The 2018 Toyota Prius doesn’t just enjoy sporty good looks; it also promises good performance too. It has features such as a grille shutter, which open and closes to control airflow and boost performance, as well as improve fuel efficiency. There is also traction control, which is going to improve handling on different terrain and allow you to drive in different weather conditions.

With regenerative braking, you can recharge the battery even when you are driving. So, when you are stuck in traffic, you aren’t losing energy; you are actually gaining it. This means you can enjoy city driving without worrying about fuel efficiency. Of course, you can monitor your performance with the eco drive monitor. There are also three different drive modes you can use. There is EV Mode, which improves efficiency by using the electric motor for short distances and the Power Mode, which is going to give you an extra boost to satisfy your need for speed. The ECO Mode is used specially for managing fuel inputs and delivering maximum fuel efficiency. It even changes the air conditioning system to give you the best performance!

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The 2018 Toyota Prius that is available at Sherwood Park Toyota/Kelowna comes standard with the new active safety system, which is called Toyota Safety Sense. This is going to help drivers avoid potential dangers on the road and keep passengers, pedestrians and other drivers safe on their journey. Toyota Safety Sense includes lane departure alert, which uses camera to recognize line marking and alert you when you accidently drift over your lane. Road sign assist makes driving easier, as it can detect local speed limits and important road sides and sound a warning in case you miss them. You will also love adaptive cruise control, which is going to adjust your speed and make sure you’re at a safety distance from the vehicle in front. If you drive at night, you will know that not all roads have street lights. Well, this will no longer be a problem with the Toyota automatic high beam. This is going to make it safer and easier to drive when its dark, switching between the low and high beams when it’s needed.

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The Toyota Prius is famous for being fuel efficient. The 2018 Toyota Prius Hybrid from Sherwood Park Toyota/Kelowna doesn’t disappoint on this front. Under the hood there is the Hybrid Synergy Drive, combined with a 1.8 litre four-cylinder engine and electric motor. It also has a continuously variable transmission, which is known for being quiet, fuel efficient and smooth to drive. All of the 2018 Toyota Prius models are a front wheel drive, with 121 net horsepower. There is no doubt that this vehicle offers power yet with low emissions; just what you need when you are going on an adventure or just driving through the busy city to work.

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