2018 Toyota Prius Four
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- Photo: 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e in Super White, Front Left, 08-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e in Super White, Rear Right, 08-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2018 Toyota Prius Four is a 95-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with an electronically controlled cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,685 MSRP and is rated at 52 mpg combined.
It makes 95 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque. 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 | $29,685 |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,615 |
| Destination Charge | $930 |
| 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 (142 N-m) 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 style multi-link 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 | 42.3 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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
37 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota PRIUS
Owner Complaints
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota PRIUS (5 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
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. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.