I know the main appeal about the Toyota Prius is the extremely good gas mileage (although I am more aggressive and only average 45MPG), but what I really like about it is the utility of the interior. The hatchback is truly versatile, and with the fold-down back seats you get an enormous area to pack your gear. With the rear seat backs in the up position, it will actually seat two adults or three kids (and I put the driver's seat all the way back.) It truly has more room than many larger cars.

The controls and dash take some getting used to, and while there are things that I would change, for the...