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Toyota Prius XW20

Headline trim: 1.5 hybrid - 110 bhp, 0-62 in 10.8s.

Toyota Prius XW20 press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
110 bhp
0–60
10.8 s
Top speed
106 mph
MPG
65.0 mpg
Used
£900-£4,000

Strengths

  • The minicab queen - 300,000+ mile cars not unusual
  • Hybrid Synergy Drive 2 - the proper one
  • Wedge styling iconic

Weaknesses

  • Inverter water pump recall
  • HV battery cells weakening
  • Cabin grey

Notable tech

  • Second-gen Prius (NHW20)
  • Hatchback body now standard
  • HSD-2 with motor speed-reducer
  • NiMH HV battery
  • Touchscreen UK debut

Common issues

  • Inverter water pump (recall)
  • HV battery weakening
  • Headlight peel

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across XW20's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.5 hybrid (1NZ-FXE)
BHP110
Torque115 Nm
0–6010.8 s
Top106 mph
MPG65 mpg
DriveFWD
GearboxeCVT