Based on what you didn’t like about the 5th gen, it doesn’t sound like a 6th gen is the right choice for you.
if your primary issues with the 5th gen were the lack of responsiveness in powertrain or lack of modern technological features, that’d be different…
fuel efficiency, refined ride...
I am perplexed by these threads. My non-hybrid late-2025 build has a very smooth transmission. To the point that throughout my ownership I've literally gone "wow this transmission is so smooth & never gear hunts"
So either I have some unicorn build, or there is some sort of widespread...
Exactly. Beyond orientation, the cooling systems are different. I think the longitudinal and transverse versions only share like 60% of parts or something.
Just don't induce the drainage channels to clog by mucking them up with oil/wax that dirt particles will actually stick to! Then you've accomplished the opposite of what you intended.
Honestly, this is probably true of most purchasers of adventure/off-road focused vehicles and trims. The amount of people driving around with vehicles that are optimized for something they rarely (if ever) do is massive. And the penalties they're paying are real. In ride quality, efficiency...
100%. And then with nothing but some decent tires, you can do probably more than 2/3rds of all off-roading members of this forum do.
If you have to ask what to modify, you probably don’t need to do it. If you wanna do it for looks, great. But you probably aren’t even scratching the surface of...
I live in Seattle. Small amounts of collected rain water entering any car I've ever owned upon opening a window or door is the standard for much of the year. Take solace in knowing it's never caused a problem.