A people mover that transports all manner of cargo with ease. Pity that it's so pricey and that many of the valuable safety features are optional extras.
Save the planet and enjoy its fruits too. Spend some extra dosh on the Prius and you'll get a full complement of airbags, stability control, Bluetooth hands-free, upgraded stereo system with MP3 connectivity, keyless start, a reversing camera and a DVD-based GPS system.
Poster child of greenies and Hollywood startlets, the Toyota Prius features an economical petrol engine and an electric motor. The electric motor captures otherwise lost energy and allows the petrol motor to shut down at lights and at low speeds. Toyota claims a combined economy figure of 4.4L/100km.
Compare PricesPay for the top-line "sports" Aurion and you get dual zone climate control air-conditioning, parking sensors and a start button. That's in addition to the sports body kit, 17-inch wheels and sporty suspension.
There's no extra power on hand on the "sporty" Aurion models. But you do get a body kit, 17-inch wheels, re-jigged suspension, alloy pedals and a six disc stacker.
The top dog of the Aurion tree has 17-inch wheels, a 3.5-litre V6, plenty of fake plastic trees, GPS satellite navigation, Bluetooth hands-free, leather interior trim and rain sensing wipers.
The step up from the base Aurion AT-X gets you 16-inch alloy wheels, six disc CD stacker, parking sensors, more chrome than a Caddy could wish for and, natch, faux-woodgrain trim.
Compare PricesYes, it's a Camry with different headlights, tail-lights, boot, grille and bonnet. But under that bonnet is a 200kW 3.5-litre V6. Six airbags, MP3 compatible audio system, six-speed automatic and anti-lock brakes come as standard.
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