Engine: 1.5-liter 4-cyl.
EPA rating: City: 42 Hwy: 41
Combined: 41
This is the first generation Prius. In this version, the Prius was a compact sedan. The second and third generation versions were mid-sized cars. Nevertheless, Consumer Reports noted that the cabin felt roomy inside, although the battery pack used up trunk space. Fuel economy was considerably better in the later cars.
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