After reading the reviews of the tub before ordering, I was aware that they will have a strong smell. Five days on the balcony for fresh air and then into the trunk. Because of the material the pan is great for the 7-seater, because it can be simply rolled up at full seating together. The original VW-tubs are considerably worse, also much harder and not slipping. The pan is exactly its purpose and therefore deserves, in spite of initial odor, the 5 star.