Sales Down, Toyota Prius Will be Replaced! New Models Will Be More Fuel Efficient

Sales Down, Toyota Prius Will be Replaced! New Models Will Be More Fuel Efficient

According to the US Energy Information Administration, the price of fuel in the US has decreased in recent weeks, with the average price per gallon is $ 3,120 per October 20. This price is evident from the decline that occurred recently, from $ 3,299, on October 6. It was reported that the new price is probably not going to change in the near future, is likely to persist for the next few years. Meanwhile, motorists would be happy with this cheap price. This price change will hurt fuel-efficient vehicles, one of which is the Toyota Prius.

Tech hybrid cars, plug-ins and EVs, according to a report from National Public Radio, declined in sales by 5 percent this year. However, on the contrary, trucks and SUVs increased by 17 and 20 percent. The same thing was reported by Autoblog Green, which showed a decline of 5.4 percent during the year 2014. In September, sales of green cars declined in four consecutive months, in August fell by 11 percent, and fell 9.6 percent in September.

For the hybrid car market, the Prius is the worst in the decline in sales, and this contributes to the overall segment. It was a bleak period for the market due to sales of the Prius hybrid car is very ugly. In September, sales were down about 11,39 percent.

Prius experienced two hard hit. Not only sales declined sharply, but will soon be replaced. Some rumors say that there are some new versions which can consume as much fuel as 60 miles per gallon. The next generation is going to restore attention to this segment, especially if the claim is said by Toyota that the new generation of cars will be 10 percent fuel saving can be realized.