Love this car. Great mileage (duh!). Dirt doesn't show. I've put everything from lumber to skis to a toilet in it. Hauls almost as much as my Suburban! If only it seated 6. Maintenance has been suprisingly cheap. Best surprise was 30k mile service for less that $200! Also preferred parking at work and Best Buy. Can't beat that!

Gas mileage, 50 summer, 43 winter (the gas engine runs more in the colder weather to keep the engine warm). I can go anywhere from 430-500 mi. on a 10 gal tank, depending on the season. The car handles surprisingly well. More than adequate acceleration for getting on highways, etc, but once you are beyond 60, passing acceleration just isn't there. Pretty well appointed for the price. I have package 4, which includes Premium stereo and Bluetooth. It's larger than I would have thought, and while I can't load up like an SUV, with the back seats folded down, I can get a fair amount of stuff in there. I highly recommend it for anyone that has a hefty daily commute (I travel 85 mi. miles round trip each day). Also interesting to note that you get better mileage in heavy traffic or city than you do on the open highway (at slower speeds, the car runs more on electric than gas). I am definitely pleased with teh car and would buy another in a minute. The 2009 will be the next generation...can't wait to see it!

best commuter car ever - 55mpg on my 40 minutes commute in the city. just get to 35mph and then it runs on electric. seats are very comfortable and there is a LOT of room in the back - not much for shoulders (not enough for 3 adults i fear) but legroom is impressive !

Technology- Navigation system, Backup Camera, Digital Interface, Smart-Key System, Hybrid. Appearance- Interior: Spacious room for size. Build Quality: Sound Fun Factor: Pretty Fun (Electric/Stalker Mode, Good and smooth acceleration, responsive breaking) (Steering doesn't feel like you're feeling the road as much as just driving on it).

Very reliable car...easy on the wallet when it comes to filling it up & it looks nice too. :)