Got a good deal on a rental upgrade today, and it seemed like more fun to drive from Cleveland to Detroit in this rather than an Elantra.
It’s a pretty nice thing. It’s got a 296 hp 2.0L four and the ubiquitous 8 speed auto, and pretty modern telematics and features. It’s really made for high speed cruising, and will happily roll along at 80+ with little effort.
It has decent body control, but like all “sporty” SUVs it tries to disguise its mass with flinty damping. It sort of works, but the price is a ride that isn’t really that special.
It handles well for a biggish SUV, but you won’t confuse it for a sports car.
At the same time, it wouldn’t be a Jag without dodgy electrical systems. The infotainment system intermittently cuts out completely, or just loses radio functionality. Really bad for a car with 5K miles on it.
