Parks, I certainly was not
Parks, I certainly was not questioning your objectivity. I read more car reviews than a sane person should in the car selection process, the opinions of others is often of value. It was evident to me that a degree of biases and personal preference creeps into the writing of some. What truly surprised me was the almost imperceptible driving experience between the 4 and 6 cyl. Since the AWD was not available to dealers when we were in the hunt, nor a feature that we thought essential, I cannot comment on how that affects the road handling. I enjoy your comments.