For drivers shopping for a high-mileage mode of transport that is eco-friendly, extremely reliable, with great modern styling, the 2017 Toyota Prius V is the hybrid of choice. It is offered in four trims: Two, Three, Four and Five. All share a 1.8L engine with a permanent magnet AC synchronous electric motor. It is Front-wheel drive with an electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission. Plus, it has amazing fuel economy with an EPA estimated 43 MPG city and 39 MPG Highway. Due to the seamless transition between electric motor and gasoline engine, driving the Prius V is a surprisingly serene event. The driver is given a range of performance options with the EV, Eco, and Power buttons, which allow for variations in throttle application and fuel consumption. In EV mode, the Prius V functions solely on battery power (speed and miles permitting), while the Power mode setting delivers the full potential of the gasoline engine assisted by the electric motor. The Eco mode setting is probably the most useful of the three, allowing the Prius' computer to modify the throttle response for the best balance of fuel consumption and performance. The Prius V hatchback features an interior as modern and unique as its exterior. The contoured dash looks particularly handsome with its 2-tone panels, and its exterior sheet metal is designed to cheat the wind, with sharp-edged creases and flush glass panels. The available Entune Premium Audio system with Integrated Navigation and App suite will allow you to access features like OpenTable, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Yelp. The Prius V now has daytime running lights, and if you get the Five Trim, you can purchase the available panoramic moonroof as a stand-alone option.