of the combustion of gasoline. But our customs is already starting to ask questions. Although our cars satisfy Euro 5, and in European countries there are certain preferences.

And what is the service life of batteries on Prius?

The manufacturer gives them a five-year warranty.

And on the car itself?

Three years.

Will the intercelvice mileage and the cost of service change?

No, the mileage remained the same (10,000 km), the amount of service should not change, the hybrid filling in special care does not need.

And the supply of spare parts is not foreseen?

No, there is nothing new here.

Prius cars of previous generations are quite famous for the Urals (they were taken to us from Japan). The craftsmen have long been studying the design and even learned to restore many nodes of the hybrid filling. And in which regions will the new prius be sold?

We plan to sell Prius, like other Toyota models throughout Russia. Based road ConditionsInitially - in larger cities.

Toyota Verso demonstrates the best efficiency in its segment for power range 110-140 hp With a two-liter diesel engine D-4D, CO2 emissions of this compact minivan are 140 g / km.

Can you voice the schedule for new models to the Russian market?

In early April, Avensis and gasoline RX will appear, closer to the middle of the year - the updated RAV-4, in the afternoon - Verso. The latter will be equipped with CVT gearbox; MMT boxes that did not really like customers now will not. Also, in addition to the engine of 1.8 liters, 1.6 liters will appear, which is almost compared with 1.8.

In Russia will be sold five- or seven-seater?

Both. Our buyers are not yet aware of all the advantages of this type of body, and mainly focus on the price. Although there are such options as a roof with a panoramic view, eg.

The Toyota IQ city compact is already launched into a series, but still collects a lot of curious looks. However, the main advantages are hidden here in the trifles. What is just laying alone: \u200b\u200basymmetrically located seats, a new form of the back, unusually located fuel tank. Due to this, in a tiny car, three adults and one child are relatively comfortable. And for the crash test for 5 stars in Euroncap star to give the designers. Rule power aggregates Salt tramps are represented by two gasoline and one diesel engines.

And lexus 450h?

In the middle of the year or a little earlier.

What about urbancruiser?

While the situation is unclear. European configurations are not very suitable for us. From our point of view, the car is focused on women, so it should have an automatic transmission. In addition, the Russian buyer expects here four-wheel drive. This version with a gasoline engine is also not yet.

Why did it happen so? Initially, did not count on the Russian market?

No, they did not expect.

Will IQ appear here?

With him another situation. First of all, this is a question of the price. If in the fall, the market was not shaken, IQ was already sold in Russia. Now, if this happens, he will be very expensive.

With leather interior, xenon headlights?

Sure. Other and can not be! And in general, the car is very interesting, completely different sensations: very sharp management, good dynamics ...

And even crashed five stars.

Yes, even though it looks impossible!

The new Toyota Prius again set high standards in the segment of hybrid cars. Innovative technologies, the level of comfort and even the design of a real hybrid - now there is a standard to which the rest of the manufacturers remain only to reach.

Bandin Prius appeared on the market 12 years ago. In 1997, the world's first hybrid mass production Sucked from the Toyota conveyor.

The name "Prius" translated from Latin means "go before". It became a symbolic for the car, which was released even before the awareness of the human need to protect the environment.

In 2003, sales of the second generation Toyota. Prius. These cars are still produced and enjoy greatly popular.

Design new third PRIUS generations, Toyota engineers connected to a single whole carefully proven existing hybrid technologies with innovative developments recent years. During the development of Prius, more than 1,000 patents around the world were registered.

Serial Toyota Prius 2010 debut model year It took place on the auto show in Detroit in January 2009.

The new hybrid is built using technologies that reduce environmental pollution at each stage of the car's life, ranging from production, operation and ending with the disposal of the car.

The third generation of prius surpassed its record in the field of fuel economy. Under the hood, Prius hides a new 1.8-liter gasoline "four", operating on the Atkinson cycle, the capacity of which is 98 horsepower, and the maximum torque - 142 nm at 5,200 others (earlier, 1,5-liter engine was installed on the Prius, Developing 76 horsepower). The acceleration time of the new Prius before "hundreds" compared to the previous model decreased by almost a second - to 9.8 s, and the average fuel consumption in the mixed cycle decreased by 0.4 liters - up to 4.7 liters per hundred kilometers of the path. A significant role in reducing fuel consumption was played by a reduced, due to the use of super-duty aluminum alloys, hybrid weight.

Contrary to the undergoing conviction, a more powerful gasoline engine is used in a hybrid scheme when driving along the highway, and not with sharp accelerations. Possessing a high torque on low revs, the internal combustion engine can spend less fuel and at the same time effectively maintain a constantly high speed.

The use of an electric pump for coolant and a new exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR) also contributes to the efficiency of the engine. 1.8-liter Prius engine is the first power setting Toyota.which does not contain any belts under the hood.

Unlike most other existing hybrid cars, Prius is an uncompromising "complete" hybrid. That is, it can ride only on one engine, only on the battery or on their combination.

Recently developed regenerative brake systemControlled by electronics was optimized to increase the amount of energy generated when braking.

The third generation of Prius can offer its owner three alternative ways of movement. The EV method allows you to ride only on the low speed at a distance of approximately 1.5 km if the conditions allow. There is also a Power Mode that increases the sensitivity of the accelerator pedal for more sporting ride, and Eco Mode, which helps the driver move with the highest possible fuel economy.

Toyota engineers managed to reduce the weight of the power plant and transmission, as well as reduce the loss when transmitting torque by 20%.

When designing a new prius, the aerodynamic characteristics of the model were in the first place. The designers had a challenging task - to develop a spectacular exterior and improve a number of important indicators: the volume of the internal space and the coefficient of aerodynamic resistance.

The car conducted a huge amount of time in the aerodynamic tube, as a result of the new prius received the best aerodynamic resistance coefficient among the nearest competitors - 0.25.

The Toyota engineers provide for the possibility of installing the solar hybrid roof, which give the energy of the new climate control system. The system prevents the temperature in the cabin, while the car is in the parking lot, and accordingly reduces the cooling time when the driver returns to the car.

The new Prius also offers a remote air conditioning system. This is the first system in the world that functions only on the battery, and allows you to perform this operation remotely, therefore, the driver can accommodate the inner temperature for comfort before planting the car.

In addition, the newest recirculation system exhaust gases Allows you to use high temperature Exhaust and reduces the energy costs of engine heating and the operation of the cabin heater.

The Toyota Prius of the Third Generation is built on a completely new platform. Toyota engineers conducted separate work on improving manageability and comfort relative to the previous generation. The use of new soundproof materials made it possible to significantly reduce the noise from the road.

When developing the PRIUS platform, a separate attention was paid to improving the safety level of the car. It was originally laid more stringent criteria for the effectiveness of passive systems and active security.

Already in basic configuration There are seven airbags, including knee, and active head restraints, significantly reduce the risk of injury when hitting behind.

Prius is equipped with the latest active security systems: anti-lock brake systems (ABS), brake force distribution system (EBD), emergency braking (BA), traction control system (Trac) and vehicle stabilization system (VSC).

Toyota used their hybrid on the serial version newest Developments, in particular, the distance control system, which allows with the help of a radar of a millimeter range to avoid clashes both with moving and fixed objects. The same system can in emergency situation, For a split second, prepare all the equipment responsible for the safety of passengers in a car to a possible collision: pull the seat belts, bring the chairs to the optimal state, increase the sensitivity of the brake pedal and notify the driver with a sound signal.

Parking Prius is much easier thanks to intelligent assist (Intelligent Parking Assist). A multifunctional monitor that provides the transmission of the image from the rear view camera while using the reverse, will show the optimal motion trajectory during parking.

The Toyota Prius of the third generation remains the same, but due to the improved layout of the front passenger seats It was possible to increase the space for the feet of the rear passengers. The hybrid grows slightly in size: 15mm in length and 25mm in width. It also added space in the cabin.

All finishing materials of the new Prius are produced from new carbon-neutral plastic. It does not distinguish harmful substances during operation.

The dashboard can duplicate information from a multifunction display. It is worth the driver to touch the audio control keys, how information about perfect action will appear on the dashboard. On serial cars dashboard With such capabilities, it was not previously installed.

Undoubtedly, the new Toyota Prius once again became a fashion legislator in the field of hybrid construction. But to relax an automaker number one in the world has not yet come, competitors breathe in the head. The cheaper Honda Insight hybrid seriously treasured the Japanese market.

Toyota plans to correct the situation by expanding the line of hybrid models. The novelty will be built on the basis of a compact Toyota Yaris hatchback. That is, in the near future we will see the modified PRIUS power plant on a new platform. The compact hybrid should, on the idea of \u200b\u200bthe marketers of Toyota, make a serious competition to opponents.

The Toyota Prius hybrid model of the next, third in order, embodiments with the intrapanent labeling "XW30" for the first time officially appeared before the broad audience in early 2009 on the podiums of the international auto show in Detroit, and already in May appeared on sale.

The car retained the "trolley" of the predecessor, but by the rest of the parameters changed significantly. In the fall of the same year, the concept of Prius Plug-in was debuted, charged from the outlet, but he entered the series only in 2011. The "life cycle" of the five-year continued until 2015, when she was replaced by the successor.

The appearance of the "third" Toyota Prius modern, recognizable and original - "Toyotovsky" designers managed a car, instantly released from the flow of "classmates" (and the "Plug-in Hybrid" version differs from the "ordinary hybrid" - a large number of "elegant lines" in the design Front body). Certainly, the handsome "Japanese" wrote is difficult to call, but there is a certain elusive attractiveness and balance of the balance, which is not in every car in its exterior.

In the company "Third Prius", the representative of the mid-size class is positioned, but it is formally a "border" model between "golf" and "medium-size" classes: in length it is pulled out at 4480 mm, in width - by 1745 mm, in height - at 1490 mm. The hybrid has a 2700-millimeter base of wheels and a 140-millimeter road lumen.

The interior of the Toyota Prius looks quite ordinary, and it is added to him only that only a two-layer display, viewing from the "cave" on the top of the torpedo and replacing ordinary devices, and the four-spin multi-steering wheel with the rim flashed at the bottom. The central console in turn "melt" the touch 7-inch monitor of the multimedia system, the microclimate block with the monochrome "strip" and the transmission joystick. Inside the five-year, extremely high-quality finish materials are used, and the assembly is at a great level.

In front of the decoration of "Prius" there are comfortable chairs with unodial side support, sufficient adjustments and heated intervals. Rear sofa "Friendly" even for three saddles, and in terms of layout, and in the stock of free space.

Third generation Toyota Prius cargo compartment by class standards is very compatible - 445 liters. With folded rear seats Its volume increases to 1120 liters, and also it turns out an absolutely smooth "fanger." In the underground there are a full-sized reserve, an organizer with tools and a loading battery.

Specifications. The hatchback is driven by a hybrid power plant, the "combined" return of which is 136 "stallions". Its "Heart" is a gasoline "four" of 1.8 liters, functioning along the Atkinson cycle, with a distributed injection, the exhaust gas recirculation system, 16-valve timing and variable gas distribution phases, developing 99 "horses" at 5,200 rpm and 142 nm peak Moment at 4000 rpm. The promotion of the DVS is provided by a synchronous electromotor generator, having in "weapons" 82 "mares" and 207 nm of torque, the 200-volt nickel-metal hydride accumulator battery With air-cooled and planetary transmission connecting engines with front wheels.

From space up to 100 km / h "Prius" is able to accelerate after 10.4 seconds, and the speed set continues to reach 180 km / h. In the mixed mode of movement, the car "eats" no more than 3.9 liters of fuel for each "hundred".

As it was already noted, in addition to the standard execution, the hybrid is also available in the "plug-in" version called "Plug-in Hybrid" equipped with a capacity of 4.4 kW / hour (with the ability to recharging them from the usual household outlet for 1.5 hours), which is on clean Electricity can cover up to 23 km path.

The third "release" Toyota Prius is built on the front-wheel drive platform "New MC" with an independent "hoding" of the type McPherson type and semi-dependent architecture with the H-shaped crossing rear (stabilizers are applied on both axes). In the car body, high-strength steel grades are widely applied, and part of its elements are made from the company "Toyotovsky" polymer of plant origin TSOP.
The Japanese hybrid in the "state" is equipped with a steering rack, equipped with an adaptive electric amplifier. Brakes in five-year discs on all wheels, but with ventilation in front part, supplemented by ABS, EBD and other electronic "comments".

Package and prices. In early 2017 on secondary market Russia "Prius" of the third generation can be purchased at a price of 400 thousand rubles, and the cost of the most "fresh" copies exceeds 1.3 million rubles.
All Hatchback equipment has: seven airbags, heated front armchairs, ESP, ABS, EBD, Motor Run with button, two-zone climate, audio system with six columns, leather interior, Fully LED optics, four power windows, 15-inch wheels, sensors Parking (rear), light and rain and other equipment.