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2012 Toyota Prius Specifications

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2012 Toyota Prius
Starting Price:
$23,015
Estimated MPG:
51 city | 48 hwy
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2012 Toyota Prius Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Automatic

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st and 2nd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM stereo
Satellite Radio:
SiriusXM

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Electric power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
38.6 "
Front Leg Room:
42.5 "
Overall height:
58.7 "
Overall Length:
176.4 "
Overall Width:
68.7 "
Rear Head Room:
37.6 "
Rear Leg Room:
36.0 "
Wheelbase:
106.3 "

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating

Engine

Compression Ratio:
13.00 : 1
Displacement:
110 cu.in.
Horse Power:
98 hp
Hybrid Gas Engine:
134 hp
Keyless Ignition:
Doors and ignition
Size:
1.8 L
Vehicle Emissions:
SULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
1.8
Fuel tank capacity:
11.9gal.
Horsepower:
98hp @ 5,200RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Transmission:
continuously variable automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
51 mpg
Highway:
48 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
5

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Torsion beam

Tires

Diameter:
15.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
65
Speed Rating:
S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
195 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
CVT
Number of speeds:
Continuously variable

Video System

Video player:
With DVD

Warranty

roadside months:
24 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,042 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
3,979 lbs.
Payload:
825 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
15
Rim Type:
None aluminum
Width:
6

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: liftgate

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Garage door transmitter
: HomeLink
Illuminated entry
Overhead console
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Steering wheel mounted A/C controls
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors
: 1
2nd row LCD monitors
: 2
AM/FM radio
CD player
MP3 decoder
Speakers
: 6
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Delay-off headlights
Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear window defroster
Rear window wiper
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: front-wheel
Electric motor horsepower
: 80hp @ RPM
Engine liters
: 1.8
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 51mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 48mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 11.9gal.
Horsepower
: 98hp @ 5,200RPM
Hybrid electric powertrain type
: full
Hybrid system net power
: 134hp @ RPM
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Transmission
: continuously variable automatic
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Knee airbag
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
: w/storage
Front seats
: bucket
Max seating capacity
: 5
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 7
Compression ratio
: 13.00 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 80.5mm x 88.4mm (3.17" x 3.48")
Engine displacement
: 1.8 L
Engine horsepower
: 98hp @ 5,200RPM
Engine torque
: 105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,745mm (68.7")
Exterior height
: 1,491mm (58.7")
Exterior length
: 4,481mm (176.4")
Front headroom
: 980mm (38.6")
Front hiproom
: 1,339mm (52.7")
Front legroom
: 1,080mm (42.5")
Front shoulder room
: 1,394mm (54.9")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 10
GVWR
: 1,805kg (3,979lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 612 L (22 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,653L (93.7 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 374kg (825lbs)
Rear headroom
: 955mm (37.6")
Rear hiproom
: 1,300mm (51.2")
Rear legroom
: 914mm (36.0")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,349mm (53.1")
Turning radius
: 5.2m (17.1')
Wheelbase
: 2,700mm (106.3")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 195/65SR15.0
Front tires
: 195/65SR17.0
Front tires
: 215/45VR17.0
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear tires
: 195/65SR15.0
Rear tires
: 195/65SR17.0
Rear tires
: 215/45VR17.0
Wheel size
: 15"
Wheel size
: 17"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/ unlimited distance
Maintenance warranty
: 24 months/25,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 60 months/60,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 24 months/25,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Bodyside moldings
Optional
Pin stripe
Optional

Convenience Features

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Optional

Entertainment Features

Entertainment system
Optional

Safety and Security

Security system
Optional

Seats and Trim

Heated front seats
Optional
Leather upholstery
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Rear anti-roll bar
Optional
Sport suspension
Optional

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