2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C: Making its first appearance in Chicago, is the all-new Toyota Prius c on display during the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. As the latest team member of the growing Toyota Prius family, the 2012 Prius c five-door hatchback introduces Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive to the subcompact segment – with a starting MSRP below $19,000. The Prius c joins the third generation Prius Liftback, the versatile new Prius v and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut in early 2012. For the record, the letter “c” represents “city” in the Prius c name. Designed to function as an urban-friendly vehicle with an engaging driving experience, hatchback utility and a city fuel economy rating of 53 mpg, Prius c offers the highest city mpg rating of any vehicle without a plug. The Prius c relies on a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an Atkinson cycle to increase efficiency. This engine produces 73 horsepower and 82 lb. ft. of torque, plus the electric motor within a continuously variable transaxle (CVT) contributes to a total hybrid system output of 99hp. Under certain conditions, the Prius c can be driven solely by electric power for a short distance below 25 mph. By locating the battery and fuel tank below the rear seat, this hatchback is able to offer 17.1 cu. ft. cargo room. Visit the official site for more information

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