Sky-rocketing gasoline prices and alarm over global warming are making car buyers look for alternate transportation to surmount these concerns. In such a scenario, a hybrid vehicle makes more sense and becomes a smart choice for any consumer.

The 2008 Toyota Prius has a gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine with an electric motor which allows it to deliver higher fuel economy and lower emissions compared to most other regular cars. The gas engine produces 76 horsepower and 82 pound-feet of torque, while the electric motors produce 67 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Prius has a four-door hatchback body and can seat up to five people. The cabin is comfortable for four adults and comes standard with contemporary amenities. Toyota's reputation for reliability and durability holds good for the hybrid as well.

Take a test drive today and discover the hybrid's strength in mileage, ultra-low emissions, utility and price. Find out more about the 2008 Toyota Prius at Charles Toyota, leading dealers for Toyota in Norwich, CT, specializing in New Toyota and Pre-Owned vehicles of other brands.

Charles Toyota is located at 500 West Thames Street Norwich, Connecticut (CT), and offers services in and around Bozrah, Montville, Ledyard, Preston, Griswold, Voluntown, Lisbon, Sprauge, Franklin, Windham, Scotland, Canterbury, Plainfield, Hampton, Brooklyn, Killingly, Pomfret, Putnam, Ashford, Woodstock and Thompson in Connecticut; Foster, Situate, Coventry, West Warwick, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton and Richmond in Rhode Island. Call at (860) 889-8375 for more information.