Driving the Prado is lighter and easier than I expected for a vehicle of its size. The steering is very responsive and flexible. However, the engine noise is quite noticeable and sounds a bit rough, especially when the engine kicks in after running on electric mode — things are quiet and smooth on electricity, but once the engine starts, the sound becomes prominent. Fuel consumption is really low. I haven’t taken it on long trips yet, but in the city, it doesn’t exceed 10L/100km. When I fill the tank, it shows a range of about 500 km — which is decent, but honestly, the fuel tank feels a bit small. The safety features are excellent. It has automatic emergency braking both front and rear, which is a great addition. The seats are a bit firm, but they offer good back support. One thing I don’t like is that you can’t fully turn off the headlights — they switch on automatically even before it gets dark. The smart system (infotainment and services) is free for the first five years, but no one seems to know how much the subscription will cost afterward — not even the dealership staff. Tip for anyone buying: when negotiating the price, ask them to activate the hidden features. For example, the windows don’t roll up automatically when you lock the car, and if you go back to the dealership to enable it later, they’ll charge you — which is kind of unreasonable. The trunk is spacious, but because of the battery placement, the floor is a bit high, which makes it harder to load and unload things. Rear legroom is average — if the front seats are reclined a bit, it gets a bit tight in the back. I’ve only had the car for a week, and these are my first impressions.

Does your engine shake after the first maintenance? Mine is shaking quite a bit after today's first maintenance, and the engine noise is louder than before!

Does the roof rack on the Mazda 5 look good, like the ones on off-road vehicles? I'm considering it for a long road trip to carry things like a tent, water tank, and bicycles. It's a 2011 2.0L automatic.

How many kilometers can you all drive on one tank with a 1.4T engine?

I have a 2009 Touran 2.0 manual, and I'm having trouble shifting into first and reverse. Is anyone else experiencing this? Also, when I release the clutch in first gear, the engine shakes like it's about to stall. It also shakes a bit during rapid acceleration. Is this normal?

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Hey guys, how do you set up the automatic unlock when the engine is turned off for the 2019/2020 automatic elite version?

Can you sleep in the back seat when it's folded down?

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