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Toyota Prius

Produced since 1997, the Toyota Prius was rated by the California Air Resources Board and the Environmental Protection Agency as one of the cleanest vehicles in the US based on toxic emission and smog forming.

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How often do i need to change the battery for a Toyota Prius?

Since 1998 no Prius have had battery replacement due to "wearing out". So far only accidents or defective batteries have been replaced. Keep in mind the Prius does not use one big battery either, instead it is 10 or 12 smaller batteries in a long casing. If one should deplead they would just replace that unit. Toyota expected the batteries to last 8-10 years but are now finding out they will last much longer. They only way to really test it is to let time go buy and see.

What is the average life for the hybrid batteries used in the Toyota Prius?

I own 2 of them, an 02 & an 04, both bought in there prior years. I have not had any trouble with either one. the 02 has about 45000 miles on it. I also have been on the Prius lists since 02 looking for this same question. What i have found out is that there have not been any battery failures, including a taxi in new york that has over 250000 miles on it. A battery pack consists of individual cells that can be purchased separately. If 1 cell does go bad, you don't have to replace the whole pack. I don't think the battery pack should be any cause for concern.

Life of a Hybrid BatteryI heard in the area of 10 years, and they are ungodly expensive.

They are warrantied for 7 years. <---This statement simply is not true, do some research and you will find out.

How long do Toyota Prius hybrids last?

I have a 2004 prius and at present it has 285000 miles on it with very little maintainence . 1 set of plugs, 1set of front and rear brakes, 1right front wheel bearing and 2 left front wheel bearings.

Is Prius a good car?

ya it save a bunchlet o money and for u Irish a lot o gold

What language is Jen Jen quos deus vult perdere Prius dementat?

Quos deus vult perdere prius dementat: Latin -- "Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad." ("mad with power" is often implied)

What size of wiper blades for 2008 Toyota Prius?

The 2008 Toyota Prius takes a 26" drivers side, 18" passenger side and a fairly specialized 16" rear wiper that is difficult to find in the stores. See sources and related links below for more information. Since there are currently over 22 different wiper arm attachments, do not buy wipers just by length only - be sure to lookup exact wiper blade part numbers by vehicle make, model and year for the brand wiper you decide to purchase. This ensures correct length AND correct attachment.

What is the front leg room in the 2011 Toyota Prius?

The 2011 Toyota Prius has 42.5 in. of front leg room.

What ground clearance does the 2013 Toyota Prius-C have?

The ground clearance of the 2013 Toyota Prius-C is 0 ft. 5.5 in. (5.5 in.).

What is the cargo capacity of the 2006 Toyota Prius with all seats in place?

The 2006 Toyota Prius has 16.1 cu.ft. of cargo capacity with all of its seats in place.

Where is the Toyota matrix made?

The Toyota Matrix is made at the Toyota plant in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The Corolla based 4 door wagon is designed and sold in North America.

Does anyone have any recommendations for the heat settings to get maximum heat as well as maximum gas mileage with a 2005 Toyota Prius your understanding is the heat comes through the air conditioning?

Hot engine coolant is distributed into the heater core of your vehicle when the heater is on. You can make that coolant hotter by changing out the thermostat for one with a higher temperature setting. That should help out with the maximum heat request. As far as the maximum gas mileage request is concerned: on several vehicles there are heater settings that also run the air conditioning compressor. The idea is that sometimes you might want the air to be "dried" when it comes into the vehicle. Many auto manufacturers turn on the AC compressor when the defroster is on so that the air going across the window has less moisture in it. That way the moisture on the windshield will evaporate. If your vehicle has a push button to turn on the AC compressor, just don't push it. That's the part that takes a fair amount of energy to run. While both heat and AC share some of the same air ducting, AC does NOT have to be on while the heat is on. While the above comment is true, note that on the Prius, when you have the heater on and the temperature is lower in the car than the thermostat setting, it might cause the gas engine to run in order to heat the engine coolant which supplies the heat. That being said, there is no way to use the heater on a Toyota Prius and get the same mileage as you would without using the heater because it's going to cause the gas engine to run more than it would it you didn't need the heat. I live in North Carolina and we use the A/C far more than the heat. The a/c can run completely off electrical power without the gas engine and while having the a/c on will drain down the batteries faster than having it off, the gas engine will only come on when necessary to charge the batteries or when you need acceleration or when the car reaches 25 or so mph. But with heater, the gas engine must run pretty much constantly to keep the engine coolant hot enough to generate the heat needed in the cabin in very cold weather. If you live in a milder climate and just need a little heat, I would suggest only turning on the heater when you're already driving the car above 25 mph. The gas engine would be running then anyway. About 10 seconds before you are going to stop in traffic, shut off the heat. This will keep the gas engine from running while you're at stoplights. As I said, this works fine if you're not in a very cold environment, but if I lived up north and it was very cold outside, my gas mileage would just suffer because of the heater.

How big is a Prius trunk?

Cargo area is about 14.4 cubic feet.

Who invented the Toyota Prius?

The Prius was invented and developed by Toyota.

What is the front leg room in the 2009 Toyota Prius?

The 2009 Toyota Prius has 41.9 in. of front leg room.

How long does the Prius Battery last?

The Prius battery is likely to last the same amount of time as standaed nickel metal hydrirde batteries which is about 1000+ charges or between 5 to 10 years; whichever comes first. After that it becomes pretty useless, is thrown away, and then does more environmental damage than a supercharged Range Rover