Toyota Prius Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i T Spirit 5dr

For Comes with all sorts of luxury toys. Satellite navigation, a hard drive for your music, a reversing camera and a parking assistant are all standard on the T Spirit.

Against With bigger wheels than the T3, it's not as good on fuel consumption or carbon dioxide emissions, which defeats the point a bit. Outrageously pricey in this trim, too.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Makes sense if you can't live without your toys, but if you can, go for the T3 and get yourself a leaner, greener Prius. You'll save yourself a pile of cash, too.

Key facts

0–60mph: 10.4 secs
Top speed: 112 mph
Average mpg: 70.6
Tank range: 699 miles

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Cheaper

Hatchback 1.8 Plug-In 5dr
Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i T3 5dr
£21,055
Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i T4 5dr
£22,770
Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i 10 5dr
£24,285
Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i T Spirit 5dr
£24,285

More expensive

Hatchback 1.8 Plug-In 5dr
Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i T3 5dr
£21,055
Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i T4 5dr
£22,770
Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i 10 5dr
£24,285
Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i T Spirit 5dr
£24,285

The Toyota Prius Hatchback full review Read in full

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Perkier than hybrid rivals
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
A pretty well-rounded car to drive
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Quiet and smooth most of the time
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Pricey to buy, brilliant to own
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Unappealing, but unbreakable
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Top notch on both counts
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Good bits and bad bits
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Good for both passengers and bags
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
T3 trim provides everything you need

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Whichever Prius you choose, you'll get the same engine – a 98bhp 1.8-litre petrol unit that's backed up by an electric motor. All models come with a continuously variable transmission, too. That doesn't mean all models give you the same CO2 emissions and fuel economy, though. The entry-level T3 comes on 15-inch alloy wheels, and so returns 72.4mpg and emits 89g/km of CO2. The T4 and T Spirit trims come with 17-inch alloys, and that's why they do slightly worse at 70.6mpg and 92g/km, respectively.

That's one reason why the T3 is the one to go for – the other is that it's much cheaper than the others, and still comes with all the kit you need. That includes air-conditioning, front and rear electric windows and a head-up display.

Across the range, you'll get a warranty that covers the car for an impressive five years/100,000 miles.