The Toyota Prius Base for 2006: Improving on 2005
Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Toyota Prius are quite excited about their purchase. The Prius has held a position among the top of the Prius line of car for more than a generation. It is a significant car, and the 2006 model is no different. The Toyota Prius comes under the heading of hatchback models that are exiciting.
2006 Toyota Prius Base 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Prius comes equipped with 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.
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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Prius Base are 67.90 inches wide by 175.00 inches long. It sits 58.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $21,725, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,006. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Hatchback.
MPG Ratings
The 2006 Prius gets 51 miles/gallon on the highway and only 60 in the city. This is below average 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. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
Parting Shots
The 2006 model year was very successful 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.