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    2012 Toyota Prius

    The 2012 Toyota Prius is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $49,990 for the base variant and topping out at $54,490 for the I-Tech variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Prius available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2012.

    The 2012 Prius was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Toyota Prius include 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (100kW) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (100kW). All variants feature automatic continuously variable transmission transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $49,990 - $54,490
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    HEV
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    Retail Price
    $49,990 - $54,490
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    HEV

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    2012 Toyota Prius

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    70.18 - 72.99 kW/t
    63.57 kW/t
    149.83 kW/t
    Boot Space
    446 litres
    200 litres
    476 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    3.9 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    10.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,154 km
    566 km
    1,429 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,805 kg
    1,525 kg
    2,115 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 mm
    118 mm
    155 mm

    Battery & Charging

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    2012 Toyota Prius

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    2012 Toyota Prius

    Dimensions

    4,480 mm
    1,745 mm
    1,490 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,480 mm
    Overall Width1,745 mm
    Overall Height1,490 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,400 mm
    Load Capacity385 mm

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

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    2012 Toyota Prius

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Toyota Prius is the base variant that starts from $49,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Toyota Prius is 0 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Toyota Prius is the I-Tech variant which measures 1745mm wide, 4480mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.

    All variants of the Toyota Prius have a maximum power of 100kW.

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

    The heaviest Toyota Prius is the I-Tech variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1805 kg.

    The Toyota Prius may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Electric.

    † 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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