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2008 Toyota Prius Base specs & colors

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

Color options

Interior
Silver Granite
Grey

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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