It is a great car for a family. It has plenty of storage space in the back and awesome leg room in the back seat. The car looks like a sleek SUV and I love the look of it. It is very comfortable on long trips and easy to drive. The gas mileage is great. I get around 23 mph city and 21 mph highway. The transmission works wonders on hills. It will slow down going down a hill if you take your foot off the gas pedal. I love that feature especially since I live near the mountains. It saves a ton on gas. The only maintenance needed were oil changes and tune ups. It handles like a dream and will accelerate as slow or as fast as you would like. The braking is great! I always feel in control while driving. The car has front and side airbags so I feel safe while driving.