Rounded Italian design (Italdesign Studios), compactness for parking, 16" allow wheels stock, and tall entry doors (I fit my 350+ pound body into the car without any effort. Plus, mine looks good in red.
AWD at an affordable price, DOHC, and no timing belt.
Standard 4 wheel disk with ABS plus several airbags as standard equipment.
Seat is firm and I have enough head and leg room.
I love the steering wheel control setup that includes stereo and cruise control buttons.