Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius has become THE icon for green vehicles. The famous hybrid comes with a 1.8L gas engine that produces 98 horsepower (134 when combined with the electric motors) and 105 lbs.-ft. of torque. The V, a more spacious version of the Prius, and the Plug-in Hybrid also runs the same drivetrain. All incarnations of the Prius come with a continuously variable transmission. This year, the Prius family welcomes a new addition: the Prius C. It features a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that develops 72 horsepower and 82 lbs.-ft. of torque, coupled with a continuously variable transmission. The conventional engine and electric motors produce a combined 99 horsepower. At a starting price of $21,000, the Prius C becomes the most affordable hybrid on the market.
Toyota Prius
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$26,100 |
| Fees | CA$1,620 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$491/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 134 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 1.8 l I-4 |
| Power | 98 hp @ 5,200 rpm (73 kW) |
| Torque | 105 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (142 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 80 hp (60 kW) |
| Torque | 153 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (207 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 1.3 kWh |
| Voltage | 202 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | Air |
| Drivetrain structure | Series-Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 4.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 4.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 4.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 937 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 110 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65R15 |
| Rear tires | P195/65R15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,481 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,745 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,491 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,524 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,380 kg (3,042 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 612 l and 1,906 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 10.8 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 44 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 68%(view ratings) |