| The Toyota Prius is the first car of its kind. This | | | | engine will do 66mpg, for example. This makes it |
| hybrid is not only useful but also helpful to the | | | | frugal as well as efficient, perfect for a large family |
| environment because if you drive at less than 30mph | | | | who have had to tighten their belts recently. |
| it relies on the electric part of its engine. This makes | | | | Looks-wise the Prius looks like an normal family car; |
| it a good car to drive in the town and in cities where | | | | nothing special, just classically car shaped, decent if |
| your speed is unlikely to be very high because it | | | | you will. The size means that inside is perfectly |
| means you aren't using fuel. This is one reason why | | | | spacious, it's possible to fit five adults without a |
| the Toyota Prius is a good idea - it saves you money | | | | problem. They also wouldn't mind being there |
| as well as saving the environment. Not only does the | | | | because there's lots of head and leg room and there |
| Prius's electric engine not emit lots of toxic gas but it | | | | is lots of equipment that comes as standard. Interior |
| won't emit much noise either so it's good for driving | | | | quality is up to its usual Toyota standard as is the |
| down peaceful country lanes and in built-up areas. In | | | | build quality. |
| fact, it excels at driving in built-up areas so well it is | | | | To drive the car is lively with a decent grip although |
| the car of choice for Hollywood's elite, people you will | | | | the power steering may feel slightly detached to |
| join the ranks of if you buy one. | | | | some but the Prius is good to its passengers with its |
| When going at high speeds though, the Prius relies on | | | | quick acceleration and smooth ride. It takes a steady |
| its normal petrol engine which isn't as good for the | | | | 10.9 seconds to go from 0-62mph, not bad for a |
| environment. It is still relatively green, though, | | | | family car of its size. |
| considering the size of the car itself; a 1.5 litre petrol | | | | |