Just for the record I wasn't including you in the haters group. There are alot of threads across the Internet right now full of them. I seem to remember similar stuff when the 1st gen 3 came out. Your opinions are usually well thought out and you are entitiled to them.
I would prefer that the grill was toned down a bit, but the rest of the car is fantastic. The interior and features are amazing for a car in the compact/economy class.
gotcha. Thanks. Because I certainly don't hate it. I agree the interior and most of the exterior (excluding the front fascia) looks great. The little details make it feel special too (such as the integrated taillight trunk lock button)