Toyota of Lewisville Makes Owning the World's Best-Selling Hybrid Even More Affordable
Rene' Isip's Toyota of Lewisville makes the world's best-selling hybrid even more affordable. The third generation Toyota Prius is currently in stock at Toyota of Lewisville near Dallas, Texas. To learn more about the 2011 Prius, call 888-805-6888 or visit www.ToyotaOfLewisville.com.
- Dallas, TX (1888PressRelease) September 18, 2010 - Rene' Isip's Toyota of Lewisville now offers customers the ability to make the switch to a fuel-efficient car by offering a rebate, finance or leasing specials for the 2011 Toyota Prius. The third generation Prius, including the 2011 model, surpasses all other hybrids as the best-selling hybrid in the world.
The Toyota Prius continues to lead the market for hybrid automobiles that it started over a decade ago. With its 50-MPG fuel economy rating, Prius is the most fuel-efficient passenger car available in the U.S. today. Prius offers its stellar fuel economy in a versatile five-passenger package that is recognized as a midsize car by the EPA. Toyota has sold 880 thousand Prius models in the U.S. since 2000. Toyota of Lewisville offers Toyota Finance in Texas on new and used Toyota vehicles.
"We believe it is important to make the hybrid vehicles more affordable for people who want to be more environmentally responsible," said Rene' Isip, owner of Toyota of Lewisville in Lewisville, Texas. "We have many third generation Prius models available right now but they are popular and sell quickly."
The third-generation Prius was all-new for the 2010 model year, with even better mileage ratings, enhanced performance, and more innovative design features than the esteemed second-generation version. The 2011 Prius carries over with such innovative features as a moonroof with solar panels, four driving modes, Advanced Guidance Parking System and steering wheel touch controls that display on the instrument panel.
The Toyota Prius - now synonymous with "hybrid" - entered the market in 1997 as the world's first mass-produced hybrid. The company's exclusive Hybrid Synergy Drive System was introduced in 2004 on the second-generation Prius. The Prius helped boost public awareness for the automobile's role in the environment, specifically putting a focus on improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
Using a combination of technologies, Toyota increased fuel efficiency for the new Prius to an EPA estimated 51 MPG in city driving, 48 MPG highway and a combined 50 MPG. Mileage is especially improved in cold-start conditions and at higher speeds.
The 2011 Prius is built using processes that reduce emissions in every stage of the vehicle lifecycle, from production and driving, through to eventual disposal and dismantling years down the road.
In the Prius, a 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle, four-cylinder engine produces 98 horsepower at 5,200 rpm. Together with its electric motor, the hybrid system generates a combined 134 net horsepower, an improvement of 24 horsepower over the previous generation. Due the unique way that Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive combines the power of the gasoline engine and electric motor, the driver experiences a feeling of torque in the Prius that makes it feel even more powerful than the output numbers suggest.
Use of an electric water pump and a new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system also contributes to the engine's efficiency. The 1.8-liter Prius engine is the first Toyota powerplant that requires no accessory drive belts, helping enhance powertrain efficiency and also potentially reducing maintenance costs.
Prius has been an uncompromised "full" hybrid since its introduction. This means it can run on the gasoline engine alone, battery alone, or a combination of both. The Hybrid Synergy Drive was completely re-engineered for the third-generation Prius, with lighter, more efficient components.
The 2011 Prius offers four driving modes ("Normal," "Power," Eco" and "EV"). The EV Mode allows driving on battery power alone at low speeds for about a mile, if conditions permit. Power Mode increases sensitivity to throttle input for a sportier feel; Eco Mode helps drivers achieve the best mileage. A multi-information display panel that monitors fuel and energy consumption is standard. It provides feedback on the Prius' efficiency using three different displays to help the driver adopt economical driving habits.
About Toyota of Lewisville:
Toyota of Lewisville is a new and used car dealership that proudly serves the greater Dallas Fort Worth area including Addison, Allen, Arlington, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Frisco, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Irving, McKinney, Mesquite, Richardson and Southlake.
To make an appointment with a sales associate contact Toyota of Lewisville by phone at 888-805-6888 or to contact the service and parts department please call 800-639-5673. Additional information can be found on the main website at www.ToyotaOfLewisville.com.
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