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2001 Toyota Prius Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The 2001 Toyota Prius was born into a world of Sports Utility Vehicles and seemed determined from the start to make things "right"...even if this righting of the world could put the owner out more than $20,000.

Intelligently designed for the wants of today's driver, the Prius features a tall cabin, making it easy for passengers to enter and exit. This ironically gives it an SUV-type feel. Of course, once you take to the road, you will realize you're actually sitting in a car, as the upright cabin does not give the commanding view the gas guzzlers tend to.

The 1.5-liter, fuel-injected gas engine produces only 70 horsepower, but rewards drivers with about 52 miles per gallon.

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by Alfred F
Sep 02, 2013
This is a nice looking 4-door vehicle. It is a great commuter car at 42mpg. On long trips, ride can get a little snug. It does have more space that Gen 2 Prius for cargo. Overall a fund car to drive and you smile each time you go to the gas stationSep 02, 2013
by Philip F
Aug 27, 2012
This is a great little car. The trunk is valuable for those who like to hide their stuff as the 2nd Generation (2004 to 2009) and 3rd generation Prius do not have a trunk. It's fuel economy is not quite as good as the newer, more sophisticated Prius, but still well above average for a car of this size.Aug 27, 2012
by Makenna R
Mar 09, 2010
Instant torque so it's always fun to smoke people at green light, and of course get passed. I bought the car at 27,000 miles for $7000. Seats are comfy, and it's handling is pretty good. I can manage to make my tank of gas last for two weeks, except in cold weather, when it's expandable bladder technology in it's gas tank makes it shrink and holds only 7-8, and not 10 like normal. When it switches over to electric, it sounds dead silent and will freak any new prius owner or new passenger out, thinking that it shut off. Mar 09, 2010

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Engine

Electric Motor HP: 44 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 33 · Electric Motor Torque: 258 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 70 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 4500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 82 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4200

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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