
The 3.8-litre 215-hp engine accelerates this 2,040 kg (4,497 lb) maxi-minivan without breaking a sweat. With the towing package, trailers up to 1,724 kg (3,800 lbs) can be easily handled. The transmission shifts crisply and smoothly. Its 3-zone climate control air conditioning and filtration system allows driver, front seat passenger and rear passengers to adjust the system to their individual cooling requirements. I left it running one hot summer morning to cool off for about five minutes and when getting back in, found it so cold I could have hung meat in the back.

The Limited interior is finished in a very rich leather and suede combination that would look at home in any luxury sedan costing twice as much. Both front seats are power adjustable and heated, with the driver's seat also allowing for two memory position settings. While driving I found the seat to be one of the best-designed and most comfortable I have ever sat in. Why isn't this seat in the flagship
300M? A
child safety seat built into the right rear quad captain's chair is an ideal convenience feature, and perfectly placed to allow mom a clear view of the precious one.