2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Base

• 15 10-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
• Auto-off projector-beam halogen headlamps
• Color-keyed folding pwr heated mirrors
• Intermittent rear window wiper
• LED tail lamps
• P195/65R15 all-season tires
• Rear deck spoiler -inc: underbody spoilers & spats
• Tire Repair Kit
• UV reduction glass windshield
• Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

• (2) 12V pwr outlets
• (4) retractable assist grips
• 6-way manual driver & 4-way manual passenger adjustable seats
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
• Active headrests
• Adjustable front/rear headrests -inc: fold-forward rear headrests
• AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player -inc: navigation system w/6.1 touchscreen, (6) speakers, SIRIUS satellite radio (subscription required), HD Radio w/iTunes tagging, aux audio input, USB port w/iPod connectivity
• Automatic climate control -inc: air filter, dust & pollen filter/filtration mode, electric compressor, humidity sensor & push button controls
• Aux audio input
• Bluetooth connectivity w/steering wheel-mounted controls -inc: phone book access, advanced voice recognition, text-to-speech w/programmed text responses, streaming music
• Cargo area lamp
• Cargo area side panel storage
• Cargo area under floor storage
• Central instrument display -inc: digital speedometer & odometer, instant fuel consumption, fuel gauge, shift-lever indicator
• Cruise control
• Driver & passenger seatback pockets
• Dual compartment glove box
• Dual front sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
• Engine Immobilizer
• Entune -inc: Bing, Pandora, real-time info, traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports & stocks, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable
• Fabric Seat Material
• Front center console w/armrest -inc: storage compartment w/removable utility tray, wire-management feature, (2) cup holders, (2) 12V aux pwr outlets
• Front door storage pockets -inc: sculpted bottle holders
• Multi-information display -inc: energy monitor, charger timer, fuel consumption history, hybrid system indicator, average fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed & trip distance, EV driving ratio, hybrid system indicator, Eco savings record
• Overhead console w/maplights & shift illumination
• Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature -inc: shift-linked automatic locking feature
• Pwr windows w/auto up/down
• Rear dome lamp
• Rear fold-down armrest w/(2) cup holders
• Rear window electric defogger w/timer
• Remote air conditioning system
• Remote illuminated entry
• Retained accessory pwr
• Roof-mounted antenna
• Three-door smart key entry system -inc: panic button, remote keyless entry w/(2)-stage unlock
• Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel -inc: audio controls, HVAC controls, Bluetooth controls, touch tracer display controls
• Tonneau cover w/clasp for under-floor stowage

• 1.8L DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Atkinson-cycle I4 hybrid engine
• Charge cable for 120V outlet
• Charge port -inc: illumination & charging indicator light
• Continuously variable transmission (ECVT)
• Electric pwr assisted rack & pinion steering
• Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i) -inc: Eco, EV & power driving modes
• Front wheel drive
• Hybrid system -inc: Lithium-ion battery, integrated permanent synchronous electric motor, integrated regenerative brake system
• Independent MacPherson strut suspension w/stabilizer bar
• Push button start
• Torsion beam rear suspension
• Ventilated front & solid rear pwr disc brakes

• 3-point seatbelts w/front pretensioners & force limiters
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
• Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors
• Automatic locking retractors (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
• Brake assist
• Child safety rear door locks
• Daytime running lights w/auto on/off feature
• Driver Knee Airbag
• Driver/front passenger advanced airbags w/occupant classification sensor
• Energy absorbing collapsible steering column
• Enhanced vehicle stability control (VSC)
• Front & rear side curtain airbags
• Front seat-mounted side airbags
• Front/rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
• Hill start assist control (HAC)
• LATCH (Lower anchors & tethers for children) system for outboard rear seats
• Side-impact door beams
• Smart Stop Technology (SST)
• Star safety system
• Three-point seatbelts in all seating positions
• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Tire repair system
• Traction control (TRAC)
• Vehicle proximity notification system (VPNS)

Model Highlights

The original Prius set the hybrid standard for the rest of the American car market. It proved that a practical mid-size hybrid vehicle could work and be family-friendly while achieving 50 mpg efficiency ratings. The full hybrid drivetrain of the Prius means it can run on engine alone, battery alone or a combination of the two depending on the demands of the driver and the terrain. It consists of a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine and a NiMh battery pack and motor. The engine charges the battery and the battery assists the motor when needed. The brakes capture kinetic energy and use it to recharge the battery as well. The suspension is a very conventional MacPherson strut/torsion beam setup. The car comes with a 6-speaker stereo, power accessories and automatic climate control-- essentially a very conventional mid-size sedan-- one that achieves 51 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway. For 2012, Toyota introduced several new Prius variations intended to appeal to a wider group of potential buyers. A larger version of the Prius is called the Prius v. It's a little longer than the standard Prius with most of that length going for rear-seat room and rear cargo space, essentially making this a "Prius Wagon." The Prius v gets the same powertrain-- a 1.8L 4-cylinder and battery pack, and fuel economy will be slightly lower with this model. However, it still offers the same value-packed standard feature list and "green" credibility as its older brother. Prices on the Prius v start at $26,400. The other variant Toyota added this year is a Prius Plug-in. It uses wall charger to maximize the range of its onboard battery and thus achieve very high fuel economy numbers. The Plug-In utilizes the standard Prius body and a similar powertrain, but is intended to be plug-in charged before use. The stored energy in the battery pack can propel the Prius plug-in for 13 miles without starting the gasoline engine and it charges in as little as 1.5 hours. Most commuters will be able to get to work on battery power alone, carrying the 1.8L high-efficiency engine for anywhere else they want to go. Prices start around $32,000.