Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius continues as the market's flagship entry-level hybrid hatchback. Phenomenal fuel mileage results from the Prius' use of a gasoline/electric drivetrain that combines a 1.8L four-cylinder engine with a pair of electric motors. Together they are good for 132 horsepower, but the Toyota hybrid is more about efficiency than performance. A surprising level of premium equipment can also be outfitted to the Prius for those willing to spend a little extra on this green machine.
Toyota Prius
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$26,305 |
Fees | CA$1,690 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$495/month |
Powertrain | |
Combined power | N/A |
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 | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
Energy | 1.3 kWh |
Voltage | 202 V |
Charging times |
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Cooling | Air |
Drivetrain structure | Series-Parallel |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Hatchback |
Category | N/A |
Assembly | N/A |
Generation | N/A |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 4.6 L/100km |
Highway | 4.9 L/100km |
Combined | 4.7 L/100km |
Autonomy | 957 km |
Electric autonomy | N/A |
CO₂ emissions | 108 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 | N/A |
Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P195/65SR15 |
Rear tires | P195/65SR15 |
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 | 612 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 | 5/10 |
Safety | 7/10 |
Interior | 8/10 |
Reliability | 10/10 |
Winter driving | 7/10 |
Comfort | 6/10 |
Average | 72%(view ratings) |