Everyone made the list.
There is no big differences between the Base and Sport, just a bunch of cosmetic differences. And yes I burst out laughing when the salesman told me about the 10 cup holders.
Since I'm in an urban/suburban area small cars are the way to go. The only off roading I do is in my driveway. Although I have gone hunting, on logging roads, in my civics. The smaller cars feel more zippy on the freeways. I like the way this car feels like you are surrounded by glass, in a cockpit.
I'm not much of a car guy. Have never done anything to customise them. Once when I was a teen I added louvers to my first car. Windstorm in Anchorage ripped them off the car, then picked up the car.
Didn't have much of a choice in colors, I'm thankful there was a silver one left. It is the 2010 model. Mostly just lots of white left. Don't like white, a few blue left. Don't like blue too much. 1 silver left. Don't know if silver is helpful with accidents around here in the gray PNW.
It is totally quiet inside. A neighbor came over and sat in it. We could not hear each other through the doors. And seemed a lot quieter driving it home. Course I'm comparing it to an old car. Did seem quieter than the Ford Ranger.
And it is "squirrely", but I've always had small cars, so I'm used to it. very similar to my 85 civic.
Imp