Introduction To 2006 Toyota Prius

The phenomenol Toyota Prius is more than a car. Its a dream come true for all those who wanted to have absolute control over fuel consumption and pollution.
The first generation of Toyota Prius was significantly smaller then the current second generation Toyota Prius which was introduced in 2004. This car has decent power for its class, spacious cabins, futuristic styling and cool looks.

The fuel consumption rating of Prius is 60/51 mpg City/Highway and average of 55 mpg. The emission levels are extremely low, being one of the most enivornment friendly cars. Many would think of Prius as an electric car who needs to be recharged by plugging in, infact the DOHC 1.4 Inline 4 Cylinder engine charges the battery during driving. The 2004 Toyota Prius’ popularity can be assessed by the fact that it had more then 50,000 sales in 2004. It has also received the award of 2004 North American Car Of The Year.

2006 Toyota Prius Interiors

The interiors are’nt very much decorated, but they are finely crafted with quality and durable material. The cabin is fairly accomodative with ample head and leg room for front occupants. The head room for rear occupants might be a problem for taller persons. The cabin is moderatley quiet in its class. The engine is reasonably quiet but lesser then Civic Hybrid. Interior controls are laid out in a simple yet easily accessible manner. There is a multifunction touch screen in the center of dashboard which reads out thhe audio settings, fuel economy status and navigation system.

2006 Toyota Prius Standard Features

The Standard Features of 2006 Toyota Prius are air conditioning with automatic climate control, power steering, tilt steering wheel with audio and climate controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper, theft deterrent system,rear spoiler and alloy wheels.

Optional Features

The optional features include In dash 6 Cd changer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, xenon headlights, fog lights, Navigation system with voice activation feature, alarm,remote keyless entry/ignition and universal garage door opener.

2006 Toyota Prius Engine Specifications

Number Of Cylinders : 4
Size Of Engine : 1.4 L
Engine Type : Inline 4
HorsePower : 76 hp
Torque : 82 ft-lbs
Drive Type :FWD

2006 Toyota Prius Handling And Drivetrain

The Prius accelerates from 0-60 in 10.5 seconds, a fair acceleration for such a car. There is prominent cornering lean due to its soft suspension. As compared to other compact cars it is less stable in crosswinds. Steering has a pleasant feel though sometimes it feels too light. The brakes works very good. The suspension can absorb most of the rough surfaces and bumps. A smooth ride is further facilitated by use of longer wheelbase as compared to the original 2001 Prius. The fuel economy is exceptional. At stops the gas engine shuts down and alternative supply turns on,near starts it starts again by application of throttle.

2006 Toyota Prius Braking And Safety Specifications

The 2006 Toyota Price comes standard with dual front airbags, antilock brakes, brake assist and emergency inside trunk release system. The optional safety features include stability control system, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, keyless entry and remote starting system.

2006 Toyota Prius Prices

2006 Toyota Prius Base 4-door hatchback—- $20,975