2010 Prius II

2010 Prius package II

Hello everybody!

I took the plunge yesterday and joined my mom, my older brother, and the rest of the Prius nation. I traded in my 2008 Suzuki XL7 which I will miss a lot. I know that some of you are probably thinking "why would he miss a Suzuki XL7" but I will miss the power (252hp 3.6L), the room (95.2 cu ft behind the front seats/ 49.4 cu ft behind the middle row), 5 star crash test ratings (frontal and side), the much better stereo system (even on the XL7 base model), and the driver information center with -- live -- individual tire pressure measurements but...I won't miss the fuel economy. I averaged about 18 mpg overall and 23 (occasionally 25-27) on the highway (which isn't bad for a fast & roomy SUV). Oh well , I'll just have to get used to the tremendous savings with 50 mpg.