I often use the "S" position on the transmission selector lever to control downshifting on hills and on stop-sign approaches, to save the brakes, careful to not over-rev the engine. The 6-speed transmission shifts smoothly, and the ecoboost turbo kicks in without the hesitation reported by some users. As a rule, we do not burn rubber on starts, but I have found no lack of power when I needed quick acceleration to merge with fast-moving traffic. All-round fuel economy is 24.3 mpg on a 2000-mile vacation trip just completed it was 27.8, with the air-conditioning operating the whole way. What it lacks in smoothness it more than makes up in handling and stability, excellent cornering, and quick responsiveness on the steering wheel and the accelerator. My wife and I both drive this vehicle, and we both find the seating comfortable and the ride acceptably smooth. The "Intelligent 4WD" performed perfectly, keeping me on the move with no loss of traction. I spent a couple hours driving on unsanded hills, through plowed snowbanks at driveways, around unplowed parking lots behind the business section, purposely putting this SUV into situations where getting stuck would be no surprise. Three weeks after delivery we had a 6- to 8-inch snowfall, with moderately heavy (wet) snow. Otherwise, the only times this car has been in the shop in its first 39K miles are the regular maintenance procedures (oil & filter changes, tire rotations, etc) done at the dealer's shop every 5K miles.
OK, so I had to replace the left front parking light bulb two weeks after we took delivery.
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