Car Profiles - Toyota Prius

TOYOTA PRIUS

Acclaimed worldwide, ignored locally; the Prius may be an icon for being green (just ask Kermit the Frog) but the admission price is very high. Unless you speak for Green Peace, going somewhere else is better.

The Good: Top notch fuel economy

The Bad: Numb steering

Price Range: P2,250,000

Our Rating: ***

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Prius
Price	P2,250,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2ZR-FXE 1.8 DOHC 16V I4 + Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Horsepower	134hp @ 5,200rpm
Torque	111Nm @ 4,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	EFI
Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,460mm
Width	1,745mm
Height	1,480mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,370kg
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Solid Discs
Tires	195/65 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	7 (With Front Passenger On/Off Switch)
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control
Other Safety Features	High Mount Stop Lamp, Front Active Headrests
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Rear Wiper, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Front and Rear Spoiler
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescope
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver
Seating Material	Leather
Other Interior Features	60/40 Folding Rear Seat, Passenger Side Seat Back Pocket, Multi-Information Display with Eco-Drive Monitor, Heads Up Display, Tonneau Cover, Glove Box Light
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, With Clean Air Filter
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/AUX
Speakers	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Multi Information Display, and Air Conditioning
Alarm	Yes, with Immobilizer
Keyless Entry	Yes
RIVALS	BMW 1 Series Diesel, Lexus CT