![]() The 2005 model is virtually identical, save for the addition of a standard rear-window wiper and the sun visors being covered in fabric instead of vinyl.Īlong with the 2006 facelift comes more equipment, notably, standard tire-pressure monitoring. Via any of up to nine different packages (number varies by year), various extra items can be added, such as xenon headlights, foglights, side and curtain airbags, Bluetooth, voice-activated DVD navigation, and an upgraded nine-speaker JBL audio system, so check the spec sheet for the fitted packages. ![]() Standard equipment on the inside includes remote keyless entry with push-button start, cruise control, a multi-information display showing the hybrid system's workings, a manually tilting steering column, power windows and door locks, dual front and rear cupholders, cloth upholstery, a 60/40-split and folding rear seat, automatic climate control with a cabin filter, two 12-volt power outlets, and an AM/FM radio/CD player with six speakers. On the outside, the 2004 model has 15-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlights, powered and heated body-color side mirrors, and a rear spoiler. From 2007 onward, the side and curtain airbags are standard. The 2006 facelift brings with it standard tire-pressure monitoring, and a backup camera becomes optional. Stability control, side airbags, and curtain airbags were available but had to be selected from the options menu, so check whether they have been fitted. The 2004 Prius is kitted out about as expected in terms of safety, having ABS brakes, traction control, and dual airbags as standard - but that's it. A 2007 safety update made side and curtain airbags standard, upping the score for the driver's side impact to five stars.īack in 2004, safety features were thin on the ground, and driver-assistance features were limited to parking sensors - if you were lucky. For the 2006 model year, it lost that fifth star for the driver's frontal impact. The second-gen Prius was tested according to the NHTSA's less-strict pre-2011 crash-test criteria and fared well, scoring five stars for the driver's frontal impact and four stars for the rest. Regenerative braking allows the vehicle to harvest some braking energy to recharge the battery and, being a full series-parallel hybrid, it never has to be plugged in. In fact, some of these batteries are reported to reach 200,000 miles. The battery's charging and discharging are computer-controlled, permanently shallow-cycling it between 40% and 80% capacity, ensuring a long service life. It's generally reliable too, but oil consumption can become a problem with age. It's extremely efficient, though, delivering a 46-mpg combined EPA estimate and qualifying as both a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) and Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) at launch. Either way, the Prius is no speed machine, taking ten seconds to reach 60 mph. Drive to the front wheels is either via the gas engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT), via the electric motor alone, or with both working at the same time for maximum performance. ![]() Toyota doesn't say what the combined torque output is. ![]() The electric motor contributes 67 hp and 295 lb-ft for combined power output of 110 hp. The naturally-aspirated 1.5-liter 1NZE-FXE inline four-cylinder engine runs the Atkinson combustion cycle and a 13:1 compression ratio to optimize efficiency and develops only 76 hp and 82 lb-ft of torque. Electric motors: One permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric motorĮngine + electric motor hybrid system output: 110 hp ![]()
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