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  • The new Prius plus the Battery Pack 100% Recyclable

    Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion. (more…)

  • New Prius: Cooled By The Heat Of The Sun

    Climbing into a car that’s been parked for a while on even a moderately sunny day can be an uncomfortable experience and is likely to provoke full-blast operation of the air conditioning, using up fuel and increasing emissions. Toyota has solved the problem with a new solar-powered ventilation system that keeps the interior cool, with no need for the engine to be running. And to make sure the temperature is just right before you get inside, it has produced the world’s first Remote Air Conditioning control, operated using the car’s key fob. (more…)

  • Toyota Prius Harvests the Rewards of its Ecological Plastics

    When it comes to environmental performance, new Prius’s achievements are not just about the fuel economy and clean running offered by its Toyota Hybrid Drive full hybrid powertrain. Toyota’s determination to reduce emissions and promote sustainability prompted it to research and develop the world’s first injection moulded material to be derived from plant matter. (more…)

  • New Toyota Prius Technology And Innovation – Hybrid Synergy Drive

    It is said that when you are at the top, the only way you can go is down. Not so for the remarkable Toyota Prius, which this summer takes its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level.

    The new, third-generation Prius will not only be the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, it will also demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s market-leading hybrid powertrain, Hybrid Synergy Drive. (more…)

  • New Prius Turns Drivers Into “Bowser Wowsers”

    Next-generation Prius will turn drivers into “bowser wowsers” with multiple driving modes and an energy monitor to help them achieve the best possible driving efficiency and fuel economy. (more…)

  • European Debut For New Toyota Prius

    The first-generation Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. Launched in Japan in 1997 and in Europe in 2000, the unique Toyota hybrid established a major industry milestone in vehicle powertrain development and sustainable mobility. The name Prius, ‘to go before’ in Latin, became symbolic of a car that was launched even before environmental awareness had become a mainstream social issue. (more…)

  • Toyota At The 2009 Geneva Motor Show

    World premiere of new Toyota Verso
    Toyota will unveil its all-new Verso at the Geneva motor show, a no-compromise MPV that offers more space, comfort and practicality, and benefits from the latest occupant and pedestrian safety features. Ride quality, acoustic comfort and dynamic abilities match those of conventional passenger cars.

    The interior features an improved Toyota Easy Flat-7 system for quick and convenient folding of the five individual rear seats. Special attention has been paid to increasing comfort for rear passengers with improved second and third row accommodation. (more…)

  • Toyota Presents Three Visions for 21st Century Motoring

    Australian motorists have been given a glimpse of the future of motoring with today’s unveiling of three hybrid vehicles by Toyota. The vehicles – the first of which will go on sale in Australia as early as July – emphatically confirm Toyota’s long-term commitment to producing hybrid vehicles that deliver superior fuel economy and ultra-low emissions. (more…)

  • New Generation Toyota Prius Unveiled

    A new chapter in the history of Prius opens at the Detroit motor show with the official unveiling of the all-new, third-generation of Toyota’s world-leading hybrid power car.

    With a heritage of more than one million sales worldwide since the original model was launched in 1997, new Prius takes the benefits of hybrid to a new level, promising even better fuel economy and performance and reduced full lifecycle emissions, from manufacturing through to ultimate disposal. These qualities are combined with sharper styling, improved interior space and comfort and a more rewarding driving experience. (more…)