Consumer Reports picked the 2009 Prius best green car. To quote a snipped from the article: "The is the sixth straight year the Prius has won this category, despite increased competition from more hybrid cars. The Prius has a roomy interior and excellent reliability, the magazine says. The test score of 80 is for the more expensive "Touring" version. The base version scored 68 due to different tires and lack of electronic stability control." Found article here: Consumer Reports: 10 best cars - Green Car: Toyota Prius (11) - CNNMoney.com
Eh, who cares. I've got 2009 base with Pkg 2. I'm perfectly happy except when someone hits me. Well, except for the seats. I would have paid a little more for fully adjustable seats.