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2006 2007 Toyota Prius is running silently. Movement initiates from the electric motor and the gasoline engine fires up at about 3 miles per hour. A voice-operated navigation system, an option, occupied center space on the dash and the map display was easily read day or night. The gear selector, a small lever jutting from the base of the dash, offers reverse, neutral or drive. The standard air conditioner in the Prius is an industry-first electric-powered unit, not dependent on the gasoline engine and thus using no fuel to operate. The annual savings in fuel costs will be significant for a Prius owner. It has an impressive combined city/highway rating of 55 miles to the gallon. Using 100% electric at low speeds, it's still more efficient in the city than on highways. |
