The 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid Now Offered at Route 44 Toyota

Online, July 26, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Route 44 Toyota is pleased to announce that the 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid is now available at their Raynham, MA dealership. Although this five-door hatchback is extremely similar to the standard Prius model, it features a lithium-ion pack that allows owners to recharge their Prius at home.
The1.8-liter WT-I 4-Cylinder engine combined with the lithium-ion battery pack offers higher capacity and improved efficiency over the nickel-metal hydride. Together, the Prius Plug-In generates 134 horsepower and can achieve 49 highway mpg while driving up to 15 miles on battery power alone.

In order to offer more storage space in the 2012 Plug-In, all climate and audio controls are located in a "floating console" that arcs out toward the driver. In order to differentiate itself from the standard Prius model, the 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid includes silver paint on the mirrors, door handles, and tailgate, blue-and-white "PLUG-IN HYBRID" lower door decals, and a cutout in the left front fender that house the plug.

This Prius also features Toyota's Entune display. Entune has made listening to music and staying in touch easy for all Toyota drivers. All Smartphones, including Android, Blackberry and iPhones, can connect wirelessly or with the available USB port to the Entune system. With a simple touch on the 6.1-inch touchscreen interface, drivers can search questions on Bing, listen to their favorite artists on Pandora, and even check fuel prices, stocks, sports scores, traffic and the weather. Now, with the new summer upgrade, drivers will have the chance to listen to their favorite iHeartRadio Stations, find local restaurants with Open Table, and book movie tickets on MovieTickets.com.

The 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid continues to be extremely safe just like all models in the Prius line-up. The Plug-In Hybrid features antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, a driver knee airbag, full-length side curtain airbags and hill start assist. It also received a 4-star overall official crash-test rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For more information on the 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid, or if you wish to schedule a test drive, stop in Route 44 Toyota of Raynham, MA today. Their sales associates will be happy to help with any questions you may have. You can also find Route 44 online at www.Route44Toyota.com/.

About Route 44 Toyota: Route 44 Toyota is a local Toyota dealership located in Raynham, MA. They carry a large selection of new and previously-owned Toyota vehicles. They also have very helpful finance, service and parts departments that ensure top customer satisfaction after every visit.