The Prius is the best-selling gas-electric hybrid in the United States and in the world. The EPA ratings for the 2008 Prius are 48 mpg City, 45 mpg Highway, and we’re guessing everyday fuel economy for most owners should fall somewhere between 40 and 50 mpg.
While the Prius excels at fuel economy, its performance in terms of emissions is even better. Prius is certified as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV); meaning that it meets the Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) exhaust standard; plus a zero evaporative emissions standard, a 150,000-mile durability demonstration, and an extended emissions system warranty. That makes the Prius an excellent choice for buyers who want to reduce air pollution and America’s dependence on oil.
The Toyota Prius is available in base and Touring Edition trim. A wide range of option packages allow for additional personalization.
Standard features include fabric upholstery, electric air conditioning with a micron filter, power windows, door locks and heated outside mirrors, remote keyless entry, cruise control, a tilting steering wheel with redundant climate and audio controls, intermittent front and rear wipers, a six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, and P185/65 all-season tires on 15-inch aluminum wheels.
The Touring Edition rides on a more tautly tuned suspension and P195/55R16 wheels and tires.
Options are bundled into packages, with each succeedingly numbered package building on the contents of the previous packages. Package 1 comes standard. Package 2 includes vehicle stability control (VSC), a reversing camera to help you see what’s behind you, Smart Key access, and MP3 capability for the stereo. Package 3 adds a premium nine-speaker JBL stereo with CD changer and Bluetooth; and Homelink. Package 4 adds HID headlamps with foglamps and a security alarm. Package 5 adds navigation. Package 6 tops it all off with leather seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Safety equipment that comes standard includes antilock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and traction control. Standard passive safety features include advanced multi-stage, dual front airbags; side-curtain airbags designed to offer head protection for front and rear passengers; seat-mounted side-impact airbags for torso protection for driver and front-seat passenger; three-point seatbelts and head restraints at all five seating positions; and rear seat head restraints that are adjustable. A tire pressure monitoring system comes standard.
The Toyota Prius sets the standard for environmentally friendly transportation. It delivers extremely good fuel efficiency for a four-seat car with an automatic transmission. EPA numbers peg combined city/highway fuel economy at 46 mpg, which is about what you can expect. Toyota is clearly the leader in hybrid technology. The Prius is an amazing piece of engineering, yet driving one and owning one is not much different from a conventional car. That’s impressive.
Awards
2008 Lowest Fuel Costs
2008 Lowest Operating Costs
2008 Lowest Ownership Costs
2007 Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Award – Hybrid
2007 Best Overall Value of the Year
2007 Lowest Fuel Costs
2007 Best Retained Value
2007 Lowest Operating Costs
2007 Lowest Ownership Costs
2006 Best Overall Value of the Year
American Lung Association’s “2005 President’s Circle Award”
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