This car holds the road and inspires confidence unlike any other (except a Porsche) that I have driven, yet the ride is not punishing like some sporty cars. You feel very connected to what the car is doing on the road.
Even though a relatively modest 215 HP, it accelerates and feels like a much more powerful car. Very quick acceleration to highway speeds and excellent ability to pass on the highway. Very solid and smooth manual transmission too.
The car is sturdy (very solidly built), has lots of airbags for safety, and stops from any speed quickly and securely.
The whole car exudes a higher feel of quality of the materials chosen, and the fit and finish inside and out. Everything, from the feel of a turn blinker to the shutting of the doors or trunk feel like its truly built to last.