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06/10/2008 08:40. The next-generation Toyota Prius will retain the petrol hybrid concept – but as well as being cleaner than the current model, it’ll be a lot more sporty, says Toyota GM managing director Miguel Fonseca.

Prius has undoubtedly been a massive success for Toyota – but it’s paid a price for that popularity in terms of a rather fuddy-duddy image. But that will change when the next-generation car is unveiled next year.

“It will be cleaner, with CO2 emissions below 100g/km,†Fonseca says. “We could have gone lower, but instead we have chosen to give the Prius better performance.â€

Despite rival manufacturers’ moves toward diesel hybrids, Toyota believes the high price of diesel compared to petrol means it makes no sense to switch the... // Car and SUV

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First News Article: totallymotor.co.uk, 04/10/2008 01:47