The Lowdown: 2004 Toyota Prius
By Thomas Brillstein
Introduction
The 2004 Prius is manufactured in JAPAN for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the HATCHBACK 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $20,295 USD in 2004.
Prius Dimensions
The 2004 Prius has standard length of 175.00 inches and a width of 67.90 inches. The Prius rides 58.10 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 4.90 inches. Front headroom is 39.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Prius a radius of 34.10 inches. It uses 185/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 106.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The Prius comes standard with a Automatic CVT Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Prius's standard 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID engine has been measured to get 60 miles/gallon city driving using a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Prius retails for $20,295 USD with a invoice price of $18,687 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $515 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Prius optional equipment may include Vehicle Stability Control System, Front Side Airbag, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Cassette Player, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Black, Driftwood Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl, Seaside Pearl, Super White, Tideland Pearl with interior choices of Brown/Ivory Cloth Interior, Burgundy/Dark Gray Cloth Interior. The Prius seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 96 month/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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