2007 Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius answers the call for a more economical vehicle in times of rapidly rising gas prices. It has excellent features such as built-in GPS, touch screen controls, and a pull-out rear cover to hide the items in your trunk space. However, the beauty stops there. Sure, it's a cute, space-age looking car, but it's not the easiest to drive. While the ride is uber-quiet, the starting function and shifting process require some definite getting used to. Also, if you're over 6 feet tall, you will need to sacrifice head room to be in this car. It boils down to how comfort weighs against gas mileage, which is a personal preference. Toyota has once again made a reliable car, but it could really use some work in the comfort and user-friendly zones.