First and foremost, it isn’t a 3 row suv. It’s a 2 row suv with two useless obstructions in the rear mislabeled as “seats”. Its a cx5 with a little more storage space. The space it does have is pretty useless because of the floor height and shape of the rear.
The infotainment system is absolutely miserable. Multi-minute start up times aren’t uncommon. You think it has a backup camera, but if you are the type that likes to do something silly like sit in the car, turn it on, and immediately back up, you’ll find you only have a backup camera some of the time.
Interior materials look good on the showroom floor. Whomever thought piano black center console trim was a good idea should be taken out back and shot. Gets scratched to all hell in no time.
We had a wonderful this noise from the rear suspension unsettling anytime you quickly lifted off the throttle. Never was able to get that one diagnosed.
Rumor has it the paint is actually stuck to the surface but with how easily the paint chipped, you’d never know.
Oh, and the bumper liked to crack at stress concentrations