Scoot around town acceleration, 2-lane passing power, AWD in rain/snow, good lower rpm torque for a 2.0 liter
cornering capability, ability to have a modicum of fun on mundane daily commute
The station wagon offers greater utility than sedan. Have two large dogs who like to ride along sometimes.
The stock brakes are very good. Shortish stops, easy to modulate, no skew. The crash ratings are high, and I hope to never utilize this feature.
