2006 Toyota Prius: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $21,725
- Invoice: $20,006
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 Toyota Prius. See if the 2006 Toyota Prius is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Base |
| Arrival Date: | 04/24/2006 |
| Engine: | dohc I4/electric |
| Bodystyle | 4-door hatchback |
| Transmission: | CVT automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 21,725 |
| Price as Tested: | 29,430 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3196 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3737 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 541 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 12.96 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 41.74 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Package #8 (leather-trimmed seats and steering wheel, voice-activated DVD GPS navigation system, JBL AM/FM 6-disc CD changer w/9 speakers, aux. audio jack, MP3/WMA playback capability and hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth, rear backup camera, vehicle stability control, driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, smart key system, anti-theft system, auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, high intensity discharge headlamps, integrated fog lamps) Carpet Floor Mats and Cargo Mat, Cargo Net.
From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
It's well noted that one has to drive for years in order to see the hybrid price premium offset by fuel savings. It's made more drastic with Priuses like our test car that sticker for nearly $30,000. Even so, Prius is a competent, roomy, comfortable car that makes you feel like you're doing something positive for Mother Earth. It's no wonder Toyota has sold, and probably will contine to sell, every one it can build.
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