I bought the car without test driving it because I had owned a Honda Civic previously and it seemed quite similar. I have always owned manual cars and I really enjoy driving them. I find hatchbacks preferable because I move a lot of larger items around. The space, comfort and technology in the car is fairly good. I like that you can plug your phone in directly and play music. The seats are comfortable and I am satisfied with laying down the seats in the back. The main thing I do not like about it is unfortunately very important, which is the feel of the driving. The clutch has always been very testy and hard to drive, even friends that have driven it say the same. I can accelerate well and I have to change gears very quickly. My old car was much smoother and enjoyable to drive. I also don't like the visibility, the windows are strange and seem to actually hinder my sight.

I love owning this little car. Its very reliable and since owning the cost of ownership has been oil changes and that's it. The battery died in me one time but that was mainly because I didn't drive it for like a month. Some of these came with smaller batteries so getting it replaced for a larger one might be a good idea. If you drive regularly this wont be an issue at all. Sometimes the road noise can be a complaint but honestly its not to bad and the cabin has plenty of room. The storage in this car is amazing. I have hauled 60 inch TVs. 6-8 ft. pieces of wood, all kinds of stuff. I play hockey and sometimes carpool. With the seats down we fit 2/3 bags in the back and the 3rd adult is comfortable. All in all its sporty and great on gas as well as fits in small parking spots. If you are in the market for a compact that is reliable no other car brand can stand up to this car or lineup.