Believe it or not, I traded in my 2007 RAV 4 for this 2007 Toyota Matrix. For some reason, I never felt a connection with the RAV-4, even though on paper, it seemed like the better vehicle. I personally prefer driving a standard vehicle. I have a long communt (75 miles round trip) and I wanted a car that has great mpg performance and is an enjoyable ride. I found it in this car. I would recommend it, but there aren't too many of these around anymore, I think. Personally, I want to keep mine for another 100,000 miles. Maybe by then I'll christen it with a good name. I'm not inclined to name any of my cars, but if I keep this one for another 5 years or so, I have to do right by it!