 I drove a Lexus RX300 previously (company car) but was unwilling to pay the Lexus price when it came time to buy.  This car is built on the same platform.  It rides and handles like a car, not a truck.  The only thing missing when compared to the Lexus is the "luxury" look of the interior.  I have only two minor complaints with the vehicle:  1. the lifters (fuel injectors) make noise which is not noticeable when driving/idling unless it is completely quiet in the car (no talking, music, etc.) It is not noticeable to most people but was not present til after break-in period; 2. the paint on bumper & hood chips easily from normal road dirt.