2001 Toyota Prius base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

2001 Toyota Prius  base  0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2001 Toyota Prius base is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 1.5L, 4 Cyl., DOHC, EFI engine which outputs 70 hp @ 4500 rpm and is paired with Continuously Variable Transmission gearbox. The 2001 Toyota Prius base has cargo capacity of 354 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1255 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2001 Toyota Prius base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 76 N.m of torque and a top speed of 151 km/h. The 2001 Toyota Prius base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 15.7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 21.2 seconds. Fuel consumption is 4.4 L/100km in the city and 4.5 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 29,990

Name base
Price $ 29,990
Body Sedan
Doors 4 Doors
Engine 1.5L, 4 Cyl., DOHC, EFI
Power 70 hp @ 4500 rpm
Number of Seats 5 Seats
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
Cargo Space 354.0 L
Maximum Cargo Space 354.0 L
Wheel Type
Series Prius I (NHW11)
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 70 HP
Torque 76 N.m
Top Speed 151 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 15.7 s
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 4.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 4.5 L/100km
Gear Type
Weight 1,250 KG
Brand Toyota
Model Prius
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 21.2 s
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 108.8 km/h
0-800m (Half Mile) 35.1 s
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 122.4 km/h
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0

Top Speed 2001 Toyota Prius

2001 Toyota Prius Used Price Estimates

Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition Trade In Price Private Party Price Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding $ 1,634 $ 2,587 $ 3,099
Clean $ 1,445 $ 2,293 $ 2,750
Average $ 1,067 $ 1,706 $ 2,052
Rough $ 689 $ 1,120 $ 1,354

The 2001 Toyota Prius is currently the best hybrid on the market.

Commend Toyota for taking the gasoline/electric hybrid one step further than Honda did when it released the two-seat Insight last year. The new Prius, though it gives up ultimate fuel economy for increased utility, holds five passengers and a good bit of cargo, meaning it functions as a useable family car.

On sale in Japan since 1997, Toyota is keen on pointing out that Prius, and not Insight, was the first mass-produced gas/electric hybrid vehicle in the world. The company held off on introducing the model to U.S. customers until it could gauge consumer interest and boost power levels.

An all-aluminum 1.5-liter gasoline engine makes 70 horsepower at 4,500 rpm, 12 more than Japan-market models. Torque is less than robust, measuring a meager 82 foot-pounds at a rather high 4,200 rpm. Variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) helps maximize engine efficiency while minimizing emissions, and power is put to the ground via a continuously variable transmission driving the front wheels. With a curb weight of 2,765 pounds, we're thinking Prius is for use primarily in the city and not for blitzkrieg runs to Vegas.

Like the engine, the sealed nickel-metal hydride battery pack powering the supplementary electric motor has been boosted 20 percent to 25 kilowatts (kW), resulting in 34 supplementary horsepower. Lighter than Japan-market batteries, U.S. spec power packs are also smaller, providing increased cargo area in the trunk, amounting to 11.8 cubic feet of space. Regenerative antilock brakes recharge the battery pack with each use, and if the electrical power completely depletes, the gas engine will help energize them.

Driven with care, Prius will achieve 52 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway while meeting SULEV emissions standards, according to the EPA. With its 11.9-gallon gas tank, that gives the car a maximum city range of just over 600 miles.

A single model is available, loaded with amenities like air conditioning, remote keyless entry, cassette stereo, power windows/locks/mirrors, height-adjustable front seats, and 14-inch alloy wheels.

Gauges and controls are located in the center of the dashboard, like in Toyota's goofy Echo subcompact, to make Prius easy to configure for multiple world markets. Thanks to a tall stance, seating is upright with plenty of head- and foot room. Toyota likes to refer to Prius as a "real car," intimating that Honda's hybrid Insight is not a real car. If the definition of "real" is capacity for more than two people and 10 cubic feet of stuff, then they're not fibbing.

Whatever the case may be, it is obvious that hybrids are meeting with acceptance in the court of public opinion. Like Insight, Prius offers a viable alternative to gasoline power plants without the limitations posed by electric-only cars like the GM EV1. If your blood runs green and not red, drop by your local Toyota dealer for a test drive.

2001 Toyota Prius base Exterior Colors

Alpine White
Bright Blue Metallic
Electric Green Mica
Ocean Blue Metallic
Silver Sand Metallic

2001 Toyota Prius base Interior Colors

Grey

2001 Toyota Prius Engines

Engine Standard in Trim Power Torque Fuel Consumption - City Fuel Consumption - Highway 0-100 km/h Quarter Mile Half Mile
1.5L L4 DOHC EFI base 70 hp @ 4500 rpm 76 N.m 4.4 L/100km 4.5 L/100km 15.7 s 21.2 s 35.1 s
1.5L, 4 Cyl., DOHC, EFI base 70 hp @ 4500 rpm 76 N.m 4.4 L/100km 4.5 L/100km 15.7 s 21.2 s 35.1 s

2001 Toyota Prius Trims

2001 Toyota Prius Previous Generations

2001 Toyota Prius Future Generations

Toyota Prius Overview and History

The Prius is the first hybrid ever made by Toyota and is regarded as the best selling hybrid in the world.
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki-gaisha or Toyota for short is actually the largest car maker in the entire world, bigger than Ford, GM and anyone else. Their history, like many other car producers, starts with some other product, in this case automatic looms. At some point, in 1933, Kiichiro Toyoda, son to Toyota's founder, decided he wanted to build cars and so he took a trip to Europe to get an idea about gas-powered engines.
The government encouraged such a bold decision mostly because making their own cars would be cheaper and they also needed vehicles for the war with China. Just a year after its foundation in 1933, the Toyota Motor Company created its first engine, the Type A, placed in the Model A1 passenger car and the G1 truck.

During WWII, Toyota was committed to making trucks for the army and only the premature ending of the conflict saved the company's factories in Aichi from a scheduled Allied bomb raid. After the war, Toyota resumed car making but found more success in building trucks and buses than with cars. Still, it didn't give up on cars for good and in 1947 it came up with the Model SA, also known as the Toyopet, a name which later was applied to other models as well.

A little more successful was the Model SF which also had a taxi version but the same 27 horsepower engine as its predecessor. A more powerful model, the RH, which had 48 HP came out shortly after. Production went up rather fast and by 1955, Toyota was turning out 8400 cars a year. That year, Toyota diversified their production, adding the Jeep-like Land Cruiser and the luxury sedan, the Crown.

With numbers growing and with several models under their belt, Toyota now had its eyes set on the international market. The first dealership outside Japan was in America in 1957 an the first plant in Brazil in 1959. An interesting strategy from Toyota ensured that all models were somehow unique to the region where they were produced (they were adapted to the respective market).

The big break for Toyota on the American market came with the 70s when rising gas prices forced local producers to make smaller cars. These were thought of as entry-level and as a consequence lacked in quality of finishings. In contrast, Toyota already had several fuel-efficient models that were also of better quality. The Corolla is the best example in this sense, soon becoming America's favorite compact car.

But as far as the luxury market went, Toyota still had trouble with selling the Crown and the Cressida. At the dawn of the 80s, the entire luxury market in America was entering a downwards slope, with all the other manufacturers finding it difficult to keep up sales, and that's when Toyota came up with Lexus, a new company that would make luxury cars.

By the beginning of the 90s, Toyota vehicles became synonymous with reliability and low-cost maintenance which made them very popular all over the world. A bid for winning over the younger audience was made with the launch of models like the MR2 and the Celica.

Presently, Toyota is at the forefront of the environmental battle, with its successful hybrid model, the Toyota Prius and now announcing a plug-in electric car that will be called Toyota Plug-in HV, which will run on standard electricity powered by a lithium-ion battery pack.

2001 Toyota Prius Consumer Reviews

adjectivesinver, 08/12/2010
Decent car
Bought this car at 75K miles, now have 115K miles on it. During this time, all the car has needed is gas, tires and oil changes. Only problem encountered is when I start the car, if I have the AC or Defrost on high, the gas engine sometimes conks out and I get the "triangle" warning. I turn off the car, wait a minute and then it is fine, triangle is gone.
begottrickle, 11/24/2011
Not worth it
To buy a new hybrid is OK if parts are under warranty. It seems that the HV battery (High Voltage batter) at a cost of $ 4000.00 installed dies after 8 years and around 150,000km . Just when the warranty dies. Hmmmm!! The car is nice to drive, but, so is a Elantra and the Elantra is way more reliable and coat effective to fix for the same year. Then there is the converter!!! Another $ 4000.00!! Please read carefully the reports about the 1 gen Prius. The HV battery will go on you and they were a poor quality. If you are buying a Prius to save the planet, forget it! The cost and consumables related to keeping it going including maintenance and repairs will far out weigh the savings.
blinksinternal, 03/19/2006
Disposable Vehicle
I have not had good experience with this vehicle. I had intial problems with this vehicle that were minor but irritating. It took two years for a service tech to figure them out. I had the inverter replaced at 92K miles. It was covered undered warranty but I was quoted 7K for the repair had I have to do it myself. At 122K miles I had the main computer replaced at $ 1,250 and it is in the shop now for a trans axle and another inverter replacement. Total repair costs are $ 12,000 and I was advised to junk the car. I was also told that it had $ 0 trade-in value and now I have no car and nothing to sell. What I think happend is that something was wrong and further research indicated motor windings and thats what burned out parts. What they did was replace the burned out parts without fixing the real problem. Now they tell me to junk the car because it is out of warranty. I don't believe in Toyota.
walruschokehold, 04/26/2010
9/10
I have had my prius for about 4 years now. When I bought it I had to fix a few problems with it but since the car has been wonderful. I read a lot of comments about catalytic converters and oxygen sensors. I am also having problems with that, but I am convinced that in the 2001 that is one of few problems with the vehicle. I now have 227,000 miles on my car and she is still runnning great! My advice is to take good car of your prius, fix the minor problems... DON'T PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS to the dealer for parts, buy them online or from junk yards and the fix up won't be so pricey and your car will run for years!
radiationhig, 07/25/2016
2003 Toyota Prius
"Dream car"
I bought this car in 2008 with 185K miles on the engine. I have now driven it multiple times across the country, from Virginia east coast to Kansas City, and it has been a dream. Catalytic converter light came on a few years after I bought it, but I never replaced it. I am just now having issues with cylinders misfiring, which could be a result of the catalytic converter going out. My gas mileage is still 40 mpg city, 35 with full AC/hwy. A/C compressor started to wear out a few years back (fixed now), and the actuator started going bad, but only after a breakin caused me to have to change the driver's side lock, handle, and window. Alarm system on it allowed me to stop two different breakins. Most reliable car I've ever owned. I don't think I will ever not own a Prius.
lyricsdata, 05/20/2016
2002 Toyota Prius
"AMAZING AND AFFORDABLE"
Two words I expected to NEVER EVER SAY was that the Prius was fun and affordable. After the hefty base price of 24,000 and going up to 35,000, we were sure to stay away. Then, about 4 years ago, we sold our trusty Honda Accord and took a gamble with the Prius. Let me just say that this car is one of the best car's I've ever owned. The ride is smooth, the technology is advanced for 2002, the car was cheap to maintain, and best of all, the car cost us only $ 6,000! The car was in stunning condition, only had 79,000 miles on it, and 34,000 miles later, she has only had one problem and it was a recall! I'm now selling her to get the 2005. I'm going to miss my car!Read less
bordermatcher, 01/05/2016
2002 Toyota Prius
"BEST CAR I EVER OWNED!"
Drove the car for 14 years, to and from work, across country, everywhere, and it proved to be the most reliable car I ever owned. So reliable, in fact, that I just bought a 2016 Prius V. The car only had two repairs in 14 years, one just six months ago, when the rear struts were replaced. I recently gave it to a poor neighbor who needs a reliable car with good mileage for her job as a home health care aide in the rural county where we live. She will undoubtedly put a lot of miles on it, and I have no doubt it will be just as reliable for her as it was for me.Read less

2001 Toyota Prius base Specifications

base Dimensions

Cargo Capacity354 L
Curb Weight1255 kg
Front Headroom985 mm
Front Legroom1045 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity45 L
Height1465 mm
Length4305 mm
Rear Headroom942 mm
Rear Legroom899 mm
Wheelbase2550 mm
Width1695 mm

base Mechanical

Drive TrainFront-wheel drive
Engine Name1.5L, 4 Cyl., DOHC, EFI
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission

base Overview

BodySedan
Doors4
Engine1.5L, 4 Cyl., DOHC, EFI
Fuel Consumption4.4 (Automatic City)4.5 (Automatic Highway)
Power70 hp @ 4500 rpm
Seats5
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper60000/km, 36/Months Emissions130000/km, 96/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance60000/km, 36/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/Months

base Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes4-wheel ABS
Anti-Theft AlarmNone
Brake TypeFront disc/rear drum
Child Seat AnchorNone
Child-proof LocksNone
Driver AirbagNone
Front Seat BeltsRegular
Ignition DisableNone
Passenger AirbagNone
Rear Seat BeltsCenter 3-point

base Suspension and Steering

Front Tires175/65R14

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I have owned and still have a 2009 Kia amanti it is now 2024 I have 51000 miles on this car excellent handling in all weather except ice and deep snow very fast in traffic I think the handling is tight and responsive. My spouse has driven this on the interstate frequently and the first thing he did was get it up to 220 mph at this speed is floaty but under 80 mph just a pleasure to drive *****
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