free-revving 4-cyl, good acceleration for size/price, decent auto transmission w/working manual feature
In 5 yrs/145000 miles had very few problems
composed on highway, great steering (a bit on on heavy side, which is good), good in twisties
33 mpg in summer, 31 mpg in winter
It looks sporty, not your 3-box design. hatchback allows for extra loading space (skis)
