I really like this car. It is a good size - not huge like some SUVs, but definitely big enough that it can hold a lot. I drove it to California and it was totally fine. I also got into a pretty serious car accident while driving it, and I was much less hurt than I could have been. I would have preferred the version that has a better music player and a built in nav system, but it's okay for my purposes. I use the Bluetooth on my phone a lot. I've had to take it to the VW dealership a few times for issues, but it's hard to be upset since it was totally under warranty and they have really good customer service. They even paid for a rental car when they had to keep it for a few days. Other people seem to enjoy riding in my car. Overall I guess I'd say it's perfect for my needs. I considered getting a Honda CRV instead, since it's cheaper, but I have some VW brand loyalty. I had a Jetta before the Tiguan. Highly recommended to anyone, really! I am always glad to recommend Volkswagens to people, and the customer service is good too.