* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.
- Reliability (4)The engine is virtually bulletproof with proper care, but this generation's V6 automatic transmission has a higher-than-average failure rate compared to the 4-cylinder models.
- Maintenance (4)Parts are affordable and the car is easy to work on, but the V6 requires a costly timing belt and water pump replacement every 105,000 miles, unlike the 4-cylinder's maintenance-free timing chain.
- Technology (3)While it features dual-zone climate control and an available voice-activated navigation system, it lacks modern essentials like Bluetooth or an auxiliary port, which were becoming more common shortly after this model year.
- Comfort (4)The EX trim provides a high-quality interior with supportive leather seats and excellent ergonomics, though the suspension is tuned slightly firm, which may transmit more road imperfections into the cabin.
- Dynamics (4)The 244-hp V6 engine provides impressive acceleration and smoothness, paired with a double-wishbone suspension that offers much better handling precision than most of its mid-2000s competitors.
