 This car was chosen for size and mpg.  Best mpg has been 56  and 36 is the lowest.  Performance is suprisingly good with 1 or 2 adults in car.  Add 2 more in the back seat and they will be suprised at the space, but driver needs to reconsider passing on two-lane roads.  This car does hold it's speed very well on the interstate.  Climbs mountains as if they are ant hills.  As long as the glow plug relay gets the right signal, this car starts like a champ on sub-zero mornings.