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    2003 Toyota Prius

    New from

    $36,500 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.4 / 100km

    About the Toyota Prius

    Last updated Dec 03, 2025

    The new Toyota Prius is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $36,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $37,990 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Prius available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.5L multi-point injection (57kW/115Nm) and electric motor (82kW/478Nm). All variants feature variable sp automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2003 Prius is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Comparative Rating

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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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    All Toyota Prius Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2021$38,365$45,825
    2020$37,090$45,825
    2019$36,440$44,050
    2018$36,440$43,900
    2017$34,990$43,850
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Toyota Prius Pricing

    2003 Toyota Prius Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Toyota Prius

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • 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
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Jbl
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 43.98
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.5
      • Front Headroom (mm): 993
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1295
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1064
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1397
      • Front Track (mm): 1510
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 142
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 51
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 51.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 38.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.9
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1490
      • Overall Length (mm): 4445
      • Overall Width (mm): 1725
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 947
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1306
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 980
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1344
      • Rear Track (mm): 1480
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10200
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 75
      • Compression Ratio: 13
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1497
      • Engine Code: 1nz-fxe
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 84.7
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Electric
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type: Electric
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Power Source Battery Type: Nickel Metal Chloride
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 4.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 53
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 165
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 103
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 78
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 57
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 115
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
      • Secondary Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 68
      • Secondary Power Maximum Power (kw): 50
      • Secondary Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • 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
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • 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 Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Code: P112
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1725
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1296
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    2003 Toyota Prius Dimensions

    1490mm
    1725mm
    4445mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2003 Toyota Prius Dimensions

    2003 Toyota Prius Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota Prius

    The most fuel efficient Toyota Prius is the Base with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 4.4L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Toyota PriusFuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWDElectric4.4 L/100km
    See all Toyota Prius Fuel Economy

    2003 Toyota Prius Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Toyota Prius?

    The Toyota Prius offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Toyota Prius FAQs

    The cheapest Toyota Prius is the Base that starts from $36,500.

    The most expensive Toyota Prius is the Base that starts from $37,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Toyota Prius is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Toyota Prius is the Base which measures 1725mm wide, 4445mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota Prius is the Base which has 82kW of power from its 1.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Toyota Prius is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Toyota Prius is the Base which weighs 1725 kg (kerb weight).

    The Toyota Prius may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Unleaded.

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