Hi, I have a 1.6ltr turbo SRI, done 36000klm in 18mths, no problems at all apart from a smell from the a/c sometimes.Good on fuel, torquey when on boost.
Country trip in 6th gear at 110 is about 2400 rpm.
Tyres are very important to the fine handling of the car, the standard tyres are Bridgestone Potenzas and are brilliant, got 30000klm out of the front ones,grip under provocation started to diminish at about 25000,back ones should be good for about 45000.
Great allround car.