This is an excellent commuter car that gets good gas mileage, but it is also able to handle long trips and lots of gear. On the highway this car easily gets 33 mpg or more, which is great for an older car. The car's functioning is very dependable, even when I have had engine problems. I always had warnings first, through engine check lights that successfully alerted me to any problems, and all problems have been minimal. In addition to the car's overall dependability and economic functionality, it's also a great traveling car. I have lived out of this car with another person for weeks, and there is lots of space -- in the back seat, and in the surprisingly spacious trunk -- to store things. I've also driven hundreds of miles with five total people in the car with no problems. In addition, I often move my 17-foot kayak with this car. Even though the kayak is longer than the car, it has been easily and safely able to transport it over hundreds of miles (and still gets okay gas mileage!). The tie-down points on the car and the car's ability to handle a roof rack are impressive for how small it is. Finally, I've taken this car on long trips before, over thousands of miles, and down very gnarly, wet, pot-holed roads. This car is not designed to be driven on unmaintained dirt roads, but it has always served me well, and despite bumping the undercarriage many times, nothing has ever been damaged. Overall, this little commuter car with great gas mileage has served me well as an outdoors and long road trip car as well.

The car has a great build and is physically appealing. The interior is smooth and equipped with all the necessary gadgets.