Hybrid Car Specs

Consumers who buy a Toyota Prius are often enthusiastic about their purchase. Since its launch the Prius has been one of the workhorses of the Toyota brand. This has always been a meaningful car, and the 2004 model is no different. A hatchback for everyone in the family is what the Toyota Prius provides.

Toyota Prius Engine Specs

The restyled Prius Base is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Prius uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

For the 2004 Prius, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using ELECTRIC/GAS for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 11.90 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The Prius is 175.00 inches long, 67.90 inches wide, and 58.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Prius is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 96 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,295 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,687. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Hatchback.

MPG Ratings

The 2004 Prius gets 51 miles/gallon on the highway and only 60 in the city. This is subpar for a hatchback car.

The vehicle is available in Black, Driftwood Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl, Seaside Pearl, Super White, and Tideland Pearl.

What We Think of the Toyota Prius

The 2004 model year was telling year for the Toyota Prius. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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