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Toyota Prius I (NHW10) 1.5 16V (58 Hp)
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Toyota Prius:
The Toyota Prius is a car produced by Toyota since 1997 over five generations. The Prius has a hybrid drivetrain, which combines an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Initially offered as a subcompact four-door saloon, it has been produced only as a compact five-door liftback since 2003.
The Prius was developed by Toyota to be the "car for the 21st century"; it was the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, first going on sale in Japan in 1997 at all four Toyota Japan dealership chains, and subsequently introduced worldwide in 2000....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (NHW10) Overview:
Toyota Prius (I (NHW10)). With 102 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1240 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 16V (58 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 58 Hp 1.5L 1NZ-FXE engine, combined with the innovative Toyota Hybrid System, offered adequate but uninspiring performance, prioritizing fuel efficiency over raw acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Revolutionary for its time, this powertrain delivered exceptional fuel economy for a family sedan, establishing a new benchmark for environmental consciousness and hybrid vehicle efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Pioneering and revolutionary hybrid technology
- • Excellent fuel economy for its era
- • Toyota's reputation for general reliability
- • Practical sedan body style
Cons:
- • Modest performance and acceleration
- • Early hybrid battery concerns and potential replacement costs
- • Dated interior and technology by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features and Euro NCAP rating
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Prius |
| Generation: | I (NHW10) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 16V (58 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 38.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 102 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1NZ-FXE |
| Engine displacement: | 1497 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.7 l |
| Coolant: | 4.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 13.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 21.4 kg/Hp, 46.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 12.2 kg/Nm, 82.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1240 |
| Max. weight: | 1515 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 390 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4275 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1490 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1480 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.4 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 165/65 R15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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