The Toyota Prius c has been updated for 2017 in the US. More safety features and sportier styling – that’s essentially what’s new for this model year.
The Toyota Prius c now comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS-C) driver-assist technologies on all model grades (that’s One, Two, Three and Four). The TSS-C system, which had been an option on two Prius c grades for 2016, includes Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Assist and Automatic High Beam.
Toyota says that it plans to make automatic emergency braking standard on nearly all models by the end of 2017. That will put Toyota and Lexus four years ahead of the model-year 2022 industry target announced by US bodies National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
PCS, which operates at speeds of around 11 to 137 km/h, uses a camera and laser beam to detect the vehicle ahead. If PCS determines there is a possibility of a collision, it uses audio and visual alerts to prompt the driver to take evasive action and brake.
If the driver slams on the brakes, PCS may provide additional braking force using Brake Assist. If the driver does not brake in a set time, the system may automatically apply the brakes, helping reduce speed by approximately 30 km/h to lessen the impact, and in certain cases avoid a collision. The operational range of automatic braking covers speeds at which at least 80% of rear-end collisions occur (around 10 to 80 km/h).
In the looks department, there’s a redesigned front fascia, rear bumper, side rocker panels and blacked-out rear spoiler for a sporty attitude. No big changes from the 2015 facelift. All grades now also roll on standard 15-inch alloy wheels, with a 16-inch aluminium alloy option for the Prius c Four.
Exterior colour choices like Absolutely Red, Blue Streak Metallic and Tangerine Splash Pearl may not be ideal for those in the Witness Protection Program, Toyota says.
GALLERY: 2017 Toyota Prius c, US-spec
GALLERY: 2016 Toyota Prius c, US-spec
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Anti collision should be imposed, you may need this at the worst condition where you don’t have time to react.
PriusC is a weak car, so you may need more technology in it.
Multiple Airbags & ESC equipped.
Toyota is telling us the 3 colors Absolutely Red, Blue Streak Metallic & Tangerine Splash Pearl is too bright/glowing for Witness Protection Program in the US.
If that is the case, Toyo should also offer darker colors like Graphite or Gunmetal for more options.
toyota is generous in US. in malaysia, everything that toyota add, will cause a rise in car prices.
I hv a Prius C more than 3 yrs & generally it is ‘ok’ to drive except slightly more expensive to service by Toyota. I hv even taken up the 2-yr extended warranty knowing the Hybrid battery is having the 8-yr warranty. However I was shocked to know that the small battery is now costing close to RM1,200 when they told me that it is getting weak and recommend to change !! I understood that the battery was only priced at RM700+ in year 2016 & even the similar small battery in Camry Hybrid would cost less than RM1,000. I think it is unfair to Prius/Prius C owners even though Toyota is not bringing in these models anymore…..feel like being cut throat !!