 Traded a Sable wagon for the Tribute and couldn't be more pleased.  With three kids age 8 to 15, we were concerned about the middle seat.  Not a problem at all.  Excellent rear seat room, good cargo space, and the mileage has been adequate at 18.5 mpg for in town driving.  When you first look at the Tribute, it seems very small on the outside, but it is somehow packaged just right to provide maximum inside space, and the trim exterior helps make this car an absolute blast to drive.  It really does have the soul of a sports car.