The restyled Prius Base is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.

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

Statistics

The dimensions of the Prius Base are 66.70 inches wide by 169.60 inches long. It sits 57.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 100.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

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 2003 (MSRP) was $19,995, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,793. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2003 Prius is a SFI system, running on ELECTRIC/GAS . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The Prius Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifty two in-city driving and fourty five when it came to highway driving. Being a electric/gas-powered green car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Toyota Prius

There are several reasons why the Toyota Prius Base sold well in 2003. 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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