Hybrid Car Specs

It is common to find buyers of the Toyota Prius enthusiastic about their purchase. The Prius has been one of the premier vehicles of the Toyota line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2006 model is no exception. The Toyota Prius falls into the hatchback for the family category. The Prius inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Toyotas year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Toyota Prius Engine Specs

The Prius Base is equipped with a Toyota 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.

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

The fuel system for the 2006 Prius is a traditional SFI, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 11.90 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Prius Base are 67.90 inches wide by 175.00 inches long. It sits a comfortable 58.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

A powertrain warranty is provided (60,000 miles/60 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Toyota Prius. This is standard for the price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,725 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,006. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2006 Prius gets 51 miles/gallon on the highway and only 60 in the city. This is exceptional for a hatchback car.

In 2005 and 2006 the Prius Base was availble in the exterior colors of Barcelona Red Metallic, Black, Classic Silver Metallic, Driftwood Pearl, Magnetic Gray, Seaside Pearl, Silver Pine, and Super White.

Conclusion

The 2005 model began the promise of the Toyota Prius. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Toyota hopes that the Prius Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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