I love my Subaru XV Crosstrek. The performance is amazing and exactly what one would expect out of the boxster engine. It is responsive and handles very nicely. It's not the quickest car on the market and lends itself more to practicality than speed, but it will definitely get you where you are going. Its styling is updated and feels classy while still allowing you to feel like you can take it out in the mountains. The rubberized mats make it feel very rugged while the leather and controls make it feel a little luxurious - it's a wonderful mix. That being said, it is very comfortable and roomy and no one will complain while sitting in your backseats. The only downside is that, given the ivory interior, the car gets dirty very quickly and can be a pain to get clean again. The fuel economy is excellent and I routinely get better gas mileage than even the EPA rating calls for and I almost exclusively do city driving. The practicality of it is probably the best part. I can drive around 4-5 people with no complaints or easily fold down my seats and have a fully rubberized area to stick my bike in the back or help friends move.