I already found an old thread on this, but it's in the Prius thread and I feel like making a new one.
Recently I got Gran Turismo 4, for the Playstation 2, which features, surprisingly, the Toyota Prius. Getting behind the wheel, one has access to the power display, current MPGs, and how much fuel they've used in gallons. One can also upgrade the vehicle, upping it's HP, changing the tires, lowering the weight, etc.
Now, I'll freely admit, I'm a cheater. I use Action Replay to modify the game, specifically, I turn off the AI at will, which means I'm free to drive the courses without having to race, which makes for a fun drive in the quiet Prius.
Not to mention an interesting challenge, perhaps for fun one day at hybridfest or some other event, to see just who can use the least amount of fuel, in an equal environment. Or, to actually race a hybrid, not worry about FE, and let it go, just for fun.
Slightly askew, given the high number of concept cars, I'm looking forward to seeing if the next version has the Ford Reflex.
