We've tried for over 4 months to be a two-car family with three drivers. With Willow dancing most days of the week, Owen's activities, 3 of us working, multiple appointments, and Kristen trying to have a social life ;) it made for quite a lot of coordinating. We'd looked at Subaru CrossTreks a couple years ago when we were looking at a car. We felt it was a good car option that could hold the kayaks at a lower height. We drove one again this time, preferring blue, but then saw they had a Sport Hybrid option that got 33 mpg! We ended up opting for the hybrid, which was just available in black. We hadn't intended on being a two black car family, but we love it! We also know Willow will love not having to ride the bus anymore!