2015 Toyota Prius v

Toyota is celebrating Prius 14 years in the marketplace with a special edition for 2015. It's available in two exclusive colors, Absolutely Red and Blizzard Pearl, accentuated by 17-inch wheels with a unique dark metal finish.

The Special Edition features an interior trimmed with black SofTex seats and dark gray stitching, blue front footwell illumination, and darkchrome accents on the door grips, steering wheel and shifter bezels. Side mirrors include turn signals.

The sleek, arc-shaped profile and sharp-edged details catch the eye, but not much of the wind. The car's 0.25 coefficient of drag (Cd) is one of the lowest for any production car in the world, a contributing factor in the high fuel economy.

The cockpit likewise has a futuristic look and feel, from the curvy dashboard to the centrally located digital instrument and information displays. With the standard Multi-information Display panel, you can monitor the vehicle's fuel and battery energy, and also use a display that coaches economical driving habits.

Hybrid Synergy Drive combines the output of a 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle, 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor. The system's combined 134 net system horsepower feels even stronger to the driver due to the unique way the system combines the torque of the gasoline engine and electric motor through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission.

A full hybrid, the Prius can run on the gasoline engine alone, battery alone, or a combination of both. The Prius feels responsive in all driving situations, and powertrain quietness is another benefit revered by loyal owners.