2008 Toyota Prius [ 2009 , 2007 ]

#9

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:8.4
Performance:7.0
Exterior:7.5
Interior:7.1
Safety:8.6
Reliability:9.0

2008 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Touring (GS): 5dr HB Touring (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 Touring (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

Lights

Fog Lamps - Front Standard
Headlights - High Intensity Discharge Standard

Misc.

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

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

Features

Air Conditioning - Auto Climate Control Standard
Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Optional
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 5
Reading Lamps Front Standard

Audio

CD Changer Optional
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Telephone - Hands Free Wireless Connection Optional
Navigation System Optional
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 Touring (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

Mirrors

Heated Driver Standard
Heated Exterior Standard
Passenger Standard

Wheels

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