
Strong engine offers good acceleration and is capable of towing a light load.

An abundance of cargo space competes with much larger SUVs.

Great list of safety features, including a driver’s knee airbag.

A complete makeover of the exterior is sporty yet sophisticated, and full of thoughtful detail.

A newly redesigned cabin offers a luxurious appeal. It is a significant improvement from the 2012 model.

Seating for seven makes it a hot commodity in the crossover segment.

Tons of storage space, including under floor and dashboard, plus there are plenty of cup and water bottle holders throughout.

If there is going to be one complaint, it may be that a vehicle of this size with three rows of seating should have a V8 engine. Some won’t mind, but others will feel more confident.

We will also have to wait for reviews to learn how comfortable the third row seat is and to find out crash test results by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.