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The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with the five-speed automatic delivers honest 30+ mpg on the highway without feeling gutless around town. Owners consistently praise the tight steering feel and flat body roll in corners—it corners like a sedan bolted onto an SUV frame. The high seating position and boxy shape made early adopters feel like they were driving something bigger than they actually were.
The transmission exhibits shudder and hesitation between 80k and 120k miles, especially during low-speed acceleration; some owners report this gets worse in cold weather. Paint peeling on the hood and roof is widespread by 140k miles, often starting as small bubbles before flaking off in chunks. Door panels rattle and rattles develop in the dashboard plastics around 100k miles, and the infotainment screen occasionally freezes and requires a hard reboot.
Under 80k miles: $11,500–$14,200. 80k–140k miles: $8,900–$11,800. Over 140k miles: $6,500–$9,200. Clean accident history and no transmission shudder commands the upper band; high-mileage examples with paint damage drop into the lower range. Regional demand is steadiest in the Mountain West and Pacific Northwest.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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