2011 Toyota Prius Hatchback Reviews & Pictures

2011 toyota prius Hatchback Reviews & Pictures. After the design changes made ??by Toyota last year, this does not affect changes in the Toyota Prius 2011. Once you think about your target market about the Toyota Prius, then you assume that the Toyota Prius has dominated the sales charts this year’s car. But this is not a prominent as the Toyota Prius has been present with the specifications and features are better than ever. Last year, Toyota’s engineers to reduce the aerodynamic drag of this car, and displays the body a more sporty and sleek. Large machine and power the electric motor to supplement the combined power of this car and fuel economy. Toyota Prius has been on the suspension to fix mercurial in the drive.

Toyota Prius is also changing the versatile hatchback utility into smaller hyper-efficient luxury equipment that relies on luggage. At a high level trim, is equipped with navigation systems, solar-powered sunroof, adaptive cruise control, application of a disc brake in case of accidents and lane departure warning on you. From the comparison of the other hybrids, the Prius will become the reference in its class. With fuel economy, hatchback, reasonable prices and is a comfortable luxury car.

The 2011 Toyota Prius is available in five trim levels: Prius One, Prius Two, Prius Three, Prius Four and Prius Five. Standard equipment on Prius One includes 15-inch steel wheels, full power accessories, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat. The Prius Two adds 15-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, automatic headlights, keyless ignition/entry, cruise control and a six-speaker stereo with CD player and auxiliary audio jack.

The Prius Three adds Bluetooth and an eight-speaker JBL upgraded stereo with six-CD changer. Prius Four includes this equipment as well as exterior locking buttons for keyless entry, leather upholstery, heated front seats, driver lumbar adjustment and an auto-dimming mirror. The loaded Prius Five comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, foglamps and LED headlamps with auto-leveling and washers.

2011 Toyota Prius Hatchback Performance

The 2011 Toyota Prius is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine combined with a pair of electric motor/generators; they send their power through a specialized continuously variable transmission (CVT). The result is total output of 134 horsepower.

In track testing, we clocked the Prius from zero to 60 mph in 10.1 seconds, which is about average for a hybrid vehicle. The most important number, however, is fuel economy. The EPA estimates the 2011 Prius will return a very impressive 51 mpg city/48 highway and 50 mpg combined.

2011 Toyota Prius Hatchback Design

The 2011 Prius features straightforward climate and audio controls that jut out toward the driver in a “floating console” that provides a storage tray underneath. It’s a nice design that helps maximize cabin space. The digital instrument panel also features a floating layer that displays audio, temperature and trip computer information when the driver touches those controls on the steering wheel, minimizing eye movement. Some drivers might find the overall design a bit too busy-looking, however.

In terms of versatility, though, the Prius is still a champ. The hatchback body style provides more cargo capacity than a typical midsize sedan, and the backseat offers plenty of space. Sadly, taller drivers still have to contend with a steering wheel that’s placed too far away. There’s a telescoping column, but it doesn’t come out nearly far enough.

Every 2011 Toyota Prius comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Optional equipment includes a pre-collision warning system and a lane-departure warning system. In brake testing, the Prius stopped from 60 mph in a short 118 feet.

The 2011 Toyota Prius features a hyper-quiet cabin, made possible by its part-time electric motivation and extensive use of sound-deadening materials. The ride is also quite comfortable. The electric steering doesn’t provide much in the way of feel, but it’s user-friendly in parking lots and doesn’t become overly boosted on the highway.