Toyota Prius hatchback 2016 pictures

First launched in 1997, the Toyota Prius has become the world's best-known hybrid

The latest Prius is the best yet, available in hybrid or plug-in hybrid versions

The hybrid Prius can return up to 94mpg, while the plug-in hybrid can achieve a claimed 283mpg

The interior is still simple and spacious, but the quality of materials has improved

The Prius is well-equipped, but it's a shame the infotainment system can be quite fiddly to use

Passenger knee room is decent, but the aerodynamic sloping roof cuts down on rear headroom

Improved handling and steering makes this the most enjoyable Prius to drive so far

Performance isn't too bad either, with the Prius hybrid getting from 0-62mph in 10.6 seconds

The Prius' styling has often polarised opinion in the past, and that's unlikely to change now

The Prius plug-in hybrid is available with a solar roof that can put range back into the battery pack

The Toyota Prius received a five-star safety rating from crash-test body Euro NCAP

While the latest Prius was too new to appear in our 2016 Driver Power survey, the Mk3 Prius came 29th out of 150 models

The Prius plug-in hybrid has a 30-mile all-electric range. A full charge takes up to three hours

The Prius has a reasonable boot, measuring 363-litres up to the parcel shelf, although it is quite shallow