"All that work is well worth it for a transmission that saves weight, space, and complexity over the six-speed automatic it replaces."
Oh sure. Received wisdom. And the non-existent crowd huzzahs in agreement. The gutless wonder of the engine is noteworthy too.
The car as toaster. Entirely forgettable so long as it browns the bread slice evenly, the equivalent of home to work and back. No more, no less.
Could one stand proud, one foot on fender and emote endlessly on the wonders of this fine automobile to an enchanted audience? No, it is entirely forgettable, You turn it on, it works, no finesse, no charm. Low weekly payment, only $4 more with rubber floormats and undercoating.
Pfft.