Family car
Toyota Prius
Price range 7000-23,000
Years 2003-present
You'll like... Green image; reliability
You won't... High prices
Average economy 65.7mpg
Insurance group 7-8
Road tax 35
The Prius is the green car to be seen in, and the good news is that there are plenty of quality used examples around.
Prices are high on main dealer forecourts, so hunt through the private sales for the real bargains.
Go for the entry-level T3 specification - it's the best mix of value and equipment.
We spotted one...
Toyota Prius 1.5 Hybrid T3 4dr - '04/54, 25,000 miles, 9995
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