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1. By Rob #1, Posted: 8/23/2009

   Marty - just a heads up on an inconsistency in your review. Your dislikes indicate a "tight trunk", but the text of the article states that "on the plus side, the trunk is large...".
   

2. by Marty Padgett #2, Posted: 8/25/2009
   

   You're right Rob, I don't suppose I was clear enough. The actual trunk space is decent--it's the small opening that makes it a tight squeeze.

3. By Blue #3, Posted: 10/2/2009

   Marty, thanks for the article! I found it more balanced and on-point than the "truth about cars" review which suffered many errors and horrible grammar.
   I am considering the automatic, and have driven it. I can tell you; I found the automatic (Tiptronic) in this car to be very quick and precise, without any of the abruptness mentioned in other articles. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to force the transmission to "hold" a gear as long as I wished - so long as I didn't approach the rev-limiter. Likewise the shifts in manual mode were very precise and easy to control; with the paddles attached to the wheel, not the column. In automatic mode I found the transmission to be very comfortable when I was driving sanely and very quick and lively when I was driving more aggressively. I also did not notice any of the understeering antics other reviews mention, though I was driving on a hilly, winding road in a spirited fashion to the extent that I was able to judge the car's ability to be controlled at the limit of adhesion, from either end. This car is supremely controllable and balanced beyond any plausible expectation. I would never have guessed (after driving it) that this car weighs as much as it does. Finally,, I agree with KBB.com that there is no reason to doubt the factory's 5.1 second 0-60 claim...This car is very quick!

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• 9 Styling 4.5
• 10 Performance 5
• 8 Comfort and Quality 4
• 9 Safety 4.5
• 10 Features 5

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