Miami Toyota Prius drivers rely on proven long-lasting batteries

(prHWY.com) April 18, 2011 - Doral, FL -- When shopping for a hybrid vehicle, consumers may be wary that, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is." The thought of replacing a high-priced, short-lived battery pack has the potential to overshadow a hybrid's economic and environmental benefits. But, at your leading Toyota of South Florida dealer near Kendall, used Toyota cars leave consumers with no reason for concern. Results from recent Consumer Reports tests confirm the reliability and longevity of Toyota Prius batteries, proving they perform just as well after 200,000 miles as when they are brand new.

Consumer Reports tested a Toyota Prius with 207,000 miles on it, comparing the older vehicle's performance and fuel economy to the results of a new Prius that had undergone the identical series of thorough tests. The 207,000-mile Prius, which had been driven and maintained fairly well, still contained its original battery pack. At your leading Toyota of South Florida dealer near Miami, Toyota Prius drivers can expect their new Prius to have nearly identical performance even after over 200,000 miles.

After testing the older Prius, Consumer Reports found its combined city and highway fuel economy was merely two-tenths of a mile per gallon less than the new Prius. Just as impressive was the comparable time it took to get from zero-to sixty in the 200,000-mile vehicle--13 seconds, only half a second more than the new Prius.

In addition to the series of performance tests, Consumer Reports conducted owner surveys to assess the life of Toyota Prius batteries. Drivers will not be disappointed in the hybrid vehicles at their leading Toyota of South Florida dealer, located near Kendall. Used Toyota cars demonstrated exceptional satisfaction on the magazine's owner surveys, as drivers reported that Prius batteries very rarely need to be replaced.

At your local Toyota of South Florida dealer serving Miami, Toyota Prius vehicles give drivers a reason to believe that some things are as good as they seem, as Toyota Prius batteries are proven to last and operate with outstanding reliability.

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