2016 Toyota Prius

The new 2016 Toyota Prius

     The 2016 Toyota Prius made its debut in Las Vegas, and it's almost impossible to find anything the car and the tourist destination have in common. One is obsessed with saving you money, while the other, well, not so much. There is, however, a number the two share: 3.5 million. That's how many people visit Vegas per month on average, and that's how many Priuses Toyota has sold globally since launching the hybrid almost two decades ago.  The Prius is still the best-selling hybrid out there, but competition is getting fierce. The current Prius is already efficient with an EPA rating of 51/50/48 mpg, but Toyota promises the fourth-generation 2016 Prius will be even more.

 

   Toyota did say the new Prius will be at least 10 percent more efficient, which means it should return around 55 mpg combined. Toyota did say the new Prius will be at least 10 percent more efficient, which means it should return around 55 mpg combined. The final result is what Toyota describes as "easy on the eyes." The dramatic boomerang-style taillights are reminiscent of the ones found on the hydrogen-powered Mirai, while blacked-out C-pillars give the Prius the "floating roof" effect that seems to be gaining steam nowadays. The headlights also get the boomerang treatment, contrasting with the relatively simple grille that likely benefits aerodynamics.

  

 

   Inside, the Prius retains its center-mounted instrument panel with a redesign and sharper display screen. The center stack features a simple tiered layout for the infotainment system, climate controls, and the gear selector and drive mode buttons. Materials appear to be improved, and Toyota says the cabin will be quieter. Another significant tech upgrade is the available Toyota Safety Sense system. The package includes automatic high-beams, a pre-collision system, a lane departure alert system with steering assist, and a radar-based adaptive cruise control system.





While you're waiting for the new Toyota Prius to hit dealerships, shop our current Prius inventory at www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com or visit our showroom located at 1501 E. 53rd St. Davenport, IA 52807 where you can speak with one of our Toyota Certified Sales Consultants. We look forward to hearing from you.