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Toyota Prius Hatchback 1.8 PHEV Excel 5dr CVT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1798
Trim	Excel
Price	£34,674
Battery Capacity	8.8
Engine Power - BHP	122
Acceleration	11.1
Top Speed	101 mph
Length	4645 mm
Width	1760 mm
Height	1470 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	360 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1530 kg

Driver Convenience

Adjustable speed limiter
Blind spot monitor
Bluetooth handsfree system
Colour head up display
Cyclist Detection
Electric gear shift
Electric power steering
Emergency call service
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Intelligent parking assist with front & rear parking sensors
Lane departure warning system
Lane trace assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear view camera with display
Road sign assist - RSA
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Telephone switch on steering wheel
Touch 2 Go navigation system
Toyota touch 2 MM19 multimedia with 8" colour touchscreen
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Gasoline particulate filter
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

2 x 4.2'' screen for multi information display
Audio switch on steering wheel
DAB Digital radio
JBL premium sound system with 10 speakers
USB and Aux in connectors + 12V front outlet

Exterior Features

Anti-jam protection on power windows
Auto headlight levelling
Auto headlights
Auto up and down function on all power windows
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Automatically retractable door mirrors
Black centre pillar design
Black diffuser
Black rear pillar design
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door handles
Body coloured door mirrors
Dusk sensor
Electrochromatic rear view mirror
Front and rear power windows
Front fog lamps
Heated door mirrors
LED daytime running lights
LED front light guide
LED headlights with auto high beam and auto headlamp levelling
LED rear brake lights
LED rear combination lights
LED rear light guide
LED third brake light
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

2 cup holders in front
2 rear adjustable headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke leather steering wheel
60/40 split folding rear seat
Boot lamp
Chrome inside door handles
Data Communication Module (DCM) connected services
Driver and front passenger personal lamps
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 height adjustable driver seat
Electric lumbar support
Front and rear door pockets
Front head restraints
Glovebox with internal light
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Hooks for lugggage holding belt
Illuminated entry and foot lamp
Illumination on door trim
Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
Leather upholstery
Multi function steering wheel
Multimedia switches on steering wheel
Rear passenger 12V power outlet
Rear passenger footwell heating vents
Rear room light
Retractable tonneau cover
Shopping bag hooks
Single front passenger seat
Soft cabin plastics
Sunglasses holder
Tilt/telescopic steering column

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS
Acoustic vehicle alerting system
Child safety door lock
Electronic brake force distribution
Electronic parking brake
ESP
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Manual on-off switch for passenger airbag
Occupant detection
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
Driver power door lock
Immobiliser
Keyless smart entry with push button start
Power passenger window lock
Remote central locking

Trim

Piano black centre console

Wheels

15" Two tone alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	8.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	190
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	120
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.3
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	34
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	150000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	10
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	45
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	28

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.067
HC	0.017
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	28
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	34
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	28

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 - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	188.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	235.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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)	11.1
Engine Power - BHP	122
Engine Power - RPM	5200
Engine Torque - NM	142
Engine Torque - RPM	3600
Top Speed	101 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear	195/65 R15
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	15" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1470 mm
Length	4645 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm
Width	1760 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	43
Gross Vehicle Weight	1855 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1204 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	360 l
Max. Loading Weight	325 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1530 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.2 m

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