2010 Toyota Prius Wins Another Award, U.S. Market Green Car of the Year Page 2

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The 2010 Toyota Prius

With its award-winning green credentials, high quality build, superb handling and excellent value (base price of $22,805), the 2010 Prius is the worthy recipient in every respect of the 2010 WhatGreenCar Car of the Year Award.

To view the 2010 Prius' WhatGreenCar Rating, visit: http://www.whatgreencar.com/us/view-car/8182/TOYOTA-Prius

Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids highly commended
In addition to awarding the Car of the Year title to the 2010 Prius, WhatGreenCar also highly commended the 2010 Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids.

The all-new Insight is a completely new hybrid sedan from Honda for the 2010 range, and it shows no resemblance to its futuristic-shaped ground-breaking two-door coupe predecessor. Compared to the Prius, it is aimed at a slightly more budget-conscious customer who wants to make an environmental statement (WGC Rating 34) as well as cutting their fuel consumption - the Insight achieves a fuel economy of 40/43 mpg (City/Highway).

The Insight's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system works alongside the 1.3-litre VTEC four-cylinder engine, helping it during acceleration as well as recharging the battery system when the engine is either coasting or braking. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and start/stop are standard features. This 2010 Insight has a base price of $20,510.

To view the 2010 Insights' WhatGreenCar Rating, visit: http://www.whatgreencar.com/us/view-car/7669/HONDA-Insight

The Fusion is Ford's application of its advanced-hybrid technology in an upscale, mid-size traditionally styled sedan. The Fusion hybrid can operate up to 47 mph in pure electric mode, which is approximately twice as fast as some of its rivals. Its upgraded nickel-metal hydride battery is 20 per cent more powerful than previous batteries used in Ford hybrids.

Equipped with a 2.5-litre, I4, 156-horsepower, hybrid engine the 2010 Fusion achieves 41/36 mpg (City/Highway) and has a WGC Rating of 40. On a single tank of gas, the city driving range is more than 700 miles. The Ford Fusion hybrid has a base price of $31,590.

To view the 2010 Fusion hybrid's WhatGreenCar Rating, visit: http://www.whatgreencar.com/us/view-car/7648/FORD-Fusion%20Hybrid