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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC.

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2023 Toyota BZ4X Review – Falling Short

The Truth About Cars

When it comes to reviews, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X has taken it on its oddly-shaped chin. Instead, it’s a weird package that has pricing that is considered affordable relative to the average transaction price, but still not "cheap.” Toyota promises a range of up to 252 miles for this configuration. kWh capacity.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

The Toyota Prius was once reviled by most enthusiasts and often the butt of jokes, even in pop culture. The 2023 Toyota Prius changes the narrative without sacrificing the core mission. That finally makes the Prius a worthy choice for those who are looking for more than just a cheap fuel bill.

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2023 Nissan Z Review - Skips, Pops, Noise, Fuzz, And Joy

The Truth About Cars

I recall reading reviews of the Nissan GT-R back in 2008 when it debuted - holy crap, that car is STILL being built! Reviewers often lamented these changes as a drift away from a traditional enthusiast vibe. It’s not cheap, that’s for certain. The Toyota, however, sadly feels a bit numb compared to the Z.

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2022 Toyota GR86 Premium Review – Same as It Ever Was, Thankfully

The Truth About Cars

Cheap speed is almost always welcome, even if there are sacrifices made. Such is the case with the 2022 Toyota GR86 – it’s a blast to drive, but you make sacrifices for the sake of fun. But as a weekend or track-day toy, for relatively cheap – a tick over 30 grand – the GR86 shines. That’s a relative bargain. liters to 2.4.

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2024 Subaru Solterra review: Can this electric SUV tackle the Tesla Model Y with some bush bashing nous?

EV Central

While it wears a Subaru badge, it’s more Toyota underneath; the Solterra is a twin of the Toyota bZ4X. Subaru Solterra interior’s flat-top and bottom steering wheel differentiates it from the Toyota bZ4X. Yep, it’s not cheap and lags the impossible-to-ignore Model Y in key areas, including space, value and range.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. This is our Nissan X-Trail e-Power review. And that means it’s not cheap. The post Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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