[jyl]

I think +50% growth for the class, and +100% growth for the Prius, is doing a little better than "okay". Of course, high gas prices and Japan Inc's recovery from the earthquake plays a part. Still, none need shed a tear for the hybrids, as a group they are doing very well.

Fit and Yaris - ha! go drive them. They are bottom of the range econoboxes. I can't think of anyone here on PPOT who has one. For good reason. But, yes, if you want the cheapest possible transportation, they might be it, along with something Korean.