2018 Toyota Prius c Three
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- Photo: 2016 Toyota Prius c One in Magnetic Gray Metallic, Front Left, 07-31-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Prius C LE NHP10 Blue Metallic (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: IRent RDE-6059 right side in front of KFC Taipei NTU Restaurant 20241019 by Solomon203, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Toyota Prius c One in Magnetic Gray Metallic, Rear Right, 07-31-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Prius C Dashboard Canada by Andrepoiy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Toyota Prius c Three is a 73-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with an electronically controlled cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,855 MSRP and is rated at 46 mpg combined.
It makes 73 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 82 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 48 mpg city and 43 mpg highway (46 mpg combined).
The Prius c measures 158.7 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,500 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,855 |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,785 |
| Destination Charge | $930 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L (1NZ-FXE) Atkinson-cycle DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Inline-4 Hybrid |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 73 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 82 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, VVT-i |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled CVT (eCVT) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 48 MPG |
| Highway | 43 MPG |
| Combined | 46 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 9.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 10.0 in. rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 9.0 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. alloy |
| Tires Front | P175/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P175/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,500 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.8 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota PRIUS C. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 26, 2019 · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Prius C vehicles. The DC-DC converter may fail resulting in the auxiliary battery no longer receiving power from the converter, which may cause a loss of drive.
Consequence: A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DC-DC converter with a new one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0K.
NHTSA campaign 19V491000
Mar 15, 2018 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico. The front passenger air bag and recommended child occupant seating positions label may not have been attached during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: If the label is missing, occupants may not follow the proper restraint usage guidelines, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and will mail the removable labels to all known owners of the subject vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0L.
NHTSA campaign 18V176000
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota PRIUS C
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota PRIUS C (1 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
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 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS C. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.