When Toyota introduced the Prius, America couldn't get enough of them. So they brought again Prius with better value, with savings up to $2,000. IntelliChoice agrees, ranking Prius the Best Overall Value of the Year, with an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 55 miles per gallon, and an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) rating. Well equipped with standard features like Push Button Start, cruise control, keyless entry, power door locks and windows, and a liquid crystal multi-information display, the 2007 Toyota Prius offers great value for a great price.
Prius 07 available in:
1. 4-Door Gas/Electric Hybrid
Gas/Elec Hybrid (ECVT) (1224)
MSRP** Starting At: $22,175.00
2. 4-Door Gas/Electric Hybrid-Touring
Gas/Elec Hybrid (ECVT) (1226)
MSRP** Starting At: $23,070.00
External colors available:
Super White, Magnetic Gray, Barcelona Red Metallic, Silver Pine Mica, Classic Silver Metallic, Black, Driftwood Pearl, Seaside Pearl.
"94 percent of Prius owners would buy another Prius"
The biggest story regarding the Toyota Prius hybrid car in 2007 will be what happens when tax credits for the Prius are fully expired? Will sales slow? Will Toyota add more incentives? Will the government extend the tax credit program for Toyota?
When the credit was cut in half in late 2006, sales slowed for the later half of that year. However, Toyota posted more than a 4 percent increase in Prius sales in January of '07 compared to the previous January. So, the Prius is off to a good start for 2007.
Still, gas prices will probably have a very significant effect on Prius sales, especially if they go higher. If not, most analysts expect Toyota to miss sales projections for the Prius. Of course, 'experts' have underestimated the Prius since its inception.
In order for Toyota to achieve a significant increase in Prius sales for 2007, Toyota has now begun to offer incentives to Prius buyers. As a result, Toyota is now offering leases on the Prius for as low as $219 per month. Or, you can finance the sale of a new Prius with no interest for 2 years.
Does the Prius save money?
According to a Edmunds.com study, the Toyota Prius can recover its hybrid technology costs in just three years. Of course, this study was carried out when both gas prices were higher and when Toyota qualified for the full clean vehicle tax credit. So, it will certainly take more than 3 years to offset the extra hybrid costs now, unless gas prices rise significantly higher.
Moreover, there is the possibility that Prius tax credits could be extended sometime this year - a move that both the President and members of Congress from both parties have proposed.
Hybrid power
Prius, from the Latin "to go before" was Toyota's first hybrid vehicle to be sold in the U.S. and the car has increased sales consistently and regularly, forcing long wait times for buyers during most of the existence of the Prius.
Fortunately, Toyota has been able to increase its Prius production capabilities, which has made the Prius more available than ever.
Overall, it used to take 8 days for a Prius to sell once it hit the lot, now that that time has been extended to about 30 days. Finally, consumers now have some real choices when shopping for a Prius.
Some dealers are also still adding dealer fees to the MSRP, although Toyota has asked dealers not to do this (Click for more information on how to approach buying a Prius).
So, don't be afraid to shop around when seeking to buy a Prius.
Toyota announced that it would produce 100,000 Prius hybrid cars for the U.S. auto market in 2005, more than twice the availability for 2004. In 2006 that number was about the same, due to production limitations.
For 2007 Toyota plans to build almost 200,000 Prius hybrid cars for the U.S. market.
The Prius, originally launched in 1997, achieved sales of 53,991 in 2004, when Toyota launched its second generation Hybrid Synergy Drive.
That year the Prius moved up to the midsize category, and increased its cargo volume by almost 30 percent over the previous year, while also improving it's fuel efficiency to 55 miles per gallon - according to the EPA.
Since that change, each new Prius model year has not changed significantly, although new features are regularly added, such as extra sidebags and 'sport' editions.
In the future the Prius might even come in different versions, such as a smaller city Prius.
The Prius, one of the most aerodynamic production cars ever produced, runs on its new high-voltage "Hybrid Synergy Drive," which combines a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (producing 78 horsepower and 85 pound-feet of torque) with a new 67-hp electric motor powered by 500 volts versus the previous 273.
This new motor provides quicker acceleration and can zip from zero to 60 miles per hour in 10.5 seconds.
Additionally, according to Toyota Press Releases, the hybrid Prius produces nearly 90 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than a conventional internal combustion engine.
In a few years, the Prius will be built upon the third generation of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive, a move that could almost double the fuel efficiency of the Prius, while significantly reducing hybrid costs.
Still, for a car priced in the mid-twenties, the Prius isn't too bad today!
info from www.toyota.com and various.
1 comment:
So far, I have no complaints with my Prius. It’s running very well. The parts are tough. I make it a point to check every single part so as to avoid any problem in the road. Hopefully, I haven’t had any trouble with it during rush. I got to replace its EBC Brakes last week and I’m fortunately enough that it’s only the part that I needed to purchase for it this month.
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