Quote Originally Posted by maillotpois View Post
Plus the Prius is really a remote emission vehicle - the environmental costs of mining the lithium for the battery (which will only last 100 miles) far outweighs any savings on gas mileage. I love my Fit.
100 miles? Even if you meant 100,000, it's not true. The Toyota hybrid drive lasts a long time.

Anyway, I agree on the utility of a hatchback, especially if the rear seats fold flat.