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    2016 Toyota Prius

    Used from

    $32,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.4 - 3.9 L / 100km

    About the Toyota Prius

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Toyota Prius is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $32,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $43,990 for the I-tech.

    There are 2 variants of the Prius available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2016.

    Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (90kW/0Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (100kW/0Nm). All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2016 Prius was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Toyota Prius models from other years

    2016 Toyota Prius Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$34,990

    i-Tech

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$43,990
    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Toyota Prius Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Toyota Prius

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 202
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 60.0
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 163
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 207
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 36.6
      • Headroom Front: 930
      • Headroom Rear (in): 35.6
      • Headroom Rear: 905
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 98
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 99
      • Maximum Power Kw: 72
      • Maximum Power Kw: 73
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 142
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5200
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 3600
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4000
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Jbl
      • Number Of: 10
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
      • Type: Plastic
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    i-Tech

    Adds to Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Base:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    See all 2016 Toyota Prius Specs

    2016 Toyota Prius Dimensions

    1490mm
    1745mm
    4480mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Toyota Prius Dimensions

    2016 Toyota Prius Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota Prius

    The most fuel efficient Toyota Prius is the Base with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 3.4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Toyota PriusFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded3.4 L/100km
    See all Toyota Prius Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota Prius?

    The Toyota Prius has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Toyota Prius Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Toyota Prius?

    The Toyota Prius offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Toyota Prius FAQs

    The cheapest Toyota Prius is the Base that starts from $32,490.

    The most expensive Toyota Prius is the i-Tech that starts from $43,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Toyota Prius is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and i-Tech.

    The largest Toyota Prius is the Base which measures 1760mm wide, 4540mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota Prius is the i-Tech which has 100kW of power from its 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Toyota Prius is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Toyota Prius is the i-Tech which weighs 1805 kg (kerb weight).

    The Toyota Prius may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.

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