Our Review: 2009 Prius from Toyota
Introduction
The 2009 Prius is manufactured in JAPAN for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the HATCHBACK 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $23,375 USD in 2009.
Prius Dimensions
In 2009 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 2009 Prius's 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID engine has been rated at 48 miles/gallon city and 45 miles/gallon highway out of a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Prius retails for $23,375 USD with a invoice price of $21,758 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $720 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Leading optional equipment includes 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.
Toyota Warranty
The normal 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 critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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