Consumer Reports said that the Toyota Echo had good ride quality but that the Scion Xa, based on the same chassis, rode rough. I test drove both on the freeway and found this to be true.
I don't need an absolutely smooth ride, but the Scion seemed like it would be awful on a long trip. Is Toyota going to change the ride quality, or can I improve it with different struts & shocks (if so, which?)?
The reason I don't want the Echo is because it's not available as a hatchback in the U.S.