We bought this vehicle in preparation for our first child being born, because of the safety ratings and the fact that Subarus are known to stand the test of time. We definitely feel that this car lives up to the Subaru reputation. I know this will be our primary family car for the next decade. We enjoyed camping often before our daughter was born, and we like that even with a child's car seat installed in the back seat there is more than adequate trunk room for our tent and various camping equipment. Our daughter will be 20 months this spring, and we plan on taking her and our Subaru on our first family camping trip.

This car has been fantastic. It has kept running after 180,000 miles on it. It has not required any maintenance beyond routine maintenance. It is a very safe vehicle and has been very good to our growing family. It has a surprising amount of interior space given the small profile of the vehicle exterior. I would buy this car again in a heartbeat and would also buy other vehicles by the same manufacturer since I have been so happy with this one. It is also very fuel efficient despite being an all-wheel drive vehicle. It holds up well for a variety of terrains and climates. It is also comfortable to ride in for long road trips. The heated seats are excellent for warming up on cold mornings. The moon roof is huge. The defrosters in the mirrors are probably the coolest feature I've seen on a car. I really like this car a lot for my family and friends to ride around in. It fits nicely in most parking spots because it is not too big. The sound system has good sound quality. This vehicle is incredibly reliable and is a good choice for families, students, single people, elderly, really for anyone who drives. It is also a great first car for a new driver since it handles easily and has good safety features.