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2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Hatchback

A number of advanced safety systems are also available for the top-of-the-line Prius V, including Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, the Pre-Collision System, Lane Keep Assist and Intelligent Parking Assist, all offered in the Advanced Technology Package - which includes the Navigation Package.

Hybrids went untested for many years, but the Prius has been subjected to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests and has scored Good on both, the highest score. Side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtains for both rows of seats are standard, as are antilock brakes.


Standard Specs and Dimensions
Four-wheel ABS brakesStandard
3 ABS channelsStandard
Brake assistStandard
Front disc/rear drum brakesStandard
Front ventilated disc brakesStandard
Compact spare tireStandard
Spare tire mounted inside under cargoStandard
Driver and passenger front-impact airbagsStandard
Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbagsStandard
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbagStandard
Front passenger airbag occupancy sensorStandard
Height adjustable front seatbeltsStandard
Front seatbelt pre-tensionersStandard
3 point rear center seatbeltStandard
Side-impact barsStandard
Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doorsStandard
Rear child safety locksStandard
Ignition disableStandard
Security systemAvailable
Panic alarmStandard
Stability controlAvailable
ABS and driveline traction controlStandard
Manual adjustable front head restraintsStandard
3 rear head restraintsStandard
Daytime running lightsStandard
NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings*
Front, Passenger's4
Front, Driver's4
Other, Rollover Resistance4
Side, Rear Seat4
Side, Front Seat5

* Results may vary with airbag options

IIHS Crash-Test Ratings
Frontal
OverallGood
ChestGood
Head/NeckGood
Left Leg/FootGood
RestraintsGood
Right Leg/FootGood
Structure/safety cageGood
Side
OverallGood
Driver Head and NeckGood
Driver Head ProtectionGood
Driver Pelvis/LegGood
Driver TorsoGood
Rear Passenger Head and NeckGood
Rear Passenger Head ProtectionGood
Rear Passenger Pelvis/LegGood
Rear Passenger TorsoGood
Structure/safety cageAcceptable
Rear
OverallMarginal
Dynamic RatingMarginal
Seat Head/Restraint GeometryGood

* Results may vary with airbag options