2008 Toyota Prius [ 2009 , 2007 ]

#8

in Affordable Midsize Cars

Based on analysis of 40 Prius reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $21,500 - $23,770
Invoice: $20,210 - $21,816
MPG: 48 City / 45 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:7.0
Exterior:7.5
Interior:7.1
Safety:8.6
Reliability:10.0

2008 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Base (GS): 5dr HB Base (GS) [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

4dr Car

Engine

  • Gas/Electric I4 1.5L/91
  • Continuously Variable Trans (Standard)
  • 48 mpg city / 45 mpg hwy

2008 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Base (GS) Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Standard
Side - Body Front Standard

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Child Locks Rear Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Base (GS) Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 1.5L/91
Engine Type 4 Cylinder Engine (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Hybrid Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Front Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type Continuously Variable Trans (Standard) , M/T (Standard)

2008 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Base (GS) Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Air Conditioning - Auto Climate Control Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 5
Reading Lamps Front Standard

Audio

CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Standard
Electrochromic Rearview Optional
Vanity - Passenger Illuminated Standard
Vanity - Driver Illuminated Standard

2008 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Base (GS) Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2932
Length, Overall (in) 175.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.6
Keyless Entry Remote Standard
Spoiler - Rear Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front All-Season (Standard) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear All-Season (Standard) , Compact Spare Tire (Standard) , Full Size Spare Tire (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard) , Wheel Locks (Optional)