 When we think of hybrid cars, we inevitably think of the Toyota Prius. It's the Mac Daddy of hybrids, and this is the new 2016 edition. It has a redesigned interior, exterior, chassis, and powertrain. Just about everything on the car has been improved. It's been a while since I've driven a Prius, and to be honest, I've never been a huge fan. Sure the fuel economy was great, but it felt like everything else was set aside at the expense of that great fuel economy. That's not the case with this new model. Because of all the tweaks and redesigns, it has a 10% better fuel economy, and it's a genuinely nice place to be. The interior has an open, spacious look. The seats are comfortable, the windows are huge, you have this great big dash in the middle, and the infotainment system, though it isn't my favorite, it gets the job done. But as always with the Prius, the real test is how it does in stop and go traffic. We drove ours all around the OC, through little towns filled with red lights. The Prius delivered in the mid 50 miles per gallon. You buy this car because it's super economical. You won't have to spend too much time or money at the pump, and you won't have to feel bad about wrecking the environment. But with this version of the Prius, you don't need to choose between comfort and driving performance and staying green. The Prius is a stepping stone between what came before, the pure gasoline powered car, and what's coming in the future, whether that's all electric or hydrogen fuel cell or something entirely new. If you want to go on a long road trip, you really can't do that smoothly with an electric car, Tesla's supercharger network not withstanding. With the Prius, you can stop at the gas pump, refill, and go on your way. Road trips aside, the average American has a 26 minute commute one way, and most of it is spent on a highway in stop and go traffic. In a traditional car, it's impossible to drive your commute economically, but thanks to the hybrid engine, this car gets it done. So whether you're buying for financial or environmental reasons, it delivers. The exterior has always been a bit polarizing. I've been kind of indifferent to it, but I think this one looks pretty good, especially in this new hypersonic red. And whether you like the design or not, we know you're not really buying the Prius for its looks. You're buying it to get to work, the grocery store, or take your kids to soccer practice, all without spending too much time at the pump. There's a reason the Prius is one of the most popular cars in California, land of the traffic jam, and this one will be no different.