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1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD
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Toyota Prius Base (2005) price & specs
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Overview
The 2005 Toyota Prius Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a Nhw20r. The Toyota Prius is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $37,400 before on-road costs.
This Toyota Prius uses a fully electric engine.
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 1295kg (2855.0 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
61.89 - 63.32 kW/t
52.94 kW/t
139.78 kW/t
Boot Space
456 litres
286 litres
510 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.4 L/100km
4.4 L/100km
11.5 L/100km
Price
$37,000 - $46,900
$19,990
$56,630
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
60,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,725 kg
1,585 kg
1,880 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
107 - 142 mm
107 mm
160 mm
Battery & Charging
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Dimensions
4,445 mm
1,725 mm
1,490 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,445 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,725 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 430 mm |
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Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 106
Standard Met: EU4
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
Other Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
Fuel Type: Electric
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
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Nickel Metal Chloride
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 4.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 53
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 4.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 165
Maximum Speed (mph): 103
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 112
Maximum Power (kW): 82
Measurement Standard: EEC
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 78
Maximum Power (kW): 57
Maximum Torque (Nm): 115
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Code: P112
Description: Continuously Variable
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
Power Steering
Type: Electric
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
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
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
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 456
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10200
Front Track (in): 59.4
Front Track (mm): 1510
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.2
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 107
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.5
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
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
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Blue
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
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): 1295
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2855
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 5
Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
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
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
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: Fixed
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
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