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Ford Transit Custom 320 L1 Diesel Fwd 2.0 Ecoblue 185ps Low Roof D/cab Sport Van Auto
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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
Standard Equipment
| Easy fuel capless refuelling system | Driver Convenience |
| Embedded modem | Driver Convenience |
| Ford Eco mode | Driver Convenience |
| PAS | Driver Convenience |
| Seatbelt warning indicator | Driver Convenience |
| Selectable drive mode | Driver Convenience |
| Tyre pressure monitor | Driver Convenience |
| Vehicle maintenance monitor | Driver Convenience |
| Audio controls mounted on steering wheel | Entertainment |
| 180 Degree rear cargo check arms | Exterior Features |
| Body coloured body side mouldings | Exterior Features |
| Body coloured door mirrors | Exterior Features |
| Body coloured front bumper | Exterior Features |
| Body coloured lift/decklid exterior handles | Exterior Features |
| Body coloured rear bumpers | Exterior Features |
| Coloured grille with 3 base bars | Exterior Features |
| Door open tyre carrier drop | Exterior Features |
| Electric front windows with one touch facility for driver and front passenger | Exterior Features |
| Emergency brake light flashing | Exterior Features |
| Headlamp levelling | Exterior Features |
| Intermittent front wash/wipe | Exterior Features |
| Passenger side sliding load door with track cover | Exterior Features |
| Rear door edge warn reflectors | Exterior Features |
| Rear mudflaps | Exterior Features |
| Sport van body styling kit | Exterior Features |
| Wide bodyside grey mouldings | Exterior Features |
| 2 Interior grab handles | Interior Features |
| 2nd row three seat wide bench | Interior Features |
| 2nd/3rd Row courtesy light | Interior Features |
| 4 Load compartment tie down loops | Interior Features |
| Assist handle | Interior Features |
| Coat hook | Interior Features |
| Colour keyed exterior pack | Interior Features |
| Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors | Interior Features |
| Extended carpet inside floor cover with rubber rear | Interior Features |
| Front manual air conditioning | Interior Features |
| Front splash guards/Mud flaps | Interior Features |
| Glazed bulkhead | Interior Features |
| Height adjustable head restraints | Interior Features |
| Hood accent stripe | Interior Features |
| Illuminated footwell | Interior Features |
| Isofix child seat attachments - centre and offside 2nd row seats | Interior Features |
| LED load compartment light | Interior Features |
| Lockable glove box | Interior Features |
| Map reading lights | Interior Features |
| Molded gear shift knob | Interior Features |
| Moulded cab headlining | Interior Features |
| Part leather upholstery | Interior Features |
| Partial molded headliner | Interior Features |
| Passenger underseat storage box | Interior Features |
| Reach and rake adjustable steering column | Interior Features |
| Recirculation heater | Interior Features |
| Side rear door trim panel - Level 1 | Interior Features |
| Sunglasses roof storage | Interior Features |
| Tool kit | Interior Features |
| Interior trim accent pack C - Transit custom | Packs |
| Rear seat pack 3 - Transit Custom | Packs |
| Visibility Pack 3 - Transit Custom | Packs |
| 3 point seatbelts for all seats | Safety |
| Drivers airbag | Safety |
| Dual note electric horn | Safety |
| Front outer passenger airbag with deactivation switch | Safety |
| Front passenger airbag | Safety |
| Height adjustable drivers seatbelt mount | Safety |
| Passenger seatbelt height adj | Safety |
| Seatbelt remainder for driver and passenger | Safety |
| Auto locking on drive-away | Security |
| Auto relocking | Security |
| Configurable Unlocking | Security |
| Power door dead locks | Security |
| Remote central locking | Security |
| Thatcham category 1 alarm | Security |
| 2 12v sockets | Technical |
| 80 litre fuel tank | Technical |
| ABS | Technical |
| Auto start/stop system | Technical |
| Diesel particulate filter | Technical |
| ESP | Technical |
| Extra heavy duty alternator | Technical |
| Mechanical parking brake | Technical |
| Non limited slip front axle | Technical |
| Roll stability control | Technical |
| Side wind mitigation | Technical |
| Standard duty suspension | Technical |
| 17" alloy wheels style 2 contains 17" mini space wheel with locking wheel lug nut | Wheels |
| Full wheelcovers | Wheels |
Colour and Trim
| Metallic - Blue |
| Metallic - Diffused silver |
| Metallic - Magnetic |
| Metallic - Moondust silver |
| Metallic - Orange glow |
| Metallic - Shadow black |
| Solid - Frozen white |
| Special solid - Blazer blue |
| Special solid - Race red |
Options
| Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt) | |||
| Heated single passenger seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height and tilt) | |||
| Curtain airbags | |||
| Heated driver and front passenger seat | |||
| Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way power controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt) | |||
| Heated single passenger seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height and tilt) | |||
| 8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen | |||
| DAB Radio | |||
| Emergency assistance | |||
| FordPass Connect | |||
| Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port | |||
| 8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen | |||
| DAB Radio | |||
| Emergency assistance | |||
| FordPass Connect | |||
| Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port | |||
| Navigation system | |||
| Adaptive speed control | |||
| Collision mitigation braking system | |||
| Front parking aid | |||
| High series cluster | |||
| Intelligent emergency brake | |||
| Lane keeping aid | |||
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | |||
| 2nd 10 Radio speakers | |||
| 6 Radio speakers 2 Woofers/2 Tweeters | |||
| 8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| DAB Radio | |||
| Emergency assistance | |||
| ICE- Dual screen radio with TMC | |||
| ICP Mini EFP | |||
| Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
| Microphone | |||
| Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port | |||
| Navigation system | |||
| Latch shields protect from external puncture attempts to override Mechanism | |||
| RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
| Slam handles with integrated slam lock | |||
| Specifically designed slam locks to courier sector | |||
| Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors | |||
| Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
| Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle | |||
| RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
| Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors | |||
| Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
| Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle | |||
| RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
| Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors | |||
| Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
| Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle | |||
| RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
| Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors | |||
| Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
| Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle | |||
| RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
| Designed armourshell security pack by TVL | |||
| Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
| Loom guards prevent cables to prevent access to vehicle | |||
| RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
| Visual deterrent armourshells robust security with interlocking shell design and supporting bolt mechanism | |||
| Designed armourshell security pack by TVL | |||
| Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors | |||
| Loom guards prevent cables to prevent access to vehicle | |||
| RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
| Visual deterrent armourshells robust security with interlocking shell design and supporting bolt mechanism | |||
| Enhanced security lock | |||
| High security anti-pick cylinder | |||
| Latch shields protect from external puncture attempts to override Mechanism | |||
| RepLock prevents driver door lock | |||
| Slam handles with integrated slam lock | |||
| Specifically designed slam locks to courier sector | |||
| Registration Fee | On The Road | 55 | 0 |
| Delivery | On The Road | 550.83333333333337 | 110.16666666666663 |
| Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | 290 | 0 |
| Automated parking system includes parking slot measurement, front and rear parking aid sensors, front foglamps | Driver Convenience | 300 | 60 |
| Blind spot monitor | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross traffic alert, includes power folding door mirrors | Driver Convenience | 160 | 32 |
| Configurable front parking aid contains reverse parking aid and front fog lamps | Driver Convenience | 100 | 20 |
| Front and rear parking aids | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure warning contains electric windshield defroster, Automatic headlamp control Off and Mid series cluster | Driver Convenience | 335 | 67 |
| Lane keeping aid (includes Lane departure warning) | Driver Convenience | 100 | 20 |
| Low series cluster | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| Parking slot measurement includes front and rear parking aid sensors, front foglamps | Driver Convenience | 195 | 39 |
| Police wiring harness | Driver Convenience | 150 | 30 |
| Rear view camera with trailer hitch assist incudes front and rear parking sensors | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| Rear view camera with trailer hitch assist incudes front and rear parking sensors, and front fog lamps | Driver Convenience | 250 | 50 |
| Speed control contains leather wrapped steering wheel | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| Aux input socket | Entertainment | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd row flip open windows | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Row left/right hand side fixed windows | Exterior Features | -50 | -10 |
| Dual side load doors | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Fixed window in rear cargo doors/liftgate | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
| Halogen projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights and Adaptive cornering front fog lights | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| High intensity discharge headlamps with daytime running lamps level 2 and Static bending headlamps | Exterior Features | 550 | 110 |
| Metallic paint | Exterior Features | 650 | 130 |
| Power fold mirrors | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Privacy glass | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Rear cargo liftgate door | Exterior Features | 250 | 50 |
| Rear spoiler | Exterior Features | 275 | 55 |
| Roof rack integrated stowable | Exterior Features | 550 | 110 |
| Solid paint | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Special solid paint | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
| Tinted glass | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer tow electrics | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
| Trans linked rear washer/wiper | Exterior Features | 150 | 30 |
| Double load floor | Interior Features | 1700 | 340 |
| Electronic high visibility panels | Interior Features | 1200 | 240 |
| Mini overhead console | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Rear side window blinds | Interior Features | 75 | 15 |
| Adaptive speed control pack - Transit Custom Trend/Limited/Sport | Packs | 500 | 100 |
| Armour shell security pack (TVL) - Transit custom | Packs | 940 | 188 |
| Armour shell security pack (TVL) with code [SSLD] - Transit custom | Packs | 750 | 150 |
| Enhanced security lock (TVL) - Transit custom | Packs | 110 | 22 |
| Front seat pack 21 - Transit Custom | Packs | 190 | 38 |
| Front seat pack 32 - Transit Custom | Packs | 0 | 0 |
| Hook lock security pack (TVL) - Transit custom | Packs | 680 | 136 |
| Hook lock security pack (TVL) with code [SSLD]- Transit custom | Packs | 575 | 115 |
| Hook lock security pack (TVL) with tail gate code [DSLD]- Transit custom | Packs | 755 | 151 |
| Hook lock security pack (TVL) with tailgate and code [SSLD]- Transit custom | Packs | 650 | 130 |
| ICE pack 21 - Transit Custom | Packs | 0 | 0 |
| ICE Pack 24 - Transit Custom | Packs | 505 | 101 |
| ICE pack 25 with Intelligent adaptive cruise control - Transit Custom | Packs | 560 | 112 |
| Slam handle security pack (TVL) - Transit custom | Packs | 1040 | 208 |
| Slam handle security pack (TVL) with code [SSLD] - Transit custom | Packs | 730 | 146 |
| Metallic - Blue | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Metallic - Diffused silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Metallic - Magnetic | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Metallic - Moondust silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Metallic - Orange glow | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Metallic - Shadow black | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
| Solid - Frozen white | Paintwork | 0 | 0 |
| Special solid - Blazer blue | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
| Special solid - Race red | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
| First aid kit | Safety | 25 | 5 |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | Safety | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd remote key | Security | 0 | 0 |
| Fleet key | Security | 10 | 2 |
| Ford MyKey | Security | 50 | 10 |
| Rear window protector | Security | 175 | 35 |
| 3 Pin point power converter - 230V/150W | Technical | 60 | 12 |
| 62mph fixed engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
| 70mph fixed engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
| Auxiliary fuse panel | Technical | 45 | 9 |
| Configurable interior lighting/battery saver - 30 minutes | Technical | 150 | 30 |
| Converter high power supply system | Technical | 400 | 80 |
| DPF manual regeneration | Technical | 430 | 86 |
| Fuel filler neck without misfuel inhibit | Technical | 30 | 6 |
| H7 AGM deep cycly battery | Technical | 150 | 30 |
| Misfuelling device | Technical | 0 | 0 |
| Power point | Technical | 0 | 0 |
| Rear power point plug | Technical | 60 | 12 |
| Single H8 AGM battery | Technical | 300 | 60 |
| Standard duty battery | Technical | 0 | 0 |
| Starter equipment (-20C degree) | Technical | 0 | 0 |
| Starter equipment (-29) | Technical | 100 | 20 |
| Front seat pack 8A -Part leather - Dynamo emboss on eton in Ebony/Salerno leather in ebony | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Technical
| CO | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| CO2 | Emissions - ICE | 173 |
| HC | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| HC+NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| Noise Level dB(A) | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| Particles | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | Emissions - ICE | 217 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 234 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 213 |
| Automatic Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
| Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
| CC | Engine and Drive Train | 1996 |
| Cooling System | Engine and Drive Train | WATER |
| Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE |
| Cylinders | Engine and Drive Train | 4 |
| Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
| Engine Make | Engine and Drive Train | Not Available |
| Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | COMMON RAIL |
| Fuel Type | Engine and Drive Train | DIESEL |
| Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 6 SPEED |
| Manual Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | No |
| Number of Valves | Engine and Drive Train | 16 |
| Valve gear | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC |
| EC | Fuel Consumption - ICE | No |
| EC Combined | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 42.8 |
| EC Extra Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 46.3 |
| EC Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 36.7 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.3 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 9.7 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.1 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.6 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.9 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 10.4 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 9.7 |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 34 |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 29.1 |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 39.8 |
| WLTP - MPG - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 37.2 |
| WLTP - MPG - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 40.9 |
| WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 27.2 |
| WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 29.1 |
| Alternative Fuel Qualifying | General | No |
| Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? | General | Not Available |
| Badge Engine CC | General | 2.0 |
| Badge Power | General | 185 |
| Based On ID | General | Not Available |
| Chassis Engine Number | General | Not Available |
| Coin Description | General | Not Available |
| Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code | General | Not Available |
| Coin Power Output Code | General | Not Available |
| Coin Series | General | Not Available |
| Coin Wheelbase Description Code | General | Not Available |
| Coin Wheelbase Name Code | General | Not Available |
| Generation Mark | General | 1 |
| Ghost model for valuation purposes | General | No |
| Insurance Group 1 | General | Not Available |
| Insurance Group 2 | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Front/Side Impact - Discontinued February 09 | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Overall Rating - LCV | General | Gold |
| NCAP Pedestrian - Discontinued February 09 | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Safety Assist % | General | 63 |
| Running Cost League Headings | General | Not Available |
| Service Interval Frequency - Months | General | 24 |
| Service Interval Mileage | General | 25000 |
| Special Edition | General | No |
| Special Order | General | No |
| Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months | General | 120 |
| Timing Belt Interval Mileage | General | 150000 |
| Vehicle Homologation Class | General | N1 |
| Vin/Frame No. | General | Not Available |
| 0 to 62 | Performance | Not Available |
| BHP | Performance | 185 |
| Engine Power KW | Performance | 136 |
| Top Speed | Performance | Not Available |
| Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP |
| RDE Certification Level | Test Cycles | RDE 2 |
| Alloys? | Tyres | Yes |
| Automatic Clutch | Tyres | Yes |
| Plated 3rd Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
| Plated 4th Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
| Space Saver? | Tyres | No |
| Tyre Make | Tyres | Not Available |
| Tyre Size Front | Tyres | 215/65 R17 |
| Tyre Size Rear | Tyres | 215/65 R17 |
| Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | FULL SIZE |
| Wheel Style | Tyres | Not Available |
| Wheel Type | Tyres | 17" ALLOY |
| Front Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1012 |
| Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 2000 |
| Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 4973 |
| Load Deck Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 564 |
| Load Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1406 |
| Load Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 1577 |
| Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches | Vehicle Dimensions | 1351 |
| Load Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1775 |
| Lower Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1404 |
| Rear Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1347 |
| Rear Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1028 |
| Side Load Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Side Load Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Vehicle Dimensions | 11.8 |
| Turning Circle - Wall to Wall | Vehicle Dimensions | 12.3 |
| Upper Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1404 |
| Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 2933 |
| Width (excluding mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 1986 |
| Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2272 |
| Boot Capacity Saloons | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 80 |
| Gross Train Weight | Weight and Capacities | 4200 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 3200 |
| Load Space Volume | Weight and Capacities | 3.5 |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Max. Towing Weight - Braked | Weight and Capacities | 1850 |
| Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 2148 |
| No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 6 |
| Payload | Weight and Capacities | 1052 |
| Plated 2nd Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1725 |
| Plated Front Axle | Weight and Capacities | 821 |
Independent Review
Ten Second Review
Toyota's Prius remains the most recognisable hybrid vehicle on our roads and in third generation guise, it was not only greener and more frugal than its predecessor but also larger and more powerful. It was, in short, a hybrid that had more mainstream appeal and became a real viable option for many family buyers who previously would never have considered a model of this kind. Let's see how it stacks up as a used buy.
Background
5dr (1.8 VVT-i Hybrid [T-Spirit, T4, Plug-in])
Driving Experience
Think of a hybrid-powered family car and you're probably picturing this one, Toyota's Prius. Launched in 2000, with New Millennium thoughts turning to increased automotive efficiency, this was the world's largest car maker showing us exactly what was possible. The original version was immediately embraced by eco-warriors the world over, who quickly also included Hollywood celebrities and assorted green-friendly politicians when the second generation 2003 version offered us the concept in smarter, more user-friendly 5-door form. But it was hardly perfect. The cabin felt smaller than the conventional Mondeo-sized models it was priced against and away from urban use, the feeble 1.5-litre petrol engine struggled, its fuel and CO2 figures falling behind those of a conventional diesel. So in creating this third generation design, launched in 2009, Toyota had a re-think. The result was a MK3 model with a pokier 1.8-litre hybrid engine, a car that Toyota hoped could finally offer viable everyday family alternative to ordinary medium range-sized models. A car folk might consider buying even if they didn't have a Greenpeace membership card in their pocket. At the time of its introduction, it was the most efficient five-seat family car money could buy. In 2012, Toyota also announced a Plug-in version, but its price was high and it's electric-only range relatively restricted, so sales were slow. There was also a Prius+ 7-seat MPV - but we cover that separately. Production of the conventional third generation Prius range lasted until 2015 and early the next year, Toyota launched a smarter fourth generation version. What You Pay
Design and Build
You'd be forgiven for mistaking this third generation Prius for its predecessor, with its trademark arching roofline, slab sides and double rear screen. Look a little closer though and the differences become more pronounced, though this still remains one of the slipperiest cars in modern production with a super-low drag coefficient of 0.25Cd. Most importantly, it's bigger than its predecessor - something which made original buyers feel a lot better about the prospect of spending around £20,000 on one. You appreciate this most at the back where legroom really is excellent, even if you're sitting in the middle. Thanks to the highpoint in the rear roofline having been moved back by 10cm, headroom is pretty good too. There's better bootspace than you might be expecting too, given that all those batteries have got to sit somewhere. There's 446-litres with all the seats in place, which is about the same as you get in a Honda Insight hybrid from this era. And 1120-litres across a fully flat load area with the seats level - which is a little less than that Honda offers. For valuable items, there's also a hidden tray on top of the spare wheel. At the wheel, you're surrounded by Toyota's usual high standards of fit and finish, with the various switches and screens managing to easily impart an enormous amount of information very quickly.
Market and Model
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Cost of Ownership
High tech models often have a tendency to produce a few glitches, but the MK3 model Prius has been remarkably trouble free, Toyota ironing out some of the quirks that afflicted earlier models. There were a number of reports of 2010-era models using an excessive amount of engine oil, but this issue appears to have been sorted with later cars. We came across a few owners who had problems with the infotainment touchscreen too. Other than that, there isn't much. The skinny tyres wear rather quickly and the regenerative brakes take a little getting used to, but otherwise, as long as you get a fully stamped up service history, you should be fine. Most examples should be very well looked after but some will have been used primarily as urban scoots (they neatly sidestep the London congestion charge) and as such may well bear the scars of life on the streets.
Summary
(approx based on a 2010 Prius) Parts are relatively affordable. To give you some examples, you'd be looking at paying around £15 for a drive belt and either just above or just below £100 for an ignition coil, depending on the brand you choose. If the bonnet's damaged, you'll be able to get a replacement for just under £120; if it's the front wing you have to replace, it'll be about £90. A decent quality shock absorber will set you back about £150.
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