Toyota Prius XW10 — RossDrives

Verdict

C

BHP

70 bhp

0–60

13.4 s

Top speed

99 mph

MPG

48 mpg (US)

Used

$600-$3,200

Strengths

First mass-market hybrid
Saloon body unique to first-gen
Historic significance

Weaknesses

Slow
NiMH HV pack now elderly
Used UK examples scarce

Notable tech

First-gen Prius Mk1
Saloon body
NHW10 (Japan) / NHW11 (export)
1NZ-FXE 1.5 Atkinson + HSD
NiMH HV battery

Common issues

HV battery NiMH degradation
12V weakness
Inverter coolant pump

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across XW10's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.5 hybrid (1NZ-FXE)

BHP70

Torque111 Nm

0–6013.4 s

Top99 mph

MPG (US)48 mpg

DriveFWD

GearboxeCVT