Not Your Mother’s Prius - The 2007 Toyota Prius Touring
There’s been a lot of talk about the Toyota Prius for 2007. As a leading car in the hatchback market the Prius (and in this case specically the Touring version) has maintained a high standard. The 4-door Prius is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Toyota as a brand in general.
2007 Toyota Prius Touring Specs
Standard equipment in the Prius for 2006 and 2007 includes the 1.5 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic CVT Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Prius.
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 2007 Prius is a SFI design, using ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 11.90 gallons.
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 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 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,175 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,419. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Hatchback.
MPG Ratings
The 2007 Prius gets 51 miles/gallon on the highway and only 60 in the city. This is below average for a hatchback car.
In 2006 and 2007 the Prius Touring 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. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
What We Think of the Toyota Prius
There are several reasons why the Toyota Prius Touring sold well in 2007. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Toyota, specifically a Prius.
I’m in the market for a hatchback next year when my lease is up. Should I buy one of these Toyotas or hold out for next year’s Prius?
Cool car, I like it.