2002 Toyota Prius Base
All photo credits
- Photo: 2001 Toyota Prius front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Toyota Prius (1) by davocano, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Toyota Prius rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Prius rear view by Ryan Finnie from Reno, NV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Toyota Prius interior by Ryan Finnie from Reno, NV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2002 Toyota Prius Base is a 70-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with an electronically controlled cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,995 MSRP and is rated at 48 mpg combined.
It makes 70 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and 82 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 52 mpg city and 45 mpg highway (48 mpg combined).
The Prius measures 169.6 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,765 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Liftback |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,995 ($36,122 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1NZ-FXE 1.5L Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Inline-4 Hybrid |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 70 hp @ 4,500 rpm |
| Torque | 82 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.0 x 84.7 |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled CVT (eCVT) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 52 MPG |
| Highway | 45 MPG |
| Combined | 48 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, power-assisted, regenerative braking |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, power-assisted (not disc -- 1st-gen Prius used rear drum brakes) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. alloy |
| Tires Front | P175/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P175/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169.6 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Front Track | 58.1 in |
| Rear Track | 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,765 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.9 in |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Toyota PRIUS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 1, 2011 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 PRIUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 28, 2000, THROUGH MAY 30, 2003. THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN REDUCED ELECTRIC STEERING ASSISTANCE WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN.
Consequence: LOSS OF POWER STEERING, PARTICULARLY WHEN AN OPERATOR IS ACTIVELY INTENDING TO STEER THE VEHICLE, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUTS IN THE STEERING LINKAGE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 11V304000
Jul 19, 2006 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENOR INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE OIL MAY PENETRATE THE SEAL AND ENTER THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE LOCKING TAB OF THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR.
Consequence: ENGINE OIL INSIDE THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE EXPANSION DUE TO THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE AND COULD DEFORM THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE CONNECTOR MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 06V266000
193 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Toyota PRIUS
Owner Complaints
193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Toyota PRIUS (15 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 81 |
| Service Brakes | 25 |
| Tires | 22 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Hydraulic | 18 |
| Power Train | 13 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.