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Toyota Prius 2008
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Toyota Prius : Save money on fuel and brake pads, Practical inside, Good quality finish and fittings
Toyota Prius 2008 News
800,000 cars recalled in two days
Ban on diesel and non-hybrid petrol cars proposed
Toyota recalls more than 1600 Prius hybrids
Toyota recalls 242,000 Prius and Lexus cars
Toyota pushes hybrid path
Toyota to make hydrogen push
County forgot they bought a fleet of cars
Gen-Y will drive hybrid boom
Toyota Prius to take on Le Mans
Toyota Prius 2008 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Toyota Prius Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | Hatchback | 1.5L Hyb/ULP CVT AUTO | $7,590 | $10,670 | |
| i-Tech Hybrid | Hatchback | 1.5L Hyb/ULP CVT AUTO | $9,680 | $13,310 | |
Toyota Prius 2008 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Toyota Prius 2008 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Prius slow to accelerate
The early Prius was a bit dozy from the lights but before you defect you should try the new model, which is more lively.
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Toyota Prius park brake and spark noise
We haven't had any reports of the issues you complain about. I would be concerned about the noise from the rear of the car when slowing down, and would get that checked out. As for rolling on a slope after applying the park brake I'm thinking that's happening while the brake sets after you've applied it. That doesn't sound like it's anything to worry about.
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Plugged in to hybrids
A HYBRID such as the Toyota Prius recharges the battery as you drive along, so there's no need to plug it in to mains power to recharge it.
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Life expectancy
GOOD question. How long is a piece of string? I doubt that a car company would want, or could answer your question. How do you define the life of a car -- does its life end when it finally snuffs out going down the driveway? Perhaps it's when it is worn beyond reasonable fixing? Is it simply when the warranty expires? It's probably none of these, but I'd expect a car to do 250,000km without a major failure of the main components. Many cars will do more, as your Honda Shuttle did, but is it reasonable to expect a car to go forever? I recall in the 1950s it was common to have to rebuild an engine after 60,000km or so. We don't do that now because of improvements in technology.
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Toyota Prius 2008 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2008 Toyota Prius is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Toyota Prius currently offers fuel consumption from 4.4 to 4.4L/100km. The Toyota Prius is available with the following fuel type: Hyb/ULP.
| Toyota Prius Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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| Hybrid | Hatchback | 1.5L,Hyb/ULP,CVT AUTO | 4.4L/100km | |
| I-Tech Hybrid | Hatchback | 1.5L,Hyb/ULP,CVT AUTO | 4.4L/100km | |
| I-Tech Hybrid | Hatchback | 1.5L,Hyb/ULP,CVT AUTO | 4.4L/100km | |
Toyota Prius 2008 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2008 Toyota Prius are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1725mm x 1490mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Toyota Prius Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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| Hybrid | Hatchback | 1490x1725x4445 mm | 142 mm | |
| I-Tech Hybrid | Hatchback | 1490x1725x4445 mm | 142 mm | |
Toyota Prius 2008 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2008 Toyota Prius will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Toyota Prius spans from 15x6 inches.
| Toyota Prius Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | Hatchback | 195x60 R15 | 15x6 inches | 195x60 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
| I-Tech Hybrid | Hatchback | 195x60 R15 | 15x6 inches | 195x60 R15 | 15x6 inches | |