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    Toyota Prius Base (2003) price & specs

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    1.5L petrol5D HatchbackVariable SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    Overview

    The 2003 Toyota Prius Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback 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 $37,990 before on-road costs.

    This Toyota Prius is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 57 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 115 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank

    The Toyota Prius measures 1490mm (58.7 inches) in height, 4445mm (175.0 inches) in length, 1725mm (67.9 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1296kg (2857.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Prius Base comes standard with 195/60 R15 front tyres and 195/60 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    43.98 - 63.27 kW/t
    43.98 kW/t
    139.78 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.4 L/100km
    4.4 L/100km
    9.1 L/100km
    Price
    $36,500 - $37,990
    $18,490
    $56,630
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,725 kg
    1,725 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    142 mm
    110 mm
    160 mm

    Battery & Charging

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    Dimensions

    4,445 mm
    1,725 mm
    1,490 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,445 mm
    Overall Width1,725 mm
    Overall Height1,490 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle9,400 mm
    Load Capacity429 mm

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    Base

    1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 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: Electric

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Electric
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    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 Combined (L/100km): 4.4
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 53
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 165
    Maximum Speed (mph): 103

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 78
    Maximum Power (kW): 57
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 115
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Secondary Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 68
    Maximum Power (kW): 50
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Code: P112
    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
    Multi Function: 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: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    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

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
    Front Track (in): 59.4
    Front Track (mm): 1510
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.6
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 142
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.8
    Overall Height (in): 58.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1490
    Overall Length (in): 175
    Overall Length (mm): 4445
    Overall Width (in): 67.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1725
    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): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.1
    Front Headroom (mm): 993
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.3
    Rear Headroom (mm): 947
    Front Hip Room (in): 51
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1295
    Rear Hip Room (in): 51.4
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1306
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.9
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1064
    Rear Leg Room (in): 38.6
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 980
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 55
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1397
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.9
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1344

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    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): 1725
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3803
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1296
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2857

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

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

    Audio System

    Brand Name: JBL
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Data Feed: DVD
    Information Type: Full Map And Voice

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes

    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: 3

    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

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    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

    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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