Overview

CANNY Toyota knows when it’s on a good thing.

By slotting the hybrid drivetrain from the previous-generation Prius into a Yaris-sized hatch with a fresh body and interior, the Japanese car-maker has pushed into new territory.

The Prius C offers potential buyers looking at European light-car diesels like the Volkswagen Polo TDI and Ford Fiesta TDCi an intriguing and appealing low-emissions alternative.

Can the new Prius C – for City – carry on the bigger regular Prius Hybrid’s pioneering legacy among smaller cars?