Owner quotes — Cluster V — Wave2 F
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Cupra Formentor — raw quotes
"Hi, I love my Formentor. I've just moved from an Audi A4 which had the same engine and gear box, but the Formentor is more fun to drive. Love the 4drive and I've never had adaptive cruise and it's brilliant." — seatcupra.net owner forum ("Tell me something positive about your Formentor" thread)
"It's everything Cupra say it is a truly exciting car that makes me smile every time I drive it." — Nigel Bradbury, drivencarguide.co.nz owner review (2024 Formentor VZ, bought new)
"Love the cars looks and comfort. Mechanically the car has been perfect. The really really annoying things that let the car down for me are, 1. Infotainment system... 2. Safety systems, Lane assist is always on and is annoying..." — Parkers.co.uk owner review
"if you have a 'good one' from a software perspective, then great, you can look forward to an outstanding car. If you get one (of the seemingly many) with software issues, you're in for an 'interesting' ownership experience and I would suggest you can't rely on Cupra Customer Services, or Cupra Spain." — seatcupra.net ("Is the Formentor a reliable car?" thread)
"However I sold the car cause there were too many issues." — seatcupra.net ("CUPRA Formentor multiple issues (drive assist technologies)" thread)
"After 2.5 years and 40k kilometers, I unfortunately have to rate the Cupra Formentor as 'unsatisfactory'." — German YouTube long-term owner (video description, translated from German)
"Having 25-35 miles of EV range is great, and our three-pin charger installed on the drive is enough to keep the battery charged... it costs about £1.60 overnight." — Adam McCalden, Autocar owner's view (Formentor 1.4 eHybrid VZ)
Land Rover Defender — raw quotes
"Had mine now for coming up to two years and 10,000 miles, which is longer than I've kept any car. Delighted with it." — Davel, PistonHeads UK ("New Defender? After thoughts and ownership details")
"I have the 110 V8 Carpathian. It is brilliant... almost as nice as a Range but more practical (and way cooler)... I do have an issue with the engine though, since new which they haven't been able to fix and may result in me rejecting it." — elise2000, PistonHeads UK
"We've had our D300SE since July 2021. It's been back to the dealer once for a recall with the aux belt. Other than that there has been zero problems... We're taking it to Morocco this summer." — Al_Ra, PistonHeads UK
"I have a P300, 90. 10 months old and 36,000km on the clock. Zero issues. Many smiles - I love it." — aulro.com (Australian Land Rover Owners)
"P400 110 coming up to its 2nd birthday, 33,000 k's, just brilliant, a few small teething issues... No serious issues, love it and one of if not the best LR vehicles I have driven." — aulro.com
"I think of Land Rovers like I think of Audi, VW, Jeep... fun and carefree while under warranty, wouldn't own if not under warranty. Would never buy a used one." — 4runners.com forum member
"Deserved or not, reliability is often a concern for Land Rover buyers. Throughout its nearly 20,000 miles with us, software glitches were the major cause of consternation... intermittent air-suspension faults and a more worrying engine overheating warning." — MotorTrend, 2021 Defender 110 yearlong test verdict
Jaguar F-Pace — raw quotes
"It's been more reliable than the internet says." — F-Pace owner, via autoguide owner reviews
"Only gripes, they are minor, are heated/ventilated seats accessed only through touchscreen... and occasionally on startup the touchscreen responds a little slowly (restarting the vehicle, much like a cell phone restart seems to resolve it). Excellent crossover." — 2021 F-Pace P400 owner, Edmunds (5/5 rating)
"The latest 3.0L MHEV six-cylinder engines (P340/P400) have generally proven robust in daily use, with smoother torque delivery and fewer timing-related complaints than early 2.0L units." — Westminster Motors, Toronto (from service records)
"It is genuinely sad to see a company like Jaguar reach this point. A brand with such a rich heritage in design, performance, and driving character seems to have lost clarity on what truly defined its strengths." — Team-BHP forum member, on F-Pace production ending
"A black-painted Jaguar F-Pace SVR is the Leaping Cat's very last internal combustion vehicle." — autoevolution (final car, December 19, 2025)
"As for existing owners, Jaguar says they will continue to receive full support, including maintenance, warranty services, and software updates through its Authorized Repairer network." — Drive Tesla Canada, on Jaguar's EV transition
Mini Cooper — raw quotes
"I actually really like these new MINIs... the styling works much better in person — there's some very clever surfacing going on and it looks very compact." — Sofa, PistonHeads UK (on the J01/F66)
"SE does not deserve 'S' badge with those performance specs. top speed with 160kmh is a joke for the sportiest model of the lineup." — yalim, arenaev.com (former Cooper S owner, on the J01 SE)
"I just received our new Mini SE Sport it is savagely quick in normal driving speeds. Any more would not be useful in the real world." — Tb, arenaev.com (J01 SE owner)
"The Mini Electric's worst traits are usually known upfront. If you can live with modest range and you buy a car with clear battery tests and completed recall work, you're not walking into the kind of hidden, four-figure surprise repairs that plague some gas Minis." — Recharged (on the F56 Cooper SE)
"The petrol car feels alive in a way that builds with revs, noise, and mechanical interaction. The electric JCW does not build anything. It simply goes hard." — MotoringFile (J01 vs F66 back-to-back)
"To safely mitigate this extreme fire risk while physical inspections are carried out, BMW issued a mandatory over-the-air (OTA) and dealership software update... Owners must urgently contact their local Mini dealership to have the battery housing professionally inspected." — Autodoc, on the F56 SE battery recall
Volvo XC60 — raw quotes
"We have the updated T8 that comes with the larger battery and more powerful electric motor... Big improvements: double the battery size so we see 30-40 miles on electric which is perfect for my 11 mile each way commute." — rs4al, PistonHeads UK
"Even on a long run when the battery is showing 0% we see 38-48 mpg provided you stick to speed limits." — rs4al, PistonHeads UK
"I bought one by accident... The T8 is faster than the Jaguar [F-Type] 0 to 100... has left me thinking this to be my best volvo so far including a V70 R S60 R and 850T5." — prndlcars.com commenter (2024 T8 owner)
"Firm but sure footed and grippy... Seems to round off the harsh edges (vs T6), but still feel most bumps. More comfortable overall, especially on longer journeys." — SwedeSpeed member (2024 T8, air suspension)
"I also found the R-Design uncomfortable and too firm and narrow, however I love the seats in my Inscription." — PistonHeads UK member (seat comfort debate)
"No car review that mentions the XC60 Recharge's software without noting the complaints is doing its job. The 2022-2023 model years generated a significant number of reports on SwedeSpeed and Reddit about the Google Automotive OS freezing, losing user profiles, and in some cases producing audio or HUD outages." — YesPress
Lotus Eletre — raw quotes
"Unlike the Emira key, that one has no way at all to attach to anything, people nearly lost them and often dropped them with significant damage." — BanC, lotus-forum.de (early UK Eletre owner)
"It feels like a hell of a lot of car for the money given the luxury materials inside, copious space, and long electric range. Frankly, it puts the Mercedes EQS to shame in every respect, pound for pound." — Autotrader UK
"The bottom line: the Eletre's mechanical platform is sound, derived from proven Geely technology. The risks are software maturity and service infrastructure, not fundamental engineering failures." — Automonitor, 2026
"As a niche model that's not been on sale too long it's difficult to judge the Eletre's reliability at this point." — Carwow
"This is where that Made in China tag beats the stereotyped 'Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious' label applied some of Lotus's older, Norfolk-built products." — Autotrader UK