JAKARTA - Toyota released the latest version of their hybrid car, the Toyota Prius PHEV. This car is the latest generation with the concept of "Hybrid Reborn".
"The new Prius has evolved into an exhilarating package that adds design that inspires love at first sight and captivating driving performance to be its main strengths as an eco-friendly car," said Toyota in a press release.
Toyota's hybrid car is equipped with a newly developed 2.000 cc Plug-In Hybrid engine. This can issue a power of 220 hp, this is certainly a large amount of power compared to its predecessor. From 0-100 km/h, the Prius PHEV takes 6.7 seconds.
Powered by a hybrid engine, the Prius PHEV certainly has economical fuel consumption. With 19-inch tires, this car records a fuel efficiency of 26 km/liter. As for the 17-inch tires, they are much more economical with 30.1 km/liter.
The car can travel as far as 87 km (19-inch tires) and 105 km (17-inch tires) by relying solely on electric batteries without siphoning gasoline.
The technology offered from the Prius PHEV is Regeneration Boost. This is useful when traveling in mountains and in situations where switching between acceleration and braking is required.
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The Prius PHEV also has a unique feature, which can be used as a generator if needed. Batteries contain electricity in them that can flow energy for outdoor activities. Another feature of the Prius PHEV is that it can become a power provider during power outages, disasters and other emergencies. Well, if the electric power and gasoline are fully charged, the supply of electricity is sufficient for use for five days.
Another feature of the Prius PHEV is a second-generation solar charging system that efficiently converts solar energy into electricity. This system provides enough power to drive up to 1250 km per year in BEV mode.
For the price, Toyota sets the price on the Prius PHEV 4.600.000 yen or the equivalent of IDR 519 million. This is of course more expensive than another Prius competitor, the Honda Shuttle Hybrid Z, which costs 1.990.000 yen or around IDR 214 million.
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