The Toyota Prius Base for 2001: Improving on 2000
Toyota Prius Engine Specs: The Prius Base 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 Toyota. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style 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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Prius Base are 66.70 inches wide by 169.60 inches long. It sits 57.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 100.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
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 96 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $19,995, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,793. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 2001 Prius, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using ELECTRIC/GAS for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 11.90 gallons.
The 2001 Prius gets 45 miles/gallon on the highway and only 52 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
Parting Shots
The 2001 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.