A high point in the hatchback market is the Toyota Prius. In 2007 Toyota rolled out an upgraded version of the Prius with two versions: Base and Touring. Sales for the Prius, especially the Prius Base, were brisk during 2007 and 2008. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

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There have been several award-winning cars from Toyota over the years, including the Toyota Prius of 2008. There are two trim levels to the Prius, including Touring and Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 1.5 liter has made this a popular choice for hatchback buyers nationwide.

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In 2004 Toyota released the Prius Base to the car-buying market. The Prius came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 51 highway miles and 60 city. The Prius competes in the Hatchback market segment, in direct competition with Nissan.

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A lot has been said about the Toyota Prius for 2006. As Toyota's entry in the hatchback market the Prius (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Prius is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Toyota as a brand in general.

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