2011 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Powertrains and Performance

The 2011 Toyota Prius available at Groove Toyota your Englewood Toyota Dealership is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine combined with a pair of electric motor/generators; they send their power through a specialized continuously variable transmission (CVT). The result is total output of 134 horsepower.

The EPA estimates the 2011 Prius will return a very impressive 51 mpg city/48 highway and 50 mpg combined.

Safety

Every 2011 Toyota Prius in Englewood comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Optional equipment includes a pre-collision warning system and a lane-departure warning system. In brake testing, the Prius stopped from 60 mph in a short 118 feet.

According to 2010 ratings, the Toyota Prius scored five stars for front passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Prius the highest rating of “Good” in frontal offset and side-impact crashes.

Interior Design and Special Features

The 2011 Prius features straightforward climate and audio controls that jut out toward the driver in a “floating console” that provides a storage tray underneath. It’s a nice design that helps maximize cabin space. The digital instrument panel also features a floating layer that displays audio, temperature and trip computer information when the driver touches those controls on the steering wheel, minimizing eye movement.

In terms of versatility, though, the Prius is still a champ. The hatchback body style provides more cargo capacity than a typical midsize sedan, and the backseat offers plenty of space.

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