The TOYOTA PRIUS (2000-04) 4DR SALOON 1.5 VVTI HYBRID AUTO is an early petrol-electric hybrid aimed at buyers wanting a practical, economical everyday car. Although this listing calls it a saloon, the Prius has a useful hatchback-style body, giving it a more versatile feel than a conventional small family saloon. Mycarcheck.com recorded 31 look-ups covering 16 different VINs, so the sample is relatively small but offers a glimpse of surviving cars. Their average private-sale valuation was £900, with average recorded mileage of 149,000 and annual mileage of 7,000; cars had about 4.2 previous keepers on average. That makes Toyota Prius best suited to budget-conscious commuters and households rather than buyers seeking a family car. Its hybrid system can reduce fuel use in stop-start town driving, while automatic operation keeps journeys simple. As a trailblazer among hybrids, it stands apart from petrol rivals, though age and condition matter greatly when shopping.