Car review: Toyota Prius peachy but far from perfect

Despite warts and all, Toyota's latest signature hybrid delivers a hard-to-beat blend of performance, efficiency and style. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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SINGAPORE – How do you make a car which is associated with taxis and ride-hailing sexy? Sprinkle it with Easter eggs, of course.

Toyota’s fifth-generation Prius has a number of these buried surprises, including “#glovebox” and “#hiddencompartment” labels embossed onto the glovebox and, well, a hidden compartment in the centre console.

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