The car has great fuel economy at around 28-32 mpg with moderately zippy acceleration. If you're into "hypermiling" and increasing the fuel economy even more, the 6-speed manual drive option is a must. I've experienced no serious trouble with the car other than wear and tear -the A/C died slowly after 50,000 miles (after heavy use in humid Florida) and an engine belt wore down at 60,000 miles. Good leg room in the front for taller folk and seats three kids easily in the back for family commuting. The engine is pretty quiet. The basic car model is bare bones unless you add the upgrades, and the manual option is also basic for what you pay for, but this is an all-around excellent car for commuting, comfort, and fuel economy in the South. Not recommended for snowy weather since the car sits so low to the ground.

I've had this car for 6 years now and it was the first car I've ever owned brand new off the dealership floor. I appreciate the affordable price-point and the utility it offers for such a small vehicle. The finishes on the car leave a little to be desired but for a cheap car it's pretty much expected. Over all I would recommend this brand to others, and it was my experience with this vehicle that led me to buy a second vehicle also from Nissan.