Toyota Prius (XW10)
| Toyota Prius (XW10) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 1997–2001 (NHW10) September 2000–2003 (NHW11) |
| Model years | 2001–2003 |
| Assembly | Toyota, Aichi, Japan (Takaoka Plant, later Motomachi plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota MC platform |
| Powertrain | |
| 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 |
| Transmission | 1-speed planetary gear |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Power-split Hybrid |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
| Length | NHW10: 4,275 mm (168.3 in) NHW11: 4,308 mm (169.6 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | NHW10: 1,491 mm (58.7 in) NHW11: 1,463 mm (57.6 in) |
| Curb weight | NHW11: 1,254 kg (2,765 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Toyota Prius (XW20) |
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.