I would consider a Prius if I did more urban driving. I like the acceleration kick from rest from the electric motor and the silent gliding at 50km/h with the engine switched off. I also liked the bonkers dashboard in the Series 2 model. As mentioned above, the batteries add a weight penalty but the car does not have a clutch, torque converter or gearbox as it uses what in other cars is the differential to marry the electric motor, the petrol engine and the generator. For me it's the most desirable thing Toyota presently offer
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