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Just took my brandy-new CT on it first highway adventure, and all I can say is, wow, what a car! The ride was limo-like, as the suspension soaked up even the worst bumps and transferred barely a muted sound into the cabin. Road noise? What road noise? Ditto for cabin quietness. Even the loudest tractor-trailers transmitted barely a faint whoosh as they passed. In a word, the ride was serene. And the seats were the most comfortable I've ever sat in. No soreness or stiffness even after hours of driving.
The "toys" were just more icing on the cake. The Nav, the audio, the Bluetooth, and the voice command to control all of them. Didn't have to take my eyes off the road, yet I could adjust the heat/AC fan speed, change radio channels, make cell calls, etc. Great fun.
What really surprised me, pleasantly, was the backup camera. The first time I attempted to parallel park, I didn't even look over my shoulder as I backed into the space. I just followed the grid lines and watched the car behind me get closer. On one try, I did a perfect park job, a few inches from the curb and parallel, leaving about three feet between me and the other car. Amazing. It's also great when backing out of a parking lot space, just to insure no one or nothing is right behind you.
Of course, most of you already know about all this, having had your CTs for a while. I can see you nodding!
There was one (hopefully) small issue, however, that did detract from the experience: a constant vibration at highway speeds.
I felt it in my hands and feet. I liken the sensation to what you feel when you place your hands on a speaker with the bass cranked up. Sort of a buzz/vibration. It was constant and didn't vary with speed or road surface. Has anyone felt this in their car? I'm hoping it's something easily fixed with a wheel balance or alignment. I'll be making an appointment with my dealer this morning, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Other than that, I'm lovin' my Crosstour!
The "toys" were just more icing on the cake. The Nav, the audio, the Bluetooth, and the voice command to control all of them. Didn't have to take my eyes off the road, yet I could adjust the heat/AC fan speed, change radio channels, make cell calls, etc. Great fun.
What really surprised me, pleasantly, was the backup camera. The first time I attempted to parallel park, I didn't even look over my shoulder as I backed into the space. I just followed the grid lines and watched the car behind me get closer. On one try, I did a perfect park job, a few inches from the curb and parallel, leaving about three feet between me and the other car. Amazing. It's also great when backing out of a parking lot space, just to insure no one or nothing is right behind you.
Of course, most of you already know about all this, having had your CTs for a while. I can see you nodding!
There was one (hopefully) small issue, however, that did detract from the experience: a constant vibration at highway speeds.
I felt it in my hands and feet. I liken the sensation to what you feel when you place your hands on a speaker with the bass cranked up. Sort of a buzz/vibration. It was constant and didn't vary with speed or road surface. Has anyone felt this in their car? I'm hoping it's something easily fixed with a wheel balance or alignment. I'll be making an appointment with my dealer this morning, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Other than that, I'm lovin' my Crosstour!