 Compared to the Mazda MPV I used to drive, this is head and shoulders above that.  The acceleration wont win you LeMans, but it is more than sufficient for daily driving needs.  In order to get the side impact airbags that my parents so desperately desired, the purchase of the sports and entertainment package was necessary, including Bose sound system with in dash 6 CD changer mounted on and extremely sexy center panel, side skirts, moonroof, and spoiler.  The only problem I have had are flat tires, which are extremely expensive to replace.  I love the red glow of the instrument panel, and the ergonomics of the drivers side is just great.