The Traverse is a great vehicle for an active family. We have put many cross country trips onto our traverse. It travels very comfortable and has plenty of room for our 2 kids, 2 dogs and luggage. It is also a great vehicle for camping due to the roominess for gear. We have never had any issues with the traverse mechanically. It rides smooth and quiet. It has great handling especially in snowy or rainy conditions. You can really feel the connection to the road and the control in the steering. We also love the exterior design. It has the room of a mini van but the style of a high end SUV.