新型プリウスに乗ってみた
I tried riding the new Prius
長距離ドライブする機会があり、燃費を考えてプリウスを借りた。当初、２０１６年型が来るはずがレンタル店の都合で、新型が配車されてきた。プリウスはハイブリッドをリードしてきたが、殆どすべての車種にハイブリッドが水平展開されるようになった今、本尊はどちらの方向に進化していくのかが注目されていた。結果は、より完成された、未来的なスポーツタイプに向かっているようだ。I had the opportunity for a long-distance drive and, considering fuel efficiency, I rented a Prius. Initially, I was supposed to get a 2016 model, but due to the rental shop's circumstances, I was given the new model instead. While the Prius has been a pioneer in hybrids, with hybrids now being introduced across almost all vehicle models, there was curiosity about which direction the flagship model would evolve. The outcome seems to lean towards a more refined and futuristic sports-type design.
パワー：電池残量がある限り加速は断トツで、５人乗っても、高速のパーキングエリアから２－３秒程で、時速100kmまで行ってしまう。Power: As long as there's battery charge left, the acceleration is outstanding. Even with five people on board, it reaches a speed of 100 km/h in about 2-3 seconds from parking area in high way.
安定性：車高が低く、重心が低いためか転倒に対する安定性は十分だった。Stability: Due to the low vehicle height and low center of gravity, the stability against tipping was sufficient.
燃費：3200km走行した平均燃費は25km/Lだった。Fuel Efficiency: The average fuel efficiency after a 3200 km drive was 25km/L.
自動運転：車線維持支援、速度維持支援などを試したところ、驚くほど役に立った。山道の下りで速度指定をすると、自動的にエンジンブレーキが優先され非常に便利。Autonomous Driving: When I tested lane keeping assistance and speed maintenance assistance, they were surprisingly helpful. When setting a speed on a downhill mountain road, the engine brake was automatically prioritized, which was very convenient.
センサー：車の周りの対人、対物センサーは充実。非常に助かる。Sensors: The sensors for detecting pedestrians and objects around the car are well-equipped. They are extremely helpful.
カーナビ・ドラレコ：フリーテキスト検索での登録件数が貧弱。大都市、大通りの走行には問題なし。ドラレコは２日で循環するタイプで前後カメラで撮影されていた。Car Navigation & Dashcam: The registration count for free text searches was limited. No issues with driving in major cities or on main roads. The dashcam was of the 2-day loop recording type and captured footage with front and rear cameras.
後部座席：脚がつかえるなどの狭さはなく、十分余裕のスペース。Rear seats: There is no tightness such as limited legroom, and there is ample space available.
荷物室：先代よりボディーがスタイリッシュになっているので容量が小さくなっているかと心配したが、十分な大きさだった。Cargo Space: I was worried that the cargo capacity might have decreased due to the stylish design of the new generation compared to the previous one, but it was still spacious enough.