2008 Toyota Prius Base specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
5dr HB Base (Natl)
$21,500
5dr HB (Natl)
$22,875
5dr HB Touring (SE)
$23,770
5dr HB Touring (GS)
$23,770
5dr HB Touring (Natl)
$23,770
$21,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2008 Toyota Prius Base

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 76.0-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 175.0" length, 58.7" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Silver Pine Mica

Interior
Silver Granite
Grey

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4
MPG
48 City / 45 Hwy
Horsepower
76 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake Type
Pwr Regenerative
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.0 x 0.9 in

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
272
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
7

Engine

Displacement
1.5L/91
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
MPG
48 City / 45 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.2 qts

Measurements

Second Head Room
37 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Front Hip Room
51 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Track Width, Rear
58 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Passenger Volume
96 ft³
Second Hip Room
52 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
14 ft³
Liftover Height
26 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Length, Overall
175 in

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4 - 18.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
4
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P185/65R15
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Rear Tire Size
P185/65R15

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,932 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A

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