Very nice sporty look compared to Honda, Toyota. Easier to get into than a Santa Fe. LED tail lamps.
Latest technologies at a great price. XLS came with FAST keyless entry and start. Rollover sensor. Selectable 4wd 2Wd and 4WD LOCK. XM Radio, Excellent sound system, Bluetooth hands free calling. 6 speed auto transmission with paddle shifters
Very smooth ride, soaks up crack and bumps in the road without hoping around or making you sea sick. Very confident while cornering, not much body roll. Overall good all around performer.
Silky smooth V6 incredibly smooth, you forget your engine is actually running. 6 Speed transmission shifts are very smooth, power is always on tap. Paddle shifters are surprisingly useful when you feel frisky.
Large storage space, roof line is square so no lost space by a plunging rear roof line. With rear seats folded space is huge. Fold down rear flap makes it easy to load stuff. Makes me want to shake the engineers hand every time I load something heavy:)