Credited with positive points by Consumer Guide for its passenger and cargo room, and for its road holding and handling * Nominated to the Car And Driver Ten Best List for 2000 * Named a Consumer Guide Budget Buy for 2000 * Nominated for Motor Trend 2000 Car of the Year * Motor Trend reports there is clearly more performance potential in the car * Received a Five Star Frontal Crash Test Rating from the NHTSA * Named a Consumer Guide 2001 Recommended Buy * Named a Best Fuel Economy Miser by The Car Book *