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Toyota Prius is Japan’s best selling car

Toyota PriusThe third generation Prius is witnessing more success than rival Honda Insight

The 3rd generation Prius is Japan’s top selling model with cumulative sales of 208,876 cars in 2009. The Prius proves cars can be fun to drive, offer good levels of practicality and in the same time be friendly on your wallet and the environment.

The Prius is Toyota’s best selling gas-electric hybrid car in the world with overall sales of just over 1.6 million units.

The Honda Insight which is the Prius’ direct competitor has been beaten month after month ever since it was introduced in Japan in May of 2009.

Source4wheelsnews

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