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2010 Prius Boasts 50 MPG

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By DAVID RUNK

The Associated Press

Published: January 13, 2009

DETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday unveiled the highly anticipated 2010 Prius that gets an average of 50 miles to the gallon. That's a 4 mpg improvement over the current model, which already is the most fuel-efficient vehicle ranked by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The third generation gas-electric Prius has a more aerodynamic design. Toyota says pricing will be released before the midsize sedan goes on sale in late spring.

Toyota also will offer options such as a moonroof with solar panels to power the ventilation system that can cool the car's interior during hot days.

Automakers are using the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to spotlight fuel-efficient vehicles. The new Prius debuted a day after Honda unveiled its next-generation hybrid, the 2010 Insight, which will arrive in U.S. showrooms this April. The company's Web site says it gets 43 mpg on the highway.
Honda Motor Co. said the Insight will have a lower price than the Civic Hybrid, which has a base price of $23,650.

Also Sunday, Ford Motor Co. showed off the 2010 Fusion Hybrid that will get 41 city mpg and 36 mpg on highways.

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