Sleek styling; good to drive Efficient PHEV power; 52-mile electric range Only £238.96 a month Hybrid technology might seem normal these days, but there was a time when it was weird and revolutionary. The Toyota Prius was one of the original trend-setters, and you can have the latest generation for well under £250 a month. Through the Auto Express Buy A Car service, UK Carline is offering the eco-minded hatchback for just £238.96 a month on a three-year agreement. There’s an initial 12-month payment of £2,867.47, plus a mileage cap of 5,000 a year. Tweaking the terms sees a £500-plus saving with a nine-month initial payment, with the monthly outlay only rising to £238.96. Bumping the mileage up to a more flexible 8,000 a year will only cost you £10.49 extra a month on the nine-month initial payment option, or £9.78 on the 12-month one. The latest Prius has shunned its predecessors’ challenging looks, favouring a sleek, head-turning design. It’s also offered purely as a plug-in hybrid for the first time. There’s a 2.0-litre petrol engine under the bonnet, mated to an electric motor and a battery. Combined power is a pretty potent 220bhp, while Toyota promises an electric driving range of 52 miles and over 176mpg; even with a depleted battery, we’ve found 80mpg to be easily achievable in our tests. This generation of Prius is also the best of the breed to drive, with an agile chassis and accurate steering. Design is the trim on offer here, and there’s a decent haul of standard kit. You can expect 19-inch alloys, an LED rear light bar, a large central touchscreen with in-built sat-nav, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus much more. The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Buy A Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top Toyota Prius leasing offers from leading providers on our Toyota Prius page.
