Pros:
- Uses half the fuel of a typical mid-size sedan
- Roomy and versatile
- No need to adjust your driving to get great mileage
Cons:
- Options drive up the price
- Not very exciting to drive
- Still relies on non-renewable gasoline
Those who want to cut their fuel bills and contribute to the clean-air cause
Who should not buy the Toytoa Prius:
Those seeking a car that will have the absolute minimum possible environmental impact
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 5-door hatchback
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: Base, Touring
- Price range (including options): $22,795 - $29,614
- Base engine: Hybrid powertrain (1.5 liter inline 4-cylinder, 76 hp @ 5000 RPM, 82 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM; permanent magnet electric motor, 50 kW @ 1200-1540 RPM, 295 lb-ft @ 0-1200 RPM)
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: Continuously-variable automatic transmission
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 60 MPG city/51 MPG highway
- Where built: Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front seat mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction control
- Optional safety equipment: Electronic stability control
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks and mirrors, climate control, cruise control, keyless entry, CD player
- Major options: Leather seats, upgraded stereo, keyless ignition, Bluetooth connectivity
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 8 years/100,000 mile hybrid powertrain components, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Honda Civic Hybrid
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Volkswagen Jetta TDI
