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• That it manages to be more economical than most cars could simply be seen as icing on the cake, rather than its major selling point.
• ...a really clever little car, and one you can derive a lot of joy from driving...
• Thanks to the hatchback design, this hybrid is also more versatile than your average sedan...
• And the ergonomics are at once very clever and refreshingly simple
• ...the experience is totally Jetsons...
• ...very few cars on the road are quite as neat to drive as the Prius
• Indeed, in a lot of ways, even if you took the hybrid drivetrain out, it would still be a pretty innovative vehicle, with its distinctive aerodynamic styling, impressively roomy packaging, a versatile, nicely finished interior and some interesting ergonomic touches.