ShareThis2010 TOYOTA PRIUS
TYPE: Front-drive, hybrid-powered, compact hatchback.
PRICE: $22,000 base.
WHERE BUILT: Toyota City, Japan.
POWER: 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle, 98-horsepower, 4-cylinder engine; electric motor boosts power to 134-horsepower.
FUEL ECONOMY: 51 city, 48 highway mpg; 50 mpg combined.
CHASSIS: Independent suspension; power-disc brakes; power rack-and-pinion steering; 15-inch alloy wheels.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 175.6 x 68.7 x 58.7 inches.
WHEELBASE: 106.3 inches.CRB WEIGHT: 3,042 pounds.
STANDARD: Air conditioning equipped with an electric air compressor; AM/FM/MP3 CD player with six-speakers and satellite radio capability; driver door Smart Key system with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry; a Multi-Informational Display with an energy monitor and fuel consumption history; six-way adjustable driver seat; power door locks; auto up/down on all windows with window jam protection; cruise control; tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel with audio and HVAC controls; color-keyed foldable power heated side mirrors; dual sun visors with vanity mirrors; and tonneau cover.
OPTIONS: Advanced Technology Package includes navigation system, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System, Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent Parking Assist ($4,500)
(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
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