Hired one in USA 6.5 years ago which had a 2.5 four cylinder/auto. Had it for a month and really enjoyed it. Refined and good handling for a usa spec car. Much better than a Nissan rogue and up there with 2.5 RAV4. Drove across the dessert from Phoenix to Palm Springs and back on the I 10 non stop, 275 miles and my injured back could not of done that in other makes I have hired. Even in the super comfortable Ergo Tiguan seats, an hour or so is enough these days and air travel a non starter. Very well built in Japan.