Decided yesterday to take a ride up into the foothills here in the central Sierras. This car handles extremely well on mountain roads! Even though it is a crossover, I had a hint of driving my WRX through the mountains. It is very well planted and has plenty of power to pull through curves and power up steep grades (up to 16% on these roads). It was easily the best day I have had with the car after 4 weeks with lots of ups and downs. And wow is it a looker!