2010_Toyota_Prius_003

Toyota Prius Review & Road Test

Matt Brogan

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2009 Toyota Prius
TOYOTA
PRIUS
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HYBRID
A$7,120 - $8,470
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Year
Make
Model
Variant
Type
Car Details
Make
Make
TOYOTA
Model
Model
PRIUS
Variant
Variant
HYBRID
Series
Series
NHW20R MY06 UPGRADE
Year
Year
2009
Body Type
Body Type
5D HATCHBACK
Seats
Seats
-
CarAdvice Ratings
Overall
Overall
7.0 /10
Our Review
Our Review
TOYOTA PRIUS Review
Pricing
New Price
New Price
N/A
Private Sale
Private Sale
$6,050 - $6,880
Dealer Retail
Dealer Retail
$7,120 - $8,470
Dealer Trade
Dealer Trade
$4,500 - $5,500
Engine Specifications
Engine Type
Engine Type
MULTI POINT F/INJ
Engine Size
Engine Size
1.5L
Cylinders
Cylinders
INLINE 4
Max. Torque
Max. Torque
115Nm @  4000rpm
Max. Power
Max. Power
57kW @  5000rpm
Pwr:Wgt Ratio
Pwr:Wgt Ratio
44W/kg
Bore & Stroke
Bore & Stroke
75x84.7mm
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio
13.0
Valve Gear
Valve Gear
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Drivetrain Specifications
Transmission
Transmission
CONTINUOUS VARIABLE
Drive Type
Drive Type
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Final Drive Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
3.905
Fuel Specifications
Fuel Type
Fuel Type
UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC
Fuel Tank Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
Fuel Consumption (Combined)
Fuel Consumption (Combined)
Not Provided
Weight & Measurement
Kerb Weight
Kerb Weight
1295
Gross Vehicle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Provided
Height
Height
1490mm
Length
Length
4445mm
Width
Width
1725mm
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
142mm
Towing Capacity
Towing Capacity
Brake:0  Unbrake:0
Steering & Suspension
Steering Type
Steering Type
RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
Turning Circle
Turning Circle
10.2
Front Rim Size
Front Rim Size
6x15
Rear Rim Size
Rear Rim Size
6x15
Front Tyres
Front Tyres
195/60 R15
Rear Tyres
Rear Tyres
195/60 R15
Wheel Base
Wheel Base
2700
Front Track
Front Track
1510
Rear Track
Rear Track
1480
Front Brakes
Front Brakes
DISC - VENTILATED
Rear Brakes
Rear Brakes
DISC
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut, Lower control arm, Coil Spring, Gas damper, Anti roll bar
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion bar, Trailing arm, Gas damper, Coil Spring, Anti roll bar
Standard Features
Comfort
Comfort
-
Control & Handling
Control & Handling
-
Driver
Driver
-
Engine & Transmission
Engine & Transmission
-
Entertainment
Entertainment
-
Exterior
Exterior
-
Interior
Interior
-
Package
Package
-
Safety
Safety
-
Security
Security
-
Optional Features
Comfort
Comfort
-
Control & Handling
Control & Handling
-
Driver
Driver
-
Engine & Transmission
Engine & Transmission
-
Entertainment
Entertainment
-
Exterior
Exterior
-
Interior
Interior
-
Package
Package
-
Safety
Safety
-
Security
Security
-
ECO & Safety Ratings
ANCAP Crash Test
ANCAP Crash Test
-
Green Vehicle
Green Vehicle
-
Green House
Green House
-
Air Pollution
Air Pollution
-
CO2 Emission
CO2 Emission
Not Provided
Other
Discontinued Date
Discontinued Date
30/06/2009
Service Interval
Service Interval
6 months /  10,000 kms
Warranty
Warranty
36 months /  100,000 kms
VIN Plate Location
VIN Plate Location
Driver Side Eng Scuttle
Country of Origin
Country of Origin
Japan