Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius was built from 1997 to 2001, as a 4-door sedan. Powertrain: NHW10; Toyota Hybrid System; Gasoline: 1.5 L 1NZ-FXE DOHC I4; 13.5:1 compression; 43 kW (58 hp) @ 4000 rpm; 102 N·m (75 lb·ft) @ 4000 rpm;…. Battery: 1.78 kWh, Ni-MH, 273.6 V, 6.5 Ah. Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive. Weight: NHW11: 1254 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The Toyota Prius (XW10) is a subcompact hybrid car that was produced by Toyota between 1997 and 2003 in Japan. The XW10 is divided into the NHW10 and its NHW11 counterpart, both of which represent the first generation of Prius series. The Toyota Prius is the first mass-produced hybrid car, and was released 2 years ahead of other manufacturers. While the NHW10 was available exclusively to Japan, it was subsequently introduced to worldwide markets in September 2000 with the NHW11. Toyota sold about 123,000 first generation Prius. Toyota's XW10 series Prius is notable as the first vehicle based on the Toyota MC platform.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other sedan models in this database (49 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 170 mm below the median of 1,865 mm, and narrower than 95% of the 41 other sedan models in this database.
- 338 mm below the median of 2,888 mm, and shorter than 97% of the 38 other sedan models in this database.
- Fuel use (combined)41 mpg = 5.7 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2003
- Fuel cost per 100 km8.555.7 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km855consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Prius
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- Fifth generation · 2022 - present
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Can I import a Toyota Prius from Japan?
By production year alone, Toyota Prius is inside the age window for United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Toyota Prius?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: NHW10; Toyota Hybrid System; Gasoline: 1.5 L 1NZ-FXE DOHC I4; 13.5:1 compression; 43 kW (58 hp) @ 4000 rpm; 102 N·m (75 lb·ft) @ 4000 rpm; Electric: 288 V motor; 30 kW (40 hp) @ 940 rpm; 305 N·m (225 lb·ft) @ 0 rpm; NHW11; Toyota Hybrid System; Gasoline: 1.5 L 1NZ-FXE DOHC I4 VVT-i; 13.0:1 compression; 52 kW (70 hp) @ 4500 rpm; 110 N·m (82 lb·ft) @ 4200 rpm; Electric: 273.6 V motor; 33 kW (44 hp) @ 1040 rpm; 350 N·m (258 lb·ft) @ 0 rpm; SULEV; battery: 1.78 kWh, Ni-MH, 273.6 V, 6.5 Ah.
How much fuel does the Toyota Prius use?
The US EPA lists a combined 41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km) for model year 2003. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2003)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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