I love this car because I feel safer driving in the winter. I also use it hard! I have kayak carriers on top and throw two kayaks on top and travel all around the state to lakes and shores to kayak and go crabbing. I take it on hiking and camping trips, and I have never gotten stuck anywhere.

I love the symmetrical all-wheel drive. After several years of driving 4WD pickups, I can't live without all-wheel drive. The car feels very connected to the road, even in heavy rain or snow. It crawls up snowy/icy hills with little trouble and has plenty of power when it comes to merging and accelerating with traffic. The wagon form factor is awesome with ample cargo room. The 60/40 fold down rear seats let me transport long items like lumber and bulky items like filing cabinets or small–medium appliances. The stowing roof bars allow me to carry over-sized items like 4'x8' sheets of plywood and swing into recessed storage nooks so they aren't visible when not needed. The motor and transmission are set low into the body of the car, giving it a low center of gravity and a very stable ride.