Summary:
Super quality inside. Paint is poor quality
Faults:
The paint job on it was not that well put on. Stone chips were a problem, even on an empty highway road. Had to use touch up paint. Or a simple wipe with a towel after a car wash can leave a little enamel scratch, but still visible. Will have to do polishing I guess.
General Comments:
Great mid size sport utility vehicle.
The engine and suspension are what we are paying for, so it's superb Fuji Heavy Industries quality.
Also very safe cars.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th June, 2013
14th Jun 2013, 23:25
The bad news is that water based paints are not easy to apply, and it's hard to get them to dry to a durable finish. And government regulators change the components in the paint yearly. In the United States, California is leading the charge to take any components out that even have a distinct possibility to make anything or anybody sick. The good news is that you can still get oil based automotive paints if you know where to look. My painter can still get it, and has painted several of my cars for me. All have durable and scratch resistant surfaces now. His only request; that he doesn't paint over metallic paint. He says oil based paints don't stick well to metallic surfaces.