given a few years ago I would have said stay away from Chrysler, but since Fiat took over the quality & workmanship has gone up from what it use to be. Also I have to preface this next comment I am not a Ford person so not going to rec one of them.
I have rented a few of the new Chryslers (300c AWD) over the last year & have been very impressed & not just with the 300c, the suv/cuv's IMO are pretty nice.

Now about the Equinox Motor Week has put it at the top of their lists for the last few years with out fail. I have driven quite a few cx-7 & 9's & enjoyed the power and what comes with them & friends I know with them really enjoy them.
Good Luck on finding the replacement car/cuv, I am in the process of the same & have been researching a lot of cars right now.