I think it’s been a couple years. The new Ford Escape is larger than the last one’s and is a better choice than previous models if you want a midsize and don’t have a lot of other stuff to move. The Outback has grown a bit too.
The Prius V (pronounced like the letter, not the Roman numeral) got a great review at @http://harpsetc.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/harpmobiles/ due to its large space and mileage. If I were on the market for a new car I’d look at one. Since I live in the city don’t need a car for many things, however, I’m looking at cars 5-10 years old.