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wheels m stouffvilh suntribune h thursday sept 18 2003 21 prius produces 90 fewer emissions than a gasonly vehicle from page 19 previous model in addition to offering significantly improved passing performance i while the original prius was about the size of an echo the 2004 prius falls between the corolla and camry in terms of passenger volume it has enough increased pas senger and cargo space to move from the compact to the midsize class 962 cubic feet compared to 1017 cubic feet for the toyota camry the rear seat in prius provides a generous 727 mm 286 inches of legroom rear cargo room measures 161 cubic feet combined with the standard 6040 split folddown rear seatbacks that are new for e04 the hatchback design greatly increas es cargo capacity and flexibility in the new prius compared to the hybrid technology used in the previ ous model the new hybrid synergy drive provides longer periods of electricmodeonly driving as well as signifi cantly higher peak electrical power it combines a 15liter 4cylinder atkinson cycle gasoline engine and an electric drive motor the gasoline engine for the 2004 prius pro duces 76 hp and 82 lb ft of torque compared to 70 hp and 82 lb ft for the previous model as on all other toyota passenger car engines variable valve timing with intelli gence wti optimizes power delivery across the engine speed range the permanentmagnet electric driyeimotor produces its maximum power of 50 kw 67 hp f the electronic continuously variable transmission does not have fixed gear ratios but instead provides infi nitely variable ratios in response to driving conditions a regenerative braking system further boosts system efficiency when the prius is coasting or the brakes are applied the electric motor functions as a generator cap turing kinetic energy that would normally be lost as heat through the brakes by transforming it into useable elec tricity to rechargethe batteries toyota invited journalists to california to test the prius and were told to take the cars and drive them to the top of mount wilson its one thing to drive hybrids on the flat but getting up into rarified air is a real strain on the gaso line engine and the electric motor you put the dainty little dashboard mounted gear see hybrid page 24 nissans september sales event peals on remaining 2003s mi tfs b ft 2003 carguidethe globe and mail best buy award winner 2002 canadian and north american car of the year best new family carand best new design 2003 alxsfvia 23s the cure for the common car financing as low as fciwo 289 per month lease for 48 months with 3160 down includes destination and delivery j security deposit oac 175hp 25litre dohc engine engine block heater 4wheel disc brakes allseason tires full wheel covers power heated outside mirrors 6040 split rear seat adjustable and padded centre console lid fold down rear armrests cruise control air conditioning 100watt cd with amfm audio system w 6speakers 12v centre consolepower outlet dual airbags immobilizer key 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