Toyota Prius
The Prius, which will be completely overhauled next year, still remains the most fuel-efficient hybrid automobile on the market. Nicknamed the ?friend of the planet?, the Prius offers a very uninspired driving experience and isn't very powerful, but is well adapted to North-American deiving conditions. Inside, you will find ample space for four adults and a lot of comfort, while you will be surprised at how silent it is on the road. Its average fuel-consumption, which is about 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres, can jump 30% in winter.
Toyota Prius
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$27,710 |
| Fees | CA$1,420 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$521/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 110 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 1.5 l I-4 |
| Power | 76 hp @ 5,000 rpm (57 kW) |
| Torque | 82 lb·ft @ 4,200 rpm (111 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 67 hp @ 1,200 rpm (50 kW) |
| Torque | 295 lb·ft @ 1,200 rpm (400 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 1.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 202 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | Series-Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 5.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 5.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 882 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 117 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Smart key | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | optional |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) |
| Front tires | P185/65R15 |
| Rear tires | P185/65R15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,442 mm (175″) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (68″) |
| Height | 1,473 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,697 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,335 kg (2,943 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 612 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |