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2002 Toyota Prius
Body style(s): 4-door sedan
Trim levels:
base |
MSRP:
$19,995
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Notes: In its second year, the hybrid Prius turned a profit. It
remained, however, a rather uneconomical prospect unless one intended
to keep the car for over a decade and drive it extensively. Cruise
control became an option for 2001, as did a navigation system. Adding to
cabin safety were newly optional side airbags. Honda provided a true
rival for the Prius for 2002 with the Civic Hybrid. Prius, however,
remained the most economical 5-seater in the United States.
Series: 2001-2003
DESIGN
Layout:
Seats:
Engine(s): |
1.5L 16-valve dohc SFI I4
Bore x stroke: 75.0x84.7mm
Compression ratio: 13.0 to 1
(87-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 70bhp@4500rpm
Torque (SAE net): 82lb-ft@4200rpm |
Parallel Drive:
33kW permanent-magnet AC electric motor
Output: 273.6V (Ni-MH batteries)
Horsepower (SAE net): 44bhp@1040-5600rpm
Torque (SAE net): 258lb-ft@0-400rpm |
Transmission: CVT (f.d. ratio 3.95:1) |
DIMENSIONS
EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance: |
COMPACT
100.4"
169.6"
66.7"
57.6"
58.1"
58.3"
4.9"
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Curb weight: |
2765lbs. |
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:
Battery bay: |
49/40 cu ft. (f/r)
11.8 cu ft.
11.9 gal.
228 cells
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TECHNICAL
Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags: |
175/65-14
independent: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
beam: torsion beam, coil springs, tube shocks
disc/drum, ABS (10.0" vented/7.9" solid)
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted, 4.0 turns-to-lock
none
dual front, opt. dual front side
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PERFORMANCE
Fuel economy (city/highway):
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle: |
52/45mpg
11.6sec.
154ft.
0.72g
57.5mph
31.5ft.
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SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Chevrolet Cavalier,
Daewoo Nubira,
Honda Civic,
Ford Focus,
Mazda Protege,
Mitsubishi Lancer,
Nissan Sentra,
Pontiac Sunfire,
Volkswagen Golf and Jetta
Toyota Prius sedan.
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