2012 Toyota Prius

For those whose happiness depends on avoiding trips to the pump, the 2012 Toyota Prius delivers the most smiles per gallon.

Four available trim offerings, the Two, Three, Four and Five, present drivers of the 2012 Toyota Prius with a smorgasbord of features and options.

2012 Toyota Prius Two

• 1.8 liter 98 horsepower 4-cylinder hybrid engine
• 51 miles per gallon city and 48 miles per gallon highway
• Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission, ECO/POWER modes, advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle status, front-wheel drive, electric power steering, projector-beam halogen headlamps with auto-off feature, automatic climate control and tilt-telescopic steering wheel with audio, climate, multi-information display and Bluetooth^®hands-free phone controls
• Smart Key system on driver’s door with push button start and remote illuminated entry, power windows with auto up/down, power door locks and Display Audio with 6.1-inch touch-screen, AM/FM CD player with MP3/Wma playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod^®connectivity and control, vehicle information with customizable settings, phone book access and music streaming

2012 Toyota Prius Three

• 1.8 liter 98 hp 4-cylinder hybrid engine
• 51 MPG city/48 MPG HWY
• Sealed nickel-metal hydride traction battery, LED tail and stop lamps, color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with folding feature, intermittent rear window wiper, rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop lamp and Display Audio with navigation, Entune^™(including Bing, Pandora, real-time traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks info), three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio and HD Radio with iTunes^®tagging
• Tilt-telescopic steering wheel with Bluetooth voice-command controls, Smart Key System on three doors, two front 12V auxiliary power outlets, rear dome lamp and cargo area lamp and retractable assist grips at all doors

2012 Toyota Prius Four

• 1.8 liter 98 hp 4-cylinder hybrid engine
• 51 MPG city/48 MPG HWY
• Projector-beam halogen headlamps with auto on/off feature, Hybrid Synergy Drive^®blue accent badges, UV reduction glass windshield, roof-mounted antenna and in-glass AM/FM antenna
• Display Audio with navigation, Entune^™, JBL^®premium sound and 6.1-inch touch-screen with integrated backup camera, multi-information display with fuel consumption history, average fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, trip distance, energy monitor, Hybrid System Indicator and ECO savings record, touch tracer display and SofTex-trimmed heated front seats

2012 Toyota Prius Five

• 1.8 liter 98 hp 4-cylinder hybrid engine
• 51 MPG city/48 MPG HWY
• Sequential multi-point EFI with electronic throttle control system with intelligence, LED headlamps with auto level control, auto on/off feature and headlamp cleaners, 17-inch 5 spoke alloy wheels, 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror, overhead console with maplamps and shift illumination, cargo area under-floor storage and area side-panel storage, cargo area tonneau cover with clasp for under-floor stowage and remote hood and fuel-filler releases

Standard Safety Features

• Star Safety System with enhanced vehicle stability control, traction control, anti-lock brake system, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist and smart stop technology, power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes, solid rear disc brakes with regenerative braking, driver and front passenger advanced airbag system, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag and front and rear side curtain airbags
• Child-protector rear door locks, energy-absorbing collapsible steering column, side-impact door beams, front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones, tire pressure monitor system, LED daytime running lights with on/off feature, vehicle proximity notification system, hill start assist control and engine immobilizer

A five-door hatchback with interior room to spare and outstanding fuel economy, the 2012 Toyota Prius somehow shines as a beacon while still conserving energy