Does an affordable car have to look like a toy?   Is it really "entry-level" if it gives you six airbags, a crisp 172-watt audio system, and more interior room than a Honda Civic? Or can thoughtful engineering upend what you've come to expect?   Think about it!

Highlights:

Exterior

  • 1.6-liter, 110-hp, 16-valve, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
  • 14-inch steel wheels with full wheelcovers and P175/70R14 T-rated tires
  • Front variable intermittent wipers
  • Tachometer
  • Rear spoiler
  • Side marker lights

Interior

  • Advanced dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted curtain side-impact airbags
  • Power steering
  • 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback
  • Driver armrest
  • 8-way adjustable driver seat
  • 4 speakers
  • Adjustable head restraints for all seating positions
  • Tilt steering wheel