Hybrid - Toyota Prius

While the price of the new MkIII might deter hybrid sceptics, a year-old Prius MkII makes more sense at £10,000

By:Auto Express team

8 Jul 2010

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Introduction
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Luxury - Mercedes S-Class
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Family - Mazda 6
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Hybrid - Toyota Prius - currently reading
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Sports - Subaru Impreza WRX
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SUV - Nissan X-Trail
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Estate - BMW 5-Series Touring
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Family - Kia Cee’d
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Hot hatch - VW Golf GTI MkV

If you’re in any doubt that Toyota’s old-shape Prius is a credible family model, consult our Driver Power satisfaction survey – few rivals are rated higher. While the price of the new MkIII might deter hybrid sceptics, a year-old Prius MkII makes more sense at £10,000. Take advantage of the tax breaks on offer, and drive into London’s Congestion Charge zone for free.

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Introduction
From classy hot hatches to durable SUVs, via eco-friendly family models, this price band offers something for all tastes.
Luxury - Mercedes S-Class
Widely regarded as one of the finest cars on the planet in its day, Mercedes’ previous S-Class is becoming a used bargain
Family - Mazda 6
For £10,000 you can secure a desirable 2.0- litre diesel-engined TS2 with less than 50,000 miles.
Hybrid - Toyota Prius
currently reading
While the price of the new MkIII might deter hybrid sceptics, a year-old Prius MkII makes more sense at £10,000
Sports - Subaru Impreza WRX
A £10,000 budget buys a low-mileage 2007 four-door with a full service history.
SUV - Nissan X-Trail
For any family that requires wipe-clean durability from an SUV, the Nissan is worth a look.
Estate - BMW 5-Series Touring
Estate car desirability doesn’t come in a much more appealing package than a used BMW 5-Series Touring.
Family - Kia Cee’d
Since launch in 2007, the Kia Cee’d has come with a groundbreaking seven-year warranty, which is fully transferable when you come to sell.
Hot hatch - VW Golf GTI MkV
Few hot hatches command the respect of the MkV Golf GTI.

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Hybrid - Toyota Prius

While the price of the new MkIII might deter hybrid sceptics, a year-old Prius MkII makes more sense at £10,000

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