Hollywood Toyota Hybrids
| Consumer Reports | Specials | Price Quote |
|---|---|---|
| Interior | Exterior | Colors |
Hollywood Toyota Prius Interior
| Interior --- not available S standard O optional P part of a option package |
 Prius 1.5L 4-Cyl. Hybrid |
Prius Touring 1.5L 4-Cyl. Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | S | S |
| Liquid crystal multi-information display panel with energy monitoring, fuel consumption, climate control, outside temperature and audio status modes | S | S |
| Central instrument display with digital speedometer, fuel gauge, shift-lever indicator and odometer with twin tripmeters, and warning lights |
S | S |
| Cruise Control | P | S |
| Remote keyless entry system with 2-stage unlocking, panic function and remote illuminated entry | S | S |
| Smart Key System(1) | P | P |
| Electronic shift lever | S | S |
| AM/FM CD with six speakers | S | S |
| AM/FM CD with six speakers, auxiliary audio jack and MP3/WMA playback capability | P | P |
|
JBL® AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with nine speakers in seven locations, auxiliary audio jack, MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability [2] and hands-free phone capability via |
P | P |
| Voice-activated DVD navigation system | P | P |
| Cargo area side panel and under-floor storage | S | S |
| Tonneau cover | P | S |
| Tilt steering wheel with audio, climate control, navigation function and hands-free phone-calling controls [5] | S | S |
| Power windows with driver-side auto-up/down and retained-power features | S | S |
| Power automatic door locks with anti-lockout feature | S | S |
| Remote hood and fuel-filler door releases | S | S |
| Center console armrest with storage compartment, drawer, and dual front and rear cup holders | S | S |
| Overhead console with maplights | S | S |
| Fabric-trimmed seats and door panels with storage pockets and bottle holders in front doors | S | S |
| 4-way adjustable front seats with adjustable headrests | S | S |
| Dual seatback pockets | P | S |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat with fold-down center armrest and adjustable headrests in all seating positions | S | S |
| Leather-trimmed seats and steering wheel | P | P |
| Defroster-linked CFC-free automatic climate control with electric inverter compressor air conditioning, humidity sensor and air filtration | S | S |
| Dual-compartment glove box | S | S |
| Digital quartz clock | S | S |
| Two 12V auxiliary power outlets | S | S |
| Dual illuminated visor and vanity mirrors | S | S |
| Retractable passenger-assist grips at all doors | S | S |
| Front and rear dome lights | S | S |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® [6] universal transceiver | P | P |
| Backup camera [7] | P | P |
The Prius is surprisingly roomy inside. Passenger volume measures 96.2
cubic feet, which puts it into midsize sedan territory. In fact, the EPA
classifies it as a midsize car. And indeed, the back seat offers
generous leg room. But it feels more like a big compact to us. While
classified as a five-passenger car, we find it more suitable for four.
Cargo space with the standard 60/40 folding rear seat in place is 14.4
cubic feet, comparable to that of a midsize sedan. The hatchback design
makes its cargo area flexible.
The seats are comfortable for commutes and short weekend trips. Their
forte is not the multi-hour, multi-state drive. The cloth upholstery
looks durable and is grippy, compensating somewhat for the minimalist
bottom and back side bolsters. Head restraints are adjustable in all
five seating positions. The interior finish is up to Toyota standards,
with pleasingly close tolerances between body panels and interior
plastic pieces, and plastics that look and feel better than the word
plastic connotes.
The speedometer, fuel gauge, trip meter, and transmission selection
indicator are tucked into a long, flat, eyebrow-like opening draped
across and centered on the top of the dash where it meets the
windshield. The primary gauges are located in the left half of the
opening, but are closer to the centerline of the car than to the driver.
Climate controls are managed via an LCD screen at the top of the center
stack. This panel also displays user preferences and maintenance needs.
Most entertaining, however, is that it allows tracking of the power and
recharging flows, monitoring battery and gasoline usage. And it serves
as the focal point for the optional navigation system.
Directly beneath the screen is the control head for the sound system.
Toyota deserves high praise for keeping the stereo's most-used functions
outside of the onboard computer's labyrinth and, equally important, for
giving it buttons and knobs that are easy to see, read and use. The base
AM/FM/CD six-speaker sound system is quite capable. We'd have been
better able to enjoy the premium JBL system to its fullest if there had
been a bit more sound deadening in the floorpan and doors, but sound
deadening adds weight, the enemy of fuel economy.
Remote switches for the audio, climate and cruise controls are
conveniently mounted on the steering wheel. There are two standard
accessory power outlets. Dome lights grace the headliner, front and
rear. Both sun visors have illuminated vanity mirrors. These may seem
small matters, but they distinguish between value and cheap.