Toyota Prius Change Vehicle

"Good: General handling, acceleration, braking is not as good as my Acura Integra. Blind spot on driver's side just behind driver's seat."

"Good acceleration which is important for freeway access & hills"

"It has great get and go on our fwys. Great gas mileage, seats could be a little better for comfort on long trips. This car does not have navigation,etc. Was not available at the time. Value in the car is great. 10 years and no major problems, have not had to replace the main battery pak. Thank goodness."

"Horrible acceleration and sportiness"

"Very quick due to engine and electric motor working together."

"Very accurate steering. Transmission is not noticeable at all - no pauses or shifting. Cruise control is straightforward and predictable."

"The turning radius is awful even for a front wheel drive car. The handling is ok at best. The ride on the highways loud and windy. The seats get uncomfortable on trips over an hour."

"On icy hill engine shuts off if drive wheels slip and raise engine rpm"

"The car is very responsive and easy to drive. I love the way it takes corners and brakes."

"The same as the 2005, not peppy"

"Though sold as a high-mileage high-tech car, we like it more for it's nimble handling, quick acceleration off the line, and the very tight turning circle."

"Acceleration is average, but not meant to be anything but. Handling is good, but the car is 10 years old and getting a little loose."

"Reliability. Except HID headlights"

"mediocre power, handling okay"

"Daughter used it this year. Not good for a pushy driver. Hybrid battery went bad. Fixed it for $2000 instead of a new one from dealer for $4700."

"Much better feel and driavability than I thought it would have before I bought the car."

"I feel my Prius is an extension of my body. I fit behind the wheel perfectly. It drives like it reads my mind. I can parallel part like a truck driver. I can drive backward as easily as forward. I love it."

"It's a 4-cylinder hybrid. Not exactly "peppy" or responsive. But I didn't really expect it to be."

"It is slow, very slow. It accelerates slowly and it is not a "fast" car in any respect. The handling is fairly poor as well and the steering requires almost constant tendering even while driving on flat, straight surfaces."

"rough ride; lots of road noise"

"I expected Priuses to be under-powered and was surprised at how peppy the one I test drove was. And I have NEVER had trouble accelerating to get into traffic on the interstate. And I come up to speed very quickly to merge."

"Very little acceleration power. You cannot take any chances when merging onto Fast moving traffic. Also, car loses speed when going up long or steep incline. I understand the newer models aren't quite so bad in this respect."

"Blind spots front and back"

"Not great acceleration and when starting quickly from a stop, such as having to pull out into traffic, it seems to slip some times into neutral for a second. Scary"

"Great visability, no blindspots. It's a relatively small car compared to other cars I've driven, so being able to see well is helpful when I need to zip in and out of sticky situations. After 130,000+ miles, it still has kick and purrs going 70mph"

"It does not do well in snow due to being low to the ground, light weight in the rear and the traction control. (The traction control prevents one from getting unstuck.)"

"excellent"

"This little car is not the speediest vehicle on the road, but it can get out of the way quickly. It responds quickly, hugs the road & is fun to drive"

"It is surprisingly nimble for having such a small engine. The car has plenty of torque and starts quickly."

"Good acceleration and handling."

"Good performance. Handles easy, very stable, reliable."

"poor acceleration and pickup; poor handling in the snow."

"Although not fast from a standing start, I have found the acceleration at speed (when passing another vehicle, in particular) to be very good. Handling has been secure."

"I drive 60 miles one way in Southern California (from Riverside to Long Beach). This is a tough commute and can take a tool on a vehicle. My Prius is the perfect commute car both as my main car and as a Lyft driver. I get compliments that the car is roomier than expected with passengers who sit in the back. This is a vehicle I expect to buy again. I am still on the original battery, and I do have concerns when this will go out. But at almost 200k miles, the car still runs strong."

"For a high mpg car the Prius is no slouch, the straight ahead stability is very good, the ride and noise levels seem better than our 2012 CRV. the handling and braking is just fine for any and all daily driving. Its very likable."

"The vehicle seems to lose traction more frequently than most, and it's very disconcerting."

"Outstanding gasoline mileage, even at 120,000 miles on vehicle. Repair and maintenance are overly expensive at dealer."

"great gas milage and good acceleration"

"Overall good performance during most weather. Not the best in snow."

"Accelerates surprisingly well for an older hybrid. Handles like a small car should."

"Driving the Prius reminds me of driving a small sports car. It is scelerates fast, handles very well."

"Acceleration is adequate for merging and passing. Not going to push you back in your seat but better acceleration than I originally anticipated. Handling is quick, firm and responsive. The added weight of the hybrid battery makes our Prius very stable in high winds when other cars are swaying back and forth."

"Acceleration onto a highway is easy and safe. The car takes corners well."

"Reliability, easy to navigate audio system and mileage"

"It's a bit light, I think, but it's spry, has good acceleration and handles well. Exactly what I wanted and expected from this Toyota."

"For such a fuel-efficient vehicle, I've been impressed with it's ability to accelerate, when needed. It handles well, though there have been a few times in winter when all-wheel drive would have been handy. Traction control works well, but you can lose momentum going uphill."

"The Prius handles reasonably well and has plenty of power."

"It is easy to handle and the turning radius is good. Acceleration and handling felt organic and easy"

"it is very comfortable to drive"

"When I park the car, there is a knocking motion of the vehicle, which I don’t like."

"The electrical system is going crazy. Both our Prius and my ex wife's similar year have big issues with the panel going dark at times for no reason and can't tell speed or fuel level. Also audio volume will go up or down for no reason occasionally."

"Has more power and a better ride than I expected"

"rear window has very poor visibility"

"Acceleration more than adequate for city/commute driving."

"Acceleration and handling are great!"

"Handles well in my daily commutes."

"always able to get out of the way when needed. very reliable"

"WHen I go over a bump/pothole, the car seems to lunge forward, especially if I am applying the brake"

"Still very responsive when driving. Acceleration is still quite good. Drives almost like new."

"Acceleration and handling is unchanged from what it was as a new car."

"Prone to wander - takes constant attention to stay in lane."

"It's very light to handle, very responsive."

"The car gets me from here to there reliably and safely, but not particularly fun."

"Lots of pick-up and plenty of power for passing. Handles well."

"accelerates and handles well"

"Just drove a new Hyundai. Makes me appreciate great Prius' acceleration and nimble handling."

"I think the noise level is too high when riding in this car."

"The seat has not been as comfortable for long trips as previous cars. The biggest issue is the amount of road noise - so much more than any car I've ever had"

"Too noisy inside. Heat control does not respond to selected temperature well. A higher setting is needed at first, then the setting can be lowered."

"Seated are comfortable but the road noise coming up through the floor is terrible."

"I find the seats in this car very uncomfortable but my wife loves them and it is her car. The car also has really bad blind spots that you have to be aware of"

"there is a lot of road noise. I also have squeaks/rattles in the dash board. but it doesn't bother me too much because I don't drive for long times - most of the time"

"Seat cushions are thin. I use an additional cushion. My left knee often leans against the side of the armrest while I drive because I shift my foot position a lot trying to get comfortable. The armrest has no padding at all where it meets the side of my knee (which also has no padding)."

"Utilitarian car. Comfortable, but noisy ride. Average sound system. Climate control is adequate."

"The seats are not comfortable, I had to purchase an ergonomic seat. The new Prius have much more ergonomic seats."

"very noise going down road,"

"After 10 yrs. The seats are not very comfortable. Comfortable seats appears to be one of the sacrifices made for high millage."

"I had serious back problems before owning this car and had to use cushions to support my back. With the Prius I am very comfortable without any additional support."

"Poor ride, noisy"

"This car is as comfortable Tostitos in the back as the front. It feels more like sitting in a chair than a bucket seat and has an ease to getting in and out of the vehicle. Better than any other car I've owned. Even my 6'6" husband fits comfortably."

"The seats should be more comfortable. This is most noticeable on long rides. More soundproofing should be added to reduce road noise etc."

"Rear seating is especially spacious, for size of vehicle."

"Road noise sometimes makes conversation difficult for someone with a slight hearing impairment"

"Very utilitarian compared to Lexus."

"Car is very light and some roads are rough, feel bumps, wind blows car around, less cushion in seats."

"Road/cabin noise is pronounced. Enough that I find it tiring on a long drive. I assume this is because the car is so light and lacks mass often added to help dampen noise."

"I have chronic pain and no other car has the comfort of the seats this car has for me. Friends who have ridden with me or driven the car went on to buy a Prius themselves (seniors themselves BTW). It handles well too, which adds to comfort. The ecological? Priceless."

"good ride"

"No lumbar support in seats"

"The seats are OK could be better for back comfort, and hight adjustment for the driver."

"Very noisy"

"Smooth and quiet ride"

"Road noise is a bit loud. Hard to hear conversations because of it."

"Very comfortable and I have driven on long trips 900+ miles."

"Fairly comfortable but can be pretty loud on the freeway."

"The car's leather seats are incredibly comfortable, comparing favorably with much more expensive cars. The car does experience some road noise, however, especially on rough roads."

"NOISY! It needs better sound insulation, low back support, and electric seat adjustments."

"Not comfortable for long trips"

"It is not very comfortable, and when my 6'5" son sits in the car his head about touches the ceiling."

"very comfortable for someone with a bad back"

"When the windows are down, the noise is unbearable."

"Nothing in particular. You know, we've had it for 14 years now, since it was a baby, and we've gotten used to it. There's really no discomfort. I should add that neither of us is a giant and we do use add-on car seats to support our backs and to elevate us."

"Seats are more comfortable and roomy than you would expect. Rear seats are adequate for 2 full sized adults. Road noise is about average."

"Seats are wonderful - great lower back support. Easy adjustment. Road noise is negligible. Ride is firm but not too hard or soft."

"The seats are not comfortable for a longer trip, especially in the rear. The suspension rolls too much on turns."

"Cabin noise is the most annoying thing about this car. Otherwise, it is a comfortable car to drive."

"Stiff ride and narrow wheel stance plus door pillars sometimes block view."

"Seating is comfortable, ride is acceptable for small car, road noise is somewhat annoying."

"Even noisier when accelerating than our 2008 Prius."

"The seat is well contoured to fit my posture. I am rather tall and need good back support."

"After 11 years the seat padding is getting thin. Not comfortable for long trips"

"Seats are a bit uncomfortable -- too hard"

"Seats too short in thigh, too low. Multiple drivers get leg cramps in stop and go driving."

"front seat comfort and support"

"I find the seat comfortable and adjustments easy. The ride is a bit noisy but I never expected otherwise. The car is very responsive to drive and the brakes are light to the touch."

"Replaced worn out, torn seats.at 285,000 miles. Weatherstripping wearing out, becoming noisy."

"Lots of leg room in back seat; comfortable seats; a bit too noisy (road-noise)."

"Drives smoothly for a small car, although not the quietest."

"For a 12 year old car, the driver’s seat is still pretty comfortable. The car still handles well in snow and ice. The only issue with the audio controls is the volume control knob works intermittently. The steering wheel controls work perfectly."

"Despite small size of car, interior space is very roomy both in front and back - passengers usually comment on how comfortable seats are and how roomy it is , especially in rear seats."

"For a 12-year old car, the ride is still very quiet after 226,000 miles."

"Solid ride and responsive handling. Road noise can be a bit annoying, but the car itself is very quiet."

"seats and ride are quite good, car is fun to drive even well over the 120,000 mileage mark. had to replace the main battery this year at a cost of $2,300 but we will keep the car a lot longer"

"After 10+ years, most in the heat of Phoenix AZ, I have had to replace both water pumps and the 12 volt battery (once each). The main battery pack is still functioning well, although my gas mileage has dropped from 54 (for years!!) to 44."

"I am the third owner, and believe I paid a bit too much (private owner sale). However, car was very well maintained (lots of records) and have had no issues with it since purchase."

"bought used for $9K. still worth close to that 3 years later. no major issues"

"great fuel economy, other than oil changes and check-ups never requires repairs. I have never owned a car as trouble free! All previous cars were either GM or Ford."

"excellent mileage and reliability"

"The more that I drive this car, the more that I appreciate the fine engineering. Some careful thought and experience went into the design of this car's systesm."

"I have 90,000 miles on it. Never has it had to be repaired (motor and machinery) Outside body has had minor damage (by me). I just have it lubed and the oil changed. I like it that the cars look alike from one year to the next. No need to buy a knew car.."

"NO ONE tells you about having the secondary battery go out on you while driving! It is outrageous that it just stops with no warning. It stopped in traffic in a dangerous area. I feel you are doing people a disservice by not informing them of this issue. It happened to a friend of ours on a trip too. ALSO, the expense of having a headlight changed is outrageous! For all the great things about this car, these two items are really bad aspects of ownership."

"2006 Prius has a lot of features for a relatively inexpensive vehicle on top of very good fuel economy."

"Had to replace hybrid battery at 73000 miles. It was expensive to replace."

"Even if gas prices are down, this car is remarkable for gas efficiency. For trips it has been the go-to car for that reason. Even going into its 10th year on the road and 154,000+ miles, the major problems are rather minor (headlights keep burning out, tire pressure keeps needing tweaking and the sensor on the back passenger side tire has malfunctioned. I have not decided if the $168 price tag is worth getting it replaced. Otherwise I would buy this car again in a heartbeat."

"The car goes in for regular check-ups but I have never had to have anything fixed. It has only 48,000 miles on it (in ten years). I use high test gasoline and on the highway get up to 53 miles per gallon. I love the car."

"The battery failed and it is unbelievably expensive to replace it. It is an old car with 165000 miles, and Toyota want $3000 to replace the battery. We could still use the car but it is not worth putting $3000 into it. Independent suppliers have rebuilt batteries for less, but it is very unclear how reliable the rebuilt batteries are."

"40-plus mpg (in spring, summer, and fall) on a 10 year old car is like putting money in the bank. Car is extremely reliable, never had any repairs done at all."

"Great car for the price. Excellent milage, lots of room inside"

"Used car with 204,000 miles purchased on eBay. Purchased directly from the seller for a fair price. Have owned 3 years, no issues."

"I bought this at the height of the popularity of this generation of Toyota, where people were lining up for available cars. So there was no possibility of bargaining for a better price--demand was too high. That said, I've gotten 10 virtually trouble-free years from the car, so I am quite satisfied with the value for money long-term."

"Contrary to initial predictions, the hybrid batteries on these 2nd generation Prius's appear to be lasting a long time. No problems yet with this hybrid battery."

"Prius is a very versatile car, with an amazing amount of interior space. The overall economy and reliability is the best factor."

"Excellent car - no problems"

"MPG"

"Having owned this car for over 10 years I'd say it was well worth the money spent. It's been very trouble free and has performed well. The hybrid battery died after 10 years and I replaced it for $2550 and all is well again. I'll buy another one when I'm ready for it."

"I am very satisfied with the value of this vehicle. Besides gas savings, the car has been low maintenance for the most part and very reliable."

"The cost of replacing the hybrid batteries really eats into the value; that said, not much else has gone awry."

"The Prius simply doesn't get driven enough to fully utilize the hybrid cost-saving advantage. Currently, it is being used for a 70+ mile round-trip commute, but for the majority of time I owned this vehicle, my daily commute was less than 5 miles."

"Only had some minor scratches when purchased, has been very reliable and inexpensive to operate"

"Bought the car used with 175k miles. It is a great little car. Efficient, quiet and drives well. We have had some high-mileage failures (battery I reconditioned myself and AC compressor I paid the dealer to fix for $1300 - ouch)"

"Wonderful gas mileage and a comfortable ride."

"I have 165000 miles on this car and it still runs great. Only problem was just yesterday when I got back from a long trip, the car had been sitting for over 2 month the battery was dead. AAA came and jumped it and I took it immediately to a local Toyota dealer and it needed to be replaced ($350).This was the original small battery and it had 2 bad cells. I plan to keep driving this car till it falls apart, hopefully after 250000 miles."

"The hybrid batteries are wearing out after 10 years of service and mpg has decreased noticeably, although I can still achieve 41mpg city. Replacement batteries could cost up to $2000, something to consider when calculating the true operating cost of a hybrid vehicle."

"This car is all about the gas mileage. I smile every time I go to fill up when I consider how often I fill up, how much I pay when I fill up, and the great gas mileage that I regularly enjoy."

"We got a good deal on a top-of-the-line model off the dealer's lot at the end of the model year."

"I bought our Prius well used with 219000 miles on it and I have put 55000 more miles on it this year. The car had been abused but still works well. The Prius community makes it easy to keep it going!"

"I get almost 100,000 miles to a set of Michelin tires"

"195,000 miles with minimal repairs other than normal service"

"Great except that the big battery died ar 123,000 mikes"

"Still get 48 MPG after 10 years, ethanol, and 130k miles of driving. No failures of car systems ever experienced thus far."

"I have gotten amazing service out of this car. I had the 1st expensive repairs when I had it smogged for the 1st time this year--DMV had never required this before. I guess at 10 years it's required. I do find the road noise annoying & the ride in backseat rough."

"Has lasted very well for 11 years and given good service."

"Bulletproof - has lasted 12 years with no problems and gives great mileage"

"In the past we have never kept a car for 11 year, but our Prius has been trouble free. Like the Energizer Bunny, it just keeps going and going and going! GREAT CAR!"

"The value is mostly in the yearly maintenance and operating areas. Low fuel cost yearly and even lower maintenance cost. In 11 years I have replaced the regular vehicle battery and tires and windshield wiper blades. The brake pads all around after 130,000 miles are still about half used. If you want a vehicle for the long haul this is it,, however if you are one that enjoys upgrading your vehicles as new tech comes out then the addition $3000-4000 price will not be recouped until after the 7th t..."

"I've had no major repairs on my Prius and have averaged over 45 mpg with over 200000 miles"

"All around, it has been a great car, with very few repairs. It is quiet and comfortable. The only flaw is the unsafe touch pad instrumentation, which requires you to look away from the road to adjust heat, radio, etc."

"I drove the Prius for over 6 years to work about 100 miles daily, The car was reliable in all weather conditions, never broke down, and practically required only regular and expected maintenance throughout the 11 years we own it. After experience with other cars, I can only say; what more can one ask."

"153,000 miles. Nothing has gone wrong with this car. Inversting the fuel savings in the stock market over the last decade has allowed our family to save an additional year's college tuition. Gas won't be cheap forever, these cars are a great long-term investment."

"Very little maintenance lists despite over 250,000 miles of use."

"It's lasted a long time and still gets great gas mileage"

"We're heading toward a dozen good years on our first Prius - given that, it probably won't be our last. Mileage can be in the 50s if you're on the highway but drops to mid-40s around town. The only major expense was having to replace the hybrid battery at 10 years (and even the price for that has gone down). Maintenance costs have been very modest and daily operating costs are darned tough to beat."

"Excellent vehicle with great fuel economy and very good handling and acceleration. Drive 80 miles round trip every weekday to work. Reliable vehicle that never breaks down and leaves you stranded."

"Gas mileage and need for maintenance is minimum."

"It has proven to be extremely reliable and fuel efficient with no surprises - simply routine maintenance at a very reasonable price."

"Excellent value, solid purchase"

"Reliable high efficiency car"

"Very reliable, outstanding gas mileage for the model year"

"After 11 years and 168,000 miles I still get 40+ mpg. A couple of replacement issues, dash computer went out at 140,000 partial Toyota recall help pay $350 my share $550. Everything else great"

"my Prius has 425000 miles. I have regular maintenance done (oil changes, etc) as recommended. When I bought the car Toyota was offering free tires for life. I am on my 5th set of free tires. In the 11 years I have owned it, I have had 2 break jobs, and I replaced the small starter battery. My car is till running on it's original electric battery system, and has not required any other major repairs. This car is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned"

"Gas mileage"

"VERY low maintenance"

"GOOD: Terrific gas mileage, Rock-solid dependability, except for the following: BAD: Main battery needed replacement at 150,000 miles. No warning, sudden Red Screen Of Death, ordered to get it to dealer immediately. $3,000 to replace."

"The Prius has lasted so far for 12 years without any major problems until the central display screen started malfunctioning in the last several months. The mileage has been consistent."

"Very low maintenance and breakage."

"Very reliable. Tires are the only weak point."

"Well, I don't know what you'd get if you buy one now, but I do believe we got good value having bought ours in 2006."

"Good gas mileage, good reliability"

"most reliable car I have owned"

"I feel we received good value, however we did have to replace the hybrid battery when the Prius was 9 years old (out of warranty)."

"It keeps going and getting good gas mileage after 12 years."

"Very reliable car, inexpensive to service and good mileage"

"Gas mileage is great!"

"Great car. Huge cargo area for small car. Able to carry large amounts of lumber and building materials."

"I love the Prius. It needed little repair over the many miles we drove it. The gas mileage was wonderful."

"It has been an excellent long-term purchase. I've had very few issues (did replace main battery under warranty at 74K), kept up with basic maintenance, and have been quite pleased overall. It's been reliable, fuel-efficient, and with fold-down seats, able to handle a good variety of cargo."

"Reliable, audio system is easy to handle and gets mileage as advertised"

"Having my 2006 Prius serviced every 5000 miles has kept that car running without any major problems. Although I paid sticker price, it has been worth every cent. Still getting 45 mpg after all those years speaks for itself about the Toyota product."

"Well, it's a Prius and it's been running for 11 years with little maintenance except for oil changes and tires. I just replaced the brakes 5000 miles ago (after 205000 miles!) Prius gas mileage is legendary, and it's certainly a better deal than the Tesla Roadster!"

"Best reliability of any car I have owned or heard about. Fuel consumption is low. Consequently, operating costs are minimal."

"After 12 years and 183000 miles, I still love my Prius. Keeps on running at 40-45 mpg. I plan to keep it as long as it still runs."

"Gas mileage is great."

"I'm hoping to get a quarter of a million miles with the 06 over the next few years."

"Mechanically and for reliability (low maintenance) this is the best car ever of the 15 or so we've owned. It just runs and runs, needing only oil changes and similar. Nothing has ever broken or worn out, not even the hybrid battery."

"Good: 12 years old, 50K+ miles, but brakes are still going strong."

"The Prius continues to maintain high MPGs inspite of it's age. It is very easy to drive."

"It is an excellent, problem free car. Other than routine maintenance, we've spent very little on any problems."

"I get great mileage, 45 mpg: hard to beat!"

"This car has been truly reliable and economical to operate. No engine or body repairs in 12 years. The only expenses have been the usual ones – oil changes and tire replacement."

"My Prius is a great car for daily commutes."

"We thought we were paying a lot back in 2006 for the Prius but it's been wonderful, has required little extra service, gets great gas mileage and does pretty much anything we want. We've taken it on several long-mileage trips with only one issue. And it's super-dependable."

"With value you need to keep the vehicle for several years or drive it more than the average per year. The starting price is a few thousand $$ more then other comparably sized models, so the value comes after 100,000 mile or so."

"Between the tax incentive and gas saving 1/2 the vehicle cost has been returned ROI."

"reasonable price. Problem free operation"

"I initially got 52 mpg until 10% ethanol was only available then 48 mpg. Only normal regular maintenance has ever been performed on this car so no major expenses thus far."

"I feel I got my moneys worth with this car. One thing I had not anticipated was the carrying capacity. I have hauled an amazing amount of household goods in this car. It is hard to believe that these things actually fit in, for example a set of four highback very large dining chairs, two with arms. At the same time a huge box filled with Christmas gifts. All of this along with clothes and personal items."

"Paid a good price and got a good tax deduction. Excellent mileage. No repairs have been needed except replacement of the 12-volt battery after 8 years."

"Very few repairs on this vehicle and inexpensive to operate. Miles per gallon still quite good."

"Reliability is fantastic. Total operating cost is very low."

"This has been a highly reliable car that is versatile and reliable. The hatchback design makes it easy to carry large items and the seats are comfortable. Excellent mileage. A/C works well as does the heater although both of these lower my gas mileage when used extensively. Good for highway driving also (comfortable)."

"What a fantastic purchase this was. The car still costs practically nothing to drive, and is very solidly built. It still feels after 12 years like it was just driven off the lot."

"See responses to previious question."

"The gas mileage is terrific. The car is roomy, dependable, and well-built. The 12-volt battery lasted 12 years(!) The car requires little maintenance. 118,000 miles and still on the first set of brake pads(!)"

"Great value. Bought for great gas mileage for commute and got same as advertised (better than the later revised lower gas mileage). Still get 45-50."

"reliability: car has incurred no major repairs beyond replacing battery, tires. Gas mileage has remained high"

"I've been driving it since I bought it almost 12 years ago and it's required very little service except the anticipated tire replacements filters, brake pads, battery replacement, etc. The hybrid battery needed to be replaced but that was completely covered under the 10 year warrantee."

"It just works. No repairs. Great mileage (if you want to try for it)."

"I bought at the end of 2006 when they were . marketing the next year's model. There was a tax deduction that year for buying a hybrid and it got 47 mph."

"I always wondered why they penalize you on styling in order to "drive green" with the Prius."

"My wife has the 3rd generation style Prius which I find to be much better looking on the outside front end and the dashboard and console layout."