2011 Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius has been America's favorite hybrid for many years and most people think it was the only hybrid at the time but there were a few others.  The 2011 Toyota Prius has a new more futuristic design and powertrain.  The vehicle has more horsepower than the 2010 model year and also is more aerodynamic which means better fuel economy.  Don't ask me who Toyota does it but it definitely has some great engineering placed into the new car.  The new Prius gets and EPA estimated 51/48 city/highway mpg with a 1.8 liter inline 4 cylinder engine cranking out 134 horsepower.  For city driving the battery can work alone at speeds under 25 mph unless it is cold and the battery needs to be kept warm but the thermal compartments covering the battery.  The Prius is popular because of the outrageous fuel economy and this also makes people more fuel conscious giving them a challenge to save gas and drive efficiently.  The Prius has a starting price of $22,108 - $26,801.  You can also get the Prius Five package which gives you all the gadgets you would expect in a fully loaded Prius and it also comes with a solar panel on the roof to keep the cab of the vehicle cool on hot days saving the AC from kicking in as much.  

Competitors with the 2011 Toyota Prius

• 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid    41/36 city/highway
• Honda Civic Hybrid   40/43 city/highway
• Honda CR-Z Hybrid     35/39 city/highway