2021 Toyota Highlander

noise

Go online and see how many people complain
About rattling noises with Highlanders !

Buyer beware don’t let the salesman crank up the AC or heat to try and drown out the terrible whistling noise that occurs between 35-45 MPH on 2021 Highlander.

Brand new 2021 with ONLY 800 miles, every time i drive on barely rough roads i hear rattle and buzz noise from driver side, dash and passenger side, also wind noise on 40MPH!!!

Replaced front hood molding, placed weatherstripping under the hood molding and whistling noise continues intermittently.

Been back to the dealer X3 already due to whistling noise stemming from front hood molding.

When I asked the dealership why mine was noisy and her car was not, they told me to bring it in and they would check it out.

Perhaps Toyota will do more in their vehicles to isolate road noises.

but uphill driving around 90-95km/hr the car is vibrating.

but i may get over it , fit and finish not very good , you put that volume up things are shaking and squeaking again something i don’t expect after spending all that money , 8 inch screen and backup camera are bad like graphics !

My brand new 2021 Toyota Highlander has very bad wind noise specially 40 mph.

windshield

A few days later it was raining lightly and now I noticed the intermittent auto sensing wipers no longer worked.

Also the limited Highlander is lacking auto wipers and thigh extensions found in my previous car of the same trim.

In addition, adhesive on the front windshield panel is starting to peel off.

The windshield has some reflections of the dash if your facing the sun.

lights

Just picked up a 2021 Platinum a $63,000 vehicle and didn't even get it off the lot before I had a warning light about faulty brakes.

They have a very harsh line on low beam that makes it a difficult to see in certain situation like when I am driving down hill on an up and down place in the road.

radio

The car has a 12.5 inch navigation and radio display system.

however, with the radio on even at low volume, you won’t notice it at all.

The noise in the cabin at speeds over 55 mph are so loud even the radio is unable to cover the distraction of the tire noise.

acceleration

The 3.5L V6 engine is powerful and accelerates smoothly.

Smooth traction drive and smart acceleration, many useful features.

At that time when accelerating its downshifting very hard.

Very comfortable, excellent acceleration and Limited package pushes it into legit luxury car comparisons.

family

We are a tall family (all over 6’) and the ‘21 Highlander has plenty of headroom and legroom.

Beautiful ride roomy and comfortable fits 6 people big trunk I recommend it to any one wants a beautiful big family car all my Friends and family loves my new ride

Great family car, it meets all my expectations!

specially because I have a big family, on plus , I love the smoothly ride and comfort

My dog loves to watch everything from the console and before I knew it, he had all the controls pushed in so I will clearly have to have him ride in the back from now on. Lol.

Great standard features , excellent ride and interior is all quality materials  , perfect for family use and a long trip, definitely recommend this vehicle

I have 5 daughters in 5 states and I’m on enjoying my road trips.

My Dreams cars, 100% recomendó estas personas son lo máximo pregunten por himar y Rafael,  confort , clear , big , software good , soft

This car meets all of my needs great car excellent looking and plenty of room for my family and friends to enjoy it on long road trips or whatever I may desire.

It is beautiful, quiet, safe, and perfect for my husband, myself and our dog.

comfortable

I think this latest Highlander version has hit the sweet spot for comfort and handling.

The car is very comfortable and I have a bad back so I am also picky about the ride.

The Highlander is a very comfortable ride!! !

The features and comfort of the vehicle are great and after having the vehicle for a week I keep finding things that make me more satisfied.

The comfort and drive is also very satisfying.

Very comfortable ride, great performance, interior styling is very attractive, plenty of features and well thought out creature comforts.

ride

The car-like ride and handling and the refinement sold us on the Toyota.

The car rides incredibly smoothly; I don’t think there is a smoother driving car out there if that is what you’re looking for.

Ride is incredible with a beautiful and very comfortable interior.

I like the riding comfort & back support of the seats as well as the visibility is better on an SUV as it sits up higher.

Solid ride, tangibly better than others in class with ride quality and noise insulation.

but I like the ride and maneuverability of vehicle.

feature

The platinum package is incredibly loaded with all the latest technology.

The technology package is also great, what a difference makes to jump from a 2015 car to a 2021 model, this car knows what you need to do next and just does it for you automatically.

The safety features, reliability and reputation of the Toyota brand is 2nd to none.

The added safety features and larger screen make this car especially easy to drive.

2021 Hyundai Tucson

It handles very well, accelerates well for merging, and is very comfortable to drive over long distances.

The critics point out a lethargic acceleration from the base engine.

It’s easier to clean and my dog can scratch it up and I won’t feel like I’m treating it badly.

A small SUV to put my dog in & take her to the beach 
4 wheel drive for the snow, reliable

Definitely one of the most reliable cars I've owned, so I also bought one for my daughter..

It’s a great family car, lots of storage space and roomy seating

It is a great size for our family of four.

The car is to small very little leg room for tall people and not much space for carrying big items no fogs lights not a family car.

It is all I need for my family for traveling recreation and pleasure and I enough room for sport fishing and I am hitting the road very soon

This is the perfect upgrade for our granddaughter and her family.

My family and I loved are new Hyundai Tucson.

I’ve owned a Hyundai before so I’m comfortable with the brand.

The driver's seat is also very bouncy feeling, and not very comfortable either.

This vehicle is the perfect blend of comfort and utility.

So there is nothing to compare the dynamics and driving comfort between cars.

First brand new vehicle in 15 years and the technologies are awesome - provide a lot of comfort, security and relaxing driving.

~~All the features of a Limited, yet there is NO compass (are you kidding me?!)!. lol.

It drives great and it has amazing features

It rides very nice and has a lot of features.

Impressed with the many safety features that I had never had before buying this car.

It has many safety features and a lot of xtra things you didn’t know you needed .

After looking at many small suvs, the Tucson was by far the best option for options, looks and value and lets not forget Warrenty.

Some updated features in the 2021 like an updated display and some sensors like like alerts if I drift out of my lane.

I enjoy the quietness of the cabin and the cool features .

room

The panoramic does reduce head room by about an inch – I’m 6’3” and it’s good,

FANTASTIC Lots of room, even in the back seat.

It’s the perfect size, not too big or small, and has just enough room to meet my needs.

2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Wind noise from the drivers mirror was terrible.

but you really have to step on it to make noise.

but but great things to say about my Highlander except the engine is a bit noisy when you hit the gas but there are trade off's in any situation if you want to save gas.

but the insulation from road noise is just not there.

However, the generated noise while in reverse on only the electric engine is loud & annoying.

The people complaining about engine noise and lower than expected milage must be talking about high speed interstate travel which I rarely ever encounter.

My only complaint is there is a bit of a whistling noise at high speeds, maybe from the driver's side mirror, or the roof rails.

Toyota has placed a speaker behind the front grill of the car and emits a whining noise when the car is placed in reverse(louder) or moving less 18MPH.

I find the cabin very quiet at highway speed my biggest complaint is the loud engine noise while accelerating, and apple car play only working with a wire why not Bluetooth Toyota.

Only drawback is different noises from engine / drivetrain,

engine

Cons:
-When hitting the gas to get on the highway, the engine sounds pretty loud inside.

The engine does sound louder than the gas model, and that might turn some buyers off.

The lesson I learned from this was that it's hard to get good gas mileage for short trips because the gas engine will run during initial startup until the engine and hybrid battery warm up.

speed

The drivers side mirror has a bad vibration especially when traveling at higher speeds so much that it makes distinguishing images difficult.

Acceleration was better than what I expected

Plenty of acceleration for my driving needs.

Was happy with acceleration and dependable status

Great acceleration and is very comfortable.

Great gas mileage for an SUV and no loss of acceleration.

Driving in eco mode with the absolute greatest care (like accelerating to 60 over 10+ seconds), you're lucky to see combined fuel economy of 30mpg.

It handles very well, very comfortable, plenty of room for the grandkids, love the gas mileage

I absolutely love the blueprint color, and the roominess with three kids- I love the three rows!

I did not look at it seriously due to the family hauler aura, style was not my favorite, and 3 rows of seating.

I like that the rear ac/heat vents are placed above the seats, this is an ideal position for passengers who are still in rear-facing carseats.

This car has plenty of legroom for everyone in my family.

I think when it comes to 3-row family haulers it is among the most attractive/least embarrassing.

Perfect size for our family of 5, our 6 and 8 year olds fit nicely in the back.

mileage

I actually really loved the styling, 3rd row seating, and slightly better milage of the Sorento more

If mileage is your game this may be a great vehicle

It has all of the features that I wanted , rides smooth and I’m getting over 40 mpg in mostly suburban driving.

The mpg and not to mention that high tech that the vehicle has to offer.

Great features, insanely good gas mileage, no complaints!

It looks to be maybe 35 mpg in mixed driving (Venza was about 39) so I’m happy with that.

The product is rock solid, reliable, comfortable, and gets 35 mpg in the city and on the highway.

-Comfortable captains chairs in the first two rows and a fairly quiet cabin make for a nice drive.

but didn't make the grade on its exterior styling and comfort for short or long trips for which I required.

The car is roomy, comfortable, stylish, for a hybrid it has a lot of pep.

Very roomy, well set up and comfortable ride.

We've hardly had an opportunity to drive our new vehicle  we are most impressed with Toyota's attempts to produce a vehicle that is safe, comfortable, efficient, and reliable.

-The cameras that surround the Highlander Limited make parking really easy with view options that make it simple to see how close you are to your surroundings.

Test drove this vehicle looking for an option with better mileage than a standard mid size SUV.

Got the LE trim model and has all the options I need.

It has all the latest features and is an overall great vehicle.

We love our Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid and the Platinum comes with all the options, bells and whistles you could possibly want or need.

It is comfortable inside with good features  we are still getting use to all the features,  rides smooth and has good power, excited about mpg

2021 Kia K5

Right after I bought the car I noticed a rattle coming from the dash.

After a month of owning my k5 EX the only reason i didnt give it 5 stars is the terrible wind and road noise that comes into the cabin.

IMO, noisy weak engine, outside noise very audible in cabin, uncomfortable cabin surrounded by shiny plastic, rough ride, doesn't handle road or bumps well

I haven't experienced any of the nuances that others have pointed out, such as rattling and/or squeaking sounds.

It was all rattle and the engine made a lot of noise even when revving at 1500 rpm.

however it sounds like engine is going to blow up windshield is defective in the sun night and rain I owned a 2013 Optima never had any problems at all k5 is so disappointing I do not like it at all

Only drawback is the rear window, could be improved with a rear wiper like the Audi 5.

2400 miles in and it already needs to go in for an engine diagnostic on 8/6/21; stopped at a red light and the car had NO pickup/power and RPM’s were pegged at 4500-5000 when I took off from the red light; lights started flashing on the dashboard, etc.

With LESS THAN 300 MILES and after owning for only 3 weeks the engine light came on and the car started shaking violently.

the door handles light up as you approach the vehicle, the smart trunk opens automatically when you stand in front of the trunk, the front collision detector sounds if you're getting to close to the vehicle in front of you.

My engine light came on and it turn out to be a faulty ERG valve.

The first week I had my K5 every light on the dashboard came on and stayed on for almost an entire day.

Car is great, however; driver headlight veers off to left with a distinct V shape that is void of light and light isn't adjustable.Dealer is trying to resolve,

A few cons to the car, the approach lights in the door handle could be a little brighter.

It has amazing acceleration in sport mode and its just an all around great buy.

The 1.6 provides excellent acceleration and yet provides great gas mileage.

Comfortable, easy to read dashboard, excellent acceleration, driver assist is great, back-in parking so easy with screen guidance, cross traffic notification great for parking lots.

You get so many gadgets, a great look, a smooth responsive ride, lots of storage (golf bag with a push cart fit easily), and a quick enough  acceleration with 30+ MPG.

Rides smooth at any speed, easy to handle, exceptional acceleration especially in the sport mode, the seats are both comfortable and offer great support.

Even when its not on sport mode, it accelerates fast, sounds pretty bad ass and its not even the GT.

It has the comfort and gas efficiency of a nice family car

It is a sporty car that gets good gas mileage and is big enough for my family.

Would recommend this vehicle to my family, friends and co workers.

The KIA 5, 2021 is for my daughters commuting and she loves it from day one !

This K5 was for my son I have an optima This has all the safty features we could ask for and more He had a Kia soul that was handed down from us
(paerents)

Definitely a big leap in quality from the Kia family.

The car is so smart it tell you that you left your phone in the wireless charger dock and something is left in the back seat -like grocery bags (or your child).

Got this car for my son, wanted something safe and great warranty.

This can is smoother, quieter and more comfortable than my Honda Accord or my BMW 528i.

Seats are comfortable and with all these great sides it costs relatively low which makes it perfect for my first car in my life.

I have the GT line and I love it it’s a fun sexy comfortable vehicle very good on gas and everywhere I go people always complement me I did a few changes

It’s a beautiful car that’s fun to drive, comfortable and gorgeous inside and out

I went with the sapphire blue.. Looks badass and the interior is sweet with comfortable leather seats and an IPad-sized display screen.

The car met all my needs, it’s smooth, has all the features that I need, big trunk, comfortable and has really surprisingly big leg room

Extremely smooth handling, comfortable ride.

I ended up getting all the bells and whistes including the GT package with the racing seats, steering wheel, rims, moon roof, stereo, heated and cooling seats and steering wheel and more!!

This vehicle is well worth owning for the price and standard features.

The console is great has so many goodies not sure how to use them all yet.

Overall, as I rated it all 5 stars for the 6 features above, and it is definitely very well worth it, & I would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering buying a brand new Kia.

The Kia K5 is everything I wanted in a car it meets all of my needs and is so comfortable,it has so may options that have exceeded my expectations.

but my first Kia, decided on this when I saw their new K5 (formerly known as optima) when I test drove it I fell in love and this car has more features and more comfort as well as better looking over all than the competition

It has so many safety features that really sold me.

If you are looking for a new car that has all of the features, look no further than the K5!

interior

The only thing I haven't been happy with is the type of material used in the interior it collects EVERYTHING!!

but that was for me I change my emblemsAnd I change the color of my interior I love this vehicle I recommend anybody to Lee’s go test drive this car I promise you you’re gonna want to leave out the car lot with it

the overall ride and how quiet it is has plenty of power and the interior is stylish and comfortable and it has plenty of cool tech

Major upgrade with the interior and design.

I have been enjoying the sunroof and beautiful interior!

I love this car overall great  time with it mine is blue with black inside

2021 Toyota Venza

But I wasn't crazy for the stiff rides and the wind noise due to the height.

It is almost like metal piece rattling in the cargo area.

On highways, I noticed very little wind noise,

It make very very little sound or vibration when the gas motor starts/stops.

A little more road noise than I would;d like.

I noticed that when I play the radio a little too loud, the bass makes the dashboard buzz.

I am very disappointing with the 2021 Venza Driving Feel, I bought my Venza in December 17, 2020 and from the very beginning I heard the noise produced by the hybrid system (dealer technician said),

I have had  my car insulated to cut down on the road noise, thinking that was the issue.

Other than that the interior started squeaking after less than 3 months and 3k miles.

though this car is a 4 cylinder, it does not feel underpowered at all and it zips around town with no issues.

I like how the engine shuts off coasting, braking, or stopped at a light.

no clunk when the engine turns off at a light like my wife's E350.