We have owned quite a few small wagons but the Toyota Matrix XR beats them all for its' "practicality and reliability". No issues over the 11 years other than the regularly maintenance. The back seats and passenger seat fold down flat and have a very durable hard surface for those days you have to move a lot of stuff. Fuel consumption is very good both in the city and the highway. We are finding it very hard to find a replacement for it without going to a larger vehicle.