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2001 Toyota Prius 4dr Sdn (Natl)

Retail Price	$19995.00
Dealer Invoice	$18795.00
Destination Charge	$455.00

CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS
Passenger Capacity:	5
Passenger Volume (cu ft):	88.6
Base Curb Weight (lb):	2765
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG):	52
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG):	45
Dead Weight Hitch (lb):
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb):
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:
Type of Engine:	Gas I4/Electric Hybrid
Displacement:	1.5L/91
Fuel System:	SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower:	70 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque (lb ft):	82 @ 4200
Number of Forward Gears:	Variable
Transmission Type Description Line 1:	Automatic
Transmission Type Description Line 2:	Electronic
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):	3.93
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ø F:	6.5
Maximum Capacity (amps):	272
Total System Capacity (qts):	8.2
Rear suspension type line 1:	Torsion Beam
Front suspension type line 2:	w/Coil Springs
Rear suspension type line 2:	w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm):	30.2
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm):	25
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in):	.79
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in):	.83
Rear tire size:	P175/65R14
Spare tire size:	T125/70D16
Rear wheel size (in):	14 x - TBD -
Spare wheel size (in):	16 x - TBD -
Rear wheel type:	Aluminum
Spare wheel type:	- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns:	4.0
Curb to Curb:	31.5
Wall to Wall:	15.75
ABS System:	4-Wheel
Disc:	Yes
Rear disc brake (Yes/No):
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):	10 x 0.9
Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in):
Drum:	Yes
Drum Diam x Width (in):	7.9 x 1.2
Capacity, Approx (gal):	11.8
Head Room (in):	38.8
Leg Room (in):	41.2
Shoulder Room (in):	52.8
Hip Room (in):	50.7
Second seat head room (in):	37.1
Second seat leg room (in):	35.4
Second seat shoulder room (in):	52.2
Second seat hip room (in):	51.9
Wheelbase (in):	100.4
Length, Overall (in):	169.6
Height, Overall (in):	57.6
Tread Width (in), Front:	58.1
Rear:	58.3
Min Ground Clearance (in):	4.9
Liftover Height (in):	26.2
Trunk Volume (cu ft):	11.8

STANDARD FEATURES

MECHANICAL:

1.5L DOHC SEFI 16-valve 4-cylinder engine w/variable valve timing
11.8 gallon fuel tank
14" aluminum wheels
Anti-lock braking system
Continuously variable transmission
Front wheel drive
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar
P175/65R14 all-season SBR tires
Permanent-magnet 33-KW electric motor/generator/starter
Rack-and-pinion pwr steering
Regenerative ventilated pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
SULEV emmissions certification
Torsion beam rear suspension

EXTERIOR:

Color-keyed door handles
Color-keyed front/rear bumpers
Color-keyed pwr outside rearview mirrors
Rear spoiler
Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

INTERIOR:

AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers
Air conditioning w/automatic climate control
Center console w/storage area/cup holders
Cloth rear seat w/headrests
Front seatback pockets
Multi-function liquid crystal display panel w/energy monitoring, fuel consumption, & audio status modes
Passenger under-seat storage tray
Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature
Pwr windows w/driver side auto up/down & pinch protection
Reclining cloth front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS:

City 52/hwy 45 (1.5L engine/continuously variable trans)

SAFETY:

Anti-lock brake system
Front driver/passenger airbags

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