Postby damieG82 » April 9th, 2012, 10:05 pm
gooner, I'd say you probably got bad gas period, and it has nothing to do with it being super vs premium.
We have ours for 11 months now with no issues to speak of. Runs exclusively on super (owner's manual advises RON91 gas or higher, so local super at RON92 is perfect) and never had any of the issues expressed above. They all come from the showroom with a tank of super anyway.
Mileage is excellent imo... almost 400kms on a full tank (which has 58 litres capacity). Econoboxes with 1.6 engines and 55 litre tanks do about the same. Ours doesnt have the reverse cam, just factory parking sensors, and it works out just fine since there's no protruding hatch-mounted spare wheel. Seats are very comfy, suspension firm but compliant, handling is decent, though I find the factory Kumho's to be a little short on grip for spirited driving (we plan to switch to Dueler HT's when the stocks ones need changing). Sound system is excellent, lighting also excellent (lets just say its high beams get any vehicle out of your way with no fuss)
My only complaint would be related to the steering wheel issue. I too have noticed that the bright interior trim is painted, but for some reason they didnt put any protective coating on it, making it susceptible to damage and fading. Noticing that, we're very careful not to touch the bright work (luckily they're in positions that you dont have to touch it for everyday and customary use, ie you have to deliberately want to touch it). So far no fading or anything with it... still looks mint almost a year on.
I've noticed the 2012's appear to be ever so slightly different... I see all models are coming with the LED daytime running lights (ours didnt), and the lower grade model now has 16" alloys (ours came with much better looking 17")
All in all, i highly recommend it