Detroit: Toyota hopes to sell about 45,000 units of the Prius C every year in the United States, said Bob Carter, Toyota's General Manager.Toyota Motor Corp. will increase the range of hybrid vehicles with the launch of the Prius C hatchback subcompact which will go on sale in March.
Toyota says the Prius C will consume fuel 53 mpg in the city, which claimed to be the most economical fuel consumption for urban vehicle that is not the kind of plug-ins.
Generally, hybrid vehicles speeding on the highway with fuel consumption of at least 46 mpg, while Prius C 50 mpg for combined road conditions.
Prius C is built based on the Yaris platform, will be released to the American market at a price of around 19,000 U.S. dollars, not including destination charge.
Prius C has a wheelbase 6 inches shorter than the existing Yaris, and overall 19 inches shorter, with lighter weight than the standard Prius.
Hybrid operating system with a standard Prius, except that the capacity is smaller gasoline engine, which is 1.5 liters compared with a standard 1.8-liter Prius, with a combined output of 99hp.
Prius C can be driven with a battery, but only for a range of around a mile at speeds of up to 25 mph.
The concept version of this car was displayed at the Detroit show last year, with more ngepopg style, but the Prius C which produced current is smaller than the existing Prius.
Prius C standard features include nine airbags, 15-inch wheels, automatic climate control, tilt telescopic steering wheel, and keyless remote entry key illumination.
The system uses a standard audio CD player, USB port with iPod connectivity, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, and Bluetooth for streaming music.
Toyota Prius C is released at a lower price to attract younger buyers who are looking for value and fuel-efficient vehicles for their first car.
Prius C variant will also have a wagon that is the Prius V will be launched in late 2011, and Plug-In Prius that drove this summer.
