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2003 Toyota Prius Base Pricing and Spec
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Overview
The 2003 Toyota Prius Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback 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 $36,990 before on-road costs.
This Toyota Prius is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 57 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 115 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank
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 1296kg (2857.2 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
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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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 | 9,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 429 mm |
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Engine
Engine Liters: 1.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1497
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 75
Engine Stroke: 84.7
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: 1nz-Fxe
Engine Compression Ratio: 13
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 45
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
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 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 4.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 53
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.9
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 165
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 103
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 57
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 78
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 115
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Secondary Power
Secondary Power Maximum Power Kw: 50
Secondary Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 68
Secondary Power Maximum Torque Nm: 400
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
Transmission Code: P112
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
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 Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 58.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1490
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2700
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.3
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1725
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 175
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4445
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1480
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1510
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.4
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9400
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 30.8
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 142
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.6
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 33.5
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10200
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 993
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 947
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1397
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 55
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1344
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 52.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1295
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 51
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1306
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 51.4
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1064
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 980
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 38.6
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2857
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1296
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1725
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3803
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Anti Theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
Anti Theft Protection Separate Display Type: Separate Display
Anti Theft Protection Concealable Type: Concealable
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Brand Name: JBL
System Type: Stereo
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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