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1.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, FWD
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Toyota Prius Base (2001) price & specs
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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
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,315 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 395 mm |
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Engine
Engine Bore: 75
Engine Cc: 1497
Engine Compression Ratio: 13
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Engine Code: 1nz-Fxe
Engine Liters: 1.5
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 84.7
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 50
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Electric Power Source
Electric Power Source Battery Type: Nickel Metal Chloride
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 4.2
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 56
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 4.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 51
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 4.6
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 4.2
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 13.4
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 160
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 99
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 110
Power Maximum Power Kw: 82
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 478
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 22
Secondary Power
Secondary Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 72
Secondary Power Maximum Power Kw: 53
Secondary Power Maximum Torque Nm: 72
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Front Width: 175
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 175
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 392
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9400
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1475
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 130
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 30.8
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 58.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1485
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 169.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4315
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1695
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.3
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1480
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 33.5
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10200
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 100.4
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2550
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 985
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 942
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 41.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1060
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.2
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1046
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 35.4
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 899
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 52.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1342
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 52.2
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1325
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1645
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3627
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1250
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2756
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Concealable Type: Concealable
Anti Theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
Anti Theft Protection Separate Display Type: Separate Display
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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