This car is the most reliable, well built, solid, stable car I have ever owned; even more so than my Honda CRV. It handles very well in all weather and road conditions, but is especially impressive on snow and ice. It is an AWD vehicle, but also has an extra system of getting through the really tough stuff.(snow drifts) The heavier weight of this SUV, makes it a smoother ride than some of the lighter similar vehicles and less prone to wind movement on the highway. The safety features are impressive, but that is a common feature of many German built vehicles.
It has a good interior light package and sound system and the heated seats have three levels of heat comfort controls. However, the interior is fairly basic for a luxury, high end car. I think the manufacturer could have made the interior fancier, but I guess I would rather have the safety features, and give up some of the cosmetics. It is not horrible for gas mileage, but it is not the best either. I think the weight may play a role in that equation.
I think this vehicle is built to last a very long time. It is an awesome family car, as it is extremely reliable, comfortable and safe, and has a good sized cargo area for hauling "stuff" around. I have used it mostly for highway driving, but living in the country have had to drive poor and snow covered roads frequently. This car has never let me down!