So far a very nice SUV and it has more than enough guts with the V6 . V8 is not needed unless you tow very heavy loads with it . The ride itself is on the firm side but I have the factory tow option with self leveling shocks . On the highway it can get 27 mpg at about 72 mph . Tow a 4000 lb boat with it with no issues . The only issue I see with it is pulling the boat out the transmission is so freewheeling you have to get on the gas quick to keep it from rolling back , it does have hill assist on the brakes but you have to make sure it is on if you tow . Adequate seat room in the front and second rows. I ordered the car and I did not get the third row . Has immense amount area behind the second row to carry stuff . Has two good sized areas to stow stuff where no one can see them . The weak area is probably the halogen projector headlights . Not good down the road . The high beams are mediocre . Not impressed with projector headlights. Just give me a quad bulb standard reflection setup . Also another problem issue is replacing either headlights or turn signals is a real PIA . Another problem is the rear racetrack taillights have had issues with water getting into them and burning the whole assembly out and it is like $1000 to get replaced . I myself so far have not seen this problem . The motor and transmission is exceptional so far and one of the smoothest I have driven. It has stop/start on it but has a override button you can push to deactivate but it has to be turned off every time you drive. I wouldnt have bought the car if it didnt have this button . For a base stereo it sounds exceptional as they use Alpine speakers in it .
Interior lighting which is LED is dimmer than they should be , though LEDs in the doors and cupholders is a nice touch for a base car . We will see as far as long term reliability .
