I would like to know what sort of mileage this vehicle gets, what are its worst and best features, if you have encountered maintenance problems and if so what sort of problems you may have encountered? The Pruis(?) sounds as if it is a great option, but I need a little more space that this vehicle offers.

I have driven one quit a bit. I know for a fact that if you are going to be driving down the highway at 70-80 MPH, you are going to get somewhere between 20-22 MPG. Now if you drive in LA, in traffic, then you should get upwards of 30 MPG because you will be using the electric motor more. The mileage is still better than you will get with the normal version. I haven't encountered any mechanical problems thus far.

I Work @ A Toyota Service Center And Most Of Our Customer Get Right Under 40mpg As For Problems All I Cant Say Is That There Is From Time To Time But With All Cars There Is A 3year 36,000 Mile Bumper To Bumer Warranty... As For The Pruis It Gets Right Under 45mpg .... Oh, The Car Is Very Smart Once It Learns Your Driving Habits It Will Adjust To Get More Mpg (we Will Say 10,000miles)