Toyota Prius Hatchback (09 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 16 June 2009 The third Toyota Prius may not look that different from its predecessor but thanks to several key improvements it's actually a big leap forward. Like before it's a hybrid, so uses a conventional petrol engine alongside an electric motor, but it is now a realistic alternative to low-emission diesel cars when it comes to performance and driving. There's just one gearbox - an automatic CVT - but it has seamless changes while the 1.8-litre engine and electric motor deliver responsive performance. It's cleaner and more powerful than the previous Prius while in town it can operate purely in electric mode, using no fuel and with zero emissions. Unlike before, if you choose a Prius you don't have to make sacrifices in performance for the sake of owning a hybrid. 4 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 Company Car Costs P11D Value The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax. CO2 g/km The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls. BIK Band The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car. 20% Tax / 40% Tax The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate. Standard Trim 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 1.8 VVTi Plug-in 5d CVT Auto £32,840 49 10% £656 £1,313 £656 £1,313 1.8 VVTi Plug-in (Leather) 5d CVT Auto £34,340 49 10% £686 £1,373 £686 £1,373 T3 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 1.8 VVTi T3 (Leather) 5d CVT Auto £23,045 89 10% £461 £922 £461 £922 1.8 VVTi T3 (Nav) 5d CVT Auto £22,395 89 10% £448 £896 £448 £896 1.8 VVTi T3 (Nav/Leather) 5d CVT Auto £23,895 89 10% £478 £956 £478 £956 1.8 VVTi T3 Hybrid CVT 5d Auto £21,545 89 10% £431 £862 £431 £862 T Spirit 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 1.8 VVTi T Spirit Hybrid CVT 5d Auto £24,855 92 10% £497 £994 £497 £994 1.8 VVTi T Spirit (Leather) 5d CVT Auto £26,355 92 10% £527 £1,054 £527 £1,054 1.8 VVTi T Spirit Hybrid CVT (Solar Roof) 5d Auto £26,405 89 10% £528 £1,056 £528 £1,056 1.8 VVTi T Spirit (Solar Rf/ Leather) 5d CVT Auto £27,905 89 10% £558 £1,116 £558 £1,116 T4 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 1.8 VVTi T4 (Nav) 5d CVT Auto £24,150 92 10% £483 £966 £483 £966 1.8 VVTi T4 (Nav/Leather) 5d CVT Auto £25,650 92 10% £513 £1,026 £513 £1,026 1.8 VVTi T4 Hybrid CVT 5d Auto £23,300 92 10% £466 £932 £466 £932 1.8 VVTi T4 (Leather) 5d CVT Auto £24,800 92 10% £496 £992 £496 £992 Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Toyota Prius cars for sale We have 199 models like this for sale. Find Toyota Prius cars for sale Previous: Also Consider Next: Owners' Reviews