2012 Toyota Prius c review
Toyota Prius c highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
53 city, 46 highway, 50 combined
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Toyota Prius c an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Prius c 3rd out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
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One 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Parking Sensors
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
73
Torque (ft-lbs)
82
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
9.5
Wheelbase
100.4"
Overall length
157.3"
Width
66.7"
Height
56.9"
Leg room
F 41.7"/R 50.8"
Head room
F 38.6"/R 37"
Front tires
P175/65R15
Rear tires
P175/65R15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Toyota Prius c FAQ
The 2012 Toyota Prius c is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- One: 53 MPG City and 46 MPG Highway
- Three: 53 MPG City and 46 MPG Highway
- Two: 53 MPG City and 46 MPG Highway
- Four: 53 MPG City and 46 MPG Highway
The Toyota Prius c received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Prius c as 2 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
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