Very nice review!
One thing I do like about my I.C.E. Toyotas is that the engine shuts off whenever I come to a red stoplight. As soon as the light changes to green and I put my foot on the gas pedal, the engine automatically starts again, without missing a beat, and I'm on my way. At least it isn't wasting fuel while sitting at the traffic light nor is the engine grinding and spinning wearing its parts away during the stop.
Still, in electric mode, the Prius is somewhat eerie at first because of the lack of noise. I can't imagine what an all-electric vehicle must feel like to drive it.
