 After previously driving a 2009 Prius I expected more from this more expensive model. Although this car rides and handles nicely, I was surprised that not only do I get lousy MPG, but it strains to go up hills! I really like all the safety features that the Prius V-5 model gives me and the cargo space is great. My biggest complaint beside the under-powered motor is the mileage. At 8500 miles we are under 35mpg 33% of the time and we average 35.8 mpg. My secondary complaint is that on this most expensive model, the sound system is rather crappy. I get better sound in my 2010 Sienna. I really can't recommend this model. I've complained to the dealer, but they say nothing is wrong with the car! I wonder how they got the EPA to give them a rating of 40-44mpg with a combined mileage of 42mpg. UPDATE Nov. 2017. We still get lousy mileage and the motor strains going uphill yet Toyota says everything is fine! They even brought in a factory rep to test it! UPDATE May 15, 2018 Same poor mileage, still struggles up steep hills and crappy sound system. I probably would not buy a third prius.