As conservative as a car manufacturing company Toyota is, it actually did the unthinkable by making a massive redesign of its bread-and-butter hybrid car when it officially unveiled the 2016 Toyota Prius.
Toyota has taken the redesign of the 2016 Toyota Prius far enough from its predecessors and most of them can be found on the interiors.
The Japanese carmaker has upgraded the interior of the 2016 Toyota Prius by giving it more space and infusing an instrument panel that makes people feel that it really belongs to a 21st-century car, notes Edmunds.com.
While some critics were thinking that the 2016 Toyota Prius shall be merely contented with its fuel efficiency or range and its environment-friendly pitch, the vehicle came out to be properly efficient even during hard driving and now has that improved dynamics in corners.
In addition to the tablet-like touchscreen interface in the center console, the steering wheel of the 2016 Toyota Prius is also worth noting because it really feels great and its diameter and thickness is just about right.
Some even think that the steering wheel of the 2016 Toyota Prius belongs in a faster, high performance-oriented car and communicates more sport in a car that is traditionally not known for such.
Because of its great steering feel compared to its predecessors, the 2016 Toyota Prius now has a little more driving personality. The great handling is also complemented by a quiet and smooth drive especially on low-speed acceleration, enough for drivers to sit back and enjoy the view.
Cost hardly matter
While some people may find the cost of the 2016 Toyota Prius rather prohibitive compared to the other hybrids or most especially against purely fuel-powered cars, some critics think it all boils down to mindset.
For instance, many people would find the 2016 Toyota Prius i-Tech model to be ridiculously expensive with its retail price of $43,990, but those who have tried the Prius and know how it benefited them overall not only in terms of fuel savings but more importantly driving convenience, it hardly matters at all, cites Car Advice of Australia.
After all, with its fuel efficiency of 3.4 liters for 100 kilometers for its petrol-electric fourth-generation model, the 2016 Toyota Prius is arguably the most efficient non-pluggable car available on the market today.
Many potential buyers of Prius believe that they don’t really need to plug in to be economical and that they do not want to be anxious over range because they can go anywhere they want without worrying about charging up.
Upgraded drivetrain
Another thing going for the 2016 Toyota Prius is its upgraded drivetrain that ensures smoother power delivery to the vehicle compared to the previous generation models.
Other than the engine noise that it usually generates when it accelerates, the 2016 Toyota Prius is relatively refined.
The drivetrain also offers good low-range torque too and the vehicle can accelerate away from a standstill with a decent amount of pizzazz. It also settles nicely under light throttle but a bit of noise starts creeping in when it is pushed harder.
As for another downside, there is actually an annoying beeping noise generated by the 2016 Toyota Prius that emanates through the cabin when it is being driven in reverse. While it could be a safety feature but the noise should be more focused on the outside rather than sharing it with the passengers in the interior.
Some think that it is a minor thing that any dealer would be happy to fix by simply changing the vehicle’s back-horn mechanisms.
The Japanese carmaker wanted the general public to look into the redesigned fuel-sipper of the 2016 Toyota Prius in a different way.
In fact, the sedan has been referred to significantly as a ‘mutha-truckin ride’ as well as ‘badass’