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  • Road Test: Toyota Prius (2000-2004)
    Small Family by: Julian Rendell
    Toyota Prius (00- )
    4CAR RATING:

    Assets
    High-technology powerplant, Quiet and easy to drive, Low fuel economy, Impressively low smog and soot output, Roomy cabin with useful boot, Toyota reliability assured.

    Drawbacks
    Not much fun to drive, Fuel economy could be lower, Exterior and interior styling boring, Questionmark over residual values makes value for money of leasing rates difficult to judge.

    Verdict
    Certainly different, and great technology, in a practical package

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