Toyota's Prius C is the newest model in the Prius line up, a subcompact car that seats five and delivers exceptional fuel economy. Introduced for the 2012 model year, this diminutive four-door hatchback is priced from $18,950 and is poised to deliver years of driver satisfaction.
Hybrid System
As a full hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Prius C features a gasoline engine, a transmission and a battery pack that supplies energy to a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor. Its gasoline engine displaces at 1.5 liters, a four cylinder motor that makes 73 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 82 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 rpm. This car has a net 99 horsepower rating. An electronically controlled continuously variable transmission turns the wheels.
Fuel Economy
The front-wheel-drive Prius C is rated at 53 mpg city, 46 mpg highway. It delivers a combined 50 mpg. This vehicle features a 9.5-gallon fuel tank and has a cruising range of 475 miles, enough fuel to take you from Washington D.C. to New York City and back.
Model Dimensions
The Prius C sits on a 100.4-inch wheelbase. This model is 157.3 inches long, 66.7 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall. It has a ground clearance of 5.5 inches and weighs from 2,500 pounds.
This model offers 38.6 inches of head room in the front and 37.0 inches in the rear. Front shoulder room comes in at 52.3 inches; there is 51.7 inches in the rear. Front hip room measures 51.0 inches; rear hip room is 50.8 inches. Front leg room measures 41.7 inches; there is 35.0 inches of leg room in the rear. Seating five, the Prius C has 87.4 cubic feet of passenger volume and 17.1 cubic feet of storage capacity behind the second row seat.
Model Particulars
Like other Prius models, the C is sold in numbered trim levels including One, Two, Three and Four. Standard with all models are projector-beam halogen headlamps, rear combination lamps with LED stop lamps, color-keyed power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, intermittent wipers, a color-keyed rear spoiler and a black roof-mounted antenna.
Inside, this model offers automatic climate control, a four speaker audio system, fabric-trimmed font seats, a 60/40 split fold down rear seat, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, power windows, a 12-volt auxiliary outlet, map lamps and storage compartments.
Choose a higher trim level model and an upgraded audio system, Bluetooth connectivity, a navigation system, Entune telematics and cruise control are available.
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