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Toyota Prius Hatchback


PRICE: £18,255 - £21,155

TARGET PRICE: £16,935 - £19,617
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Toyota Prius Hatchback
What Car? rating - 3 out of 5
FOR  A super-clean alternative to mainstream family hatches that demands few compromises to own. Spacious, fine-riding and cheap to run.
AGAINST  It's expensive to buy, noisy under acceleration and there's no enjoyment to be had from driving it.
What Car? Full Verdict For the female verdict - evecars.com Reader Review Rating Reader review rating - 4 out of 5
ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 2 out of 5
Little pulling power for overtaking
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 4 out of 5
Expensive to buy, but cheap to run
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 3 out of 5
Limited adjustment and confusing controls
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 3 out of 5
Supple ride, but the handling disappoints
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 4 out of 5
High-tech, but should prove reliable
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 4 out of 5
Spacious cabin, but the boot is poorly shaped
Refinement Refinement rating - 3 out of 5
Quiet until you need to accelerate
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 4 out of 5
Plenty of safety and security kit
Equipment Equipment rating - 4 out of 5
Lots of toys, even on base models
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MODEL REVIEWS, SPECS & PRICES
In the Prius Hatchback range you can choose between 3 models - 3 other engines
The table below lists each model and What Car? Target Price
Prius Hatchback 1.5 Hybrid T Spirit 5dr£19,617
Prius Hatchback 1.5 Hybrid T3 5dr£16,935
Prius Hatchback 1.5 Hybrid T4 5dr£17,675
 
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In the Prius Hatchback range you can choose between 3 models - 3 other engines
 
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