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.

captain

The rear captains chairs seat belts rattle against the pillar unless you manually clip it into its cradle.

Overall I love it, perfect midsize SUV, split row to get to 3rd row, captain chairs and perfect if u want more room than a car.

HYBRID with 266HP gets you class-leading interior space,..a well appointed mid-level XLE with 2nd row Capt.

A better interior design and I got the captain seats which I like better

turn-handling

I also have noticed much better handling on curves.

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

It’s a safety feature and putting the turn sign on will keep the car from beeping.

Backup lines won’t turn to assist you with parallel parking, they remain straight.

Takes mountain curves much better than expected.

The vehicle met and exceeded my expectations in the handling  ride and responsiveness of the power plant, as well as the technology and the Luxury in the Standard model.

It handles snow and all types of roads very well!

The ride is very smooth and the handling ease is exceptional.

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.

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

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

ride

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.

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

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.

Smooth traction drive and smart acceleration, many useful features.

2021 Mazda CX-9

We chose the touting with upgraded paint , captains chairs an 12 speaker Bose sound system .

The second facet of the Mazda is how the seats feel and how nice the second row captain’s chairs are
Which are also Napa leather with stitching.

The SUV has all the features that my wife loves and the kids love the captain’s chair seating and rear controlled climate system.

Car handles great, the safety features are mind blowing, it’s a smooth, quiet ride, roomy enough for my clan and the pep to this car is AMAZING!

The cornering limits are very high with very little body roll.

It handles extremely well in corners, the turbocharged engine has amazing pick-up for a smaller SUV, rolls down the highway very smoothly, has all the bells and whistles and the average warranty.

but it’s worth it because the handling and the gas mileage is so good.

Great handling characteristics and performance.

Like the design, handling, comfort and smooth ride.

Adding a full digital display dashboard (or even an option like in VW and Hyundai) would really push this vehicle into the current day.

In my opinion the 
2021 Mazda CX9 signature has all the amenities I was looking for minus the panoramic roof which I would like to have seen in the vehicle so that is a letdown.

Another feature that I love is the front camera and 360 degree camera.

The Mazda CX-9 offers a great mix of luxury, features and driving dynamics to make it the perfect fit for a family wanting to downsize

GAS MILEAGE IS GOOD, THE CAR'S FEATURES ARE GREAT, AND IT IS COMFORTABLE TO DRIVE.

This car exceeds my expectations, it has many luxurious features with expected functionality.

By far the Mazda is the most luxurious option for the price.

My Mazda is fun and easy to drive, has a lot of features, the color in the Carbon Edition is great with the red leather, and overall I am completely impressed with this vehicle while also saving $20k compared to my Nautilus.

Really like the leg room and the safety features.

interior

The car comes with Soft Napa leather interior is great with stitching on the sides of the seats.

Very spacious with a sleek luxury interior and exterior look.

The materials on the inside of the driver cabin is on par with brands costing thousands of dollars more.

All the interior bells and whistles of a luxury car.

The red interior on the Carbon Edition Mazda CX9 is beautiful and comfortable.

and it is a beautiful vehicle inside and out.

The comfort and beautifully appointed seats make this vehicle seem in a class ahead of it's category.

Looked at numerous models an not one lived up to the CX9 for comfort, looks , affordability an most of all driveability.

I don’t have my body fat that goes over the seat so for me it’s comfortable and form fitting.

The heated and ventilated function work well for keeping my back comfortable.

The CX9 is the quietest most comfortable vehicle I’ve driven.

2021 Kia Sorento

The kids love the 3rd row and the captain chairs.

Main reason for purchasing was size of car with captain chairs.

Or actually rotating it the wrong way when doing a three-point turn.

From the style, looks, interior size, fuel economy and handling.

Another little thing I love: when you turn the sun visor to the side, it actually provides shade to your whole face and eyes.

We were looking for comfort, handling, hauling utility, power, and a new look.

Some favorite features: hands free and kick free tailgate, just stand behind it.

This SUV has  safety, comfort, performance, and convience features of  vehicles costing many thousands more.

It is a beautiful car with lot's of safety features.

This car is loaded with features, looks good, drives good, and is very reliable.

A lot of safety features that are standard.

The SUV thats just right for a person who likes adventures and also has all the features of a luxury suv.

The x-line package is first class and a steal at its price.

family

All around, a great SUV for a couple like us or a small family.

This car is perfect for me and my soon to be extended family!

I have 2 kids and there’s plenty of room for everyone.

I want the “kids” to have plenty of room in the back and for it to lay flat.

This vehicle  comes with all the features you need, the overall cost of maintenance is inexpensive and is a great size vehicle for a couple or a whole family.

Now we have enough room to pack all the grandchildren in at one time.

This car meets all my needs 
Plenty of room for friends and family 
Storage is also great with the 3rd row seats down
Great so far

stylish, comfortable for long & short drives, does everything that's required for carrying my family, friends & stuff.

room

but less internal space than the Sorento.

Best mileage, easy to maneuver, space full, very secure.

Plenty of leg room for every one, lots of cargo space with third seat down.

With the third row collapsing you get nice cargo space.

Plenty of space for me as I'm 6'4 and I have 2 year old that's almost the same height lol.

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.

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

but the Highlander Hybrid we ordered came with captain's chairs.

However, we ended up getting a good deal on a 2021 Highlander Hybrid that came with captain's chairs, and now my wife really likes the captain's chairs.

Gradual turns, one can feel the wheel turn just enough to keep you centered in the lane and when traffic appears, the car slows.

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

My other car is a 2028 Mazda cx-5, Can't believe that I think the Highlander handles better.

Turning radius seems a sharper on this one.

I look forward of getting in the driver’s seat each time😍a very comfortable ride along with fabulous handling makes a very happy driver🏁

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.

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.

Great acceleration and is very comfortable.

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 Subaru Ascent

but said he thought he would have to replace the dash and it would cause rattles.

don't ever floor it, just go up to 4k rpm and let the torque go to work - always I can be fastest off the green light or pass on highway no problems), and then they'll say it's a noisy cabin and I have to disagree.

I don't like the tires, noisy at high speed and not lasting as I heard

If you have a large family and you're looking for more than 5 seats, you can't beat a Subaru with Captain seats.

Love the 2nd row captain’s seats and the 3rd row bench.

The Ascent was actually fun to drive, had a lot of get up and go and was cushy for my kids with all the bells and whistles and captain’s chairs.

Has good acceleration, nice handling on the curves.

When you turn on cruise, 
it automatically changed a screen to a moving screen,, which is very distracting.

the handling on the highway and on winding roads has been a pleasure.

While some car magazines have criticized performance and handling, I can assure you both are more than adequate for most people, and nearly all driving conditions.

Price ,comfort, options ,fit, and finish, mileage, performance, and price continue to draw back to the Accent.

Comfortable with a laundry list of extremely intuitive features.

Very spacious (it’s a big car), comfortable and the features are amazing!

Our new Ascent Limited has great safety features as well as a bunch of fun bells and whistles like the full roof moonroof.

I appreciate all the safety features on this vehicle.

Outstanding safety features and plenty of power with the turbocharged engine.

It has a lot of features I like and once I learn everything on it,  I believe it will be even better.

Love all the safety features on this car!

The vehicle is comfortable and very easy to see out of, which I was not expecting.

We love our new 2021 Ascent from the stylish exterior to the beautiful and comfortable interior.

For 2 years, we've taken many family road trips in this car and it has been reliable, comfortable, and perfect.

It’s very roomy and comfortable and we’re looking forward to taking a vacation this summer just so we can drive it out of town!

The younglings are able to get in and out of the Subaru with minimal fuss and there is sufficient cargo room even with one of the third row seats raised.

It is a nice looking car, and has ok room in the third row.

but unless you go to a full size SUV, it’s hard to get enough space for my liking.

The most important thing was the interior space.

Plenty of room, easy to drive, just the right size inside and out, love the subaru starlink, I can start my car from inside on these cold mornings, and have a nice warm seat.

Plenty of cargo space, especially with the third row seats down.

Plenty of space and cup holders, as well as, USB ports.

Enough room to sleep in the back with the seats down.

The Ascent offers the best balance between safety, comfort, space, reliability, design and price.

The Ascent has excellent interior room, a quality interior, good gas mileage, good exterior looks, quality materials and workmanship and, has a comfortable ride  as well.

2020 Mazda CX-9

but after test-driving the 2020 model of that brand, I was disappointed by the engine noise, the cramped interior, and sluggish acceleration.

The CX-9 GT is quieter with tire noise, road noise and wind noise.

I also do not hear road noise while driving.

Standout features HUD, Captain Chairs, hands free tailgate, Android Auto and so much more.