While it looks much better than the outgoing model, to me the biggest news is how much faster it has become. The PHEV version (220 hp) is reported to spring to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds, so about 6.5 sec to 60 then. And the 2.0L "common" hybrid will probably be in the low 7 seconds. There is available (?) AWD and a double wish bone rear suspension. In other words, this may actually be a grown up and enjoyable car to drive.
P.s. I'm guessing the high rear seat might have something to do with a large PHEV battery.
P.s. various sources report availability of a 1.8L engine as well, so it looks like they want to keep the starting MSRP relatively low for the segment.