 The design of this car is nothing short of sheer comedy.  Powertrain: excellent: peppy, great mileage, idles smoother than my Mercedes.  I literally get over 35 mpg with combination driving 40 mpg highway.  Great car, especially for someone in the used car market who seeks reliable economy.  As long as they are able to overlook quirky styling, they are set for miles reliable driving.  Car also has a timing chain instead of a timing belt which is great for overall maintenance, or lack of.