 Excellent car.  Ride is very smooth and quiet.  Love the exterior and interior finish.  Handling is very nice and predictable.  Transmission is as smooth as it can be.  I was able to purchase the SE V6 3.3L 242h Santa Fe for less than the price of the base CRV.  Fuel economy is good for a large and heavy vehicle.  I'm consistently get 20mpg in stop and go traffic.  