Toyota prices plug-in Prius hybrid to take on Ampera

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Prius will be about £3,000 cheaper than its range-extended rival when both go on sale in early 2012

Toyota has announced its plug-in Prius hybrid will cost less than £31,000 before incentives, meaning UK customers will be able to pick one up for less than £26,000 from early next year. The pricing...

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