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Toyota Prius Hatchback 1.8 VVTi Excel 5dr CVT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1798
Trim	Excel
Price	£29,015
Battery Capacity	0.75
Engine Power - BHP	122
Acceleration	13.1
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	104
Length	4575 mm
Width	1760 mm
Height	1470 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	502 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1375 kg

Driver Convenience

360 degree panoramic view monitor
Adaptive cruise control
Blind spot monitor
Bluetooth connectivity
Colour head up display
Electric gear shift
Electric power steering
Emergency call service
Intelligent parking assist with front & rear parking sensors
Lane departure warning system
Lane trace assist
Multi information display screen and trip computer
Rear cross traffic alert
Road sign assist - RSA
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Touch 2 with Go Plus Navigation system
Voice recognition for navigation system
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
JBL Premium Sound System
MM17 Multimedia system

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Anti-jam protection on power windows
Auto dimming inside rear view mirror
Auto folding mirrors
Auto headlight levelling
Auto headlights
Auto up and down function on all power windows
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door handles
Front and rear power windows
Heated and coloured side mirrors
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lamps
LED headlights with auto high beam and auto headlamp levelling
LED rear combination lights
Light remind warning with auto cut off
Monotone body colour roof
Power adjustable door mirrors
Rear side wing doors
Rear window demister with timer
Rear window wiper
Shark fin antenna
Turn indicators in side mirrors

Interior Features

12V connector
2 cup holders in front
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Chrome inside door handles
Data Communication Module (DCM) connected services
Driver and front passenger Whiplash Injury Lessening seats
Driver and passenger assist grip
Driver and passenger seatback pockets
Driver and passenger sun visor with mirror and light
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Electric lumbar support
Front and rear door pockets
Front door armrests
Front head restraints
Glovebox with internal light
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Height adjustable driver seat
Illuminated entry system - instrument panel illumination
Illuminated entry system in room lamp
Illumination on door trim
Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Multi function steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Soft cabin plastics
Sunglasses holder
Tilt/telescopic steering column
Tonneau cover

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS
Acoustic vehicle alerting system
Child safety door lock
Electronic parking brake
ESP
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Lane departure alert (activates steering)
Manual on-off switch for passenger airbag
Pre collision system with pedestrian detection
SRS Airbags - Driver + Front passenger, front side, front and rear curtain and driver's knee airbags
Traction control
Tyre pressure warning system

Security

Alarm
Immobiliser
Intrusion sensor
Keyless smart entry with push button start
Power door locks
Power passenger window lock
Remote central locking

Trim

Soft touch dashboard

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	0.75
Battery Type	Nickel-Metal Hydride

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.097
HC	0.012
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	107
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	93
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	96
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	93
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	95
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	97
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	95
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	93
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	95
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	93

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1798
Compression Ratio	13.4:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	80.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High	68.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	67.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	68.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	67.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	65.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	67.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	68.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	67.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	68.9

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	92
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	77
NCAP Safety Assist %	85
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	13.1
Engine Power - BHP	122
Engine Power - RPM	5200
Engine Torque - NM	142
Engine Torque - RPM	3600
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1470 mm
Length	4575 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm
Width	1760 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	43
Gross Vehicle Weight	1790 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	502 l
Max. Loading Weight	415 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	725
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	725
Minimum Kerbweight	1375 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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