TOYOTA Prius · THSD Tech · Hatchback · 2006 ‐ 2009

From 2006 Toyota started production of automobiles model Prius, modification THSD Tech and finished it in 2009. This five-door hatchback has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is assigned to fit 5 men total.

«Prius THSD Tech» is a front wheel drive vehicle with a variator. 4-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection system» can produce output 76 hp at 5000 rmp, allowing you to speed up the auto in 10.9 seconds to 100 km/h and reach peak speed of 170 km/h.

Gas tank volume of this auto is 45 liters of petrol, so when average fuel rate is 4.3 liters per 100 km (4.2 liters on the track, 5 liters in the city), that allow you to go roughly 1047 kilometers unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 255 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 269 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the next measure - 195/55R16.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Toyota Prius got the maximum quantity of stars - five, which means that it is a highly safe auto. In addition to dynamic safety systems (ABS, Brake assistant, EBD, ESP, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (head/curtain, driver, side, passenger airbags).