[finnman69]

The same mileage as a conventional Toyota Echo, which costs thousands less. Hybrids are a bad investment.

Maybe they are now? But do you really want to drive around in an Echo?

[MediaMole]

But do you really want to drive around in an Echo?

I already do. It's a nice car. Seats 4 very comfortably and has a huge trunk. It's faster than it looks as well -- 105 hp in a lightweight car. Has no problem cruising at 85. 42mpg real world mileage helps deal with the shame as well.