The car is pretty good for a compact SUV. The mileage is decent. The color I picked, dark red, made the car look very sharp. My husband even liked it, and he's a truck guy. The pick up on the car surprised me. When they said turbo, they weren't kidding! It is very powerful for such a small car. Also, the noise level in the car is quite low. Another shock for a cheaper model car. Plus, the driver's seat is very comfortable. The mirrors were a little funky though, and I thought I just had to get used to them, but that was not the case. The handling is good during the winter.