Motor Trend magazine has some secret information about the next Toyota Prius model, and now R & H Toyota Scion is here to share those tidbits with you! The revamped Prius is expected to arrive in Spring 2015, and it should prove extremely popular, due to a new all-weather traction system named e-4WD, noticeably updated styling, and an incredible 60 mpg combined due to a significant weight loss.
The secret engineer explains the new e-4WD system, stating, "The rear wheels will be driven by a motor in what we call an e-4WD system. Targeting snowy areas, the rears will operate up to 37 mph. Above that speed, it becomes a purely front-wheel drive car."1 A drivetrain like this could seriously expand the vehicle's reach, as could a striking new look.
The new Toyota Prius is set to have a sleek, lower profile that will be much more aerodynamic. The car is set to use NiMH batteries and lithium ion batteries like the current model, because, as the engineer explains, "…Our engineers have found that NiMH batteries actually manage power delivery better when it comes to intensive consumption and recharging of electricity."2
For more information about the new Prius as it becomes available, be sure to stay tuned here with R & H Toyota Scion, conveniently located at 9801 Reistertown Road Owings Mills, MD 21117 and serving the greater Baltimore, MD area. And, don't forget to check out the current impressive Toyota Prius models!
Source: 1,2http://wot.motortrend.com/mt-poll-would-you-buy-a-toyota-prius-if-it-had-60-mpg-e-4wd-or-a-sleeker-design-292947.html#axzz2CmS0qOvX
