Toyota Prius
The Prius is the poster child for fuel economy. It features a four-cylinder gasoline engine combined with two electric motors, resulting in an all-wheel drive setup. Total system output is rated at 196 hp, while fuel consumption is a very modest 4.8 L/100 km. The Prius is not only sleeker but also more dynamic and more agile than ever. However, the cockpit generates many complaints due to the steering wheel partially blocking the instrument panel near the windshield.
Toyota Prius
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$37,650 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$1,860 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$708/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 196 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 (front, center) |
| Power | 150 hp @ 6,000 rpm (112 kW) |
| Torque | 139 lb·ft @ 4,400 – 5,200 rpm (188 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 111 hp (83 kW) |
| Torque | 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 40 hp (30 kW) |
| Torque | 62 lb·ft (84 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 0.9 kWh |
| Voltage | 222 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car, Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
| Assembly | Toyota, JP |
| Generation | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 4.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 4.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 4.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 895 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 111 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/50R19 |
| Rear tires | P195/50R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,600 mm (181″) |
| Width | 1,783 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108″) |
| Weight | 1,490 kg (3,285 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 575 l |
| Fuel tank | 43 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 84%(view ratings) |