This is the first vehicle I have ever bought brand new, so compared to every other car I've owned it was far superior in quality. It's not really a fair comparison though since that would probably have been true of any new vehicle. It has so far been a wonderfully reliable car. I've put 48,000 miles on it and never had any work done outside of routine maintenance. It handles well, and is easy to maneuver for an SUV. It really feels more like driving a compact car, which I actually like.