My family bought this car because we were looking for a smaller SUV for our growing family. We had a family member who had owned an Equinox and really liked it. We drove in it and loved the car and the brand. We shopped around and found one we loved. The Chevrolet brand is great, and we always have a great experience taking the car into the dealership for routine maintenance. This car is very affordable and stylish. I really like the leg room and trunk space. The car is the perfect width, without feeling too big of a car. I like that it has great space inside, but does not feel like I am driving a giant SUV. It is a great car for a family (including a dog). Our Lab loves jumping in the trunk to go on trips with us. It is pretty quiet and smooth when driving and has adequate power. We have had it for 50,000 miles and have had hardly any issues with the car. The only problem we have encountered would be a strange noise that occasionally goes off under the hood. I would definitely buy another Chevrolet and especially another Equinox.