Article: PRIUS WINS GREEN GONG ; Toyota hybrid on sale this weekend

THE new generation Toyota Prius goes on sale tomorrow after scooping its first award, writes Robert Maddox.

The latest version of the pioneering hybrid model is newly arrived at Inchcape Toyota, in Derby, wearing the title, WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009.

It was chosen from a shortlist of 10 finalists test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK's leading green transport and environmental experts. The judging was independent and showcased the most innovative green cars available in the UK in 2009.

The 10 cars up for contention for the 2009 award included: the Citroen C1 ev''ie electric, Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric, Toyota iQ, Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, Volvo S40/V50 DRIVe ...

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