Not Your Father’s Prius - The 2007 Toyota Prius Base
Toyota has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Toyota Prius of 2007. There are two trim levels to the Prius, including Base and Touring. The Base version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2006 the popular 1.5 liter has made this a popular choice for hatchback buyers across the country.
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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Hatchback arena.
For the 2007 Prius, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using ELECTRIC/GAS for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 11.90 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Prius has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The Prius is 175.00 inches long, 67.90 inches wide, and 58.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $22,175, with an invoice cost of $20,419. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Hatchback.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The Prius Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixty in-city driving and fifty one when it came to long-distance. Being a electric/gas-powered hybrid car, this was exceptional.
Conclusion
The 2007 model year was telling year for the Toyota Prius. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..