We're coming from a 2005 Acura MDX, and the cargo space is definitely better, especially the amount of space behind the 3rd row when they are up. Behind the second row in the MDX, I had to put my skis diagonal the tips up over the seat near the headrest and the tails down to the floor. In the JX, I tried it out and I can put them flat on the floor a bit diagonal behind the 2nd row. I'm looking forward to next winter's skiing!