Toyota Prius 1.6 VVTi (2004 to date)

Best tax-busting choices

Great news for owners of hybrids such as the Prius: it’s already cheap to tax, and soon an annual disc won’t cost you anything. Most people who drive the petrol-electric Toyota won’t have been swayed by its odd looks, weak 76bhp engine or slow 10.6-second 0-60mph sprint time. They’ll be more interested
in the clever hybrid technology that powers the car by electricity at low speeds – and the fact this helps it return an impressive 65mpg.

Used price range: £6,700-£15,100

CO2 emissions: 104g/km

2008 tax band/cost: B/£15

2009 tax band/cost: B/£0