The Camry is a possibility but I can't get over the premium over the non-hybrid model. Then there's the fact that it's a Camry, lol.

I liked the Prius b/c it was a hatch. I occasionally haul lots of junk! I didn't see any Escape Hybrids on the local lots but....

As for my driving habits, when I drove my CR-V everyday, I learned how to squeeze the miles out of it. But I still rarely got 25 mpg in it, cruising at 70 miles per hour. In later years, they mated a 5 speed auto and I've heard it did better. But anyway, I think I could probably do fairly well with the GL.