Reports of dissatisfaction have emerged among consumers who purchased recent units of the Japanese brand’s compact SUV, specifically the version kept in line to coexist with the new generation. Proprietários point out inconsistencies in the functioning of essential electronic components, generating concern about the vehicle’s reliability in the first months of use.
The main complaints focus on two systems vital to the modern driving experience: the infotainment center and engine management. Technological instability has forced drivers to make unscheduled visits to dealerships, changing their car usage routine.
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.
Technical specifications and market positioning
The model in question, commercially named Play, represents the automaker’s strategy of maintaining the previous design as a more affordable entry-level option. 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, focused on urban efficiency.
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 segment. The curb weight is around 1,100 kg, which favors consumption, although the fuel tank capacity of just 41 liters is often cited as a limiting factor for range on long journeys.
Faults in the multimedia system and injection
The multimedia center, an essential item for current connectivity, has shown erratic behavior according to users. The system displays sudden screen crashes, preventing the use of navigation and audio streaming applications. Além Furthermore, the connection to smartphones via USB or Bluetooth is randomly interrupted, leaving the driver without access to basic functions during the journey.
More serious than the entertainment issue is the electronic injection failure warning. Diversos panels have displayed the engine warning light shortly after the vehicle was removed from the store. In one case documented in Salvador, an owner had to return to the authorized repair shop three times in a single month. The diagnosis revealed a defect in the canister purge valve, the part responsible for filtering fuel vapors, and replacement was necessary to resolve the problem.
Reported issues include:
- Complete freezing of the multimedia center screen while driving.
- Involuntary disconnection of systems such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Early lighting of the electronic injection light on the dashboard.
- Failures in peripheral sensors requiring component replacement.
Pricing table and current versions
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$117,990, focusing on cost-benefit for those looking for a family vehicle without excess equipment.
At the intermediate level is the option Sense, priced at R$ 131,590, which adds comfort and aesthetic items. 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.
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 via the official scanner is essential for recording the vehicle’s history and for applying definitive corrections to the affected systems.
