Top Gear Freezes Over!!

For years, Top Gear has gone out of its way to pillory the Prius including:

• Shooting it up with a high-powered rifle
• 17 MPG road race stunt
• Clarkson review

So I was somewhat surprised to find that 'in print,' they can actually recognize the Prius has merit:

Toyota Prius - Yes, they still have their share of 'back handed' complements, "Hateful lentil-fuelled transport for the insufferably self-righteous. ..." but when you look at the review, they got it right on "Running costs."

The 2010 Prius review - A little light in the technical details, I don't think they've driven one, yet. Then there is this gem,"That new body shape is a bit prettier than the old one (really showed up Honda's dreary-looking Insight, don't you think?)" ​

The insulting bits were probably donated by Clarkson and friends but someone with a cooler head fixed up enough that Toyota won't put an outright ban on loaning them one. Top Gear rated above average:

• Comfort
• Quality
• Practicality
• Running costs

That they don't like it, "... we have no great desire to be thus intrigued." just has to do with difficulty adapting to a new world. Some do it easier than others.

Bob Wilson