2008 Toyota Prius

$21,500 - $23,770Starting MSRP

Model Highlights

Transmission

CVTAutomatic

Body Type

Hatchback, Sedan

Seatings

5 Seats

Overview

The super-frugal Prius, with its Hybrid Synergy Drive, has sophisticated electric-drive componentry and a battery system that allows energy to be recovered from coasting and braking. In the Prius, a 76-horsepower, 1.5L four-cylinder Atkinson Cycle...

What’s new in the 2008 model?

A new Base trim becomes the entry level Toyota Prius for 2008. It doesn't have the standard cruise control and heated mirrors of the other Prius mo...

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Specs

EPA Classification: Mid-size

Engine Order Code:

Engine Type: Gas/Electric I4

Displacement: 1.5L/91

Fuel System: EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200

Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code:

Trans Type: 1

Trans Description Cont.: CVT

Trans Description Cont. Again: Automatic

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): 3.93

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 48

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 45

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 6.5

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 272

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 8.2

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2932

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.): w/Stabilizer bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 30.2

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 25

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.79

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.83

Brake Type: Pwr Regenerative

Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.0 x 0.9

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): 7.9 x 1.2

Front Tire Order Code:

Rear Tire Order Code:

Spare Tire Order Code:

Front Tire Size: P195/65R16

Rear Tire Size: P195/65R16

Spare Tire Size: T125/70D16

Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.0

Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material: Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Steering Type: Pwr rack & pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.4 - 18.3

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 4.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 11.9

Wheelbase (in): 106.3

Length, Overall (in): 175.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 67.9

Height, Overall (in): 58.7

Track Width, Front (in): 59.3

Track Width, Rear (in): 58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.6

Liftover Height (in): 26.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 14.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): - TBD -

Passenger Capacity: 5

Passenger Volume (ft³): 96.2

Front Head Room (in): 39.1

Front Leg Room (in): 41.9

Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.0

Front Hip Room (in): 51.0

Second Head Room (in): 37.3

Second Leg Room (in): 38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in): 52.9

Second Hip Room (in): 51.6

Vehicle Name: Toyota Prius

Body Style: 5 Door Liftback

Pricing

This model has 9 different trims.

MSRP

$23,770

Invoice

$21,816

Description

1.5L/91, 76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540, CVTAutomatic

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Fuel Economy

This model has 9 different trims.

City

48 MPG

Hwy

45 MPG

Combined

undefined MPG

Description

1.5L/91, 76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540, CVTAutomatic

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