I bought my '08 HCH II in Dec;trunk space is not as large as in my old '86 Camry, but (as noted by others) adequate for most purposes. 6 bags of bark mulch, no problem! On a recent trip, I gained a few 'storage nooks; by removing the trunk liner covering the spare tire. Moderate luggage and gear for 2 people, NP-- (supersized suitcases may have to go in the back seat).

As noted, the occasional jerk when the engine restarts can usually be avoided (not counting other drivers!). At first it was mildly disconcerting but I soon got used it (and it is infrequent). Maybe it's my HCH driving improving, but it seems to be getting gradually less noticeable as I break it in.

Great car! Bet you love it! But the tips on this site (and the cleanmpg.com website) are invaluable for newbies like me, in terms of learning how to best use the hybrid technology. (Honda tells you next to nothing).

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