2013 Toyota Prius

2013 Toyota Prius is the most successful hybrid car in the world and a trendsetter in sustainable mobility. He is bought primarily for its economic as equally advanced drive technology. But the third-generation Prius has much more to offer than a standard fuel consumption of 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers. Even with the safety and comfort features of the Prius drives in its class in advance.

2013 toyota prius

He offers as standard, for example a head-up display in the windshield. This allows the driver with essential information such as speed or navigation instructions can always see it too. His eyes have not thereby change from remote to near vision. The steering wheel integrated into the Touch Tracer allows the operation of essential functions, without taking his eyes off the road or take your hands off the steering wheel. As soon as the driver touches the surface of the control element is in the instrument panel appears automatically displaying the appropriate control function. The driver can send the audio system, automatic climate control or operate the Eco Drive Monitor and select.

Of course, the 2013 Prius has seven airbags including a knee airbag for the driver. The VSC + system provides stable driving characteristics. The Executive version has an optional radar-based Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS). It is detected by a radar sensor registered obstacles in front of the vehicle, an impending collision and helps the driver to minimize the risk and mitigate any consequences. If the PCS system classifies as a probable collision, it warns first and activates the brake assist to help the driver during emergency braking. At the same time, the belt tensioners are activated.

Part of this security option is adaptive cruise control ACC, which uses radar technology, the speed and the pre-selected distance to the vehicle ahead stops constant.

Independently of the Toyota Prius is the parking. The parking assistant identifies suitable parking spaces by means of sensors and controls automatically with the help of the rear-view camera, as he takes over control of the vehicle. The driver need not longer engage in the steering, but merely regulate the vehicle speed with the brake pedal.

The Toyota Prius operates with its CO2 emissions of just 89 grams known to be particularly helpful when it comes to the climate. This is also in the direct sense, when it comes to the comfortable climate inside the vehicle. An optional solar sunroof supplies free of emissions, the ventilation system of the parked vehicle with energy and reduces unwanted heat. In addition, the automatic climate control can be started by remote control before setting off, to cool down the Prius to the desired temperature.