"PC Paul" wrote in message
.uk...

Your point?

The new Prius has swept the field in awards and especially the transmission.
It really has no mechanical transmission, or stripped to the basics. No
mechanism to shift gears or wind pullies in and out. It is very simple.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/?long_t...story.php...56

"The Prius's fuel consumption has also provided us with a few smiles. To
date, it has averaged an amazing 60.8mpg - an Auto Express long-termer
record."

Yes, 60.8mpg

Look at:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/prius/effi...128683,00.html

"It's also one of the least expensive cars to maintain. Despite boasting
more advanced technology features than any other car in its class, there is
no penalty for owners in terms of its servicing schedule or the cost of
maintenance and crash replacement parts. Taking the price of like-for-like
components, the new Prius is actually cheaper overall to maintain and repair
than many of its key market rivals. Calculating the collective price of
front and rear body parts commonly replaced following a collision, the bill
for the new Prius is up to £762 cheaper than the most popular medium sized
competitor models. On maintenance items, such as filters and brake pads, the
combined cost works out up to £35 less than the competition."