Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this vehicle.

General Comments:

This vehicle has plenty of power for everyday driving, but not so much to overwhelm the women whom these vehicles are clearly designed for.

The overall performance of this car is great.

One of 2 complaints I have is with the comfort level. As stated above, this vehicle is designed for soccer moms. I'm 6'-2", and I can't drive it for very long without feeling extremely cramped. The other downside is the unbelievable road noise. The wind noise at the front windows is comparable to a typhoon. The noise from the tires does not help at all.

The fuel economy is what you might expect from a vehicle this size when paired with the strong engine. On a day to day basis, we see 15-17 mpg, with 80% of that being highway driving. The very most we have ever seen is 20. That was achieved on a long trip, where there was nothing, but highway driving from fill to fill.

Faults:

Alignment was off center when I bought it. Dealer repaired the next day.

General Comments:

The Trooper has proved to be completely dependable, comfortable, and a pleasure to drive. It has comfortable, high seats, plenty of storage, and enough power for everyday driving. The Trooper is designed to be a family hauler, and it does a great job.

The gas mileage isn't the greatest, but our Trooper gets pretty close to the mpg that was on the sticker. Usually we average about 20 mpg.

We were attracted by the huge rebate of $4500, and the 10 year, 100k miles warranty. It looks and feels more expensive than it was. A great deal!

One thing that puzzles us are the armrests. They aren't exactly in the best position for a tall person.

This is our first Japanese vehicle. After years of driving cars that fall apart the day they are driven out of the dealer, it feels great to know we have a vehicle that will start up every day and provide years of service.

Faults:

There has been an annoying dash rattle from the passenger side by the windshield. Also the drivers side door hinge had to be repaired. Both were fixed under warranty.

General Comments:

The Trooper has been absolutely wonderful. It seems to be very well built, and feels like a high quality Japanese import car. The engine provides plenty of horsepower and torque, and delivers about expected gas mileage. The styling is clean and conservative, but still looks rugged enough to take off road. The TOD four wheel drive system is amazing, I have yet to find a spot that I can't get to, and it absolutely loves the snow. I have had my Trooper off road about as often as I can, and it has never let me down. I also like the high commanding driving position, and the roomy interior.