Third-generation Toyota Prius
Third generation (XW30; 2009–present)
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Latest Autos | Third-generation Toyota Prius | Toyota debuted the new Prius (2010 US model year) at theJanuary 2009
North American International AutoShow and sales began in Japan on May 18, 2009. Toyota cut the price of the Prius from ¥2.331million to ¥2.05 million to better compete with the Honda Insight, leading someto wonder whether increased sales of the Prius might come at the expense ofsales of other vehicles with higher margins. Competition from lower pricedhybrids, such as the Honda Insight, also made it difficult for Toyota tocapitalize on the Prius's success.
[ Its new body design is more aerodynamic, withthe
coefficient of drag reduced to
Cd=0.25.This figure is disputed by
General Motors which found the value for themodel with 17" wheels to be around 0.30 based on tests in GM, Ford, andChrysler wind tunnels. An underbody rear fin helps stabilize the vehicle athigher speeds
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| Third-generation Toyota Prius |
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| Third-generation Toyota Prius |
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| Third-generation Toyota Prius |
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