This is the second accent I have owned. The first one I purchased in 1996 and it was such a reliable car that I had no hesitation when I decided to purchase the second one. I wanted a little, economical car. I have dogs (at one point 3 large dogs) which is why I looked for a hatchback. Both rear seats fold down so the dogs have lots of room. The only thing I didn't like in the first car was that it did not have a sunroof and in the summer time, even with both windows (drive and passenger) rolled down, the air circulation for the dogs in the back wasn't enough. Now that I have a sunroof, it's great! The SPORT is a five speed stick shift that has a lot of pick up for a little engine while still delivering good gas mileage. I would buy one agian!