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New Toyota Prius 2.0 PHEV Excel 5dr CVT Review

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The Prius is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and an electric motor that combine to produce 220bhp. That’s enough for an official 0-62mph time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 109mph.

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<p dir="ltr">Toyota is a company undergoing a quiet revolution, as it works hard to replace its sensible but somewhat bland reputation with one for being a bit more daring, in areas such as the styling of its cars and its enthusiastic leadership of cutting-edge technology, such as hybrid systems.</p>

<p dir="ltr">That process seems to be working for buyers, with the hugely popular and striking-looking C-HR SUV in particular attracting a great deal of interest. The latest version of the hybrid Prius is also rated highly by What Car?; it’s the first Prius to go on sale that our testers have felt can truly compete all round with existing petrol or diesel rivals.</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, it’s worth noting that this period of transition is also a work in progress, and that many of the firm’s cars are still rated as being no more than average among class rivals by our testers.</p>


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This is the top-spec version of the Prius and it adds 19in alloy wheels, ventilated front seats, a digital rear-view mirror and a powered tailgate.

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Rear cross traffic alert with brake assist

Wireless Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay

Intelligent parking sensors front and rear with rear pedestrians

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The Toyota Prius is more appealing than ever and this latest version is the best we’ve tested. It’s quieter and rides more comfortably than a VW Golf eHybrid, plus it remains fuel-efficient even with a depleted battery. However, rear passenger space is tight and the Golf eHybrid is a better company car option thanks to its much longer electric-only range. The cheaper entry-level Design trim is likely to be the best choice.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of practical space </li> <li>Low running costs </li> <li>A comfortable ride </li> <li>A healthy equipment list </li> <li>Quality materials and thoughtful touches inside </li> <li>Rock-solid reliability</li></ul>

<p>Family cars arguably have the toughest brief of all: they have to be good at pretty much everything. They’re used as the daily drive, on the school run or work commute (often both), and have to be able to cope with a family’s clutter on weekends and holidays.</p>

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