Data on the 2008 Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius for 2008
Made in JAPAN for Toyota, the Prius for 2008 is a contender in the 5-seat HATCHBACK 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $22,475 USD with a invoice price of $20,695 USD.
Prius Dimensions
In 2008 the Prius has an overall length of 175.00 inches and a width of 67.90 inches. It sits a total of 58.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.60 inches. Front headroom is 39.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Prius a turning 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 2932 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Prius gets 48 miles/gallon city and 45 miles/gallon highway off a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Prius are also available.
Pricing
The Prius retails for $22,475 USD with a invoice price of $20,695 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $660 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Stability Control System, Electronic Parking Aid, First Aid Kit, Leather Steering Wheel, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Barcelona Red Metallic, Black, Classic Silver Metallic, Driftwood Pearl, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Seaside Pearl, Silver Pine Metallic, Spectra Blue, Super White with interior choices of Bisque Cloth Interior, Bisque Leather Interior, Dark Gray Cloth Interior, Dark Gray Leather Interior. The Prius seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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