ROAD TEST

Our editor-in-chief Claire Bradley spent a week in the Toyota Prius v. She tells us how it went

From photo shoots to picnics, the Toyota Prius v was a pretty great companion for seven days. Here’s what we got up to. MONDAY: As I drove home from our Home Tour shoot (pictured left), the first thing that struck me was how much I could see from my high vantage point. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: Trips to and from the office are loads more fun when you’re comfortable in temperaturecontrolled air-con and with a fully synched Bluetooth phone set-up. THURSDAY: Meetings and dropping off props at the studio are a breeze with the large boot and generous door frames. THE WEEKEND! Finished with the work week, it’s all pleasure, visiting friends for brunches and picnics. While the Prius v feels roomy inside, it’s compact and easy to park. It’s the little details that make life so much easier.

The Toyota Prius v is sleek, stylish and loads of fun to get about in. It makes life easier CLAIRE BRADLEY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

To see the complete home tour, go to insideout.com.au. The modern dash features easy-to-use controls and a heads-up light display. THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK MEANS NO HARSH GLARE ON LIT TLE ONES

Generous proportions mean loads of room for activities.