Our Review of the 2009 Toyota Prius Touring
Toyota Prius Engine Specs: The Prius Touring comes outfitted with a 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by Toyota, is mated to a four-speed transaxle by N/A. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Toyota.
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.
Statistics
The Prius is 189.20 inches long, 71.70 inches wide, and 57.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.30 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. This is standard in the hatchback market.
The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $19,770, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,088. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 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 18.50 gallons.
The Prius Touring received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty one in-city driving and thirty one when it came to highway driving. Being a electric/gas-powered green car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Toyota Prius
The 2008 model began the promise of the Toyota Prius. The 2009 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 Touring will continue to be a profitable vehicle.