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1. 2013 Toyota Prius virtual test drive |
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2. The Toyota Prius is now four years into its third
generation. But, it's also new for 2013, in the sense that
it's now family of hybrids–last year, the Prius liftback
was joined by the Prius C hatchback and the Prius V
wagon, as well as the Prius Plug-In Hybrid, thus
spinning a sub-brand off from the original nameplate.
The five-door Prius Liftback is the core of the Prius
lineup, and by far its best-selling member. Its high tail,
vertical rear, split rear window, and overall profile make
it an iconic and a shape that's been instantly
recognizable since 2004. It's all in service of lowering
the drag coefficient, to minimize the energy used to
push it through the air at speed. It's the same look the
Prius has worn since the 2010 model year, when it
emerged as a slightly sleeker iteration of the green icon.
There's not much need to change style, really, when
you're the most fuel-efficient, gas-powered vehicle on
the road--both the Prius and the Prius C are rated at 50
mpg combined by the EPA.

5. Of all those versions, this review covers the Prius Lift
back and Prius Plug-In Hybrid, which are all but
identical from the exterior, with just a different badge
and some tweaked trim here and there--and of course,
a charge-port door on the right-rear fender.
The heart of the 2013 Toyota Prius is its Hybrid
Synergy Drive system, consisting of two motorgenerators that can power the car solely on electricity
(at speeds up to 30 mph), add torque to supplement
the power of its 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, and
recharge the battery pack during engine overrun or
braking.

6. 2013 Toyota Prius

8. The lowest-level Two and Three models are priced in
the low and mid twenties, but the highest-spec trim
levels--with either the Technology Package or the firstin-your-neighborhood solar moonroof panel, which runs
a small ventilation fan to cool the cockpit when the Prius
is parked--will go beyond $30,000. Remote air
conditioning, LED headlamps, Bluetooth, and a
navigation system are available.
The sole trim change for 2013 is the addition of a
special edition called the Prius Persona Series. This trim
package is effectively a Prius Three model with 17-inch
alloy wheels in a special finish, a Black Cherry Pearl
exterior color (Blizzard Pearl and Black are also
available), charcoal interior trim with black accents, red
stitching on the seats, dark-chrome interior accents, and
a special exterior badge.

11. Toyota San Diego of San Diego CA serving Kearny
Mesa, Escondido, El Cajon, Carlsbad is one of the
finest Toyota dealerships.
5910 Mission Gorge Rd San Diego, CA 92120
Sales: 888-781-3388 ||Service: 877-854-7575
Website: www.toyotasandiego.com

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