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2012 Prius v Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing

Model|MSRP
Prius v Two|$26,400
Prius v Three|$27,165
Prius v Five|$29,990

The Prius v will arrive at Toyota dealerships in late October.

Engineering

Engine Type: In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head: Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc): 1,798 cc.
Engine HP @ rpm: 98 HP @ 5,200 RPM
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 RPM
Engine and Hybrid System HP: 134 HP
Redline (rpm): 5,200 RPM
Bore and Stroke (in.): 3.17 x 3.48
Compression Ratio: TBA
Expansion Ratio: 13.0:1
Valvetrain: DOHC 16-valve VVT-i
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Front-Wheel Drive
CARB Emissions Rating: SULEV
Federal Emissions: Tier II/Bin3

HSD Electric Motor/Generator

MG2 Traction Motor
MAX Voltage: 650 V
Power output: 80 HP
Torque: 153 lb.-ft.

MG1 Charging Motor
Power output: 56 HP
Torque: 153 lb.-ft.

HSD Power Storage

Ni-MH
Voltage: 201.6V
36 HP (27 kW)
Cap 6.5 Ah

Transmission

ECVT

Safety

Front, Side, Side Curtains and Drivers side Knee airbags std.
ABS, VSC, TRAC, BA, EBD, Smart Stop or Brake Override and
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) std.
Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury Lessening (WIL) seats std.
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters std.
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) std.
High-voltage cut-off function std.
Lane Keep Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Pre-collision Brake and Brake Assist with active Seat belt pre-tensioning optional.

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 10.4 seconds
Top speed: 103 mph

Body/Suspension/Chassis

Unit-Body Construction
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension w/ Stabilizer Bar
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear): TBA mm/TBA mm
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock (16" wheel/17" wheel): ?/?
Steering Ratio (16" wheel/17" wheel): ?/?
Turning Diameter, 16”/17” wheels and tires Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 36.1 ft./38.1 ft.
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/ Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 10.8/11.5
Wheels: All-Season Tires: P205/60 R16 or P215/50 R17
Compact Spare Tire

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Interior Measurements

Headroom (in., front/rear): 39.6/38.6
Legroom (in., front/rear): 41.3/38.6
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear): 55.9/55.2
Hiproom (in., front/rear): 53.5/53.5
Cargo Volume Rear seat upright/forward/folded (cu. ft.): 34.3/40.2/67.3
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.): 97.2
Seating Capacity: 5

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Exterior Measurements

Wheelbase (in.): 109.4
Length (in.): 181.7
Height (in.): 62.0
Width (in.): 69.9
Track 16”//17” wheels and tires (in., front/rear): 60.6/60.8//60.2/60.4
Ground Clearance (in.): 5.7
Curb Weight (lbs.): 3,274
Cd: 0.29

EPA Mileage Estimates/Capacities

EPA (City/Highway/Combined): 44/40/42 mpgUS on the 08 EPA.
Crankcase (qt.): 4.97
Coolant System (gal.): TBA
Fuel (gal.): 11.9
Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded

Standard Exterior Features
Projector-beam halogen headlamps with auto-off feature
16-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with full wheel covers and P205/60R16 tires (Prius v Two and Three only)
LED tail lamps and stop lamps
Color-keyed power heated outside mirrors with folding feature
Hybrid Synergy Drive® blue accent badges
Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
Rear window defogger with timer
Intermittent rear window wiper
UV reduction glass windshield
Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop lamp
Roof-mounted antenna (Prius v Three and Five only)
Standard Interior Features
Single-dial automatic climate control with air filter, dust and pollen filtration mode, electric compressor, and push button controls
Fabric-trimmed front seats with armrests and seatback pockets; six way adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support; four-way adjustable fold-flat front passenger seat (Prius v Two and Three only)
Front and rear door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders
60/40 split sliding reclining fold-down rear bench with center armrest with adjustable headrests
Smart Key System on driver’s door with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry (Prius v Two and Three only)
Digital instrumentation with speedometer, odometer, twin tripmeters, fuel gauge, Hybrid System Indicator, hybrid battery state of charge indicator, instant/average fuel economy, distance to empty and shift- lever indicator,
Electronic shift lever with Hybrid Synergy Drive® blue accent
EV/Eco/Power modes
Center console with armrest, storage compartment, removable utility tray, MP3 player/iPod holder, 12V power auxiliary outlet
Three front and two rear cup holders
Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained power features
Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature
Remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlocking and panic functions
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, climate, and Bluetooth®- hands-free phone controls (Prius v Two only)
Cruise control
Overhead driver and front passenger map lamps
Passenger-side dual glove compartment
Remote hood and fuel-filler releases
Dual sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors
Rear dome lamp and cargo area lamp
Retractable assist grips at all doors
One cargo area12V auxiliary power outlet
Cargo area under-floor storage, umbrella holder and area side panel storage
Cargo area tonneau cover with clasp for under-floor stowage
Prius v Trims

Prius v 2 - Standard equipment listed above.

Prius v 3 adds in addition to v 2 – Display Audio with Navigation and Entune plus Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, climate, Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-activated navigation controls.

Prius v 5 adds in addition to v 3 – 17-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels, SofTex-trimmed heated front seats with armrests and seatback pockets; six-way adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support; four-way adjustable fold-flat front passenger seat, LED headlamps with auto level control, auto-on/off feature and headlamp cleaners, Integrated fog lamps, Three-door Smart Key System and Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink universal transceiver.

Standard Audio System
Display Audio: 6.1-inch touch screen audio system with integrated backup camera, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod® connectivity and control, vehicle information with customizable settings, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology. (Prius v two only).


Display Audio with Navigation and Entune with the 6.1-inch touch screen with integrated backup camera display, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (includes 90 day trial subscription) HD Radio with iTunes Tagging, auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod® connectivity and control, vehicle information with customizable settings, hand-free phone capability, phonebook access, advanced voice recognition, text to voice with programmed and customizable text responses, and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless. (Prius v three and five only).
Entune - includes Bing, iheartradio, MovieTickets.com, Open Table and Pandora, real-time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports, stocks, and news. All Entune features are included in three years of access to Entune services.

Options

Prius v Five Advanced Technology Package adds:
Premium HDD Navigation with Entune and JBL includes: seven-inch touch/split-screen with integrated backup camera display, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, eight JBL GreenEdge speakers with amplifier, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (includes 90-day trial subscription) and SiriusXM Data Services (includes three-year trial subscription) with NavTraffic, NavWeather, Fuel and Sports and Stocks; HD Radio with iTunes Tagging, auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod connectivity and control, vehicle information, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, advanced voice recognition, text to voice with programmed and customizable text responses, and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology. (Prius v Five only)


Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, climate, Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-activated navigation and Dynamic Radar Cruise (DRCC) controls.


Panoramic View Moonroof with Power Sunshades.


Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Pre-Collision System (PCS), Advanced Parking Guidance System (APGS).


Safety Connect includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification. Available by subscription. (Complimentary one-year trial subscription).
Available Colors
Clear Sky Metallic
Blizzard Pearl
Blue Ribbon Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Barcelona Red Metallic
Black
Warranty
3-year/36,000-mile Comprehensive
5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain
5-year/unlimited-mileage Corrosion Perforation
8-year/100,000-mile Hybrid-related Component Coverage
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This looks like an excellent family vehicle! Minimum 34 cu ft behind the back seat - that nearly matches the Odyssey's 38. On a recent family trip I estimated our actual cargo volume to be 20 cu ft. About half of that was for the baby. :rolleyes:

The question that remains is, will 3 car seats fit in 53.5 in rear hip room? Maybe this will help by sliding half forward and half back to stagger the seats.
60/40 split sliding reclining fold-down rear bench with center armrest with adjustable headrests

This looks like an excellent family vehicle! Minimum 34 cu ft behind the back seat - that nearly matches the Odyssey's 38. On a recent family trip I estimated our actual cargo volume to be 20 cu ft. About half of that was for the baby. :rolleyes:

The question that remains is, will 3 car seats fit in 53.5 in rear hip room? Maybe this will help by sliding half forward and half back to stagger the seats.

People have fit 3 car seats in a Prius but 2 of the seats had to be narrow ones.

I suspect that the additional inch won't make much difference to the possibility, but the other additional space in the rear will improve the ergonomics and make it more practical. Unfortunately, with Toyota having an incentive to sell the Sienna instead of a Prius v they aren't going to help.

Hi All:

I added the final MSRP details as follows:

2012 Prius v Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing

Model|MSRP
Prius v Two|$26,400
Prius v Three|$27,165
Prius v Five|$29,990

The Prius v will arrive at Toyota dealerships in late October.

Thanks, Wayne.

Typo: Standard Audi System (Audio)

Prius Vs have now been our local showrooms for about a week. We stopped by Broadway Toyota to take a peek inside one and pick up a brochure. They said they've sold about one a day so far, and they had two on the lot at the time: a gray Level Five, and a black Level Two. No ADM printed on the sticker, at least, so the black one (with destination) was stickered at a bit over $27k. Gray one was stickered above $30k, and IIRC was not the version with the sunroof package.

Cargo space is indeed generous, and is augmented by the fact that the rear seats can slide forward almost a foot: you could stuff some pretty large items in the "well" created by doing this, in fact. There's also room for storing a few small or flat items under the rear seats -- and the rear seatbacks recline! Another nice perk is it doesn't have continuous center console of the regular Prius', which blocks passage between the front seats. Bizarrely, like other Priuses it still only has one front cupholder.

Other than the marriage-wrecking cupholder situation this would probably be my dream car, and maybe in a few years I'll trade in my Touring early for a used one. But it's sure out of my range now, at $11.5k more than I paid for my car. Even with 84mo financing you'd be looking at $400-ish monthly payments. Yeesh. But please everyone else buy one so there will be a steady supply of used and ex-lease ones in a few years!

i hate that they put the dash in the middle.

......Bizarrely, like other Priuses it still only has one front cupholder.....



Actually the Gen III Prius has a second cup holder in front. You have to slide the center storage cover back to use it.

Hi Dan:

You have read our write-up on the v, right?

CleanMPG Previews the 2012 Prius v (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40016)

In any case, I think it is by far one of the best purchases out there for a small SUV/CUV/Minivan crossover shopper.

Wayne

i hate that they put the dash in the middle.

I thought I'd dislike it, but it doesn't make any difference to me (or my wife, I think). You can glance at it just using your eyes, as you do with a rear-view mirror, so there's no additional strain on your neck. I wear glasses and it's well inside my field of vision.

I'd prefer the cluster in front of me, but it doesn't make enough difference that I'd pay more for it.