Prius c features Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive with a 1.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder, 16–valve with VVT-i gasoline engine with a high-output motor. The hybrid system includes a new inverter, motor and battery. The hybrid powertrain weighs around 88 lb (40 kg) less than that the standard Prius Liftback.The 1NZ-FXE engineproduces 54 kW (73 hp) and the HSD motor is rated at 45 kW (60 hp). Total output is rated at 74 kW (99 hp).
The body of the Prius c is smaller than the traditional Prius, with a wheelbase of 2,550 mm (100.4 in) it is 150 mm (5.9 in) shorter between the axles, and with a length of 4,000 mm (157.3 in) the Prius c is 490 mm (19.1 in) shorter over all than the standard Prius Liftback.
Toyota estimates the fuel economy 35 km/L (82 mpg-US) (2.86 L/100 km) on the official JC08 Japanese test cycles and 40 km/L (94 mpg-US) (2.5 L/100 km) under the 10-15 test cycle.[20] Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency test cycles, the Prius c is rated at 53 mpg-US (4.4 L/100 km; 64 mpg-imp) city and 46 mpg-US (5.1 L/100 km; 55 mpg-imp) highway, for a combined fuel economy of 50 mpg-US (4.7 L/100 km; 60 mpg-imp), the same as the conventional Prius but better in city driving.[2][21] The Prius c emission certification is SULEV.
The Prius c is ranked by the EPA as the 2012 model year most fuel efficient compact car excluding plug-in electric vehicles. When electric-powered cars are considered, the Chevrolet Volt ranks on top of the compact car category, followed by the Prius c. Toyota mark x 2013
Toyota’s 2013 Mark X, the mid-size saloon measures 4,750 mm long, 1,795 mm wide and 1,435 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. They offer a variety of trim levels, out of which the most appealing has to be the sporty 350S G trim. The features include LED-infused headlights, redesigned bumpers, and a prominent grille with a more pronounced “X” logo. A new set of tail lamps and a trunk-mounted spoiler is also introduced. The 2013 Toyota Mark X is motorized by a 2.5L V6 good for 200hp and 179 lb-ft of torque, it also has an optional a 3.5L V6, which is good for 314hp and 280 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines are connected to a six-speed automatic. The interior of the cabin has 8-way adjustable front seats, a leather steering wheel and shifter with red stitching, climate control and rear sunshade. Mark X Premium and the sporty 350S G’s, which are high-end variant have an addition of leather upholstery, heated front seats and stainless steel door sill plates. The customers will be given an option of 6 exterior colors, which includes Black, White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Ice Titanium Mica Metallic, Dark Red Mica Metallic and Dark Blue Mica.