The Toyota Prius Base for 2004
A lot has been said about the Toyota Prius for 2004. As Toyota's entry in the hatchback market the Prius (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door Prius is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Toyota as a brand in general.
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.
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.
The fuel system for the 2004 Prius is a traditional SFI, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 11.90 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Prius Base are 67.90 inches wide by 175.00 inches long. It sits 58.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 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 2004 (MSRP) was $20,295, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,687. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Hatchback.
MPG Ratings
The 2004 Prius gets 51 miles/gallon on the highway and only 60 in the city. This is subpar for a hatchback car.
The vehicle is available in Black, Driftwood Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl, Seaside Pearl, Super White, and Tideland Pearl.
What We Think of the Toyota Prius
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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