I purchased this car in a bit of a hurry in the early spring of 2012. We are a single car family and and our current vehicle was suddenly out of commission. I didn't have much time to research but I found this this model had pretty decent reviews. I find that it's really easy on gas, comfortable to drive and works well for my family of three. Parking is a breeze and I find the hatchback and folding seats to be pretty handy. My only complaint is that it is pretty low to the ground so every once in a while in the winter I have to avoid certain situations in order to not have my car stuck in a pile of snow. All in all, a very minor detail when considering where I live. I'm really happy with this vehicle and I will definitely consider buying Kia again in the future.