Tell me all about its mechanical reliability, ability to function in VERY cold weather and safety systems -- how many airbags, for example?
2007-01-01 04:55:00 · 5 answers · asked by Willster 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
it's the most popular selling hybrid on the market.
Why don't you go to their website for all that other info.
jeez!
2007-01-01 05:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by octopussy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A very reliable car just like any Toyota car.But like some one said it has 14 computers so if your going to store it disconnect neg 12 volt battery.any time over week and a half.cant beat the gas mileage . I don't see any problems at all.
2007-01-02 14:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY DO NOT LIKE COLD WEATHER
and if you dont drive them every day the battery will go dead
the battery is to small they need to change
the design of the battery
they do get verry good gas mileage
2007-01-01 05:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2007 Toyota Prius Specs
MSRP sorted by $22,175
Invoice $20,419
Engine 1.5L I4 110HP
Fuel Econ. 60/51 mpg
You can never go wrong with a toyota, especially a leading hybrid model.
Hybrid Synergy Drive®
Gasoline Engine
Type Aluminum double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve
VVT-i 4-cylinder
Displacement 1.5 liters (1497 cc) 1.5 liters (1497 cc)
Bore x stroke 75.0 mm x 84.7 mm 75.0 mm x 84.7 mm
Compression ratio 13.0:1 13.0:1
Valvetrain 4-valve per cylinder with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Induction system Multi-point EFI with Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i)
Ignition system Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Power output 76 hp @ 5000 rpm (57 kW @ 5000 rpm)
Torque 82 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm (111 N m @ 4200 rpm)
Emission rating Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) [1]
Electric Motor
Motor type Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
Power output 67 hp @ 1200-1540 rpm (50 kW @ 1200-1540 rpm)
Torque 295 lb.-ft. @ 0-1200 rpm (400 Nm @ 0-1200 rpm)
Voltage 500V maximum 500V maximum
Traction Battery
Type Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) [2] Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) [2]
Power output 28 hp (21 kW) 28 hp (21 kW)
Voltage 201.6V 201.6V
Hybrid System Net Power 110 hp (82 kW) 110 hp (82 kW)
Mechanical/Performance
Transmission Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)
Suspension
Front Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar Independent MacPherson strut with tuned stabilizer bar
Rear Torsion beam with stabilizer bar Torsion beam with tuned shock absorbers, springs and stabilizer bar
Steering Rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist Rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist
Turning circle (ft.) 34.1 34.1
Brakes Power-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and integrated regenerative braking
Dimensions
Exterior Dimensions (in.)
Overall height/width/length 58.7/67.9/175.0 58.7/67.9/175.0
Wheelbase 106.3 106.3
Track (front/rear) 59.3/58.3 59.3/58.3
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.26 0.26
Ground clearance 5.6 5.6
Interior Dimensions front/rear (in.)
Head room 39.1/37.3 39.1/37.3
Shoulder room 55.0/52.9 55.0/52.9
Hip room 51.0/51.6 51.0/51.6
Leg room 41.9/38.6 41.9/38.6
Curb weight (lb.) 2932 2932
Seating capacity 5 5
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) 96.2 96.2
Luggage capacity (cu. ft.) 14.4 14.4
Fuel tank (gal.) 11.9 11.9
2007-01-01 14:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is just absolutely great!
2007-01-01 12:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mi Sook K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋