Toyota Prius 1st (XW10) Generation Price in Pakistan, Pictures & Reviews

The 1st Generation Toyota Prius was introduced in 1997. The Prius is a front engine full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback. The 1st generation Prius was the first mass-produced hybrid gasoline-electric hybrid car in the world. The 1997 Toyota Prius which initially started production in Japan pioneered the mainstream hybrid electric vehicle as we know it today, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award, and in 1998 and it won the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference Car of the Year award in Japan. The Toyota Prius is the car that started the Hybrid trend that we see in most production cars today. Production of the 1997 Toyota Prius lasted for 7 years, the Toyota Prius 1st Generation was available to purchase in the years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and the year 2003. The Toyota Prius 1997 is only available in 1 variant. The price of the Toyota Prius 1997 was very competitive when compared to other cars in the same class.

The exterior of the 1st Generation Toyota Prius sports a unique design language. The front end houses trapezium styled upswept headlights, a small grille with quad slim narrow intakes and a trapezium air intake with dual slim narrow rectangular styled inlets. The rear end features angular trapezium styled sideswept taillights, an outward sticking bumper and a standard case hatchback. The overall exterior of the 1997 Toyota Prius features a fairly distinctive design language that is able to stand out amongst its rivals.

The interior of the 1st Generation Toyota Prius compromises of grey and light grey plastic trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric. Standard features include air conditioning, power steering, power windows, power lock doors, tachometer, trip computer and a cup holder. Options include cruise control, satellite navigation, climate control, wood paneling, traction control and a sunroof. The overall interior of the 1st Generation Prius features a decent amount of interior space for a subcompact hatchback of its exterior dimensions it also provides a good amount of comfort and interior refinement.

Engine 1.5 Liter DOHC 16 Valve VVT-I Inline-4 Gearbox CVT Transmission

The 1st Generation Toyota Prius can achieve up to an average of 20KM/L making for an estimated range of 1000KM from the hybrid hatchbacks 50 Liter Fuel Tank.

The main competitors of the Toyota Prius 1st Generation is the Honda Insight.

1.5 Liter DOHC 16 Valve VVT-I Inline 4 72bhp@4300RPM