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This, the second generation Prius is almost coupe in design, with a slippery shape improving aerodynamics as well as aesthetics. This is particularly evident at the front, where small grilles in the bonnet and bumper are the only part of the car not to have flowing lines. The rear has a bootlid which sits high, with good reason. It's here where the battery sits. This extra height is compensated for by a split-level rear screen, with a spoiler sitting between them.

The Prius is unlikely a car to be bought for its handling prowess, but performs more than adequately. There's only a hint of body roll around bends, and the steering offers plenty of feedback, so the driver can tell what the front wheels are up to. Despite a set of skinny tyres with tread designed to save fuel rather than provide total grip, it clings to the road remarkably well, only becoming unsettled under very hard cornering. Ride quality is good too, with it soaking up lumps and bumps with aplomb.

Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine as well as a bank of batteries mounted under the seats, the heavy Prius is unlikely to set any speed records. It manages to reach 62mph in 10.9 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 106mph. But again, performance figures are unlikely to bother a Prius buyer – their motivations are likely to be more environmentally-focussed. Around town and at low speeds the Prius will move silently on its electric motors. Accelerate gently and the engine will kick in to drive the wheels and charge the battery. But under hard acceleration, the engine and batteries will work solely in unison to drive the wheels. It works well, although the idea of silent driving means the Prius driver has to be extra vigilant for cyclists and pedestrians.


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