The third generation of Toyota Prius. Third-generation Toyota Prius Overview Go Not Folding

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 is unableways. Believe me, the machine of the previous one, the third generation is hardly worse.

Let's say right, with the loudly declared fantastic economy of the "Prius" - according to passport data, the third generation model in a mixed cycle consumes 3.9 l / 100 km - the real fuel consumption 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 the gasoline motor does not only plow alone almost all the time, but also carrying 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 a prius III generation on one liter of gasoline

Legends and Friend

Toyota Prius - a car from the world's popular brand, featuring a hybrid engine, reliability and elevated level of comfort. Transportation is going to China's largest factories and Japan.

The prius is economical, almost does not pollute the atmosphere (corresponds to the Euro-5 class), reliable and comfortable. In addition, he has no idle that distinguishes the model from competitors.

Models Toyota Prius.

Toyota's release Prius started since 1997. The main models should include:

1. NHW10 - the first generation (Prius-1). This model was sold only in the automotive market of Japan. Year of release (1997-2000).
2. NHW11 - rebranding of the first generation (Prius-1.1). The start of sales started in 2000 and the next three years continued.
3. NHW20 - second generation (Prius-2). In 2003, a new version of Toyota appeared on the market, which kept on the conveyor until 2011.
4. ZVW30 - Third Generation (Prius-3). The issue is launched in 2009.
5. ZVW35 - Third Generation (Prius-3 PhV) The model has become a conveyor in 2012 and is produced until today.
6. ZVW40 and ZVW41 - Third Generation (Restyling). Start of release - 2011. The difference between the two options mentioned in the number of places. In the first case, this is a 7-seater, and in the second - a 5-seater station wagon.
7. Toyota Prius 4 generation - debuted in September 2015. About this car full information is still not enough, so we will tell you about it a little later.

Features and characteristics

Toyota Prius is a popular "hybrid" wide circles. As mentioned above, the release of the car was established in 1997.

1. The first models NHW10 / 11.

Had an electric motor with a capacity of 30 kW and a battery with a capacity of 6 a * h. The gasoline motor boasts a volume of one and a half liters and a capacity of 58 hp. The car accelerated to "hundreds" in 15.5 seconds.

The principle of the hybrid operation is as follows:

1. The gasoline engine only works on the battery charge, and the electric motor is responsible for the movement of the vehicle (serial mode of operation);
2. For the movement of the car corresponds to any of the motors (gasoline or electric). This type of management is considered optimal.

2. The second model NHW20.

Refer to the second generation. Works on a similar principle. The power part of the car is called Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive. It consists of a 1.5-liter gasoline motor with a capacity of 76 hp and electric motor with a capacity of 68 hp

Total power - 116 "horses".

The main achievement of the new model was minimal harm. The amount of CO2 emissions in the mixed mode was only 104 g / km.

Special attention deserves the economy of the car. The average fuel consumption in the city is 8 liters, and when driving along the highway - 5.5 liters.

The new Hybrid Sinergy Drive has the following operation modes:

• The start of the movement is made due to the electric motor feeding from the battery. After a set of speed, a gasoline engine is connected, and the electric motor goes into standby mode;
• In the case of active acceleration, two types of motor work together to achieve maximum power;
• Uniform movement is characterized by the active operation of the electric motor. In this case, the gasoline engine is turned off. If the battery level is lowered below the permissible level, the computer allows the motor to replenish the lost container.

The Prius II feature is a saturation of electronics, such as ABS, VSC and EBD, as well as the presence of an economical electric drive, leading to the operation of the car conditioner.

Changed the car body, which turned from the classic sedan in the hatchback.

Despite the external changes, transport did not impress the buyers. The manufacturer when creating the second version chased more not for beauty.

The task was to make trips as comfortable for the driver and passenger.

The salon is distinguished by the scope and unique style. The instrument panel is ideally thought out. In the central part installed the LCD monitor onboard computer.

Diagonal at 14.5 centimeters is enough to see the information on the screen even with poor eyesight.

The main information that the onboard computer transmits is fuel consumption, the power distribution between the battery, wheels and the motor, the residue of fuel and the other. Information update occurs every five minutes.

3. Prius-3 (ZVW30 / 35).

Appeared in 2009. It is this generation of a car provided models world recognition.

A new car has become longer and wider (at 1.5 and 2.0 centimeters, respectively). As for the length of the wheelbase and the height of the body part, they remained unchanged.

We changed and the appearance of the car. Now the rear and front headlights are united among themselves, thanks to a non-essential at first glance, but harmoniously looking strips on the bodies of the body.

An important feature for passengers was the displacement of the highest point of the body to the central part of the cab. Now even with an increase in 1.7 meters and above, you can feel comfortable and not afraid to hit your head. The passenger's chairs and the driver have become thinner for three centimeters, a place for the knee appeared.

Changed the position and handle of the checkp. From the dashboard, where it was previously, the handle was transferred to the elevation of the central console.

Buyers have the opportunity to choose the wheel diameter - between 15 and 17 inches.

In the third version of Toyota, the prius appeared small protrusions, providing better control of vehicle airflows. In comparison with the second version, the resistance coefficient has decreased by 0.01 (from 0.25 to 0.24).

Serious changes to know the strength of the car. Instead of a gasoline motor at 1.5 liters of the Brazda of the Board, a 1.8-liter motor with a capacity of 99 horsepower was received.

The solution to increase the volume of the motor was caused by the desire of developers to reduce the fuel consumption when the car is moving at high speeds.

The total capacity when operating an electric and gasoline motor is 136 horsepower. Before "hundreds" cars accelerate in 10.4 seconds.

The electric motor appeared a planetary gearbox, a supplemented heat recovery system, as well as oil pump.

Additional modes of operation were added. So, instead of one "EV Mode", when the machine was driven only by an electric burden, two more options appeared:

• "POWER MODE" - a mode designed for trips at high speeds;
• Eco Mode is an economical option designed for reduced fuel mixture consumption.

In normal mode, fuel consumption averages 4 liters per hundred. When moving to the eco-option, it decreases to 1.75 liters.

4. Restyling Prius-3 (ZVW40 and ZVW41).

In 2011, the world saw a new restyled version of the third prizes already loved.

Designers did not make changes to the power part by focusing on the appearance and the car's cabin.

Thus, LED sections appeared in the head optics, the opening of the air intake has increased, the interior decoration has changed (the quality of the material used) has been improved.

A number of devices changed the location on the dashboard. More attention of the Japanese paid noise insulation.

Constructive changes to know and suspension, which has become tougher.

The power part remained unchanged - the same gasoline engine of 1.8 liters in a pair with an electric motor at 82 "horses".

Fuel consumption in the mixed cycle is 3.9 liters on the "honeycomb". In addition, the new model "learned" to ride only on electric traction.

Toyota Prius owners reviews

The best quality indicator, reliability and recognition of the car - reviews of real owners. That everything is in fairness, below are both positive and negative feedback.

Positive reviews.

1. Victor Semenov, 46 years old. Toyota Prius, 1.5 l, Broken-automatic, 2008, Mileage - 110 thousand kilometers.

"I am the happy owner of Toyota Prius for eight years. During operation, a seriously repair was not repaired.

The main work was the replacement of oil and filter elements. For a year earlier, I bought Toyota Prius and Son, so he managed to hit 200 thousand kilometers all the time.

All that was done on the car is to replace the oil, candle and filters. There are no complaints to one of the two cars.

After a few kilometers behind the wheel of the car, other options do not even want to consider.

The machine is economical, it pulls well at any speed, reliable in operation.

From additional options it is worth noting the rear view camera, which has ever saved from collisions. "

2. Yuri Skorikov, 47 years old. Toyota Prius, 1.5 l, automatic box, 2009, mileage - 115 thousand kilometers.

"I bought a car in 2012. During the time I had a car, I managed to drive 60 thousand kilometers. There are no complaints to transport.

During operation, I had to diagnose the chassis and change the oil. If problems arose, they were eliminated personally.

Once I almost burned the inverter. The son when replacing the AKB managed to confuse polarity, after which the error on the dashboard jumped out.

The service said that the car is worthy of respect, because the inverter stood and did not burn.

I believe that the main advantages of the car are reliability, high quality engine and chassis, as well as efficiency. "

3. Evgeny Petrenko, 49 years old. Toyota Prius, 1.8 l, Box-machine, 2010, Mileage - 90 thousand kilometers.

"Owning experience with different cars is minimal. Toyota, the prius was only two cars - Honda 2004 and 2006 release.

When choosing a car, attention paid to the following criteria - efficiency, reliability and cost of service.

Familiar advised to buy Toyota Prius and as it turned out not in vain. The car was simple in management, economical, sustainable on the road. Special attention deserves a design that caused not a fake envy of others.

I bought the car already with the hands, so many alterations have already been fulfilled.

Thus, the road clearance turned out to be raised to 20 cm, an excellent acoustics with ten speakers were delivered, high-quality on the doors. In general, not a car, but a music center on wheels.

During the operation there are no complaints. The car is economical, unpretentious in operation, there is a spacious trunk. "

4. Gennady Rastorguev, 38 years old. Toyota Prius, 1.5 l, Box-machine, 2007, Mileage - 160 thousand kilometers.

"I bought the car in 2012. Year of the purchased Toyota Prius - 2007. Auto Made in the USA, which only adds "Vista".

During operation, it was necessary to replace oils, fluids and diagnose the main systems (more for complacency).

I drove for all the time 95 thousand kilometers. The car showed itself from the best side, was unpretentious and did not break on the road. First of all, this is caused by the timely replacement of technical fluids, which I wish you. Do not forget about filters (they also need to be changed on time).

After 30 thousand kilometers, the mileage had to change the candles (the engine began).

The real fuel consumption struck to the depths of the soul. With a speed of 80-90 kilometers per hour, the machine showed the result of 2.8 liters per hundred. Running the motor in the frost does not cause problems.

From the main advantages worth noting reliability, comfort, confidence in their forces on the road and simplicity of service.

If you understand the mechanics and the electrical part, then problems with the car will not arise at all. "

Negative feedback.

1. Gennady Ivanov, 35 years old. Toyota Prius, 1.8 l, Box automaton, 2010 release, Mileage - 130 thousand kilometers.

"Previously preferred only to foreign cars, but I wanted to change the car on some" hybrid "to save on the fuel. In 2010, I acquired Toyota Prius.

At first there were no complaints about the car, and after each, the engine error began to light up. The masters for a hundred were explained that the reason was the fill of poor-quality fuels, although he tried to pour only expensive fuel.

After a year of operation, fuel consumption was jumped - 5.0 to 6.0 liters per hundred. A year later, the car began to "eat" and at all 7.5-8.0 liters.

Recently refused the battery, and on the dashboard there was an inscription with the requirement to check the hybrid system.

When buying, they assured that the power supply is eternal, and in practice everything turned out to be so rosy. The service itself is disgusting - repair for a long time, you expect details for months, and the quality leaves much to be desired. "

2. Rodin sediments, 33 years. Toyota Prius, 1.5 l, Box-machine, 1998 release, Mileage - 330 thousand kilometers.

"The first three years of operation was reliable and unpretentious, but after replacing the battery, constant problems began.

At first, one in one elements of the power supply were departed, after there were problems with the inverter, then with a hybrid installation. Ultimately, I had to disassemble and sell everything for spare parts. "

3. Diana Ivanova, 26 years old. Toyota Prius, 1.5 l, Brokemaker, 2008, Mileage - 60 thousand kilometers.

"When buying a car thought I would get high-quality transport that would provide comfortable warmth. It turned out that in the zhiguli warmly than in Toyota.

Causes complaints and handling of the car. On a bad road, the car really strives to demolish on the side of the road. I had to sell a car after 2 years of operation. "

4. Nikolai Lunev, 36 years old. Toyota Prius, 1.8 l, box-machine, 2011 G.V., Mileage - 40 thousand kilometers.

"In principle, the car is not bad, but upset low clearance. When traveling to the cottage is constantly clearing the bottom even at the entrance wheel in relatively small pits. ".

5. Stanislav Gaidashenko, 38 years old. Toyota Prius, 1.5 l, Box automaton, 2009, Mileage - 40 thousand kilometers.

"The main disadvantage for me was the price. I wanted to buy a hybrid, so I had to climb into serious debts. It turned out that the car is not so good.

Noise isolation is not enough, the steering wheel is not informative, there is no fixation of the lever.

If you accidentally touch, then you can turn on the neutral gear. The salon is made of cheap plastic, which began to creak almost immediately after the start of operation.

At normal speed (more "hundreds") fuel consumption is not so small - almost 7 liters per hundred kilometers.

The battery discharge occurs quickly. To save gasoline normally, it is worth sticking to speed of 70 km / h. "

RESULTS

Toyota Prius - reliable, comfortable and economical transport. The main thing during operation is to change consumables on time, follow the condition of the battery and periodically ride the diagnosis to eliminate the problems at an early stage.

If you do not run malfunctions, there will be no serious problems in operation. An important point is the quality of fuel.

Toyota is touched by fuel, so it is refueling on proven gas stations.

START. May 2014. My 2010 Outlander V6, which I was generally pleased, died in an accident. Due to the large annual mileage (50,000 km), the choice fell on a hybrid, in particular the prius, for the following reasons: 1. The prius is one of the most reliable machines according to various ratings. It is noteworthy that this is one of the most technically complex cars. 2. The prius is one of the most economical mass produced machines. In particular, I dwell in the city between 3.7 and 4.2 l / 100 km, and on the highway 3.9 - 4.5. Just drove 800 km in the mountains with consumption 3.9. The control cruise mainly kept 95 km / h. 3. Prius is quite universal - hatchback. 4. The prius is quite spacious - with the height of 186, I can sit down "for yourself." 5. Prius is quite comfortable, but, of course, not a premium. 6. The prius is quite unpretentious in service: the brake linings are practically not changed, the car has no belt! At the same time, from conversations with taxi drivers, I learned that the batteries do not change in them, and the cars themselves are of 800,000 - 1,000,000 km in city driving conditions. 7. According to the ratings, the prius is also one of the safest cars. 8. Prius - enough "green" car. In addition to low fuel consumption, I, in particular, have a solar panel that feeds the fan of automatic cooling in the heat in the parking lot, so that the machine does not overheat and do not waste fuel. Until the car I recently. To say that the bright impressions I can not overfill me: the purpose of the car is excellent from the brutal SUV or sports cabriolet. Design Outside Like, inside is cheap. All this is a matter of taste. But in general, quite comfortable, with amendment that this is not a premium class. Quite a lot of electronics. The trunk is decent for the body of this class. The main conclusion: Prius is a machine that will safely and reliably transport from point A to point B with a minimum fuel consumption. To whom it is important - to solve yourself. Continued. End of 2014, on an odometer more than 30 thousand km. Advantages: Over time, "squeeze savings" stopped - speed on the highway to 120, more dynamic driving in the city, fuel consumption increased to 5 l / 100 km. The machine is well integrated with text messages on cellular, and with a telephone as a whole, good voice support navigation, so part of the work can be carried out on the go. In the heat you will leave the car in the sun - the ventilation system on the solar panel supports a reasonable temperature inside the cabin. It is interesting that the stove drive and air conditioner is a purely electric - the machine can stand with the engine off, and inside it will be warm or cool - depending on the temperature installed on the air conditioner, the engine will turn on the battery from time to time - to charge the battery. If I get in the city on a green wave with a uniform movement without jerks at speeds up to 70 km / h, it turns out to get to 5-7 km almost only on the battery. Once climbed into the mountain with fuel almost at zero, the gasoline pump caught the air and the engine of the battery - the battery was enough to gain only 30 height meters, which in general enough to move from the route and refuel :) Once I drove to a friend and left the car on the street with an accident (Difficult section of the road, rain and night), he advised to turn off, so that the battery did not sit, and I said that I have a hybrid and until Friday the battery does not sit down, he appreciated the joke :) on protracted descents, when everyone's brakes begins to burn, I just smile. In economical mode, the dynamics is weak, but in POWER mode, the acceleration is very acceptable: somehow rushing and distracted talking on the phone during the overtaking of the mountain, he was sensed when it was at the speedometer at 160, immediately dropped, of course :) From the service I only change the oil in the dealer Center. Disadvantages: Conducting in the car 2-4 hours a day, the cabin begins to seem boring, but there are no complaints about quality, no economy. Just everything is somehow too expected. Continued. May 2015. About 50,000 on the odometer. No breakdowns or faults. It is noted that when warming the battery works better, and fuel consumption as a whole decreases somewhere on 0.5 l / 100 km. In general, the measured ride is also a habit, on well-known routes you know how to "stretch" the battery, and the flow rate is about 4 l / 100 km, and even below it is achieved quite regularly. However, the average for Baku is + -4.5, and actually 1,000 + -50 km away in 45 liters of tank. At the same time, about 40% is a city, and 60% - the route. Continued: July 2016, more than 100,000 km on a odometer. The car has proven itself as universal and durable. Inside transported and partially disassembled sofa, and a wardrobe, and dishwasher - in all cases the luggage door was closed. Once, driving a highway, saw a wooden pallet on the road. I drove 90 km / h in the stream of cars, it was raining, maneuvering, there was no possibility to slow down, so at the speed "Taranyl", leaving the left wheels on the road, and right through the deck of the pallet d'rod. The car, having caring the boarded floor of the pallet, flew up with the right side up, but kept on the road and did not receive damage or changes in collapse. By the way, we endured, and the wheels (Rubber Continental). After the last service per 100,000 km, the wear of the native brake linings is 50%. In addition to regular maintenance, no technical repairs at the specified mileage required. Continued: February 2018, at odometer 180 thousand km, the car is not yet old, but the mileage is significant. The first refusals appeared. With minimal operation, the laying around the hatch in the roof was partially collapsed; With sufficiently intensive work, it was tritely developed a resource and the drive of the wiper was worn; And, the most unpleasant, began to increase fuel consumption. The latter while in the framework of the tolerant: now I have 5.5 - 6 l / 100 km, but it is still noticeably more than it was up to 100 thousand km. By 170 thousand km. The first time changed the discs and brake pads - it seemed to be expected. We began to pay attention to the disadvantages that were not critical before. 1. The car was taken from some child in the family, now three. For three days, the place is not enough. As it seems now, even with children in the rear seat, this is a 4 + person machine, and not for 5 people. 2. With a large number of passengers in the rear seat, the lack of ventilation in the armrest of the first row chairs is for passengers of the second row. In the summer, in order to come cool from behind, it is necessary to strongly underestimate the temperature on the air conditioner. As a result, it becomes overly cool on the front row, or even cold, so that the back has become just better. Conclusion: The machine is a workhorse, economical, reliable, but with a resource limit, not particularly demanding and no complaints. Filled and drove from a in b with minimal fuel consumption. But if someone prefers speed, increased comfort, emotions - look for another category. Appearance and interior design is a matter of taste. Tip: All seeking a hybrid or electric vehicle - I advise you to ask for a resource and the cost of replacement / repair of the battery. Based on my experience, it seems to me that the technology of producing batteries has not yet developed to an acceptable level. In addition, with a gradual refusal of cells, the car continues to carry their dead weight, which further increases consumption. In general, if the annual mileage is 20-30 thousand km, may and rationally have a similar car, but if 50 thousand km and above, the meaning in a hybrid or an electric car may be dubious.

Used Toyota Prius can be viewed on both sides. On the one hand, this is a symbol of ecology, which has become an economical inactive car for trips from point A to point B. On the other - an interesting and rather original way to reduce fuel costs.

But what is really necessary to the overwhelming majority of people? In order for the car to be reliable, relatively fast, convenient, safe and consumed the minimum fuel. All these requirements and corresponds to the Toyota Prius of the Third Generation.

The manufacturer claims that Prius is able to do with 4 liters of gasoline per 100 km. In reality, moving so as not to annoy others, it will take about 6 liters. If you avoid moving along the highway, then in the city the average consumption will be about 5 liters. Over the city where the hybrid drive is already useless, and the engine has to push the car with heavy batteries, costs will be at the level of 7-8 liters.

Practicality is another strong side of Toyota Prius. Inside quite a lot of space. But with comfort, things are a little worse. The chairs do not hold the body from movements, and the seats cushions are short. In addition, it is impossible to correctly install the steering wheel. You have to either sit with completely elongated hands, or with bent feet.

We will have to get used to the extremely slow warming of the cabin in the winter. This is to blame, first of all, the engine with high thermal efficiency. The thermal energy released simply is not enough for such excesses as the crew comfort. To save polar bears, you have to sacrifice something.

Even ergonomics is not exemplary. The projection head-up display is not so tiring if the digital dashboard over the central panel is overloaded with small icons. To get used to it, time is necessary.

Noise insulation and suspension are not bad in the city and at low speeds, but at a higher pace of movement, the tires begin to throw, and makes itself felt the chassis. Rear axle with an elastic beam, boldly reacts to cracks in asphalt and wavy surfaces.

Toyota Prius does not require any special skills in managing. But if you want to use the maximum hybrid installation potential, you should also take a little differently. For example, use inertia to accumulate electrical energy (recovery). Thus, you can save fuel. Beginning to guess how far a hybrid without gas, slowing down the inertia, the brakes can be used only in exceptional cases. This is a special type of entertainment, no less fascinating than riding sideways.

While the earlier generations of Prius could not fully rely on the electric motor, the third generation of the model may well do without the help of an internal combustion engine. Electricity reserve is enough for 2-3 km stroke, but at speeds above 50 km / h, as a rule, the combined hybrid installation mode is activated.

The electric motor works mainly as an assistant, helping a relatively heavy car with dignity to start from the scene. At the intersections, few wishing to stop behind the hybrid. But what is the surprise of others when the prius is cheerfully starts on a green traffic light. Unlike some automatic machines, after the brake pedal, the brake pedal requires a whole eternity before the car stands out from the spot, the Japanese hybrid begins motion instantly. Of course, this is not the most economical way to drive, but if necessary, you can always speed up. Toyota willingly accelerate somewhere up to 150 km / h, but after 130 km / h, the acceleration is already very impressive. On a flat road, you can reach the maximum speed of 180 km / h.

The hybrid power plant has three modes of operation. In the first, ECO - the answer to the gas pedal is rather sluggish. And in Power mode, the reaction is too sharp and look at the ON / OFF switch. For ordinary trips, the "standard mode" is best. Power may be useful for overtaking.

There are no effects on the steering modes of movement. The reactions are a bit vague, as if the signals are transmitted over the wires. There is simply no feedback on the steering wheel. Toyota Prius has a characteristic of what is inherent in classic cars. The driver will never be able to become one with a Japanese hybrid.

At speeds up to 80 km / h after removing the leg with the gas pedal, the engine is turned off and the process of energy recovery begins. Braking occurs at the expense of the electric motor, which saves brakes. There is also a braking mode with a gearbox, which is necessary when driving along a steep descent on the loaded car.

Typical problems and malfunctions

Toyota Prius has no fatal defects. And the power drive is very reliable. The internal combustion engine with a volume of 1.8 liters works according to the modified Atkinson cycle (the intake valve remains open for a while, even when the piston begins to return, thereby actually simulating the stroke of the variable length piston).

Instead, often a problematic, variator with a limited service life, almost eternal planetary transmission is installed here. It works with an electric motor, which also does not have characteristic diseases. But this does not mean that Toyota Prius does not require maintenance. A gasoline motor, like any other engine, regularly needs to update oil and filters. And after 300-400 thousand km, the gasket under the head of the block may turn, or flow the cooling system pump. Soon there can be a valve of the EGR system. It is easily accessible from above and often comes to life after cleaning.

If some small mechanical malfunctions arise, then, as a rule, due to non-regular maintenance. Problems appear after long standings, during which the battery is completely discharged. This car should not "stand idle".

Toyota Prius passed through a couple of big feedback. One concerned cars produced before January 2010 - there were problems with ABS on broken roads. In February 2014, the second was announced. This time the repair required a hybrid installation. There was a danger of overheating of the inverter transistors, as a result, the car passed into a safe mode or completely de-energized. The defect touched all the specimens of the prior and it is possible that your car is still waiting ahead. The cost of a new inverter from 320,000 rubles, used - from 20,000 rubles.

In winter, sometimes the central display begins to be capricious, without readily reacting to touch. It is not too high-quality interior at times, and plastic is easily scratched.

Nevertheless, the reliability of the car is estimated as above average. Toyota Prius regularly ranks first in satisfaction and reliability ratings.

Certain fears, many cause battery life. It is true that in the winter their capacity, and, above all, the willingness to move the car from the scene on the clean electric shuttle. But in a moderate climate, even after 100,000 km or 5 years of operation (warranty period), a significant reduction in battery power is not felt. Owners Even after 300,000 km do not complain about the drop in the capacity of batteries.

The need to replace the nickel-metal hydride battery (NI-MH) may occur only after mechanical damage, for example, as a result of the accident. The cost of a new high-voltage battery is from 280,000 rubles, used - from 45 000 rubles.

Maintenance

The oil in the gearbox and the differential is calculated for the entire service life and requires only level control and state control every 60,000 km. And yet, during operation in difficult conditions, Toyota recommends to reduce the control interval up to 45,000 km, and to fully replace the working fluids no later than 90,000 km. Complex conditions include frequent highway trips at a speed of about 130 km / h.

You still need to change the coolant. The first time after 150,000 km, and then every 90,000 km. Requires an update and coolant inverter: first in 240,000 km, and then every 90,000 km.

Conclusion

Toyota Prius of the third generation is an extremely reliable car, while compliance with the operating conditions and the regulations of the maintenance will be not only economical, but also durable.

Specifications Toyota Prius III (XW30 / 2009-2016)

Engine type - gasoline;

Working volume - 1798 cm3;

Type of timing system - DOHC;

The number of cylinders / valves per cylinder - 4/4;

Diameter / piston stroke - 80.5 mm / 88.3 mm;

Compression ratio - 13: 1;

Maximum power - 100 kW (136 hp);

The greatest torque is 207 nm;

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 10.4 seconds;

Maximum speed - 180 km / h;

Gearbox: View - stepless;

Fuel tank capacity - 45 l;

Mass: Curly / Full - 1495 kg / 1805 kg;

Fuel consumption:

Middle / highway / city - 3.9 / 3.7 / 3.9 l / 100 km;

Wheel base - 2700 mm;

Pitch: Front / rear - 1 525/15 520 mm;

Tire size - 195/55 R15;

length × Width × Height - 4460 × 1745 × 1500 mm.

Despite the fact that no first year electric vehicles occupy the best places on the podiums of international automotive salons, to 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 ICA, 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. The most 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 PRIUS owners. By 2010, Toyota, the Rodonarchist of this Direction, plans to bring 10 new hybrid cars to the European market, and by 2020 each model Toyota will be equipped with a hybrid power plant.

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 attachments that do not need the 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 of the Toyota brand. 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, so that perhaps it is only a matter of the organization of a network of 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 reoriented to simpler cars, more affordable, and should it be necessary to think about new technologies to create 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 a large 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 buy a 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 be a Toyota hybrid business card? New prius?

Yes, it will be prius. This year we will gradually withdraw it to the Russian market, in limited volumes, since the market conditions are unstable (details in an interview with Ruslan Romanyuk, director for the development of the model range of Toyota Motor LLC. Ed. 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, since Russian roads 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.

What about 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.

An exclusive interview with Akikhiko Hisce, the chief engineer of the unit of passenger cars developed by the PRIUS of the Third Generation:

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 of the 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 belt of the drive of the 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 put on the car dealerships were shods 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. Its buyers are focused on high technologies, so the LED headlights are already included in the database, the system of active assistance during parking, 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 the expensive version of the private buyer to the market. 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 of hybrid cars, the power of only a gasoline engine is indicated, and it is logical, because it is the only source of energy, the batteries are charged due to the energy of gasoline combustion. 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 on the road conditions, at the beginning 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 panoramic roof, for example.

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, an 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. The line of power units of small trays is 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 a four-wheel drive here. 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!