Vital Statistics: 2006 Toyota Prius
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 2006 Prius is manufactured in JAPAN for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the HATCHBACK 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $21,725 USD in 2006.
Prius Dimensions
The 2006 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 generous 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID engine has been measured to get 60 miles/gallon city driving with a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Prius retails for $21,725 USD with a invoice price of $20,006 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $580 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Leading optional equipment includes Vehicle Stability Control System, Front Side Airbag, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Electronic Parking Aid, First Aid Kit.
Exterior color choices include Barcelona Red Metallic, Black, Classic Silver Metallic, Driftwood Pearl, Magnetic Gray, Seaside Pearl, Silver Pine, Super White with interior choices of Beige Cloth Interior, Beige Leather Interior, Gray Cloth Interior, Gray Leather Interior. The Prius seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Toyota Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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