Toyota Prius (XW30)

Toyota Prius (XW30)
Toyota Prius (XW30)
	2009 Toyota Prius (ZVW30R; pre-facelift, Australia)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	March 2009 – 2015; December 2011 – 2015 (China);
Model years	2010–2015
Assembly	Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant); Thailand: Chachoengsao (Gateway plant); China: Changchun, Jilin (SFTM);
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)
Body style	5-door fastback/liftback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Toyota New MC platform
Related	Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (XW30); Toyota Prius V; Toyota Mirai (JPD10);
Powertrain
Engine	Toyota Hybrid System; Gasoline engine:; 1.8 L 2ZR-FXE I4 VVT-i (Atkinson cycle); Power: 73 kW (98 hp) at 5200 rpm; Torque: 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm; Electric Motors:; Power: 60 kW (80 hp); Hybrid system total: 100 kW (134 hp);
Transmission	1-speed planetary gear
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split Hybrid
Battery	1.3 kWh Nickel-metal hydride
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	2010-2011: 4,460 mm (175.6 in); 2011–2015: 4,481 mm (176.4 in);
Width	1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Height	2010-2011: 1,480 mm (58.3 in); 2011–2015: 1,491 mm (58.7 in);
Curb weight	1,379 kg (3,040.2 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Prius (XW20)
Successor	Toyota Prius (XW50)

The third generation Toyota Prius debuted as a compact liftback manufactured and marketed by Toyota, having launched in 2009 for model year 2010 at the January 2009 North American International Auto Show. Internally designated as model XW30 and replacing the XW20 series, sales began in Japan on May 18, 2009.

Noted for its more aerodynamic bodywork and a claimed drag coefficient of Cd=0.25, an underbody rear fin helps stabilize the vehicle at higher speeds. The third generation is also noted as the first production engine without efficiency-robbing accessory drive belts.

Since its launch in 2009, global production reached approximately 1,688,000.