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Does the Prius lack power compared with conventional vehicles?

April 26, 2017conventional lack power prius vehicles

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Does the Prius lack power compared with conventional vehicles?

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No, the Prius has similar power and torque to any mid-sized vehicle. The Atkinson-cycle petrol engine delivers 57 kW at 5000 rpm while the electric motors deliver 50 kW. The Hybrid Synergy Drive optimises the power and torque available from each engine to meet current energy demand. Prius develops torque (twisting power) of 400 nm…..more than many V8s. Acceleration and overtaking power is quite pleasantly surprising to those driving a Prius for the first time.