Faults:

55,000; replaced rotors and brake pads.

General Comments:

Range Rover looks, Evo quickness, more gadgets than a 007 (James Bond) car.

The car came loaded. 18 inch wheels, daytime running lights (fog lights), keyless entry, xenon headlights, 6+ cup holders, 2-3 compartments, onboard computer with touch screen, navigation, monitors everything (tire pressure, maintenance, weather, MPG, distance), Bluetooth capability, and a great, great Fosgate sound system.

This car is a definite upgrade compared to anything I've seen in its class. It competes against Honda, the RAV4, and the Tiguan... Similar reliability, but has looks that rival more premium SUVs (Lexus, Range Rover, BMW, Audi).

Very quick car. Can go into manual or automatic mode. Aluminum paddle shifters near the steering wheel, or up shift or down shift with the gear stick.

The ride is a little stiff, but the handling rivals sports cars.

Very handsome interior (black). Minor gripes: Seats could have been more comfortable. Rate it 6/10, comparing to previously owned cars: Volvo, Saab, Lexus, Honda, BMW, Acura, Toyota. Climate controls looked a bit cheap... Function won out over style in this department.

Overall impression: Smiley faces tell the whole story. >>>GRIN<<<

Faults:

Experienced some clanking sound in 30,000 kms; took it to the dealership, and according to the mechanic, they need to tighten the joints (not sure exactly what joints).

General Comments:

Very good on gas, and I have it for 2 years now, and have not encountered any breakdown.

Spacious 1st and 2nd row seats, but would not recommend going for a 3rd row seat.

Faults:

No defects whatsoever.

General Comments:

For a four-cylinder, the car is remarkably refined and gutsy.

Fuel economy is good as long as you drive defensively (I get as low as 8.3 L/ 100km in daily driving), but tends to go fuzzy at highway speeds (full of people through the mountains with luggage and A/C on can see things like 10.5 to 12.5 L/ 100km).

The car looks stunning, much more expensive than it is. It has a lot of presence.

The ride is surprisingly smooth on good roads, and still good on bumpy ones, but you notice the car's short wheelbase and small overall dimensions then. It does get a slight Wild West Bronco thing going, but only when compared to normal cars. For an SUV, it's really composed.

The interior looks as good as the exterior. Fit and finish sometimes seem a bit borderline, but for the money, who cares.

All the electronic gimmicks are very cool and spoil you rotten. I just love how it finds wiper speed, switches on the lights, or locks and unlocks, all automatically, cleverly, and without glitches.

It's also one Japanese small SUV I as a guy find cool, and like being seen with. It sure has macho-appeal enough, even though women seem to fall for it on the spot, too. Good job, designers...

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Great car, very practical, loads of room both front and back, drop-down tailgate is really usefull when loading. I have just one thing I don't like - when in 2 wheel drive, it's a front wheel drive car, and in the wet it can certainly catch you out.

Price of accessories is prohibitive - not just in Cyprus. Lights for the front bumper are $425 in Canada / Tow-bar is $480...

General Comments:

I've driven the Sante Fe. The Outlander is much sportier, has a better warranty, and is more rare on the roads. Hyundai's are available as rentals.

It's very nice, and everyone I know I loves it. I would suggest looking at this if you're in the compact to mid size SUV market. Great price, but it adds up when you take into account financing and taxes, and all other fees when buying new vehicles. For the XLS model, it will be $40k+ before you drive off the lot.

The 9 speaker system is great. I am very happy with it.

Faults:

The car has been solid and extremely reliable. Used for family travel, (city and highway) and towing a large camping trailer.

General Comments:

Excellent balance of power, luxury, economy and flexibility.