A lot has been said about the Toyota Prius for 2007. As Toyota's entry in the hatchback market the Prius (and in this case specically the Touring 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 Touring 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 has 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 2007 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 Touring Statistics

The dimensions of the Prius Touring are 67.90 inches wide by 175.00 inches long. It sits a comfortable 58.70 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,175 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,419. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 Prius gets 51 miles/gallon on the highway and only 60 in the city. This is exceptional for a hatchback car.

In 2006 and 2007 the Prius Touring 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 Touring sold well in 2007. 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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