Prius hybrid from Toyota

The Toyota Prius is the first car of its kind. This hybrid is not only useful but also helpful to the environment because if you drive at less than 30mph it relies on the electric part of its engine. This makes it a good car to drive in the town and in cities where your speed is unlikely to be very high because it means you aren't using fuel. This is one reason why the Toyota Prius is a good idea - it saves you money as well as saving the environment. Not only does the Prius's electric engine not emit lots of toxic gas but it won't emit much noise either so it's good for driving down peaceful country lanes and in built-up areas. In fact, it excels at driving in built-up areas so well it is the car of choice for Hollywood's elite, people you will join the ranks of if you buy one.

When going at high speeds though, the Prius relies on its normal petrol engine which isn't as good for the environment. It is still relatively green, though, considering the size of the car itself; a 1.5 litre petrol engine will do 66mpg, for example. This makes it frugal as well as efficient, perfect for a large family who have had to tighten their belts recently.

Looks-wise the Prius looks like an normal family car; nothing special, just classically car shaped, decent if you will. The size means that inside is perfectly spacious, it's possible to fit five adults without a problem. They also wouldn't mind being there because there's lots of head and leg room and there is lots of equipment that comes as standard. Interior quality is up to its usual Toyota standard as is the build quality.

To drive the car is lively with a decent grip although the power steering may feel slightly detached to some but the Prius is good to its passengers with its quick acceleration and smooth ride. It takes a steady 10.9 seconds to go from 0-62mph, not bad for a family car of its size.

Prices for used Toyota Priuses vary quite a lot depending on age and mileage. If you aren't too bothered about how old your Prius is you can find X registrations for about £1,700 but it's important to take into account that as the car is quite old it's done lots of miles, sometimes over 110,000. The most popular model of Prius for sale seems to be the 1.5 litre engine version (whether that be automatic or manual) and you can generally pick one up for around £5000 if you opt for an early model or £13,000 for a later one. If you're going to choose a Toyota this is a good model to buy, you'll save money and people on the street will love you for saving the planet.

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Pete J Ridgard is a writer and a car enthusiast. He currently writes for the automotive industry. Here he discusses Used Toyota cars.

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