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APRIL 25, 2005
Toyota Prius The Toyota (TM ) Prius is the head-turner among hybrids. It gets its sleek, futuristic look from its aerodynamic design, and that carries over into the inside. There's no instrument panel behind the wheel: The gauges are digital and compressed into a slim, horizontal slice just beneath the windshield. The shift lever takes a bit of getting used to. It's really a joystick that jumps back to the home position when you release it. There's no key, either. To start the car, you press the Power button. The Ready light comes on, but the gasoline engine doesn't kick in until you reach 10 or 15 mph. That means pedestrians in parking lots can't hear you coming.
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