2008 Toyota Prius Base specs & colors
4dr Car
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
Current listing price

Showing the 2008 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Base (Natl)
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Color options
Interior
Silver Granite
Grey
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas/Electric I4
Engine Type
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48 City / 45 Hwy
MPG
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76 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.0 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr Regenerative
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
7
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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272
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas/Electric I4
Engine Type
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82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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1.5L/91
Displacement
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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48 City / 45 Hwy
MPG
|
8.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
96 ft³
Passenger Volume
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26 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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59 in
Height, Overall
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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175 in
Length, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
|
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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39 in
Front Head Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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14 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
106 in
Wheelbase
|
Steering
Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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16.4 - 18.3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Suspension
w/Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
P185/65R15
Front Tire Size
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T125/70D16
Spare Tire Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,932 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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