Prius/ Auris/ Axela

[sala]

I’m planning to buy a hybrid vehicle. I have several questions

1. Is new Toyota Prius no longer available in 1.5L engine? Only 1.8L? Which is the best?

http://toyota.jp/prius/?padid=ag001_i_carlineup_top&ptopid=men

1. Does anyone use a New Toyota Auris hybrid 1.8L (UK-Hatchback/Station wagon) or Mazda Axela hybrid 2L (JDM-Sedan) here? Because I need to know about these vehicles from a user. Recently I saw only one new Auris hatchback but I haven’t seen an Axela hybrid yet.

http://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/auris

http://www.axela.mazda.co.jp/

Edited August 18, 2014 by sala

[iRage]

As far as I know the 30 series Prius was never available in 1500cc only in 1800cc form (at least for the JDM). There was some overlap between the 20 series and 30 series Prius so there was a time you could get a 1500cc 20 series or 1800cc 30 series.

Haven't owned a Prius or a EU spec Auris....but have had both for a day or two as rentals etc...and had a few test drives. The new Auris (gasoline variant) feels a lot better to drive than the the Prius and the previous version of the Auris (granted the contrived sportiness feels a bit weird and lazy and lacks the feel of a euro hatch. It kind of feels like the old Auris widened and lowered and suspension stiffened..) Ride of the Auris was a strange sensation it felt like you are neither in a sporty car or a comfy one. Driving wise I preferred the Auris. No idea about other factors and owning one in SL.