 This car is such a big upgrade from our 2006 X3 (which we loved), I can only begin to describe it.  Comfortable, huge acceleration, great steering, excellent visibility.  Perfect car for our little family driving around the city.  Plenty of room for car seats, strollers, groceries, etc. and looks good enough to bring out for a night on the town.  Little nits: side mirrors are too big, auto-dimming rear view mirror dims too often, and brakes are a tad squishy for my taste.   But, I love driving this car.  Best car we've owned.  By far.  Including my BMW 328 (blasphemy!).   Compared the Volvo XC60, Mazda CX-9, BMW X5, Acura MDX, Lexus RX350:  this was a no brainer.  