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What owners say
Overview
Mixed to positive sentiment overall. Widely praised as an excellent value proposition when purchased at significant discounts ($31-35K range versus $43K MSRP), offering good fuel economy (24-29 MPG combined), comfortable ride quality, and e
Best version
A-Spec Advance The highest A-Spec Advance trim consistently recommended for maximizing feature content including power-folding mirrors, front bumper camera, 360-degree surround camera, hands-free power liftgate, and Bang & Olufsen premium a
Known issues
Underpowered 1.5L turbocharged engine, very sluggish acceleration especially from 40-70 mph (64-113 km/h), struggles on highway merging and passing, 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) approximately 8.5-9.0 seconds, very frequent, CVT transmission issues, pronounced whine/drone noise at 50-70 mph (80-113 km/h) cruising speeds, laggy throttle response, rubber band effect during acceleration, concerns about long-term reliability beyond 100,000 km, very frequent
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | unknown or other |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Specifications
Generation
1.5L (190 Hp) SH-AWD CVT
From 2025-2026
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