When you think about a hybrid car, what are the first qualities that come to mind? Chances are you immediately think of fuel efficiency and cleaner performance - these green cars are renowned for their fuel savings and also the fact that they produce fewer emissions. But did you know that some hybrid systems are actually celebrated for their ability to produce large amounts of horsepower and torque?
Which should you drive: The 2022 Toyota Prius or the 2022 Toyota Tundra?
Look at the 2022 Toyota Prius and 2022 Toyota Tundra, for example. The Orlando Toyota Prius gets incredible fuel efficiency of 58/53 mpg for unbelievable fuel efficiency. However, it only produces around 121 horsepower as its focus is on a cleaner performance. The recently redesigned Toyota Tundra, on the other hand, gets less fuel efficiency (but still a lot more than a traditional Tundra) but churns out an unbelievable 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft torque. But if they're both hybrid systems, how do they produce such different results?
The difference lies in the setup of each hybrid system, and our Orlando Toyota team is here to explain each in detail. Check it out!
Hybrid cars that focus on fuel economy - like the Toyota Prius, Corolla Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, etc. - have a dual-motor setup going on under the hood. The first motor gets power from the engine and converts it over to the battery so your car has the ability to run on electric power alone while you're moving at lower speeds. The second motor is connected to the wheels to power them and get you going. The engine doesn't solely send torque to the wheels; the path is mostly electrical.
Conversely, the Orlando Toyota Tundra hybrid truck has a single motor setup. There's a clutch in between the motor and the engine. If the clutch is open, the engine can turn off and the electric motor can step in to power the vehicle and send power to the wheels. If the clutch is closed, it signals to the truck that internal combustion is needed at that time to the twin-turbo V6 engine can kick in to mechanically send power to the wheels. Where the path to send power to the wheels is mostly electric in cars like the Toyota Prius, this particular hybrid system has a mechanical path.
Experience both of these hybrid systems in person at Toyota of Orlando
Not sure which of these hybrid systems is better for you? Call us - Toyota of Orlando is here to help seven days a week at (407) 298-4500. You can test drive both to see which is a better fit as well as get answers to all of your questions. Stop by and see us today - we're conveniently located just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall at 3575 Vineland Road!
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