John Wright wrote:
I'm not, I drive a car optimised for carrying four people rapidly across
large distances, of course it's much more comfortable than a city
shopping car.

I'm sure it is. The Prius, being only slightly smaller than a Camry is brill
for that too.


It is - its actually rated as a five seater and people have said that
when the driving seat is adjusted for 6'2" plus drivers there is still
plenty of leg room in the back

So, we have a town car unsuitable for towns because it is too large
(and with crap rear visibility) and a town car unsuitable for long
distances because it has very poor lateral stability and inadequate
luggage space. When you change the tyres for ones which have some grip
in the wet, the fuel economy falls. It also stops entirely when it
snows.( The motor is cut off to prevent overheating of the transmission
if the wheels slip--apparently it's a "design feature".) The 5 people,
I presume is for two adults and three children with next to no luggage?
Sounds like an overgrown Fiesta/Corsa(also rated for 5 people). Having
seen the product, I would describe it as an overpriced minority
purchase, probably not as visually attractive as an Aga. I wonder if
they sell more Agas than Priusi? I see that the transaxles are beginning
to fail in the US and these do not appear to be under warranty.

Regards
Capitol