When it comes to environmental innovation in cars, the Toyota Prius has pretty much ruled the roost since its release at the beginning of the 21st century. With the latest incarnation Toyota has continued to try and push the boundaries, this time offering more power and one of the most futuristic dashboards you will find in a modern car. You will save money on fuel and, as you don’t have to pay road tax or congestion charge, you are likely to find the Prius to be one of the most cost effective cars to run.
The inside of the Prius is not only impressive looking but it is also well designed and very well thought out. The flat floor means that it will comfortably seat three people in the back and it offers decent head and leg room both in the front and back of the car. The boot is also a decent size although it does have a slightly higher floor because of what is concealed beneath.
What is concealed beneath is part of the biggest reason that most people consider buying a Prius. The Prius is a hybrid car that utilises both an electric motor and a petrol engine. This combination gives a surprising 134bhp and despite the additional weight required to carry the electric batteries, this still means that you can reach 62mph in slightly more than 10 seconds.
Fuel economy is approximately 75mpg and a single tank will take you about 750 miles so you won’t have to visit the pumps too often. What’s more, there’s a range of 15 miles at speeds as high as 50mph and only when you put your foot down to enjoy the power does the petrol engine have to kick in. The transition between petrol engine and electric motor is seamless too making it a great car to drive.
Toyota Prius cars are well equipped and they offer excellent environmental credentials. They have very low carbon emissions and very good fuel economy which means that as well as low petrol costs you can also enjoy missing out on road tax and congestion charges.
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