Toyota Prius Hatchback (04-09) - Review Review by Dan Harrison on 04 June 2007 Last Updated: 23 February 2011 This is Toyota's latest stab at the 'Hybrid' market - a car that's both petrol and electric. In fact the Prius was good enough to beat more conventional models and win Car of the Year 2005. Hybrid vehicles work by using a petrol engine to charge a battery. At low speeds, the engine will switch to electric mode. The larger car firms expect the use of this fuel technology to grow in years to come, so expect to see more around. 3.5 out of 5 Other Toyota reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Also Consider 3 out of 5 Honda Civic IMA Saloon (03-05) Avoid London's congestion charge Hi-tech engine won't appeal to all Read full review 3.5 out of 5 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (04-10) Neatly styled, well built, wide choice of engines, comfortable Awkward boot space, poor cabin stowage, haphazard dash layout Read full review 4 out of 5 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (04-08) Great engines, well finished and spacious interior, comfortable, good to drive Expensive compared to similar hatchbacks, noisy diesels Read full review Find other hatchback cars Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Toyota Prius cars for sale We have 129 models like this for sale. Find Toyota Prius cars for sale Previous: Buying & Selling Next: Company Car Info
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3.5 out of 5 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (04-10) Neatly styled, well built, wide choice of engines, comfortable Awkward boot space, poor cabin stowage, haphazard dash layout Read full review
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