Prius V Showcased At LA Auto Show Now At Columbus Dealer

Online, November 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Finding the right family vehicle can often times be difficult. The car needs to seat passengers comfortably, provide safety, have cargo space, and be economical. When Toyota developed the Prius v, they took the same great formula that created the world's most popular hybrid and enlarged the proportions. Germain Toyota of Columbus is incredibly honored to be able to offer this brand new evolution in the Prius lineup.

American families need a hybrid that is specifically tailored to meet their every need. When designing the Prius v, Toyota's chief engineer Hiroshi Kayukawa personally travelled to the US to see how Americans use their small SUVs to carry everyday items. He concluded that here Americans need much more cargo space than Japanese drivers do based on the size of goods being bought from big box stores. The 2012 Prius v offers drivers 12.7 cubic feet of additional cargo space over its conventional hybrid cousin. With a back row of seats that can fold forward or lean back, there are virtually endless ways for carrying oddly-shaped items.

Prius v is not just for those who want a midsize vehicle with incredible capacity and space; It is also geared for maximum fuel efficiency. Even though the larger hybrid doesn't eclipse the standard Prius in terms of miles per gallon, it still manages to achieve 42 mpg in the city and 38 mpg while on the highway. To gain such incredible gas mileage the Prius v borrowed Toyota's patented Hybrid Synergy Drive which contains the conventional 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor.

The 2012 Toyota Prius v (which stands for versatility) lives up to its name. This hybrid is suited perfectly for cruising to the grocery store, taking kids to activities, or simply commuting to work. Toyota has once again proved that the value of a vehicle is not determined by how much horsepower it has, but rather, what it can provide to the driver. Drivers in Columbus can come to Germain Toyota and experience this capable hatchback through a test drive. Please find out more by visiting www.germaintoyota.net.