A lot has been said about the Toyota Prius for 2005. As Toyota's entry in the hatchback market the Prius (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Prius is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Toyota as a brand in general.

Performance

The Prius Base is equipped with a Toyota 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.

The Prius uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2005 Prius is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 11.90 gallons.

Prius Base Statistics

The dimensions of the Prius Base are 67.90 inches wide by 175.00 inches long. It sits a comfortable 58.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $20,975, with an invoice cost of $19,314. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The Prius Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixty in-city driving and fifty one when it came to long-distance. Being a electric/gas-powered hybrid car, this was subpar.

In 2004 and 2005 the Prius Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Driftwood Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl, Seaside Pearl, Super White, and Tideland Pearl.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Toyota Prius Base sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Toyota, specifically a Prius.

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