 A very fun suv to drive.  Short lenght took some getting use to. 6 inches longer would be perfect, but would it still be a compact or midsize.  Really haven't took a road trip to check mpg but city has been very disapointing at only 16/17 mpg?? Shifting sometimes feels lazy and you get the feeling it's guzzing gas? Right arm rest could be designed 4/6 inches longer even in the upper position.  Overall this is an excellent value for the money.  Jury is still out if I should have paid the extra cash and bought the Honda or the Rava.  My auto mechanic for past 25 yrs. suggested the Santa Fe or Tucson since he never gets them in his shop.