When it comes to fuel economy, there's no doubt that the Toyota Prius c wins out. With a 53-mpg city rating, the latest Toyota hybrid is hard to surpass. However, East Coast Toyota understands that some consumers might be concerned about the model's safety. After all, as a subcompact hybrid, the Prius c isn't exactly the most muscular auto in the book.

When cars first drove on to the scene, they were created with one purpose in mind: transport people from point A to point B. This feat in itself awed consumers. However, it marked only the beginning of the potential of the automobile.