Allan, what i think is, once you drive Prius, you don't want to drive your BEAMS liao. hahaha. Damn fuel sipper for salesman la. If can i also wan. The self parking feature is a boon. Drive, jump out let the car park by itself. hahaha. Feature only available in US, damn...
Type Aluminum double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve
VVT-i 4-cylinder Displacement1.5 liters (1497 cc) Bore x stroke75.0 mm x 84.7 mm Compression ratio13.0:1 Valvetrain4-valve/cylinder with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) Induction systemMulti-point EFI with Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i) Ignition systemElectronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI) Power output76 hp @ 5000 rpm (57 kW @ 5000 rpm) Torque82 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm (111 Nm @ 4200 rpm) Emission ratingsAdvanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) [1]Electric Motor Motor typePermanent magnet AC synchronous motor Power output67 hp @ 1200-1540 rpm (50 kW @ 1200-1540 rpm) Torque295 lb.-ft. @ 0-1200 rpm (400 Nm @ 0-1200 rpm) Voltage 500V maximumTraction Battery TypeSealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) [2] Power output28 hp (21 kW) Voltage201.6VHybrid System Net Power110 hp (82 kW)Mechanical/PerformanceTransmissionElectronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)Suspension FrontIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar RearTorsion beam with stabilizer barSteeringRack-and-pinion with electric power-assistTurning circle (ft.)34.1BrakesPower-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and integrated regenerative braking
My mechanic said something about one of his customers wanting to import one in. I asked him, if the car ever was in his workshop, i wanna ride or drive it!!