Even if all seats are occupied there is a significant amount of storage behind the back - including the well that the back seats can fold down into. Also, with the back seats down and the middle out there is a lot of storage space with a level "floor".
Toyota is a reputable name and I trusted that the product would be of a high standard.
We got a good deal on this vehicle as it was imported and had been used for a few months before we bought it.
It has the power to climb hills and accelerate as needed. We live in a town on a hill so this is important.