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    Toyota Prius Base (2001) price & specs

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    1.5L Electric4D SedanVariable SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    Overview

    The 2001 Toyota Prius Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Toyota Prius is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $39,990 before on-road costs.

    This Toyota Prius uses a fully electric engine.

    The Toyota Prius measures 1485mm (58.5 inches) in height, 4315mm (169.9 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2550mm (100.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1250kg (2755.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Prius Base comes standard with 175/65 R14 front tyres and 175/65 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    65.6 kW/t
    65.6 kW/t
    115.11 kW/t
    Boot Space
    392 litres
    370 litres
    450 litres
    Price
    $39,990
    $22,950
    $44,250
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,645 kg
    1,645 kg
    1,750 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    130 mm
    130 mm

    Battery & Charging

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    Dimensions

    4,315 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,485 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,315 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,485 mm
    Wheelbase2,550 mm
    Turning Circle9,400 mm
    Load Capacity395 mm

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    Base

    1.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, FWD

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    Engine

    Bore Engine: 75
    Engine (cc): 1497
    Compression Ratio: 13
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 1nz-Fxe
    Engine (L): 1.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 84.7
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Additional Fuel Types

    Fuel Types: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Electric

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
    Main Capacity (L): 50
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Electric Power Source

    Battery Type: Nickel Metal Chloride

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.2
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 56
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 4.6
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 51

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 4.6
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 4.2

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 13.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
    Maximum Speed (mph): 99

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 110
    Maximum Power (kW): 82
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 478
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 22

    Secondary Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 72
    Maximum Power (kW): 53
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 72

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: Variable
    Shift Lever Location: Dash
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Spoiler

    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.8
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 392

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
    Front Track (in): 58.1
    Front Track (mm): 1475
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.1
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.8
    Overall Height (in): 58.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1485
    Overall Length (in): 169.9
    Overall Length (mm): 4315
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Rear Track (in): 58.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1480
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.5
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10200
    Wheelbase (in): 100.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2550

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.8
    Front Headroom (mm): 985
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.1
    Rear Headroom (mm): 942
    Front Hip Room (in): 41.7
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1060
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.2
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1046
    Rear Leg Room (in): 35.4
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 899
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1342
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.2
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1325

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1645
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3627
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2756

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Concealable
    Type: Integrated In Dash
    Type: Separate Display
    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Information Type: Full Map

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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