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1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Toyota Prius Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Toyota Prius Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd March 2012. The Toyota Prius is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $33,990 before on-road costs.
This Toyota Prius is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power and 142 Nm of torque via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Toyota claims the Prius Base uses 3.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 89g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1154km per full tank
The Toyota Prius measures 1490mm (58.7 inches) in height, 4480mm (176.4 inches) in length, 1745mm (68.7 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1365kg (3009.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Prius Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
70.18 - 73.26 kW/t
56.8 kW/t
131.06 kW/t
Boot Space
446 litres
276 litres
550 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.9 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,154 km
606 km
1,333 km
Price
$32,490 - $45,990
$19,250
$45,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
6 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,805 kg
1,670 kg
2,115 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
118 mm
160 mm
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Dimensions
4,480 mm
1,745 mm
1,490 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,480 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,745 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 440 mm |
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Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 89
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 80.5
Engine (cc): 1797
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: 2zr-Fxe
Engine (L): 1.8
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 88.3
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 207
Motor 1 Number: 1
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Screen Size (in): 6.1
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1154
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 717
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 25.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 3.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 72
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 60
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 27.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 3.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 76
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 64
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 25.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 3.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 72
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 60
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 3.9
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.4
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 80
Maximum Power (kW): 100
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 60
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 207
Measurement Standard: EEC
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 99
Maximum Power (kW): 73
Maximum Torque (Nm): 142
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: P410
Description: Continuously Variable
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic 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 Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
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): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: THP
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 39.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1120
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 446
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
Front Track (in): 60.0
Front Track (mm): 1525
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
Overall Height (in): 58.7
Overall Height (mm): 1490
Overall Length (in): 176.4
Overall Length (mm): 4480
Overall Width (in): 68.7
Overall Width (mm): 1745
Rear Track (in): 59.8
Rear Track (mm): 1520
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2700
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 36.6
Front Headroom (mm): 930
Rear Headroom (in): 35.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 905
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
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1805
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3979
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3009
Tare Weight (kg): 1339
Audio System
Brand Name: JBL
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Bluetooth
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20100226
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: 2
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.8 Hybrid Auto
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 1
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
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