For The Prius Plug-in has an electric-only range of 15.5 miles, so it could save you a fortune in fuel. It attracts a lowly 5% company car tax rating, too (other models in the range are taxed at 10%).

Against It costs thousands more than the regular T3 model, so makes little sense as a private buy. Like other Prius models, it’s disappointing to drive.

Toyota Prius Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The Plug-in won’t suit everyone, but it makes sense if you’re a company car driver who does lots of short journeys.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Not Available
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats Not Available
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Not Available
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Not Available
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Not Available
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £420
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Interior
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth Not Available
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor £360
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Standard
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Standard
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Not Available
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Not Available
Marked Parts Not Available
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Not Available
Visible VIN Not Available
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Metallic paint £420
Rear Parking Sensor £360
Total Price: TBA
Running costs
Town mpg
Out of town mpg
Average mpg
Tank capacity (litres)
CO2 Rating (g/km) 59
Carbon offset cost £9
Green rating A
Insurance group
Typical insurance
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles)
Typical contract hire £0.00
Pence per mile 0
Servicing costs - 3 years £0.00
Service intervals
Warranty period + Paint + Perforation + Breakdown
Company car tax
Percentage charge 10
Benefit in kind £0.00
Tax payable 20% £0.00
Tax payable 40% £0.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1798/
Fuel type Hybrid
Max power (bhp/rpm) 134/4000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 105
Driven wheels Front
Length (mm) 4460
Width (mm) 1745
Height (mm) 1490
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs)
Max speed (mph)
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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