Toyota Prius 2009–2012 car dimensions: 4460 mm long, 1745 mm wide and 1490 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,380 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 612 litres.
The cabin has automatic climate control with an electric compressor as standard. Cruise control comes on most grades. A touchscreen appears with the optional navigation package, which also brings a reversing camera. Higher grades can add the Advanced Technology package for Pre-Collision System automatic emergency braking, Lane Keep Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Intelligent Parking Assist with sensors. The layout feels roomy for five with a multi-information display and steering wheel controls that keep eyes forward.
Boot space measures 612 litres with seats up and expands to 1121 litres with the 60/40 rear seats folded. Underfloor storage and a tonneau cover help organise everyday loads.
The maker does not rate or recommend trailer towing on this generation. Payload sits around 374 kg based on published weights. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the specs.
The cabin is quieter and roomier than the prior generation. Front seats are redesigned with better support and thinner backs that free up rear knee space. Automatic climate control with electric compressor is standard. Higher grades add leather trim, heated front seats and power lumbar. An available solar moonroof powers a ventilation system to cool the parked cabin.
EPA estimates 51 mpg city, 48 highway, 50 combined.
Seven airbags standard including driver knee airbag.
Star Safety System standard: VSC, TRAC, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist.
Euro NCAP 5-star overall rating.
Active front headrests with whiplash protection standard.
Hybrid-related components covered 8 years/100,000 miles.
The hybrid system returns EPA-rated 51 mpg city, 48 highway and 50 combined. Real-world figures stay close to those numbers in mixed driving. A 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle engine pairs with an electric motor for 134 net horsepower and smooth CVT delivery.
Oil and filter service is listed at 10,000-mile or 12-month intervals when 0W-20 synthetic is used. Regenerative braking extends pad life. The nickel-metal hydride battery carries an 8-year/100,000-mile hybrid component warranty.
Standard safety kit includes seven airbags, active front headrests, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, VSC and traction control. Euro NCAP awarded five stars overall. Available packages add pre-collision system, radar cruise and lane-keep assist.
Keeping the car centers on regular hybrid-system checks and battery cooling-path cleaning. High-mileage examples remain common when serviced on schedule. Parts availability stays strong and overall running costs stay low.
Length 4460 mm, Width 1745 mm, Height 1490 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Prius 2009–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota UK Gen3 Prius Launch Pack 2009, Toyota Canada 10prius_spec_e.pdf & US 2010 Product Information, official brochures 2009-2012.