Best in class in nearly every way, the standouts for us were easy access to a very useable 3rd row of seating and decent fuel economy considering the size.

We took several long trips (14 hours +); it was great on these long highway journeys with the kids.

Easy towing with heavy loads when we asked it to. Plenty of power for passing on the highway.

I didn't mind the CVT at all... suits this engine, in my opinion. AWD system worked as it was supposed to. I wouldn't (and didn't) ever take it 'off road' but for ice and snow in cottage country and at the ski hill, it was flawless.