Jun 13, 2019

2019 Toyota Prius in Durham, NC - Mark Jacobson ToyotaThe Toyota Prius has proven to be one of the best hybrid cars that were made during the last few years. The 2019 model has also surprised many people, as it’s equipped with some of Toyota’s latest driver assistance technologies that come standard on all trims. If you are looking for a reliable, economic car, the Prius could be your best choice. Here is all you need to know about the 2019 Toyota Prius.

Performance

The 2019 Toyota Prius is a car that you can count on in the city and in the great outdoors, especially if you opt for any of its all-wheel drive models. Moreover, the Prius has the best fuel consumption ratings among all-wheel drive vehicles, as it can deliver up to 50 miles per gallon combined (city and highway). So, you can visit many of your favorite destinations without having to worry about the amount of fuel left in your tank. The Prius is also fun to drive due to the extra torque from its electric motor.

Many people might think that hybrid cars are not so powerful, but that’s not the case with the Prius, as it delivers a lot of horsepower and torque compared to many vehicles on the road. All models of the Prius are equipped with a 1.8-liter inline-four gasoline engine and a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor. The gasoline engine delivers 96 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque, and the electric motor delivers 71 horsepower and 120 pound-feet of torque. Thus, the hybrid system net power output of the Prius is 121 horsepower.

Safety Features and Driver Assistance Systems

The 2019 Toyota Prius comes with many advanced driver assistance systems that come standard on all trims. Such systems include lane departure alert with steering assist, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, and automatic high beams. Other available systems include a colored head-up display, adaptive front-lighting, and intelligent parking assist. As for the safety systems, they include a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, an integrated backup camera, eight airbags, and Toyota’s star safety system that includes six advanced braking and stability systems.

Interior Features

The 2019 Toyota Prius has a versatile interior design that will make your life easier. When the rear seats are folded, you can have up to 65.5 cubic feet of cargo space. If that’s not enough, there are available cross bars that can carry more of your stuff. Other interior features of the Prius include a wireless smartphone charging system, three USB ports, 10 JBL speakers, and an 11.6-inch, high-resolution touch screen that will provide you with easy access to all the important apps and features.

The 2019 Toyota Prius is one of the best cars that Toyota has ever made. In addition to its affordable price and versatile interior, it comes standard with many advanced driver assistance and safety systems that help with making the roads safer for everyone. Choose your favorite Toyota model now at Mark Jacobson Toyota.

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