There is a myth that cynically environmentally-responsible, electric-drive vehicles, which generate only a fraction of the pollution and CO2 of conventional, fossil-fueled vehicles, are somehow inferior in performance or comfort or safety. That is only accepted in the minds of the blind and ignorant. Electric-drive cars and trucks offer comparable or superior performance, comfort and safety, as well as dramatically reduced emissions and extraordinary efficiency. With the celebration of Prius' first successful year in the U.S., Toyota maintains its role as one of the industry leaders in new, innovative environmental technologies and efficiencies. This innovative hybrid now has four years of proven history abroad. More than 50,000 vehicles are on the road in japan already providing a safe, efficient and practical alternative to conventionally powered vehicles. There are no plugs or special charging stations. You treat it like a regular car, and it treats you and your pocketbook as well as it does the environment.

Just like any other epinions would add he features of the car so the following is a list of the standard features. 1. Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps 2. Color-keyed front and rear bumpers and door handles 3. Dual color-keyed power remote outside mirrors 4. Tinted thermal absorption glass with ceramic rear window sunshade 5. P175/65R14 low rolling-resistance tires on 14" alluminum alloy wheels 6. heavy-duty electric rear window defroster 7. Internal trunk-release handle 8. Rear spoiler 9. Central instrument display with digital speedometer, fuel gauge, shift-lever indicator and odometer with twin tripmeters and warning lights 10. Liquid crystal multi-information display panel with energy monitoring and audio status modes 11. CFC-free two-way flow automatic climate control with air filtration 12. Digital quartz clock 13. Dual sun visors with driver and passenger vanity mirrors 14. Tilt steering wheel 15. Driver and front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)1 16. Center console with storage and dual front and rear cup holders 17. Fabric trimmed door panels with storage pockets 18. Power windows with driver's window auto up/down with jam protection 19. Power door locks with anti-lockout feature 20. Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable front seats with adjustable headrests, seatback pockets and passenger-seat under-seat storage tray 21. Fabric-trimmed rear bench seat with separate headrests 22. Rear-seat Child Restraint System (CRS) tether anchors and ISO-FIX child restraint system anchors 23. Remote trunk, hood and fuel-filler door releases 24. Remote keyless entry system 25. Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer 26. Deluxe AM/FM ETR/Cassette with 4 speakers.

Here is a list of safety features ---- 1. Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones 2. Side-impact door beams 3. 5-mph front and rear bumpers 4. Hood hold-down hooks 5. Standard regenerate Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 6. Driver and front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 7. 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions 8. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) on driver's belt, Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors (A/ELR) on all other seatbelts 9. Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors 10. Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters 11. Front passenger seat seatbelt warning sensor 12. Soft upper interior trim 13. Adjustable front headrests, separate rear headrests 14. Child-protector rear door locks 15. Rear-seat Child Restraint System (CRS) tether anchors and ISO-FIX child restraint system anchors 16. Internal trunk-release handle 17. Center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL)
The options 1. Daytime running lights (DRL) 2. Cruise control 3. Navigation System 4. Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
The accessories 1. Wheel locks 2. Carpeted floor mats 3. Glass Breakage Sensor (GBS) 4. Cargo Net 5 Single-disc CD player 6. 6-disc in-dash CD changer

People wonder how this car gets its wonderful design and incredible mileage. All of those questions are answered below in a manual of how the engine is constructed. In a nutshell the simple explanation of how this engine works is that when you are driving normally on a relatively flat area the engine uses its electric section but when you accelerate quickly or are going up a hill it will automatically switch to using gas but will then switch back to using the electric energy generated. The battery making the electricity is charged as the car is in use, it needs no more extra attention than a regular car battery would need. Here is the facts on the engine make-up. ---
Toyota Hybrid System (THS) Gasoline Engine 1. Type: Aluminum double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve VVT-i-4-cylinder 16-valve VVT-i-cylinder 2. Displacement: 1. liters (1,497 cc) 3. Bore x stroke: 75.0 mm x 84.7 mm 4. Compression ratio: 13.0:1 5. Valvetrain: Double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (ETCS-i) 6. Induction system: Multi-point EFI with Electronic Throttle Control System wih intelligence (VVT-i) 7. Ignition system: Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition system (TDI) 8. Horsepower: 70 hp @ 4,500 rpm (combined hp of engine and motor is 114 hp) 9. Torque: 82 lb.-ft. @ 4,2000 rpm 10. Emissions rating: SULEV 11. Motor Type: Permanent magnet 12. Power output: 33 kW/44 hp @,1,040-5,600 rpm 13. Torque: 350 N-m/258 lb.-ft. @ 0-400 rpm 14. Battery type: Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) 15. Output: 273.6V (228 1.2-V cells) (combined hp engine and motor is 114 hp)

the transmission is Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) The suspension in the front is Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar. The Rear is Torsion beam with Stabilizer bar. Steering type is rack-and-pinion with electro-hydraulic power-assist and the turning circle is 30.8 ft. Brake-type is power-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum with standard Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and regenerative braking. The Prius is also equipped with a temporary spare tire and 4 Standard P175/65R14 low rolling-resistance tires on aluminum alloy wheels.
If you were able to follow most of the facts above then good for you! I had to do a lot do homework to make tis epinions possible and I hope that you have been quite enlightened by the contents. Lastly and the most important fact about this car is its mileage (MPG). In the city/highway combined: 52/45/48. If you ask me that is better than getting about 10-12 on a Suburban.
Amount Paid (US$): 19000
Condition: New
Model Year: 2001
Model and Options: Automatic