I have a Chevy HHR. I bought it new in 2006 and I still love it. It is loaded and only cost $22,000. Basic model starts at around $16,000. I too like my seats to go stright up. It gets 30-31 mpg on the highway and 25 mpg in town. I have talked to other who have newer models of HHR's who tell me they are getting about 35 mpg highway. Check it out online to see what it looks like. I think they look cool.