2012 Toyota Prius Coupe

New 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe with Full Reviews, Specs, Price and 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe Release Date for Canada, Australia, US, and UK.

2012 Toyota Prius Coupe Front Side View Picture

Toyota launching new 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe models. 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe is really a midsize 4-door sedan that’s available in three models, standard, base and touring. The 3 models are powered with a system called the Hybrid Synergy Drive, which basically implies that the 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe is powered by a 1.5 Liter gas engine and 2 electric motors. One electric motor is used to power the leading tires from the vehicle and also the other can be used to generate power that recharges the battery pack of the vehicle. While the gas engine is with a rating of 76 horsepower and 82 pound-feet of torque, the electric motors are rated at 67 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. It’s equipped with a continuously variable transmission. The gas mileage ratings of the Toyota Prius model are 48 miles per gallon on city streets and 45 mpg highway. The Prius achieved a speed of 60 miles per hour in 10.9 seconds. To save gas the Prius electric motors stop the gas engine when it’s waiting in a signal. When the driver throttles, the gas engine starts however it comes with an annoying habit of reducing alone when the vehicle is being driven at a cruising speed.

The 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe standard model comes with 15 inch tires, keyless entry, fully power accessories, a steering wheel with tilt along with a stereo system with six speakers along with a CD player. The 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe base model is equipped with a cruise control system, and heated side view mirrors. The Prius Touring model comes with 16 inch tires and xenon headlights. Optional equipment around the 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe is in the type of packages which are numbered 2 to 6, which include a rearview camera, keyless ignition, fog lights, fabric seats, Bluetooth, GPS, and a JBL stereo system with nine speakers along with a 6 CD changer located in the dashboard. The 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe comes with anti-lock brakes, traction control, airbags on the side for front passengers, and curtain airbags on the side for the whole length of the vehicle.

In crash tests run by the government the 2012 Toyota Prius Coupe was awarded four stars for protection of the driver in case of a directly collision and also the same for front passenger protection in the event of a directly collision. In crash tests run through the government it was awarded five stars for those seated in the front and four for all those seated in the back in case of a side on collision. The gauges and speedometer within the cockpit are simple to read for that driver, nevertheless its music and music control buttons can be found on a touch screen that has multiple functions loaded onto it, making their use a bit difficult. It’s seats that offer a lot of room nevertheless its driver’s seat lack adjustments which makes it a little hard for taller men to drive it.

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