Skip to content

SciTech

Smaller, cheaper and greener Toyota Prius c

by Adrian Bishop 16 Nov 2011
Smaller, cheaper and greener Toyota Prius c

Toyota Prius c; Credit: © 2011 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

A cheaper, smaller version of the green hybrid electric Toyota Prius car is being unveiled in America in January 2012. The economic Toyota Prius c will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show in the city of Detroit event.

The entry-level compact vehicle is designed to appeal to young shoppers who are keen to take advantage of its frugal fuel economy of more than 50 miles per gallon even in the city, which is the highest of any non plug-in vehicle.

The other members of the Prius family are the new mid-sized Prius v, the Plug-in Hybrid and the third generation Prius Liftback.

As well as outstanding fuel economy, the five-door Prius c includes high-spec electronics, effective aerodynamics and a sporty and uncluttered design. Hands-free Bluetooth phone services, nine airbags and audio contols on the steering wheel are all supplied as standard.

The multimedia Toyota Entune system, in conjuction with a smartphone, allows owners to receive up-to-the-minute entertainment, information and navigation services, as well as the latest apps. For instance, they can receive live traffic and weather reports, petrol price updates and financial and sports news.

multimedia Toyota Entune system, prius c interior

Toyota Prius c interior with multimedia Toyota Entune system; Credit: © 2011 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Also available are voice recognition services, email and text converted to speech and music streaming services. Through Entune, owners can choose from a huge selection of more than 750 radio stations and personalised playlists through website radio stations. Additional satellite radio stations can also be received.

Music favourites from iPods and other portable media players can also be enjoyed thanks to streaming via Bluetooth or USB connections.

The Prius c is 157.3 inches long, 66.7 inches wide and 56.9 inches high, with a wheelbase of just over 100 inches.

It is powered by a 1.5 litre Double OverHead Camshaft (DOHC) four-cylinder, 16-valve petrol engine with Variable Value Timing - Intelligent (VVT-i). The other Prius models have 1.8litre engines.

Hybrid electric vehicles combine a conventional engine with an electric propulsion system.

The exact price of the Prius c has not yet been confirmed, although it will be cheaper than the other Prius models.


Trending Eco-Friendly Clothing

Love My Planet Women's Relaxed Fit Hoodie
Earth
Quick Add
Close
Notify me
Notify me
Love My Planet Women's Relaxed Fit Hoodie
Love My Planet women's eco-friendly relaxed fit hoodieSize Guide Centimeters 8 10 12 14 16 18 Bust 84 88 92 97 103 108 Waist 66 70 75 80 85 91 Hips 91 95 99 104 109 116 Bust: Measure around the fullest part of...
£38.00
£38.00
Close
Notify me
Notify me
Penguins Hate Push-Ups Men's Pullover Hoodie
Earth
Quick Add
Close
Notify me
Notify me
Penguins Hate Push-Ups Men's Pullover Hoodie
Penguins Hate Push-Ups men's eco-friendly pullover HoodieSize Guide Centimeters XS S M L XL XXL Height 171 175 179 183 189 195 Chest 86 93 99 104 116 129 Waist 71 76 81 89 99 112 Chest: Measure all round your chest just below...
£38.00
£38.00
Close
Notify me
Notify me
Lightning Bolt Kids Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Earth
Quick Add
Close
Notify me
Notify me
Notify me
Lightning Bolt Kids Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Lightning Bolt kids eco-friendly long sleeve t-shirtSize Guide Centimeters 3-4yrs 5-6yrs 7-8yrs 9-10yrs 11-12yrs Height 98 112 125 136 147 Chest 60 66 70 75 84 Chest: Measure all around your chest just below your armpits. Height: Your natural height If you fall between...
£18.00
£18.00
Close
Notify me
Notify me
Notify me
Union Jack Tote Bag
Earth
Quick Add
Close
Notify me
Notify me
Union Jack Tote Bag
Union Jack eco-friendly colour tote bagProduct Specification Organic Cotton Tote Bag. Twill Weave (170gsm). 37 x 42 cm (7cm gusset.) Made in India / Designed on the Isle of Wight. Wash Cool, Hang Dry.
£16.00
£16.00
Close
Notify me
Notify me
Prev Post
Next Post

Eco-Friendly Shop

Women's Clothing

Eco-Friendly Clothing for Women Our online shop offers a wide range of sustainable women’s clothing products, including t-shirts, hoodies, vests, sweaters, shorts, and...
Shop Now

Men's Clothing

Eco-Friendly Clothing for Men Our online shop offers a wide range of sustainable men’s clothing products, including t-shirts, hoodies, vests, sweaters, shorts, and...
Shop Now

Kids Clothing

Eco-Friendly Clothes for Kids Our online shop offers a wide range of sustainable kids clothing products, including t-shirts, hoodies and jumpers. Our garments...
Shop Now
Someone recently bought a
[time] ago, from [location]

Thanks for subscribing!

This email has been registered!

Shop the look

Choose Options

Earth Times
Sign up for exclusive updates, new arrivals & insider only discounts

Recently Viewed

Edit Option
Back In Stock Notification
this is just a warning
Login
Shopping Cart
0 items

Before you leave...

Take 20% off your first order

20% off

Enter the code below at checkout to get 20% off your first order

CODESALE20

Continue Shopping