When I first purchased this car I was drawn to it because it was the size and build I was looking for but with a lower price tag then most others its size. I like the height of the vehicle, I don't feel like I'm climbing up or down to get in and out. The seats are comfortable and can be adjusted multiple ways to get it just how I want before driving. I do not however like the material that was in this kea. It looked fine at first but seems to stain with even plain water. Even the second row of seats can be moved forward or back slightly though they do not recline. The third row is great and is very easy to lower to make for a large trunk space. I have never had any big mechanical issues with this car. I have had to have some work done following an accident and parts did not seem any more expensive than other vehicles. This car does seem to let in more noise than others I have had and I feel like it's not especially smooth. Even after alignments and new tires I tend to feel a lot in the steering wheel. Standard stereo is no good. All the sound comes from the front of the car with no control over that.

I chose my vehicle after some research due to having third row seating and a four-cylinder engine. It worked perfectly fine for a few years. I disliked that when I did need some replacement parts, most were special order parts.