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2012 Toyota Prius c
$18,950 - $23,230Starting MSRP
Black Sand Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
50 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Continuously Variable Ratio
Body Type
Hatchback, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2012 Toyota Prius C comes in four different trim levels--labeled One, Two, Three and Four. The base-model Prius C One starts at just $19,710, while a completely loaded Prius C Four totals $25,140.
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Exterior
Black Sand Pearl
Blue Streak Metallic
Summer Rain Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Absolutely Red
Habanero
Classic Silver Metallic
Moonglow
Super White
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas/Electric I4
Displacement: 1.5L/- TBD -
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 73 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 82 @ 4000
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 1
Trans Description Cont.: Continuously Variable Ratio
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1):
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 50
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 53
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 46
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.95
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.83 x 0.98
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size: P175/65R15
Spare Tire Size: T125/70D16
Front Wheel Size (in): 15 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in): 15 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 31.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 9.5
Wheelbase (in): 100.4
Length, Overall (in): 157.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 66.7
Height, Overall (in): 56.9
Track Width, Front (in): 58.3
Track Width, Rear (in): 58.1
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 17.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): - TBD -
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 87.4
Front Head Room (in): 38.6
Front Leg Room (in): 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.3
Front Hip Room (in): 51.0
Second Head Room (in): 37.0
Second Leg Room (in): 50.8
Second Shoulder Room (in): 51.7
Second Hip Room (in): 50.8
Vehicle Name: Toyota Prius c
Body Style: Hatchback
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 10
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 3.6
Pricing
This model has 12 different trims.
MSRP
$23,230
Invoice
$21,625
Description
1.5L/- TBD -, 73 @ 4800, Continuously Variable Ratio
Fuel Economy
This model has 12 different trims.
City
53 MPG
Hwy
46 MPG
Combined
50 MPG
Description
1.5L/- TBD -, 73 @ 4800, Continuously Variable Ratio
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