While I'm unlikely to be ever interested in a car this small (I prefer compact over sub-compact) this is definitely an interesting addition to the Canadian market. I was particularly surprised at the torque rating having expected to see a number much lower than what was reported. That will go a long way to meeting North American driving preferences of low revs with decent power. I do wonder, however, if there will be a big uptake since a lot of people will be value conscious regarding price and may not be as concerned with the savings over the long term.
I can't also help but wonder if the car market is becoming as polarized as our politics with people in camps where there is little overlap. On one side there are the people who look for a decent sized car with the utility they need and good fuel economy. On the other side are the people who are concerned about the volume of air they can haul in the vestigial box of their full-size truck. Yes, I know there is a healthy middle ground still, but both ends of the spectrum seem to be growing in size and growing further apart.
