I like the size of the vehicle a lot. It is much smaller than a van or a station wagon or SUV, but it is flexible with the hatchback and has a nice amount of legroom. It handles well and the interior has a really nice feel to it. I dislike that we bought it new and that it's more expensive than if we had gotten a smaller hatchback.

I bought this car used, and with regular oil changes and other maintenance, I haven't had any major issues. It is not full of too many high-tech bells and whistles, but it still has a nice stereo, and I have to say the driver's seat is one of the most comfortable places I sit all day (Thank you, lumbar support!). The hatchback model I have allows for a totally flat surface from the back door to the back of the front seats. I've been able to do some serious landscaping - we hauled 1,200 pounds of granite and the car is no worse for wear. Even better, this whole surface is hard plastic, not fabric that will get stained. When the back seats are folded up, there is foot-room and head-room for two adults to sit fairly comfortably in the back seat. That was the main attractor for us - a car nice and roomy enough to offer to drive on a double date. The final bonus is the fuel efficiency. 35 Mpg seems to be the minimum. As for negatives, there doesn't seem to be much of a sound barrier. The road can get noisy at high speeds.