Toyota’s funky hybrid steps deeper into the mainstream.

#4. Big interior storage is a little-known Prius secret.

Though some shoppers may find it hard to believe, the 2010 Toyota Prius is considered a midsize car by the EPA, meaning it falls into the same class as the Camry, Chevrolet Malibu, and Volkswagen Passat. But unlike those more mainstream vehicles, the Prius delivers about 22 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat, which allowed us to carry a large, overstuffed suitcase and a couple of smaller carry-on bags. Remove the retractable cargo cover, fold down the split second-row seatbacks, and the Prius ponies up gobs of room and a long, flat load floor. Under the cargo area is a cubby that, as we found, is great for storing snow-covered items while traveling during the winter. Other storage provisions include front door pockets that are disappointingly small, but serve double duty as cupholders; there are also dual gloveboxes, a dual-level center armrest storage unit, and a spacious cubby below the instrument panel. Put it all together, and you have a car that's great for road trips…or pack rats.

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