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Toyota Prius 2nd generation (NHW20)

Years
2003–2011
Chassis
NHW20
Drivetrain
FF
Toyota Prius 2nd generation (NHW20)

Image: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0

Story

With markets outside Japan in mind, it changed from the previous four-door sedan to a high-deck five-door fastback (hatchback).

Stories

01

Adding the joy of ownership to environmental performance

To spread hybrid vehicles widely around the world, Inoue wanted the second-generation Prius to offer not only better environmental performance than ever, but also the joy of ownership, the fun of driving and the pleasure of the ride. With the concept of "Hybrid Synergy Drive," which advances eco performance and power together, it adopted the new THS II hybrid system and futuristic styling.
Masao Inoue

Chassis

Front

Strut

Rear

Torsion beam

Length 4,445 mmWB 2,700 mm1,490 mmHeightWidth 1,725 mm
Curb weight
1,250-1,290kg

Production plants

  1. Tsutsumi Plant

    Toyota, Aichi

  2. Toyota Auto Body Fujimatsu Plant

    Kariya, Aichi

    Oct. 2004–2011

US import eligibility

Earliest cars
Eligible from September 202825 years after sales began in September 2003
Last cars
Eligible during 203625 years after sales ended in 2011 (month not recorded)

Eligibility depends on each car's month of manufacture on its build plate, not on the sale dates shown here (NHTSA).

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Engineers

Masao Inoue

Masao Inoue

Chief engineer of the second-generation Prius.