The best thing about this car is its smooth ride. The car is well soundproofed, so engine and road noise is kept to a minimum. I have the manual transmission version, because I like to have something to do when I'm driving--it makes driving fun. And driving this car is fun. It corners well, accelerates quickly, and responds snappily. When I'm driving, I can feel when the car needs to shift, which it does smoothly and effortlessly. The distance between gears is relatively small, which lends the car an easy gear transition. The only complaint I have is the handles for the manual windows are not easy to reach because of the protruding armrests on the door. The shape of the door panels makes the car less roomy than the previous model I owned (which was a 2000 Focus). The trunk is roomy, and fold-down rear seats provide greater storage capacity. The backseat is mildly cramped, which is to be expected in a compact car, but it isn't a deal breaker. A small glove box is supplemented by a large center console. There are drink holders in the doors and in the center, slightly under the dash overhang.

Overall this car is great for someone who wants both a sport and luxury style sedan. It offers a nice interior that is comfy and very clean looking while on the outside giving you the sports car look. Compared to other sedan sports editions that I have seen I think this looks the most like a sports car without being a coupe. There are many features within the car that allow for the driver to drive safer and in comfort. The interior also offers enough room to fit 5 people instead of most sports cars that tend to come in coupes. The interior is very comfy and accommodating to everyone’s needs and lifestyles. The attention to detail is great and all of the extras in the interior and the exterior of the car come together perfect and seamlessly. Everything flows from the inside to the outside and I feel that there was no detail that was overlooked. The style of the car really fits well for someone looking for a sports model car with all the amenities of a sedan.