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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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