The Toyota Prius Base for 2002: Improving on 2001
The restyled Prius Base is equipped with a Toyota 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The Prius is 169.60 inches long, 66.70 inches wide, and 57.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 100.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/96 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $19,995, with an invoice cost of $18,793. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Prius is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The ELECTRIC/GAS is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 11.90-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Prius Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifty two in-city driving and fourty five when it came to long-distance. Being a electric/gas-powered hybrid car, this was exceptional.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Toyota Prius Base sold well in 2002. 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.
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