There's good forward visibility even over the long dashboard, stretched by the steeply sloped windshield, although, as with other aero cars (the Honda Fit comes to mind), you can't see the front corners. And visibility out the rear glass is somewhat compromised by the aerodynamically sloped roofline.
The space-shippy four-spoke steering wheel with many controls is interesting and not ugly, and speaking of space ships it's cool to watch the multi-function display of the instrument panel, although the novelty might wear off. Or not. On a 5-inch-wide screen, there are graphs and images, including an Energy Monitor, displaying the battery charge in real time; a Hybrid System Indicator that reveals the efficiency of your driving technique; fuel mileage in 1- or 5-mile increments; past fuel mileage; and a Touch Tracer Display that projects steering-wheel-control information upward so you can keep your eyes on the road.
Curiously, in a vehicle made for techies, the USB port isn't standard equipment. Next Page