Title: Record Sales As New Prius Launches
Description: 11 August 2009
Description: 11 August 2009
Stephen - August 13, 2009 02:39 PM (GMT)
RECORD SALES AS NEW PRIUS LAUNCHES
The launch of all-new third-generation Toyota Prius has helped propel the world's best-selling hybrid car to an all-time sales record in Australia.
Prius sales reached 446 for the month of July - more than 60 ahead of the previous best, which was set in May 2007.
New Prius, officially launched on July 20, sets new standards for environmental and driving performance.
It is Australia's greenest car, using less fuel around town and producing fewer emissions than any other vehicle on the market.*
Toyota Australia's senior executive director sales and marketing, David Buttner, said the mainstream appeal of Prius is attracting a wider group of customers.
"The success of Prius reflects the growing popularity of vehicles that are viewed as environmentally friendly," Mr Buttner said.
"At the same time, customers are telling us they welcome the added performance, space and versatility of the new car - as well as smart features such as solar panels on the roof."
Mr Buttner said demand for petrol-electric hybrid cars was taking off around the world with the introduction of the third-generation Prius.
In Japan, Prius was the best-selling car in May with 10,915 sales, and again in June when sales more than doubled to 22,292 for the month.
Total Prius sales now exceed 1.33 million globally, including 13,300 in Australia.
The biggest markets for Prius are North America, with 700,000 sales, Japan (386,000) and Europe (130,000).
Including Prius, Toyota has sold more than 1.9 million hybrid vehicles around the world and expects to pass the two-million mark before the end of the year.
*Fuel consumption data based on ADR 81/02 city cycle of 3.9 litres/100km (combined cycle is also 3.9 litres/100km). CO2 emissions: 89 grams/km (no other car produces fewer than 100g/km).
The launch of all-new third-generation Toyota Prius has helped propel the world's best-selling hybrid car to an all-time sales record in Australia.
Prius sales reached 446 for the month of July - more than 60 ahead of the previous best, which was set in May 2007.
New Prius, officially launched on July 20, sets new standards for environmental and driving performance.
It is Australia's greenest car, using less fuel around town and producing fewer emissions than any other vehicle on the market.*
Toyota Australia's senior executive director sales and marketing, David Buttner, said the mainstream appeal of Prius is attracting a wider group of customers.
"The success of Prius reflects the growing popularity of vehicles that are viewed as environmentally friendly," Mr Buttner said.
"At the same time, customers are telling us they welcome the added performance, space and versatility of the new car - as well as smart features such as solar panels on the roof."
Mr Buttner said demand for petrol-electric hybrid cars was taking off around the world with the introduction of the third-generation Prius.
In Japan, Prius was the best-selling car in May with 10,915 sales, and again in June when sales more than doubled to 22,292 for the month.
Total Prius sales now exceed 1.33 million globally, including 13,300 in Australia.
The biggest markets for Prius are North America, with 700,000 sales, Japan (386,000) and Europe (130,000).
Including Prius, Toyota has sold more than 1.9 million hybrid vehicles around the world and expects to pass the two-million mark before the end of the year.
*Fuel consumption data based on ADR 81/02 city cycle of 3.9 litres/100km (combined cycle is also 3.9 litres/100km). CO2 emissions: 89 grams/km (no other car produces fewer than 100g/km).
JTMILLER - August 13, 2009 02:43 PM (GMT)
whats the hidden details the * eludes to? about the amazing fuel performance? :P
Stephen - August 13, 2009 02:47 PM (GMT)
Updated with *
JTMILLER - August 13, 2009 05:30 PM (GMT)
that is some AMAZING fuel consumption :o
would be interesting to see some real world tests not just the ADR ones.
would be interesting to see some real world tests not just the ADR ones.
2ToneTezza - August 13, 2009 08:14 PM (GMT)
Why do they make all hybrids butt ugly? Surely they'd make more sales if they made a good looking hybrid, or would that damage their credibility? ;)
E910 - August 13, 2009 08:51 PM (GMT)
That shape has best drag coefficient. That's why the latest Honda Insite looks the same (well actually uglier IMO) http://automobiles.honda.com/insight-hybrid/
There's plenty of hybrids that are alright looking but you wont find them in the Australasian market. Ford US has quiet a few out like the Escape & Fusion.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fusion/
http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escapehybrid/
*EDIT*
Just found this site http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/
There's plenty of hybrids that are alright looking but you wont find them in the Australasian market. Ford US has quiet a few out like the Escape & Fusion.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fusion/
http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escapehybrid/
*EDIT*
Just found this site http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/
JTMILLER - August 14, 2009 03:49 AM (GMT)
i wouldn't call the GS450h an ugly car :P
Shame all the good looking ones in out market cost an arm and three quarters of a leg!
Shame all the good looking ones in out market cost an arm and three quarters of a leg!
jdm.racing - August 14, 2009 12:52 PM (GMT)
not wrong about costing an arm and a leg.
i wouldnt mind a LS600H mmmm 0-100km/h in what 5 seconds or so?
i actually work for toyota and to see these things park them selves is remarkable!!
i think you will also see more sales with the hybrid camry coming out soon, locally made so more jobs kept here in australia too
i wouldnt mind a LS600H mmmm 0-100km/h in what 5 seconds or so?
i actually work for toyota and to see these things park them selves is remarkable!!
i think you will also see more sales with the hybrid camry coming out soon, locally made so more jobs kept here in australia too