When the Toyota Prius hit showroom floors 12 years ago, drivers across America didn't know what to expect. Terms like 42 miles to the gallon, electric motor, low carbon emissions and an aerodynamic shape were basically foreign to us at that time.
Over the years, we've received a wide range of questions from drivers in the greater Reno area about the Prius - and we've been prepared for them from the very beginning. What we learned, however, was that at the end of the day, the fuel-efficiency of the Prius always won out. Meanwhile, Toyota has improved upon their winning formula year after year.
Today, the Prius boasts 51 mpg, compared to 42 when it was first released. The latest release is available with some of the most stylish interior packages on the market. If you're shopping for a hybrid in the Reno area, it's practically no-brainer.
In you need further proof that the Prius is the best hybrid in the market, let's look at the numbers:
- California drivers bought more Prii than any other car through the end of September - 46,380 in all.
- The Prius is the 12th best-seller among all vehicles this year, the 7th best-seller by sales volume among car models.
- Prius sales account for 49 percent of all hybrid and EV vehicles sales in the United States - that's nearly half of the 373,815 electrified vehicles sold so far this year.
- Toyota expect to set a new sales record with the Prius at the end of this year: 230,000 in all.
Of course, in our opinion, the Prius has become a top seller because it's simply the best. But we won't ask you to take our word for it - we know you'll understand what we're talking about the second you get behind the wheel. Give it a spin right here at Reno Toyota - we're conveniently located at 2100 Kietzke Lane Reno, NV .
