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Toyota Prius 3rd Generation 2010-2015 (XW30) Review

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Toyota Prius 3rd Generation 2010-2015 (XW30) Review

2012 Toyota Prius Third Generation Facelift

The Toyota Prius XW30 has been facelifted once during its lifetime, in 2012, with changes extending to all-new light units fore and aft, and the debut of the Toyota Entune subscription-based infotainment system.

Engine, Transmission, and Drivetrain

From the day it was launched to the day it was discontinued, the 3rd-generation Toyota Prius has only ever been offered with one drivetrain. The gas engine is an Atkinson-cycle 1.8-liter 2ZR-FXE unit with 98 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. It is aided by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor developing 80 hp and 153 lb-ft of torque. As their power and torque peaks do not coincide, the total hybrid system output is 134 hp. The drivetrain is connected to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels. The hybrid battery pack is a 1.3-kWh nickel-metal hydride unit. The Prius takes around 10.1-10.2 seconds to reach 60 mph from a stop.

Safety

When the Toyota Prius third-generation launched as a 2010 model, the NHTSA still evaluated cars against the old, outdated pre-2011 standards, so only 2011 or newer ratings are worth noting. The Prius does well, with a five-star overall crash rating, made up of four-star ratings for the frontal crash and rollover test and five stars for the side crash. Due to more stringent newer standards, the 2014 Prius loses a star on its overall rating, which doesn't improve on the 2015 model. Over at the IIHS, the 2010 Prius receives "Good" scores across the board. The roof-strength test added for the 2011 model returns a "Good" score as well, netting it a 2011 Top Safety Pick award. It continues for the 2012 and 2013 models, while the 2014 and 2015 Toyota Prius boasts a Top Safety Pick+ award.

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Author: COBUS F. POTGIETER

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