 At first I was put off by the how much the road was translated to the interior but the responsiveness of the suspension -- particularly the stability when cornering--makes the stiffness of the feel  well worth it.  This crossover is definitely not for the casual cruiser who just wants to pick-up groceries and sit-up higher than most drivers on the road.  Get this car if you:  1.  like to drive with spirit. 2.  have got $$ to burn on gas 3.  have reason to carry 3-4 people + a pet with any regularity. 4.  expect to have snow or inclement weather more than a few times every year (plan to get real snow tires because the  factory installed are NO GOOD.) 5.  like style & individuality