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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2008 Toyota Prius 5dr HB |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $27600.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1370.00 |
Consumer Information
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 3 Years/60,000 km Drivetrain: 5 Years/100,000 km Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited km |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5L/93 |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 1 |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | - TBD - |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 4.0 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 4.2 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | - TBD - |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | - TBD - |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2943 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer Bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer Bar |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | - TBD - |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Size | P195/55R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/55R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 16 x - TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 16 x - TBD - |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | Compact |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.4 - 18.3 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 4.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 45 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.2 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 174.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 67.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.0 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 59.2 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 58.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.0 |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 16.1 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 96.2 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.3 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.0 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | Prius |
| Body Style | 5-Door Liftback |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| Colour-keyed bumpers, door handles, rear spoiler, grille | |
| Colour-keyed heated pwr exterior mirrors | |
| Front & rear splash guards | |
| Halogen headlamps w/light control system | |
| Front fog lamps | |
| Tinted window glass | |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Reclining cloth front bucket seats w/vertical adjust headrests | |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat w/vertical adjust headrests & fold-down centre armrest | |
| Front centre console box w/armrest | |
| Front & rear cup holders | |
| Floor carpeting & carpeted floor mats | |
| Driver footrest | |
| 4-spoke tilt steering wheel | |
| Steering wheel controls-inc: audio system, HVAC | |
| Engine immobilizer | |
| Instrumentation-inc: multi-information display, outside temp gauge, dual trip odometer | |
| Warning indicators-inc: low fuel, door ajar, headlamps on, tire pressure monitoring system | |
| Push button start | |
| Pwr windows w/driver side auto up/down | |
| Pwr door locks w/key lockout protection | |
| Cruise control | |
| Keyless entry | |
| Retained accessory pwr | |
| Remote fuel lid release | |
| Garage door opener | |
| Anti-theft system | |
| Air conditioning w/automatic climate control & cabin air filter | |
| Rear seat heater ducts | |
| Side window defroster | |
| Electric rear window defroster w/timer | |
| AM/FM audio system w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers | |
| Roof mounted antenna | |
| Upper & lower glove box | |
| Digital clock | |
| Accessory pwr outlets | |
| Semi-fabric door trim w/map pockets | |
| Chrome inner door handles | |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
| Overhead console box | |
| Assist grips | |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | |
| Lighting-inc: map lamps, glove box lamp, cargo lamp | |
| Illuminated entry | |
| Front seatback pockets | |
| Carpeted cargo area | |
| Cargo area side storage compartments w/under cargo area storage | |
| Cargo area tonneau cover | |
| Luggage belt | |
| Cargo net | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 1.5L DOHC VVT-i EFI 16-valve I4 aluminum alloy engine | |
| Toyota Hybrid System (THS) | |
| Automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) | |
| Traction control (TRAC) | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| Independent MacPherson gas strut front suspension | |
| Torsion beam rear suspension | |
| Front & rear stabilizer bars | |
| P195/55R16 all-season tires | |
| Compact spare tire | |
| 16" aluminum alloy wheels w/wheel locks | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes | |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD) & brake assist | |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | |
| SAFETY | |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD) & brake assist | |
| Driver/front passenger frontal airbags w/front passenger occupancy classification indicator | |
| Front side impact air bags | |
| Front & rear side curtain air bags | |
| 3-point seat belts in all positions | |
| Front seat belt pretensioners & force limiters | |
| Adjustable B-pillar shoulder belt anchors | |
| Anchor points for child restraint seats | |
| Child-protector rear door locks | |
| Traction control (TRAC) | |
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