Dave Plowman (News) wrote:


I know what you mean Bertie. The Espace came bottom of the 170 car Top
Gear survey.


Where did the Prius come, dribble?

I doubt it even got a look in, since they sell in tiny numbers.

Topgear magazine did have a long term test prius they just got shot of
though. Some bits from their final report on it:

"It's time to say farewell to our long-term Prius. It's been here for a
year with no mechanical faults whatsoever, and has proved to be frugal,
low-emission, comfortable transportation. On the downside, it was never
thrilling to drive.

But the TG office has proved I think that it isn't composed purely of
hardcore speed nutters; the Prius has been generally liked for its
eco-friendly nature and, perhaps, its novelty.

On the open road it'll average 50-55mpg. In cold weather, though,keeping
the aircon on high brings the car's efficiency from around 44mpg in town
to 34mpg.

Trying to turn off the aircon to save fuel meant that the inside steamed
up badly - and I couldn't clear it with the normal heating."

"As long as you've no ambitions to be a boy/girl racer, the Prius is
comfy, pleasant enough to drive, practical for a small family and even
quite handsome. Plus you don't pay the Congestion Charge which, as such
schemes spread, will be great selling point. "



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Cheers,

John.

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