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Overview
The 2009 Toyota Prius Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2010. The Toyota Prius is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $45,500 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, 4460mm (175.6 inches) in length, 1745mm (68.7 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1370kg (3020.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Prius Base comes standard with 215/45 R17 front tyres and 215/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
70.42 - 72.99 kW/t
60.37 kW/t
142.34 kW/t
Boot Space
446 litres
268 litres
510 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.9 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
10.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,154 km
538 km
1,333 km
Price
$34,990 - $53,500
$18,990
$53,500
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,805 kg
1,631 kg
1,890 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
102 mm
160 mm
Battery & Charging
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Dimensions
4,460 mm
1,745 mm
1,490 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,460 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,745 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 435 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 89
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1797
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 80.5
Engine Stroke: 88.3
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: 2zr-Fxe
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
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 Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Electric Power Source
Electric Power Source Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 3.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 60
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 72
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 25.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 1154
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 717
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 60
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 3.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 64
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 3.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 72
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 76
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 25.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 27.0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 3.9
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.4
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 180
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 112
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 100
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 136
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 60
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps Electric Motor: 80
Power Maximum Torque Nm Electric Motor: 207
Secondary Power
Secondary Power Maximum Power Kw: 73
Secondary Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 99
Secondary Power Maximum Torque Nm: 142
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
Transmission Description: Continuously Variable
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
Transmission Code: P410
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: 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
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: J
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: J
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Wheels Tire Front Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: THP
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 446
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 15.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 39.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1120
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: 68.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1745
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 175.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4460
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1520
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.8
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1525
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.0
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10400
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 34.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 140
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.5
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 36.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 930
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 35.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 905
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
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Led Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Color: Black
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
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3020
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1370
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1805
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3979
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20100226
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.8 Hybrid Auto
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
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
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
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
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 Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 10000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 6214
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