Hertz Australia to operate up to 500 Hybrid Toyota Prius Sedans by August

Hertz Australia expects to operate almost 500 hybrid Toyota Prius sedans by August 2008. After introducing the Prius late last year in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Hertz has progressively added the vehicles into its rental fleets in Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast and Cairns.

The Prius can travel up to 100 kilometres on just 4.4 litres of petrol, and as far as 1,000 kilometres on one tank of fuel. It also emits up to 55% less carbon monoxide than conventionally powered vehicles of a similar size, and is one of the quietest vehicles currently available, with its Continuously Variable Transmission system eliminating the need for gear changes.

“The Prius has taken the market by stealth,” said Wayne Burgoyne, Director of Sales and Marketing for Hertz Australia. “Business and leisure customers who have rented the Prius have been very pleasantly surprised by its low fuel consumption and quiet operation.”

The Prius features seating for up to five passengers, dual front SRS airbags, air conditioning, power-operated windows and mirrors, six-speaker CD /radio and cruise control.

The Toyota Prius can be rented from selected  mainland locations in Australia, subject to availability. Hertz Car Sales, which sells former Hertz rental vehicles direct to the public, has also started selling low-mileage Toyota Prius sedans. Hertz Car Sales has outlets in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

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