 I've been cringing when I read reviews from people saying that next time they'll go for a gas vehicle to get more "umph".  It's ALSO about doing something about the environment.  Look at all the cars around you idling at red lights.  They are all putting out green house gases and you are NOT. I'm averaging 30.4 MPG.  It's fun to drive and seems solidly built.  The second row seats are more roomy than my past 2002 Sienna, and my teenaged skinny son sat in the 3rd row seat at an angle and was OK.  Wouldn't be good for 2 people larger than your average sized 9 year old.