It handles very well. It's great for taking sharp turns even in the rain. It handles very well for off road too. I have been out in the woods, on many dirt roads and even some paths that were only meant for tractors and farm equipment. It has never had a problem getting thru any of them. It's just the right size without being too large. It is great for getting around in the big city on some very narrow lanes and tight turns. My local big city is known for having very small lanes that are mostly for small cars but this mid size SUV fits in very well. It sits slightly lower than other mid size SUVs and I think that gives me an advantage while driving in the city and on busy highways. I haven't noticed any blind spots even when driving around some of the new smaller cars on the roads these days. The 2 back rows of seats lay down to offer a lot of interior space. I can easily fit my mountain bike inside, my push lawn mower or a large 8 piece drum kit with all of the cymbals, stands and accessories. It also has racks on top that I've used to carry large things like ladders and lumber for my job. It's now 17 years old and has always performed well at everything.

This is a great vehicle. I have had it for a few years. I have not had to do any major mechanical repairs to it since I have had it. This vehicle is extremely roomy. The third row seat is very convenient and played a major part in what made me want to purchase it. The 4-wheel drive is great as well. Although, I hardly ever use the 4-wheel drive. This is not my main vehicle any more, but I do drive it at least once per week myself. My mom drives it often as well. She normally gets it during the summer break and spring break when she has all of her grand children and she needs a vehicle to transport all the kids. It runs really quiet but it will run! The motor is powerful so my fiancé loves to drive it. He is an over-the-road truck driver, so he only drives it on the weekends, but this is definitely his vehicle of choice. I have traveled to a few states in this vehicle, and I have never had any major issues with it.