That joins forces with a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor providing 111 hp (83 kW) and 152 lb-ft (206 Nm), both of which drive the front wheels, with a combined output of 194 hp (145 kW). The Atkinson-cycle engine has grown in capacity to 2.0 L, and the engine on its own generates 150 hp (112 kW) and 139 lb-ft (188 Nm). Toyota has stuck with a parallel hybrid powertrain for the Prius, but it's not just carried over from the old model. But as the more pedantic will know, it's the combination of drag plus frontal area that counts, and although the older Prius had a Cd of 0.24, the two-inch reduction in height should mean the new car comes out ahead. Toyota says the drag coefficient is 0.27 on 17-inch wheels, but only the entry-level Prius LE ($27,450) rides on those every other trim comes with 19-inch wheels that probably increase the Cd to 0.29. Advertisementĭespite that, it's a draggier shape than the car it replaces. Instead, there's a more acute A pillar than you'd find in a Lamborghini Huracan, and the aerodynamicist's touch is clear in the scalloped sides and cut-off tail. It's lower and wider than before and no longer looks like two different cars crashed into each other. That's because it has had a radical style upgrade for its fifth generation. (Smaller wheels drop 0.4 inches/10 mm in the process.) In fact, that's about as tall as a Corolla or Camry, yet neither of those cars has the stage presence of this Prius. The new Prius is a relatively small car by 2023 standards even with the slight growth in width, it measures 181.1 inches (4,600 mm) long and 70.2 inches (1,783 mm) wide and, in Limited trim, stands 56.3 inches (1,430 mm) high. In this case, looks are deceiving because the car in question was not a sportscar, it was the new Toyota Prius. That's understandable from time to time, there are quite fast cars parked in my spot, and this one looked the part, with a steeply canted windshield and big open-spoke alloy wheels wrapped with low-profile tires. Joining also gives you full access to exclusive ratings for the other products our experts evaluate in several categories, including electronics and home appliances."It looks fast," said my neighbor as they eyed the sleek blue car parked in the shadow of their big BMW X5. If you haven’t signed up yet, click below and become a member to access this full article and all our exclusive ratings and reviews for each vehicle we buy and test. If you’re a Consumer Reports member, the full article and ratings are available to you below. Most models below are recommended vehicles, as indicated in the ratings boxes. You can read more about Green Choice here.Ĭomplete test results can be found by clicking through to the model pages. ![]() Nine of the 10 featured models have our Green Choice designation, which highlights vehicles with the cleanest emissions. ![]() ![]() The previous versions were both very fuel efficient. All 10 cars and SUVs are hybrids and achieved at least 37 mpg overall in CR’s tests.Ī couple of key models ( Honda Accord Hybrid and Toyota Prius) are not included because we have not yet tested those redesigned cars. This list starts with the most efficient car, and it doesn’t include plug-in vehicles, like the Toyota RAV4 Prime. CR’s overall mileage results are calculated based on equal portions of city and highway driving. Our fuel-economy numbers are derived from a precision flow meter and are rounded to the nearest mile per gallon. Measuring fuel economy is one of more than 50 tests we conduct on each car we purchase.
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