The latest addition to the model line - up, the Toyota Auris HSD incorporates several unique exterior design features which both improve the car's overall aerodynamic efficiency and indicate the presence of Toyota's Hybrid
Synergy Drive powertrain.
Mechanical Genius Both the standard Prius hybrid and the Prius Prime are powered by Toyota's Hybrid
Synergy Drive powertrain, which seamlessly combines the output of the gasoline engine and electric motor through a planetary - type continuously variable transmission.
The total package is capped off with three powertrain choices: a fuel - efficient four - cylinder engine a powerful V6 with a new six speed transmission that will produce excellent all - around capability, and a V6 - powered Hybrid
Synergy Drive powertrain for enhanced mileage and fewer emissions.
The Prius C employs a new version of Toyota's Hybrid
Synergy Drive powertrain with a 73 - hp 1.5 - liter inline - four engine, a 60 - hp AC synchronous motor, and a 144 - volt nickel - metal hydride battery pack.
Toyota will use high - efficiency Atkinson - cycle engines in its new Hybrid
Synergy Drive powertrains.
Not exact matches
Powertrain choices remain the same — a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder or a 3.5 - liter V - 6 with a six - speed automatic, and a 2.5 - liter Hybrid
Synergy Drive system with a CVT — but we wouldn't be surprised to see a slight fuel economy bump over the current Camry's 25/35 mpg (city / highway) ratings with the four - cylinder and 21/31 mpg ratings with the V - 6.
Lexus uses its Hybrid
Synergy Drive as an AWD
powertrain in the RX450h.
Engine: 3.5 L, 6 - cylinder hybrid, 6 - speed automatic with select shift Fuel Economy: 6.9 L / 100 km The Highlander Hybrid is powered by Toyota's hybrid
synergy drive (HSD)
powertrain, featuring a 3.5 - litre V6 paired with three advanced electric motors (two to
drive the front wheels and one for the rear).
With the Highlander Hybrid, Toyota adapts the Hybrid
Synergy Drive system to its V6 - powered three - row family - friendly hybrid — and it's those three rows that make it a rare bird, as few automakers see fit to apply hybrid
powertrains to their larger SUVs.
It's only offered as an all - wheel -
drive model and the
powertrain consists of a 2.5 - liter Atkinson Cycle engine with
Synergy drive that powers the front wheels.
Using the Toyota signature Hybrid
Synergy Drive ® system, the Prius v makes the most of every element in its hybrid
powertrain.
Beneath the Prius» hood is a mostly familiar version of Toyota's Hybrid
Synergy Drive (HSD)
powertrain.
Named International Engine of the Year in 2004, Green Engine of the Year and Best Fuel Economy Engine of the Year for the fifth consecutive year in 2008, Toyota's Hybrid
Synergy Drive ® represents the ultimate synergy of high technology and environmentally - conscientious forward thinking in powertrain
Synergy Drive ® represents the ultimate
synergy of high technology and environmentally - conscientious forward thinking in powertrain
synergy of high technology and environmentally - conscientious forward thinking in
powertrain design.
The introduction of a Hybrid
Synergy Drive model makes this is the most comprehensive range of
powertrains available in the C - segment, catering for every customer requirement.
Over and above the benefits of exceptional fuel economy and low CO2 emissions inherent in Hybrid
Synergy Drive ®, the everyday usability,
driving comfort and remarkable quietness of Toyota's full hybrid
powertrain will offer the Toyota Auris HSD customer a smooth and sophisticated, relaxed and stress - free
driving experience entirely unique in the C - segment.
Externally, the new Toyota full hybrid incorporates several unique styling details to improve the car's aerodynamic performance and the fuel efficiency of its Hybrid
Synergy Drive ®
powertrain.
Available
powertrains will be: 1.33 Dual VVT - i and 1.6 Valvematic petrol and 1.4 D - 4D diesel units, plus Auris Hybrid with Hybrid
Synergy Drive.
The
powertrain is based on Toyota's Hybrid
Synergy Drive tech, with an added electric motor to drive the rear wh
Drive tech, with an added electric motor to
drive the rear wh
drive the rear wheels.