Recent reports point to a scenario of dissatisfaction among consumers who purchased new units of the Japanese brand’s compact SUV, specifically the version kept in line to coexist with the new generation. Proprietários have pointed out inconsistencies in the functioning of essential electronic components, which raises concerns about the vehicle’s reliability in the first months of use, affecting the perception of the product’s durability.
The main complaints focus on two systems vital to the modern driving experience: the information and entertainment center and engine management. Technological instability has forced drivers to make unscheduled visits to dealerships, changing their car usage routine and generating operational disruptions.
Although the model is recognized for its consolidated mechanics in the national market, recent episodes of technical failures raise a warning about quality control on assembly lines. The recurrence of defects suggests that these are not isolated cases, but a pattern that affects several recently delivered units, requiring increased attention from the manufacturer and the assistance network.
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Recurring problems in embedded technology
The multimedia center, an essential item for current connectivity, has shown erratic behavior according to users, compromising the basic functionality of the infotainment system. The system displays sudden screen freezes, preventing the use of navigation and audio streaming applications, in addition to randomly interrupting the connection to smartphones via USB or Bluetooth, leaving the driver without access to resources during the journey.
More serious than the issue of entertainment is the electronic warning of injection failure, which has appeared on the dashboards of several vehicles shortly after removal from the dealership. In a case documented in
The technical diagnosis revealed, in some cases, a defect in the canister purge valve, the part responsible for filtering fuel vapors, requiring replacement to remedy the fault. Entre The problems reported by consumers include the complete freezing of the multimedia center screen while driving, the involuntary disconnection of systems such as
Mechanical characteristics and dimensions of the utility vehicle
The model in question, commercially known as Play, represents the automaker’s strategy of maintaining the previous design as a more affordable entry option into the portfolio. Sob the hood, the vehicle preserves the well-known 1.6 aspirated flex engine, capable of delivering up to 113 horsepower, coupled to the CVT automatic transmission that simulates six gears, with a focus on urban efficiency and driving comfort.
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The dimensions of the sports utility vehicle remain unchanged, offering a length of 4.30 meters and a 432-liter trunk, features that keep it competitive in the compact segment. The curb weight is around 1,100 kg, which favors fuel consumption, although the tank capacity of just 41 liters is often cited as a limiting factor in range on long journeys.
Versions, prices and service recommendations
Currently, the SUV is sold in three different configurations, positioned to meet different budget profiles within the compact category. The entry-level version, called Active Plus, has a suggested price of R$117,990, focusing on cost-benefit for those looking for a family vehicle without excess equipment, but with the brand’s mechanical robustness.
At the intermediate level is the option Sense, valued at R$ 131,590, which adds comfort and aesthetic items to the basic package. Já the top-of-the-line configuration of this specific model, the Advance Plus, costs R$ 150,190, offering the most complete package of accessories and finishing, serving as the last alternative before the transition to the new generation of the vehicle.
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The manufacturer maintains the recommendation that all repair and diagnostic services be carried out exclusively within the authorized network for warranty maintenance. The correct identification of faults using the official scanner is essential to record the vehicle’s history and apply definitive corrections to the affected systems, ensuring the safety and full functioning of the car.