5335 x 3505 px | 45,2 x 29,7 cm | 17,8 x 11,7 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
5. November 2016
Ort:
Regents Street, London, England,UK.
Weitere Informationen:
Underpinned by the same TNGA platform as the standard Prius hybrid and the C-HR small crossover, the Prius Prime will be the range-topping variant of the fourth-generation Prius. Compared to the outgoing Prius PHEV, the Prius Prime is 2.4 inches longer, 0.6 inch wider, and an inch lower, giving it more cargo room and a lower stance. Like the standard Prius Hybrid, the Prius Prime features the extensive use of high-strength steel in its construction to keep the body lightweight and strong. Aluminum and carbon fiber also helped keep the car’s weight in check. The hood, for example, is made of aluminum, and the rear hatch is built out of carbon fiber. As a result, the Prius Prime is expected to have one of the lowest drag coefficients among sedans. To help it cheat the wind even better, the Prius Prime also comes with automatic grille shutters for better aerodynamics when the radiator doesn’t need cooling. Delivering exceptional fuel economy remains the Prius Prime’s primary mission, and with the same revised hybrid powertrain as the standard car, it promises to have excellent EV range and the ability to travel 600 miles before needing to refuel. Under the hood is the same Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain in the Prius hybrid, which combines a 1.8-liter Atkinson cycle I-4 with an impressive thermal efficiency of 40 percent and an electric motor backed by a lithium-ion battery. The four-cylinder engine features many efficiency-enhancing technologies, such as an exhaust gas recirculation system with a smaller water pump and an exhaust heat recirculation system to speed up engine warm-up. One of the main differences of the Prius Prime’s powertrain versus the standard Prius Hybrid’s is that it’s the first Toyota to use a dual-mode generator drive system, allowing it use the electric motor and the generator to improve acceleration.
