Toyota introduced the original Prius, which was the first ever mass-produced gas-electric hybrid vehicle. When Toyota introduced the first Prius it was venturing into uncharted territories, but that journey into the unknown was rewarded with Toyota's supremacy in hybrid vehicles today, as well as bragging rights to the best-selling gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the world.
The car's name is a Latin word means "to go before" -- in this case denoting a car that was the first in what the forward thinkers at Toyota thought would eventually become the norm. Twelve years later, Toyota rolled out its redesigned third-generation Prius.
For the most part, Toyota is still building upon the basic Prius concept. The car still has a quirky hatchback design, it's still powered by relatively basic nickel-metal hydride batteries, and performance numbers will likely discourage enthusiasts.
But there are a number of solid improvements and clever new features that will serve to bolster the car's following and potentially lure new customers. These include a moonroof with solar panels, four driving modes, Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA), and steering wheel touch controls. A multi-information display panel that monitors fuel and energy consumption is also standard.
The first-generation Prius was rated 41 EPA mpg, and the second-generation model pushed that figure to 46 mpg. The third-gen model marks another significant incremental improvement to 50 miles per gallon combined, or 51 city, 48 highway mpg.
 16V 1.8-liter (2ZR-FXE) | |
TRANSMISSION
| TRANSMISSION | Electrically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
| Overall L X W X H (mm) | 4460 X 1745 X 1510 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,700 |
| Tread Front/Rear (mm) | 1,525/1,520 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,390-1,395 |
| Gross vehicle weight (kg) | 1,805 |
PERFORMANCE
| Total max. Output* (kW) | 100 |
CHASSIS
| Suspension Front | MacPherson struts (gas-filled shock absorbers with a stabilizer bar) |
| Suspension Rear | Torsion beam (Trailing arms, gas-filled shock absorbers) |
| Brakes Type | Hydraulic with Electronic control and Regenerative |
| Brakes Front/Rear | Ventilated Disc/Solid Disc |
| Minimum turning radius (tyre) (m) | 5.2 |
| Fuel tank capacity (liters) | 45 |
| Tyres | 195/65 R15 |
ENGINE
| Engine | 1.8-litre (2ZR-FXE) |
| Type | 4-cyl. in-line Twin Cam 16-valve with VVT-i |
| Piston displacement (cc) | 1,798 |
| Max. output (SAE net) (kW/rpm) | 73/5200 |
| Max. torque (SAE net) (Nm/rpm) | 142/4000 |
| Fuel system | Electronic Fuel Injection |
MOTOR
| Type | Synchronous alternating current motor (Permanent magnet type) |
| Max. Voltage (V) | 650 |
| Max. Output (kW) | 60 |
| Max. Torque (Nm) | 207 |
BATTERY
| Type | Sealed Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) |
| Modules | 28 (201.6V) |
| Connection method | Series |
| Capacity (Ah) | 6.5 (2h) |
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