 The best features of this car are its attractive looks, driveability and availabiity of many trim levels, engines, tires and wheels allowing you to choose your own style. I love  my SE with the sports and trim packages and the automatic. The controls are simple and logical, the backup camera is a a useful tool for in town parking  and I am thoroughly enjoying the Sirius stereo and handy bluetooth  compatibility. The car feels smooth and responsive and handles beautifully. It is a quiet as a Cadillac my  friends say. Comfortable too especially in front. The rear seats are a bit small though. The car also doesn't seem to have great traction in the wet though. I have yet to experience the New England winter  yet. I like having the paddle shifter for the automatic too, though I haven't used it much.I am not worried about reliability as it is a lease! Enjoyable and fun drive.More fun than the Subaru Impreza and the Toyota Corolla, plus I love having a hatchback.