Mid-size 35 mpg, for $27K.

Ford will soon be introducing a 2010 model a full year early, in order to capitalize on the continuing interest in Hybrid cars. At 35 miles per gallon, it should beat the SUV Hybrids, and many testers report that they have done better than the 35 mpg sticker. The $27,000 asking price is a bit pricey, but many folks really don’t want to cram the whole family into a Civic anyway. 

The Prius, however, may be closer than you think in interior room, however, and it is worth looking into. The Prius is, technically, still shown as a mid-size, because of it’s interior space. I saw a Prius parked next to my Civic Hybrid the other day and the size difference was substantial.

However, for gadget geeks, Ford was one of the first to have a decent electronics set up, with a built in MP3 cord, Blue Tooth and good navigation.