Toyota Prius (XW10)

Toyota Prius (XW10)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production1997–2001 (NHW10)
September 2000–2003 (NHW11)
Model years2001–2003
AssemblyToyota, Aichi, Japan (Takaoka Plant, later Motomachi plant)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota MC platform
Powertrain
EngineNHW10
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
Transmission1-speed planetary gear
Hybrid drivetrainPower-split Hybrid
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in)
LengthNHW10: 4,275 mm (168.3 in)
NHW11: 4,308 mm (169.6 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
HeightNHW10: 1,491 mm (58.7 in)
NHW11: 1,463 mm (57.6 in)
Curb weightNHW11: 1,254 kg (2,765 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorToyota 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.