I was out in California a couple months ago.. I didn't rent a car in advance and the only two types available at the Sacremento airport were minivans and grand cherokee's.. I opted for the cherokee, they were basically the same price... I drove to napa from there.... I could not believe the handling difference... I felt like I had half the control of the jeep than I did the VX... Keep in mind the only 2 cars I have driven in the last few months are the VX and a RSX-typeS.. just a totally different suv than the rest