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2013 Toyota Prius Hatchback Two 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Another distinctive white Prius! Yay!
 Excellent fuel mileage. The Prius rides and handles like any small firm suspension car, it is NOT a luxury cruiser or sports car.  The Prius has a deceptively large interior  with excellent cargo space. It does run with the pack on our busy  interstates. Slightly  noisier than one would expect. There is a learning curve in adapting your driving habits to a Hybrid. Zero mechanical problems or malfunctions so far, (at least prior to the current accident). Interior materials are inferior but tough,could be much better.We have not been able to duplicate the advertised 51 Mpg, but it is only a minor disappointment as I find 48.7 for all my  local, city, and Interstate driving quite acceptable. We get occasional trip  averages of over 60 mpg (My Ford pickup gets 14mpg at best). Trips of over a thousand miles were comfortable enough, and I am 6'2" tall. The Prius does what it is designed to do, which is to cleanly use the minimum of fuel while getting you safely to your destination. Safety, unfortunately, I can attest to the excellent safety of the Prius in an accident situation, after being rear ended by a speeding pickup truck in a multi - vehicle accident.*** $8500.00 + damage to the rear and front. All sheetmetal, no major systems involved. ruined the hatch.NO encroachment to to the actual interior! Destroyed the front of the Nissan pickup truck back to the engine block. From my experience the Prius is one tough little car!Would I buy another Prius? Absolutely, positively yes!