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    2003 Toyota Prius

    The 2003 Toyota Prius is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $43,500.

    There is 1 variant of the Prius available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2003.

    The 2003 Prius was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Toyota Prius is only available with an electric motor that produces 82kW and 478Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $43,500 - $50,000
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $43,500 - $50,000
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2003 Toyota Prius

    Available Variants

    The Toyota Prius comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    63.27 kW/t
    63.27 kW/t
    147.67 kW/t
    Boot Space
    453 litres
    290 litres
    453 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,725 kg
    1,725 kg
    1,860 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    142 mm
    142 mm
    160 mm

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    2003 Toyota Prius

    Dimensions

    4,445 mm
    1,727 mm
    1,488 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,445 mm
    Overall Width1,727 mm
    Overall Height1,488 mm
    Wheelbase2,692 mm
    Turning Circle9,400 mm
    Load Capacity429 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2003 Toyota Prius

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Toyota Prius is the base variant that starts from $43,500.

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    The most expensive Toyota Prius is the base variant that starts from $50,000.

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    The largest Toyota Prius is the base variant which measures 1727mm wide, 4445mm in length and sits 1488mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota Prius is the base variant which has 82kW of power and 478nm of torque.

    The Toyota Prius is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Toyota Prius is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1725 kg.

    The Toyota Prius is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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