 We've had our MPV for almost 3 months.  So far we're more than happy with it.  The ride is comfortable and car like.  Its tidy dimensions, compared to rivals from Honda and Toyota, are a plus to our family of 4.  The sliding rear doors are a blessing, since our 3 year old doesn't know the meaning of "slowly" or "gently" when opening his door. As far as reliability goes, so far, so good.  2 1/2 months is a little too early to make a judgment.  Let's see how things go in the next 4 years. As I said, the MPV's smaller size is a plus for us.  However, if you feel "bigger is better" in terms of cargo and passenger space, then an Odyssey or Sienna would be a better choice.