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1997 Toyota Prius

JapanHybrid GasolineFWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1997
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
XW10
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Hybrid Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 1-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.5 VVT-i + 1CM Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
72 hp
Power (kW)
53 kW
Displacement
1,496 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,135 mm (162.8 in)
Width
1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height
1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Curb weight
1,240 kg (2,734 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
  • 15W-40
  • 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
3.7 litres
Configuration Combustion
Bore
75 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke
84.7 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
13.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Configuration Electric
Type of Electric Car
Hybrid
Front Engines
Yes
Configuration Electric › Front Engines
Power (kW)
30 kW
Number of Engines
1
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 1-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
120 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Turning Circle
9.4 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Toyota Platform
MC Platform

Equipment

Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Cruise Control
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Airbags

Other

Warranty

Hybrid Components
100,000 km / 5 years
EV Battery
100,000 km / 5 years

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right

Toyota emblem
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Yes

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
54.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
Cassette
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Back Pocket
Yes
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side

Steering Wheel

Adjustments
Tilt

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
390 litres
Depth
890 mm (35.0 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,670 mm (65.7 in)

Design

Interior Decor Colour
Grey

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
DriverOptional
PassengerOptional
Rear-

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
Main Beam
H4
Fog Light, Rear
W3×16d (W21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Reversing Light
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side

Awards

Car of the Year Japan
1998 - 1997
Prius
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Sedan
Variant
Prius Standard1997–2003
Generation
XW10
Year
Powertrain
1.5 VVT-i + 1CM Automatic
Horsepower
72 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Hybrid Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 1-speed

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