Toyota Prius 1.6 VVTi (2004 to date)

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Great news for owners ofhybrids such as the Prius: it’s already cheap to tax, and soon anannual disc won’t cost you anything. Most people who drive thepetrol-electric Toyota won’t have been swayed by its odd looks, weak76bhp engine or slow 10.6-second 0-60mph sprint time. They’ll be moreinterested
in the clever hybrid technology that powers the car byelectricity at low speeds – and the fact this helps it return animpressive 65mpg.

Used price range: £6,700-£15,100
CO2 emissions: 104g/km
2008 tax band/cost: B/£15
2009 tax band/cost: B/£0