The New Face of Celebrity - 2005 Prius Review

Step aside, Bentley. You too, Hummer. There's a new celebrity car taking over. Mind you, a lowered suspension, 24-inch rims with spinners, tinted windows and hydraulics aren't on the list of modifications that would suit this vehicle, but there's always a first for everything, right?

Stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Aniston and Tim Robbins (I love him) are just a few celebrities that can be spotted driving around Tinseltown in Toyota's Prius. It's not the flashiest bling-bling car out there, but with its immense popularity, it seems that you have to be on a dealer's 'A' list to get your hands on one.

Just in Canada, 1,300 second-generation Prius sedans have been sold since November 2003, a number that is significantly more than the sales total for all three years of the first generation. In response to lack of supply and great demand for the world's first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid, Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it will increase production of the Prius by 50 percent. I guess I can stop taking those acting classes now!

For the 2005 model year, the Prius has had a few tweaks here and there. While the exterior shows no differences from the 2004 model, there are modifications on the inside. A new option package is available that includes a voice-activated DVD-based navigation system with customizable displays and database. The navigation system also offers advanced Bluetooth connectivity options, making it compatible with Bluetooth-equipped cell phones, and enabling such features as hands-free operation and one-touch dialing.

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