2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Review

2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Review

2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Review - Introduced for the 2012 model year, the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid brothers improved on the traditional by adding plug-in rechargeable battery for up to 11 miles of all-electric cruising. 2015 edition of gas / electric 5-passenger hatchback this medium see no change because returns offered a pair trims: Base and Advanced up feature. Plug-In offers decent rear seat passengers and 21.6 cubic feet of carrying capacity for the rear seatbacks. Number number of cargo area with seatbacks folded down is not available, but they should be close to 39.6 cubic feet offered by the non-plug-in Prius her relatives.

2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid  Engine Sepecifications and Mpg

Unique drivetrain in 2015 Prius Plug-In again including inline 4-cylinder (I4) 1.8-liter petrol burner is mated with a pair of plug-in rechargeable electric motor and a continuously variable transmission beefed-up (CVT). All this results in a combined 134 hp and 153 lb-ft of torque, with a battery of small sport hatchback 4.4 kWh capacity and the ability to be recharged when plugged into a 120-volt system. A full recharge using a 120-volt system takes about 3 hours, however, utilize cutting system available 240-volt charging time by about half. As mentioned, Toyota claimed about 11 miles of cruising power fails, but some reviewers dispute this, arguing that I4 must run at least once even though the rest of the power available in the lithium-ion battery pack. Therefore, a number of media people who express a wide range of real world is only about 6 miles of all-electric travel. Do not look for neck-snapping acceleration well as a track test showed the Prius Plug-In slow from an average of 0-60 in 10.5 seconds.

The liftback secondary claim to fame, however, is class-leading fuel efficiency. EPA estimates that, through a series of convoluted formula, that the 2015 Prius is capable of 95 mpg with a combination of trip planning wise and extensive use of electric motors, while hybrid mode even in tight, mileage is estimated to average 50 mpg.

2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Exterior and Interior

Not only is it fuel miser, but the 2015 Prius Plug-In also packs a plethora of benefits. Both trims boast 15-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler outside, with a cloth or - in advanced lis - imitation leather upholstery and heated front seats, full electric accessories and trip computer-specific hybrid adorn the inside.

Both trims are also sports cruise control, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel and rear-view camera as standard equipment, not to mention the automatic climate control, Bluetooth hands-free calling, Entune infotainment connectivity with smartphones and navigation systems based hard-drive.

Prius Plug-In Advanced, meanwhile, threw in the standard auto-dimming rearview mirror, a glass screen heads-up, improved Entune and navigation, and a 7.1-inch touch screen.

Base carrying single-CD player with 6 speakers, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio input, while Advanced features 8-speaker JBL premium stereo system standard. 2015 Prius Plug-In base trim still qualify for some of the goods that come standard in advanced equipment as optional.

Safety-wise, look for the plug-in Toyota back with standard antilock brakes (ABS), front-mounted side airbags, head airbags front and rear, and daytime running lights. Advanced, further, adding a post-collision safety system standard and integrated Entune Safety Connect emergency telematics Toyota, but still in line for the Technology Package available brag adaptive cruise control, front fog / driving lights, LED lights and forward collision warning. Both trims, finally, can be equipped with the popular VIP Security technology for semi-free overnight parking worries in less secure environments.

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