Head to Minories Toyota  to take part in the first ever Toyota Hybrid Challenge! If you’ve never driven one of our hybrid cars before, this is a great chance to try them for yourself, and to get some tips on how to improve your eco driving.

Of course, if you’re already a Prius or Auris Hybrid owner, you’ll be able to put your experience to the test as you try to claim your place at the top of the leaderboard.
Toyota Centres across the UK are hosting the competition throughout April and May, each with their own set route, time limit and prizes.

The official combined cycle fuel figures are 72.4mpg for Prius and 74.3mpg for Auris hybrid, but significantly better consumption has been recorded for both models in independent economy drive events - Toyota GB’s Richard Seymour and teammate Andrew Andersz achieved  over 84mpg with a Prius in the 2009 MPG Marathon.

One thing’s for certain: with fuel prices rising andPrius+ and the full-hybrid Yaris joining the range next year, there’s no better time to get behind the wheel of a Toyota hybrid - visit Minories Toyota to take part, and don’t forget to let us know your best MPG.

Eco driving tips
Drive your car in the right way and you could reduce your fuel bill and CO2 emissions by around 20-30%.

1. Remove excess weight and roof load.
2. Plan your route and avoid detours.
3. Avoid short journeys.
4. Check your tyre pressure regularly.
5. Service your car according to the owner's manual.
6. Accelerate smoothly.
7. Only use air conditioning when necessary.
8. Follow and anticipate traffic flow.
9. Keep your windows closed.