The Toyota Prius Base for 2006
A lot has been said about the Toyota Prius for 2006. 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 2006 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.
The standard warranty period for the Prius is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $21,725, with an invoice cost of $20,006. 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 2005 and 2006 the Prius Base was availble in the exterior colors of Barcelona Red Metallic, Black, Classic Silver Metallic, Driftwood Pearl, Magnetic Gray, Seaside Pearl, Silver Pine, and Super White.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Toyota Prius Base sold well in 2006. 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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