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Hybrid Prius tops sales lists in Japan
The Toyota Prius model continued to be the best-selling car in Japan during August, giving the vehicle its fourth month atop the list.
According to figures from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, Toyota shifted more than 21,000 Prius cars last month.
In total, the Japanese firm sold 21,669 of the hybrid vehicles, which has proven to also be popular around the world with eco-conscious motorists.
The car outsold its nearest rival - the Honda Fit compact - by almost double, with this model selling just less than 11,000.
"More consumers are turning to hybrid and compact eco-friendly cars rather than large, gas-guzzling vehicles," said Toshiki Miyake, a spokesman from the Japanese Automobile Dealers Association.
The Toyota Prius, which was the world's first hybrid car, is popular among many celebrities concerned about climate change, with stars such as Cameron Diaz and Leonardo Di Caprio owning the vehicles.
Written by Mark Smith.
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According to figures from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, Toyota shifted more than 21,000 Prius cars last month.
In total, the Japanese firm sold 21,669 of the hybrid vehicles, which has proven to also be popular around the world with eco-conscious motorists.
The car outsold its nearest rival - the Honda Fit compact - by almost double, with this model selling just less than 11,000.
"More consumers are turning to hybrid and compact eco-friendly cars rather than large, gas-guzzling vehicles," said Toshiki Miyake, a spokesman from the Japanese Automobile Dealers Association.
The Toyota Prius, which was the world's first hybrid car, is popular among many celebrities concerned about climate change, with stars such as Cameron Diaz and Leonardo Di Caprio owning the vehicles.
Written by Mark Smith.
Related news stories:
Japanese carmakers see strong hybrid sales (21st February 2011)
Prius still Japan's best-selling motor (6th April 2010)
Toyota 'could build Prius at third factory' (15th March 2010)
Prius Japan's top selling car in 2009 (8th January 2010)
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