2016 Toyota Prius Four
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The 2016 Toyota Prius Four is a 95-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with an electronically controlled cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,650 MSRP and is rated at 52 mpg combined.
It makes 95 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 54 mpg city and 50 mpg highway (52 mpg combined).
The Prius measures 178.7 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,050 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Liftback |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,650 ($38,797 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,535 ($39,995 *) |
| Destination Charge | $885 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2ZR-FXE 1.8L Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Inline-4 Hybrid |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 95 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 80.5 x 88.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled CVT (eCVT) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 54 MPG |
| Highway | 50 MPG |
| Combined | 52 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 11.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 10.0 in rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 10.2 in rotor (regenerative) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. (6.5J x 15) 5-spoke alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. (6.5J x 15) 5-spoke alloy |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.7 in |
| Width | 69.3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 60.2 in |
| Rear Track | 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 27.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,050 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk) |
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota PRIUS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 5, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
NHTSA campaign 18V579000
Jan 31, 2018 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
NHTSA campaign 18V085000
Oct 18, 2017 · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
Consequence: If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.
NHTSA campaign 17V658000
Oct 14, 2016 · PARKING BRAKE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
Consequence: If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.
NHTSA campaign 16V741000
Sep 16, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.
Consequence: A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.
NHTSA campaign 16V672000
180 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota PRIUS
Owner Complaints
180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota PRIUS (13 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Visibility/Wiper | 42 |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 23 |
| Engine | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
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 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.