 Have had the car for 10 months, 6k miles, 0 problem so far. IMHO, it is the best compromise among gas mileage, cosmetics, reliability, and a sporty ride.On highway, the 40mpg is spot on. The hatchback is super useful, once I was able to put FIVE dinning chairs in it. Very good lumbar support too.Con:The ride could be bumpy on crapy road because of its sporty suspension.Not as quiet as toyota, could use better noise isolation