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2016 WRX Premium M6. Exceptional Acceleration and handling(and acceleration when making turns, etc. Best features: Engine, seating(holds driver in place), gasoline mileage(takes regular unleaded(87 octane)->Premium unleaded(91 octane) I alternate depending on price and price differences. Exceptional gasoline mileage(around town my mileage is 24-28 mpg), on highways using cruise control(keeping up with traffic) at 70 mph, mileage is ~32-34 mpg !!! overall, so far, 28+ mpg(I'm not a 'leadfoot').