Saturday, October 22, 2011

Prius 'hatchback' Similar Yaris

One reader carscoop in Japan with a nick name i-Ryuji sending pieces of brochures containing pictures of Toyota Prius C. In fact, these impromptu contributors disclose any information about this hatchback-looking Prius.

When viewed from the appearance, at first glance similar to the front of the Yaris, while the rear retains a bit typical of the Prius, especially the lighting sector.

Dimensions, the Prius C with a length of 3995 mm, width 1695 mm and 1445 mm to 2550 mm wheelbase, is the most tiny compared to his brothers that have been marketed, but slightly different from the dimensions of the Yaris (P / L / T (mm): 3750 / 1.695/1.520).

The interior appears more trendy than the Prius. The most striking difference found on the center-mounted dashboard, upholstery, and trim colors. Judging from the specs that read kanji, prepared to serve its 13-Skyactive Mazda2.

From the pamphlet mentioned specifications 4 cylinder inline engine, 1.4L with 74 hp power and 111 Nm of torque, both at 4800 rpm. These results combined with the performance of the electric motor is equivalent to 61 hp and 169 Nm of torque. Distribution of power entrusted to the CVT transmission.

Toyota Prius provides estimates concerning the testing of C who scored the fuel consumption of 35.4 km per liter for JC08 methods cycle, whereas for the type of driving cycle testing of 10:15 recorded a 40 km per liter.

C JDM Prius was officially launched at the Tokyo Motor Show in December. He said, for the Japanese domestic market can be ordered. As for American consumption will be unveiled in Detroit Motor Show in January next year.

sources:
carscoop