2006 NY Auto Show
Prius benefits from the addition of new advanced airbags and other safety technology, plus new comfort and convenience features.
The new advanced airbag system uses variable-force front airbags for both driver and front passenger. Sensors determine the severity of the impact and in turn the force with which to deploy the front airbags, helping to provide an appropriate level of occupant restraint.
A Tire Pressure Monitoring System can detect a significant loss in pressure in one or more tires and alert the driver by a warning light.
A new optional rear back-up camera, available with the optional Navigation system, automatically projects an image of what the lens can detect behind the vehicle onto the dash-mounted LCD display when the vehicle is in reverse gear.
The Prius rides on a midsize platform, with a 106.3-inch wheelbase that allows generous interior room and a smooth ride. The five-door liftback design not only looks like nothing else on the road, it is also one of the most aerodynamic production vehicles in America. Its super-low 0.26 coefficient of drag (Cd) helps to minimize interior noise and enhance fuel mileage.
