2012 Toyota Prius V

The 2012 Toyota Prius v is the wagon-style variant of the third-generation Prius family. It was built around Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive and offers a larger cargo area and more interior room than the standard Prius while retaining the hybrid system’s focus on efficiency. Below is a summary of the factory-default (standard) features grouped by category.

Powertrain and drivetrain
- Hybrid Synergy Drive combining a 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 gasoline engine with an electric motor.
- Total system output of roughly 134 horsepower (combined gasoline and electric).
- Continuously variable transmission (electronically controlled CVT).
- Front-wheel drive layout.
- Nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery pack.
- Regenerative braking system that recovers energy under deceleration and assists the conventional friction brakes.

Chassis, steering and brakes
- Electric power steering (EPS) for reduced parasitic load and variable steering assist.
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD).
- Brake assist to help under emergency braking.
- Traction control and vehicle stability control systems standard.

Safety and restraint systems
- Full complement of airbags: dual front airbags and side-impact protection; supplemental side curtain airbags covering front and rear outboard seating positions.
- Front-seat side airbags and additional occupant protection features consistent with the model year’s safety package.
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) for child-seat attachment.
- Supplemental restraint system diagnostics and warning indicators.

Exterior and lighting
- Aerodynamically shaped hatchback/wagon body with a higher roofline for increased cargo and passenger headroom compared with the compact Prius.
- Standard halogen headlamps and integrated taillamps; some trims and options packages offered upgraded lighting or fog lamps.
- Aerodynamic exterior styling elements and bodywork designed to balance interior volume and fuel-efficiency objectives.
- Roof rails offered on some trims or as factory options (depending on market/trim).

Interior, seating and cargo
- Seating for five occupants as standard configuration.
- Cloth upholstery is standard; higher trims offered leather-trimmed seating as an option.
- Rear 60/40 split-folding seatbacks with the ability to fold to increase cargo capacity and to allow a variety of cargo/passenger arrangements.
- Rear seat sliding feature on the Prius v to allow adjustment between passenger legroom and cargo space (factory default includes the sliding second-row on most trims).
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering column and driver ergonomics designed for visibility and control.

Climate and convenience
- Automatic climate control (automatic temperature control) as a standard comfort feature on the model lineup.
- Power windows and power door locks with remote keyless entry as standard equipment.
- Cruise control included as standard equipment.
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio and phone functions for hands-on access.

Infotainment and electronics
- AM/FM audio system with CD player and MP3 playback capability; USB and auxiliary input ports for portable media devices standard on base systems.
- Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and basic audio streaming functionality available on factory-installed head units.
- Multi-information display including energy flow/eco-driving information, trip computer readouts, and fuel economy feedback integrated into the instrument cluster.
- Factory navigation system and a larger color display were available as optional equipment on higher-level packages (may include a backup camera with the navigation or technology package depending on factory configuration).

Other factory equipment and features
- Standard alloy wheels (wheel size varies by trim).
- All-season tires sized for the factory wheels.
- Standard warran