Is the 2009 Toyota Prius as good as its reputation?
My sister owns a Prius and my Mom owns a Zenn (electric car). I was feeling like a terrible gas-guzzler when I was with them, so I finally took the plunge and traded in my SUV for a 2009 Toyota Prius. I am so happy with it! The Prius offers a surprisingly spacious cabin for a small car, including great ceiling height, which matters to my family (we’re both tall). We can fit three booster seats in the backseat, which is required for morning carpool, so I don’t actually feel like I gave up much in terms of passenger space. Visibility is great out the front and side windows. More limited in the back because of the way the hatchback is constructed. It was a smart idea to make the bottom edge of the hatchback a window, but visibility out the back is still a little annoying. When you are in reverse, the video picture on the dashboard shows you a very clear view of the space immediately behind your car, which provides an extra measure of safety. I don’t find myself looking at the dash all tha
