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The 2001 Toyota Prius is a small Car. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $39,990.
There is 1 variant of the Prius available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2001.
The 2001 Prius was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Toyota Prius is only available with an electric motor that produces 82kW and 478Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

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The Toyota Prius comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,315 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 395 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Toyota Prius Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2001 Toyota Prius
The cheapest Toyota Prius is the base variant that starts from $0.
See all Toyota Prius PricingThe most expensive Toyota Prius is the base variant that starts from $39,990.
See all Toyota Prius PricingThe largest Toyota Prius is the base variant which measures 1695mm wide, 4315mm in length and sits 1485mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota Prius is the base variant which has 82kW of power and 478nm of torque.
The Toyota Prius is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota Prius is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1645 kg.
The Toyota Prius is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
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