dual-stage frontal airbags, side-impact airbags in front, airbag curtains, driver’s knee airbag, tire pressure monitor, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, active headrests
Safety equipment (optional):
Pre-collision system, Lane Keep Assist, radar cruise control
Basic warranty:
3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in:
Japan
Specifications As Tested
Model tested (MSRP):
Toyota Prius III ($23,000)
Standard equipment:
automatic air conditioning (with electric air compressor); AM/FM/MP3 CD player with six speakers and satellite radio capability; driver door Smart Key system with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry; Multi-Informational Display with an energy monitor and fuel consumption history; six-way adjustable driver seat; power door locks; auto up/down on all windows with window jam protection; cruise control; tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel with audio and HVAC controls; color-keyed foldable power heated side mirrors; dual sun visors with vanity mirrors; and tonneau cover; hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth wireless technology and eight speakers; three-door Smart Key system
Options as tested (MSRP):
Navigation Package ($1,800) voice-activated touch-screen DVD navigation system with JBL AM/FM/MP3 four-disc CD changer, eight speakers, integrated satellite radio capability, XM NavTraffic capability, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology and integrated backup camera
Destination charge:
($750)
Gas guzzler tax:
N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):
$25,550
Layout:
front-wheel drive
Engine:
1.8-liter 16-valve Atkinson Cycle plus 650V electric generator motor assist
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
134
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
N/A
Transmission:
CVT
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
48/51 mpg
Wheelbase:
106.3 in.
Length/width/height:
175.6/68.7/58.7 in.
Track, f/r:
60.0/59.8 in.
Turning circle:
34.2 ft.
Seating capacity:
5
Head/hip/leg room, f:
38.7/52.7/42.5 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:
N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:
37.6/51.2/36.0 in.
Cargo volume:
21.6 cu. ft.
Payload:
N/A
Towing capacity:
N/A
Suspension, f:
independent MacPherson strut
Suspension, r:
torsion beam
Ground clearance:
5.5 in.
Curb weight:
3042 lbs.
Tires:
195/65R15
Brakes, f/r:
disc/disc with ABS, EBD
Fuel capacity:
11.9 gal.
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle.
All prices are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of April 21, 2009.
Prices do not include manufacturer’s destination and delivery charges.
N/A: Information not available or not applicable.
Manufacturer Info Sources:
800-468-6968 – www.toyota.com
