2008 Toyota Prius 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
$22,875
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2008 Toyota Prius

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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

  • PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP
  • PKG 6

    $4,550

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • JBL AM/FM stereo w/CD changer
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    $4,550

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • JBL AM/FM stereo w/CD changer
    • MP3 playback & Bluetooth
    • (9) speakers
    • Smart Key system
    • alarm system
    • HomeLink
    • HID headlamps
    • front fog lamps
    • navigation
    • 4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • leather seats
  • PKG 4

    $2,580

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • JBL AM/FM stereo w/CD changer
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    $2,580

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • JBL AM/FM stereo w/CD changer
    • MP3 playback & Bluetooth
    • (9) speakers
    • Smart Key system
    • alarm system
    • HomeLink
    • HID headlamps
    • front fog lamps
  • PKG 5

    $3,280

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • JBL AM/FM stereo w/CD changer
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    $3,280

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • JBL AM/FM stereo w/CD changer
    • MP3 playback & Bluetooth
    • (9) speakers
    • Smart Key system
    • alarm system
    • HomeLink
    • HID headlamps
    • front fog lamps
    • navigation
  • PKG 2

    $575

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • AM/FM stereo w/CD player
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    $575

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • AM/FM stereo w/CD player
    • MP3 playback
    • (6) speakers
    • Smart Key system
  • PKG 3

    $2,105

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • JBL AM/FM stereo w/CD changer
    See more detail

    $2,105

    Starting MSRP

    • vehicle skid control
    • rearview back-up camera
    • JBL AM/FM stereo w/CD changer
    • MP3 playback & Bluetooth
    • (9) speakers
    • Smart Key system
    • alarm system
    • HomeLink

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

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

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

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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