Toyota Prius

03-October-2007

• Vital Stats
• Price 

  $37,400

• Safety       
• Eco-friendly           
• Economical           
• Runs on 

  Hybrid engine 

• Parking       
• Storage       
• Boot 

  456 litres 

• Cupholders 

  6

• Comfort       

Who would drive this car?

The eco-conscious – it's a hybrid (has a normal engine plus an electric one and automatically switches between the two to save petrol).

Price

$37,400.

Colours

Standard – Ebony, Glacier White, Crystal Blue (mica metallic), Galaxy Blue (mica), Magnetic Bronze (mica metallic), Wildfire (kinda like crimson – mica metallic), Pistachio (very light green – mica metallic) and Silver Pearl (metallic).

Eco rating

5/5! This is the #1 eco-friendly car on the market at the moment. It releases 106g of carbon dioxide per kilometre.

Fuel economy

4.4 litres of petrol will get you about 100km (about the same as a scooter!) So a full tank could get you up to 1000km!

Goodies

* Push-button start

* Power windows and mirrors

* Electric power steering

* 6-speaker stereo

* 15-inch alloy wheels

* CVT (continuously variable transmission – aka no gear changes)

* Auto climate control air con

* Remote central locking

* Bluetooth (for your mobile phone)

* Rear spoiler.

Easy to park?

It's a breeze – compact and zippy.

Storage

Nothing spiffy – just a glovebox, centre console box, 2 map pockets, door pockets, storage tray and sunnies holder.

Comfy seats?

Yes! The front 2 are bucket seats (they 'hug' you). There are 5 seats in total.

How big's the booty?

Average for a medium-sized car (it can hold 456 litres).

Cup holders

6 – drinks for all (+1)!

Safety

* Front fog lights

* Rear reversing camera

* ABS (anti-skid brakes)

* Brake assist

* Electronic brake-force distribution

* Traction control

* Dual front SRS (supplemental restraint system) airbags

* Cruise control

* HIP (head impact protection) system

* Engine immobiliser

* Reverse warning

* Front passenger pretensioner and forcelimiter seatbelts

* Multi-function steering wheel (control the radio, CD, phone, navigation, info displays and air con from the wheel! We love that!).

Note

The Prius is dead-silent when it's running on battery mode so be careful as pedestrians might be oblivious that you're there!

Extra options

For $46,900, you can get the Prius i-Tech model, which has all of the above features plus:
* Rear-view camera

* Bluetooth

* Leather seat trim

* MP3-compatible JBL stereo (6 speakers and 6-disc in-dash changer)

* DVD satellite navigation

* Dual side curtain shield airbags

* Dual front seat mounted side airbags

* VSC (vehicle stability control)

* Smart entry and start (you just have the keys somewhere on you and the car senses you're there and unlocks – no need to fiddle with keys! Brilliant!).

Did you know?

The Toyota Prius was the world's first, mass-produced hybrid car.

Contact a recommended dealership to help you buy this car!