...and its still ugly!
“...and its still ugly!”
Yeah.
It still looks like ass!
And I still think greenie whacko when I see one.
Even though I know some conservatives get excited about this stuff. I’ll stick with my Vette.

Ugly is a liberal virtue.
Well, it is a case of function over form. Toyota designed the Prius like this for two reasons: 1) lower aerodynamic drag and 2) it allows for a true hatchback design, which means when you fold down the rear seats you get a BIG rear cargo space.
I've driven a 2008 Prius and it has surprising "pep," especially from standing start.