Who should buy this vehicle?

This is a value SUV. If you're looking for a capable, compact vehicle for outdoor activites, this vehicle does well.

What year/engine/trans. do you recommend?

Lots of improvments have been made with the 2014+ models. We recommend the 2.4-Liter I4 DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT engine paired with the 6-Speed automatic transmission w/ autostick. This has proven to be a reliabile combination. Regular maintaince should get you 250k miles of life from this vehicle.

What do you think of the interior?

Creature comforts are few and far between. Material quality is poor. But it's simplicity and utility stands out.

What is the towing capacity for the vehicle?

1,000 lbs / 454 kg

What's the gas mileage like?

20 City / 25 Hwy / 22 Combined