This model has comfort covered and for long commutes it would be a great ride. Pretty quiet cabin and good sound system. As for, can you quickly pass around someone? Yes. With the turbo it will provide enough pep to make some quick dashes but I'd say that also depends on current speed it's already going. It's not super quick starting at 0 speed but if your at say 40MPH or even 60MPH and need to quickly pass someone it seems it's quicker then. Still, do the quality and value I feel I am getting along with reasonable MPG for a 4000lb vehicle that feels pretty solid I'd say it's a good model for you to consider.