Toyota has stunned the driving world by declaring its new Prius formally averages out 2.64 litres/100km (107mpg) – an unprecedented high for new cars.

The new model will be on sale in some markets during the month of May. It has presently been qualified in Japan with the impressive fuel utilization figure. The intercrossed petrol-electric car gives out just 61g/km of CO2. The credit goes to the many inventions of its new 1.8 litre engine system.

The expelling figure is quiet below any other new car on sale and this includes the minute Smart ForTwo diesel, and Honda’s new Insight hybrid.

The consumptions figures for the European markets are yet to be established and if they are also as eye-opening as this, the rivalry is in for a challenge.

The Toyota Hiace was introduced to enhance comfort on board besides new-design seats and a smart-but-strong cloth covering and textile embraced door panels. Apart from this it has an incorporated armrest and panel for the clout window controls.

Sound absorbing materials have been used throughout the Hiace’s cabin and so it is a quieter place to be in now. Noise, vibration and harshness has been considerably condensed. The glass in the windows has also been changed and now it keeps off UV glare.

The exterior styling has also undergone changes which include a new-look front grille, additional chrome detailing for the bonnet and at the rear. Newly designed wheel covers Eclipse Black Metallic has been supplemented to the array of outside colors.