Long-term test: No petrol, no problem for Toyota Prius PHV

Toyota's Prius PHV is a plug-in hybrid with a usable electric range and a relatively short charging time

The Toyota Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) clocks a century sprint of 11.1 seconds and has a top speed of 160kmh.
The Toyota Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) clocks a century sprint of 11.1 seconds and has a top speed of 160kmh. ST PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM
Christopher Tan Senior Correspondent  
Updated
Apr 11, 2020, 08:43 AM
Published
Apr 11, 2020, 05:00 AM
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The Toyota Prius has established itself as an efficiency champ. Clocking 20km to 25km on a litre of petrol is almost a given - in real-world driving conditions, with the air-conditioning switched on.

It is an achievement born of a long journey. The model has been around for 23 years and is into its fourth generation. Clearly, practice makes perfect.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 11, 2020, with the headline Long-term test: No petrol, no problem for Toyota Prius PHV. Subscribe

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