[Hopper]

To everyone reading this thread...do yourself a favor. When dealers get these, drive the Prius and then go drive a Volt. I did that back to back today at Chevy dealer training in NYC. Simply, Prius is to Volt like Cobalt is to Cadillac CTS. The Volt is in a completely different league.

Not just technically, but it drives better, handles better, and has a higher quality "feel". The dashboard and instrumentation reminds me of Apple products. Well thought out, entertaining, informative and practical. The Prius interface reminded me of the Atari I had as a kid. Great product when it came out, but horribly dated now. The Prius completely underwhelmed me. The engine vibrated horribly on acceleration and the body roll in turns was pronounced. Just not fun to drive at all.

In fact, it was the worst hybrid I have ever driven. A complete shitbox when compared to any other hybrid from any other manufacturer. I have TOTAL respect for Toyota's PR department on this one. The fact they sold these in such numbers proves they know how to sell an idea to the masses and the American public was ready to swallow everything they said on reputation alone.

Based on my short drive, the Prius was just plain dated and the market has left it. A true innovation when it came out for sure, but not anymore. Anyone who drives both and gives the Volt a fair shake can't possibly disagree. Car and Driver says "GM nailed it" and I couldn't agree more.