 When I need to "move" from an entrance ramp onto a fast highway, my ECHO is there for me.  When I need to "gas-it" to get around a truck or Sunday driver...my ECHO is there for me. New York City should buy a fleet of ECHOs to use as eco-enviro Taxi cabs.  The back seat is huge, I know, I am a tall person and have to sit back there to wash the windows periodically.  I LOVE my ECHO!  And he (vinnie..he's black) is SO cute!  39MPG + on the highway.  36mpg in Manhattan!!!