Esther Rantzen drives a Toyota Prius
Published: 4th March 2008
Esther Rantzen with her Toyota Prius
As the doyenne of British consumer journalism, there is probably no tougher customer to please than Esther Rantzen. That makes her choice of a Toyota Prius for her personal transport all the more telling.
Esther, who anchored the BBC magazine programme That’s Life for 21 years, has recently taken delivery of her second Prius, re-emphasising her support for hybrid power and the Toyota brand.
She said: “I have run a Toyota Prius for several years and I love its economy, it’s clean, quiet and comfortable. And of course it’s green!”
Prius is powered by a conventional petrol engine and a compact but powerful electric motor. According to driving conditions, these can operate independently or together to ensure optimum fuel efficiency at all times. In slow moving city traffic, Prius can run for certain distances on electric power alone, reducing emissions to zero. It is the world’s cleanest family-sized car and the best-selling hybrid model, with sales approaching one million units since 1997.
Esther, who was made a CBE in 2007 for her work establishing the Childline charity, purchased her new Prius through Jemca London.
Toyota Prius
Our Toyota Prius Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Prius range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £17,777 - £20,677
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Models in the range: 3
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 25th Jun 2008
