Toyota Prius
Over the years, the Prius has earned a reputation for being the leader among the world’s greenest cars. With the competition working hard to dethrone the Prius, the pressure is on Toyota to keep innovating. 2012 marks the arrival of the Prius V wagon as well as the upcoming release of a rechargeable electric version. The “regular” Prius’ gas engine is a 1.8L 4-cylinder that delivers 134 hp (including the electric motor). This is combined with a CVT.
Toyota Prius
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$25,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,565 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$489/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 134 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 1.8 l I-4 |
| Power | 98 hp @ 5,200 rpm (73 kW) |
| Torque | 105 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (142 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 80 hp (60 kW) |
| Torque | 153 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (207 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 1.3 kWh |
| Voltage | 202 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | Series-Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 4.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 4.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 4.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 937 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 110 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65R15 |
| Rear tires | P195/65R15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,481 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,745 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,491 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,524 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,380 kg (3,042 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 612 l and 1,906 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 73%(view ratings) |