Owner
Anthony Dickens
Kilometres travelled
75,000 - 100,000 km
Did you buy this car new or used?
New
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
$95,000
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
Medium size luxury SUV to cart five people and their tramping packs with towbar for a trailer and bike rack and a 2 litre engine with a bit of go in it.
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
It had elegant and balanced visual appeal and was reasonably rare on the road at that time. It is very stable and sure footed on the road, very quiet and feels very comfortable even when loaded with five adults.
What have you discovered since owning the car?
It is a beautiful car that makes you feel very safe and comfortable.
The heads up display is fantastic and a must for my next car. The automatic headlight dimming for only the oncoming car leaves the rest of the road illuminated.
What do you like/dislike about the car?
I love this car. Everything about it is perfect. It’s massive list of features all work perfectly.
The GPS is so easy to program with just the number and road name that I use it all the time and the one touch cruise control is excellent.
Any other comments on the car?
The gear changes are so smooth that you are unaware they are happening. The handling around corners is as stable and safe as you could ever expect in a car. You are unaware that you are driving an SUV.
The 360 degree backing camera is so good that it feels like you have a satellite parked above you
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Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
It is the perfect choice for my needs and I am reluctant to change it for another new car in case I am disappointed. I will most likely just update this car to a new model if the same one.