That is total you know what. The Kicks has the largest cargo area of any of the compact SUV's. If the road is extremely bumpy you can feel it, but otherwise, the ride is great. Consumer Reports for the test-drive gave it higher marks than any in its category. They also rated it average for reliability. If they change their opinions this quickly, month to month, they must want to sell more magazines. They actually rated it as a pick to buy in their April 2024 issue. J D Powers I take with a grain of salt.