By Dan Neil, Tribune Newspapers

February 15, 2010
Base price: $17,949

Price, as tested: $20,000 (estimated)

Powertrain: 2-liter, 150hp DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Torque: 140 pound-feet at 3,500 rpm

Curb weight: 2,732 pounds

0-60 mph: 8.0 seconds (est.)

Wheelbase: 98.4 inches

Length: 162.8 inches

MPG: 22 city/30 highway

Final thoughts: Good, clean noisy fun