The Toyota Prius Base for 2004
In 2004 Toyota released the Prius Base to the car-buying market. The Prius came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 51 highway miles and 60 city. The Prius competes in the Hatchback market segment, in direct competition with Nissan.
Toyota Prius Engine Specs
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.
Fuel is handled for the Prius is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The ELECTRIC/GAS is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 11.90-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The Prius is 175.00 inches long, 67.90 inches wide, and 58.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/96 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $20,295, with an invoice cost of $18,687. 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 exceptional.
The vehicle is available in 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 2004. 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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