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2008 Toyota Prius 5dr HB (Natl)

Specs

All new 2008 Toyota Prius specifications include engine specs, transmission, drivetrain, bodystyle, color choices, standard features and options, and more. These vehicle specs will arm you with the knowledge you will need to shop for or compare cars.
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
  • City 48/hwy 45 (1.5L engine/continuously variable trans)
EXTERIOR
  • Chrome-finish grille
  • Color-keyed door handles
  • Color-keyed front/rear bumpers
  • Dual color-keyed pwr mirrors
  • Dual heated color-keyed pwr mirrors
  • Halogen headlamps w/auto-off feature
  • High solar energy-absorbing glass (HSEA)
  • Intermittent rear window wiper
  • Rear deck spoiler
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR
  • (2) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets
  • (4) retractable front & rear passenger assist grips
  • 4-way adjustable cloth front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests
  • AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers
  • Auto climate control-inc: humidity sensor, air filtration
  • Cargo area side panel & under floor storage
  • Center console armrest w/storage area & dual front/rear cup holders
  • Central instrument display-inc: digital speedometer, fuel gauge, shift position indicator, odometer, twin tripmeters, warning lights
  • Cloth 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/fold-down center armrest & adjustable headrests for all seating positions
  • Cruise control
  • Digital quartz clock
  • Direct tire pressure monitoring system
  • Dual compartment glove box
  • Dual illuminated sun visors
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Fabric-trimmed door panels w/storage pockets, bottle holders
  • Front & rear dome lights
  • Front seatback pockets
  • HD electric rear window defroster w/timer
  • Multi-information LCD-inc: energy monitoring, exterior temp, fuel consumption, climate control, audio status modes
  • Overhead console w/maplights
  • Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature
  • Pwr windows w/driver-side auto up/down & retained pwr feature
  • Remote hood/fuel-filler door releases
  • Remote keyless entry system w/2-stage unlocking, panic function, remote illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel w/audio/climate/telephone controls
  • Tonneau cover
MECHANICAL
  • 1.5L DOHC EFI VVT-i 16-valve 4-cyl engine
  • 15" x 6" aluminum alloy wheels
  • 15" x 6" aluminum alloy wheels w/trim rings
  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Continuously variable transmission (ECVT)
  • Electric-assist pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i)
  • Front wheel drive
  • Hybrid system-inc: sealed nickel-metal hydride battery, integrated permanent AC synchronous electric motor, integrated regenerative brake system
  • Independent MacPherson strut suspension w/stabilizer bar
  • P185/65R15 tires
  • Push-button start
  • Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes w/electronic brake distribution
  • T125/70D16 compact spare tire
  • Torsion beam rear suspension
  • Traction control (TRAC)
SAFETY
  • 3-point seatbelts w/front pretensioners, force limiters, front passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR/ELR)
  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors
  • Child-protector rear door locks
  • Driver & front passenger seatbelt warning sensor
  • Driver/front passenger advanced airbags
  • Front seat-mounted side airbags
  • Front/rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
  • Rear seat child restraint system/lower anchor points & top tether anchors
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Side-impact door beams
  • Traction control (TRAC)

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