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EV-Drive Mode exhibits Joan Sebastian allowsdriving on joan sebastian letra devises battery power alone at low speeds for about a mile, if conditionspermit. There is also a Power Mode, which increases sensitivity to throttleinput for a sportier feel, and an Eco Mode, which helps the driver achievetheir best mileage.Cutting Edge StylingIn designing the new Prius, aerodynamic performance was an important factor.The goal was to create a beautiful silhouette, while not compromisingfunction. Designers preserved the dynamic triangle form of the currentmodel--instantly recognizable as a Prius--but made alterations to the overallprofile, pillar position and angle. The front pillar, extended forward, helpsrefine the performance-focusing, shaped form.The overall height of the Prius is the same, but the roof profile is alteredby moving the top of the roof 3.9 inches to the rear.This emphasizes thewedge shape, and also allows for enhanced rear headroom and improvedaerodynamics.The design of the new Prius' front and rear corners are sharp, sporty andaerodynamic.Strong side character lines, rising from front to rear, definethe glazed geometric shape. Viewed from the rear, wider rear treads provide asolid, firmly rooted stance.Dimensionally, the new Prius has the same wheelbase as the current generation.Overall length is slightly increased by 0.6 inches, in part by moving thefront cowl forward.World's Lowest CdThe new Prius received more wind tunnel hours of testing than any other Toyotain history, resulting in the cleanest aerodynamic profile of any mass-producedvehicle in the world. By focusing on the shape of the body, underfloor,wheelhouse liner and shape of the wheels, the designers of the new Prius wereable to reduce the coefficient of drag (Cd) value to 0.25, compared to 0.26for the previous model The airflow under the car was studied extensively. Engineers made changes to the shape of the fender liner, front surface of theunderfloor, and added a fin at the rear floor cover to increase linearstability.Advanced Equipment For a New EraAn available sliding glass moonroof is packaged with solar panels, locatedover the rear seating area, that power a new ventilation system.

This solarpowered ventilation system uses an electrically powered air circulation fanthat does not require engine assist joan sebastian tour . The system prevents the interior airtemperature from rising while the vehicle is parked, making the cool-down timeshorter when the driver returns to the vehicle, thus reducing the use of airconditioning.The remote air-conditioning system is the first system in the world tofunction on battery-power alone and that can be remotely operated, so thedriver can adjust the interior temperature for comfort before getting in thecar.Reducing the vehicle's power consumption, available LED (light emitting diode)lamps are used for low beams and also in the tail and stop lamps oiga joan sebastian . Airconditioning, a major energy drain, has been re-engineered to increaseefficiency and cool-down performance.In addition, an exhaust heatrecirculation system reduces heat waste by warming engine coolant during coldstartup, for improved performance.It also heats up the passenger cabin moreefficiently.Enhanced Vehicle PerformanceThe next-generation Prius is built on a new platform, which enables improvedhandling stability, quieter operation, and collision safety joan sebastian juliantla . The suspensionconsists of front struts and a rear intermediate beam design, as before, buthandling stability is advanced by improving the stabilizer layout, highercaster angle and tuning the bushing characteristics.Disc brakes are now usedon all four corners, replacing the front disc/rear drum brakes in the currentmodel.Weight was saved through use of aluminum in the hood, rear hatch, frontsuspension axle and brake caliper and super high-tensile steel in the rockerinner, center pillar, and roof reinforcement.To meet customer expectationsfor everyday performance, zero-to-60 acceleration has been improved to 9.8seconds, more than a second faster, in internal testing.Better-performing sound insulation, working with improved vibration damping,has been installed in various locations to reduce road noise.Functional Interior Is Bigger on the InsideProving that small changes add up to big gains, the cargo area of the newPrius was expanded 0.4 inches in length and 2.2 inches in width by using a newand an improved layout of the battery cooling unit.Rear seat legroom is enhanced by a new space-saving contoured front-seatdesign.Viewed from the cockpit, the center cluster smoothly flows from the instrumentpanel to the console mas alla del sol joan sebastian . Handy storage space has been added under the shift leverby taking advantage of the shift-by-wire system. Simple, fin-type air ventsare consistent with the cabin's efficient appearance.Judicious use of silveraccents adds a finished, technical feel.Touch sensors on the steering wheel switches are designed to reduce driver eyemovement for better concentration on the road. When the driver touches theaudio or info switch located on the steering wheel, a duplicate image isdisplayed on the instrument panel, directly in front of the driver.

Thissystem, called Touch Tracer, is the first system in the world to allowsteering wheel controls to read out on the instrument panel.The ECO indicator on the Multi-Informational Display (MID) provides driverfeedback for lower fuel consumption.In pursuit of developing various advanced technologies aimed at realizingsustainable mobility, Toyota will use plant-derived, carbon-neutral plasticsin the 2010 Prius.The newly-developed plastics, known as "ecologicalplastic," will be used in the seat cushion foam, cowl side trim, inner andouter scuff plates, and deck trim cover.Ecological plastic emits less CO2during a product lifecycle (from manufacturing to disposal) than plastic madesolely from petroleum; it also helps reduce petroleum use.Safety EnhancementsThe new Prius was designed to comply with class-top level collision safetyperformance in each global region of sale, and to accommodate increasinglystrict safety requirements in the future.In addition to advanced driver and front passenger Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS) airbags front and rear side curtain airbags, driver and passengerseat-mounted side airbags and driver's knee airbag are standard equipment.Active headrests are used in both front seats to reduce the possibility ofwhiplash in a collision . Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic BrakeDistribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), electronic traction control (TRAC) andVehicle Stability Control (VSC) are included with Toyota's standard StarSafety System.Dynamic Radar Cruise Control system, using advanced millimeter wave radar, isan available option joan sebastian afortunado . The system also enables Lane Keep Assist, which helps thedriver stay safely within the lane, and the Pre-Collision System, whichretracts seatbelts and applies the brakes in certain conditions when a crashis unavoidable.Next-generation Intelligent Parking Assist features simplified settings tohelp guide the car into parking spaces.A backup monitor, which provides a view of rear obstacles when reverse isengaged, is available with an optional voice-activated navigation system joan sebastian tatuajes . Safety Connect, Toyota's first safety and security service, includes automaticcollision notification, stolen vehicle locator and an SOS call button.SafetyConnect will be available a few months after launch.The development of the Prius has required applications for over 1,000 patentsfiled across the world, of which 292 are U.S . applications.Pricing for the 2010 Prius will be announced shortly before it goes on salelate spring.Public Web site: PRUIS PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONSPOWERTRAIN1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with VVT-iEngine horsepower: 98 hp 5,200 rpmEngine torque: 105 lb-ft 4,000 rpmElectric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous motorElectric motor power output: 80 hp/153 lb-ft torqueHybrid system net horsepower: 134 hpEmission rating: SULEV (with AT-PZEV)Electronically controlled continuously variable transmissionDrive System:Front-wheel-driveHybrid battery pack: Nickel-metal hydrideEstimated fuel economy: 50 mpg (combined)*DIMENSIONS (inches)Overall Length: 175.6Overall Width: 68.7Overall Height:58.7Wheelbase:106.3Ground clearance: 5.5Coefficient of Drag:0.25Wheels:15-inch alloy wheels 17-inch alloy wheels (optional)Tire Size: 15-inch:195/65R15 17-inch:215/45R17 (optional)Seating Capacity:5EPA class rating:Midsize* Preliminary figure based on Toyota's internal testing.Actual mileage willvary.(Logo:)SOURCEToyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.Ming-Jou Chen, +1-310-468-4782, or Bill Kwong, +1-310-468-3764, or Sam Butto,+1-310-468-7728, or Allison Takahashi, +1-310-468-5315, all of Toyota DivisionCommunications. SARASOTA, Fla., Jan.