Gas mileage higher than many cars of similar size. Automatic engine shutoff at stop makes for a vibrationless stop lights. The high mileage would be a good selling point of the used car to those in need of a run about car. The preponderance of use match with city municipalities seems to make sense....
Photos shows how looks a car produced that year. Note that any specimen of this model may have little differences in exterior and interior pics (restyling, face lifting, additional accessories).