2021 Kia K5

noise

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.

windshield

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.

lights

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.

comfortable

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.

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

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.

steering

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!!

Big improvement with turbo, trans, steering.

The heated steering wheel is awesome as well.

The technology is this car is amazing, I literally had the car drive me home from work using the steering and lane assist.

My favorite is the panoramic sun roof😀 total power seats heated seats and steering wheel .

The steering wheel is a nice size and thickness with a nice smooth leather surface.

feature

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

sporty

I have had just about everything, VW, CAMRY,NISSAN, love this K5 it is classy, beautiful, great performance love sport mode, All wheel drive and feels like a race car when you drive it.

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

Reliable, comfortable  and very sporty for the GT line.

Sporty look with good pickup, rides smooth.

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

The fastback look is very attractive and sporty.

Drives AMAZING, the features in the car are AWESOME, and the look of the car gives a very sexy sporty feel.

2021 Nissan Rogue

transmission

I've read one reviewer said the Rogue was very slow in horsepower with 181 horsepower does a well job to me as with the (CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission is smooth probably better from my old Murano.

It's not reliable, it's been in the service department twice for transmission problems.

Transmission CVT not good  most Nissan car now have Cvt not reliable.

There is a LOT of wind&#47; road noise T 60mph.

but with some annoying problems:
- Shaking / vibrating when driving or accelerating slowly.

Monitor not working, no radio, gps iPhone connect charging backup cameras, weird noise, flashing Nissan logo, it’s been 2 months, they cannot find the part anywhere!

It’s comfortable, looks great inside and out, handles great, and I haven’t had any issues so far.

The ride is smooth for a mid priced SUV and comfortable to drive.

Very spacious and much more comfortable with lots of power.

Meets our needs comfortable  stylish love the interior and the ride is super cool.

OMG, they are so comfortable and the back seats are a little bit higher and I love that too.

All the "bells and whistles" needed to enjoy a comfortable ride from here to there.

Very quiet and comfortable and I get about 33 MPG commuting to the office and back.

Steering controls are impressive to me I am age 68 needed something like the Rogue perfect car for my age very affordable and comfortable to drive around or long trips taking since retired person.

The heated seats and steering wheel are so nice.

Love the heated seats and steering wheel.

Has all the bells and whistles I wanted in a car in Northeast Wisconsin - can't beat the heated seats and steering wheel!

I like the look of the new Rouge and it does have nice features

I have to say that the 2021 Rogue SL, with the premium package is my best leased Nissan yet.

- Stop hold feature: I love the idea, as I have knee problems and it releases tension in my right knee,

Very good , well thought out features and roomier that previous models.

All the features and comfort makes driving a pleasure.

Plus all the other great features the Rogue has.

It full film my requirements and features that I need to drive safe and comfort , on the road make me happy an like it

She especially enjoys the sun roof which is a very nice feature on the car.

Interior quality is a lot better than the competitors I checked out and took for a test drive.

Love the exterior and most of all the interior!

The exterior is beautiful and the interior is so luxurious without the luxurious price tag.

It’s a good looking car inside and out.

Rogue with Platinum trim (top of the line) is beautiful inside and out.

ride

Ride is OK except for bumps and pot holes.

No more aching behind or restricted blood flow on longer rides.

but my 2018 rouge had more features than this and the ride was 90&#37; better.

The ride is smoother and more quiet as well!

The technology is amazing and the car rides so smoothly.

2021 Mazda CX-5

Feels like the motor is winding while the transmission waits too long to up-shift.

I also find the engine noisy under acceleration with transmission shift hesitancy and roar.

The transmission hesitates and thumps (in lower gears), making cornering, stopping and starting terrible.

The main problem is the automatic transmission.

but the transmission .it some times shifts hard .

The BMW drives like a dream with a smoother transmission and ride, much better build quality, has a light interior, a panoramic sunroof, and a bigger gas tank with better gas mileage.

Not as good as we had hoped, I could change gear in a manual gearbox car quicker than this car changes, also for the money not at all good value, sad to say we are already talking about changing it for something else.

tire

My only complaint would be the budget tires they use.

The only disappointment so far is the Yokohama Geolander tires that are not well rated.

Wind noise while driving with windows down very irritable, Gas mileable ok

but I suspect better tires could bring road noise in the cabin down even further.

The CX-5 Touring is recommended by Consumer Reports, is comfortable, quick and economical enough without the turbo engine.

At a glance, it’s very polished and riding around in it is plenty comfortable and seems luxurious.

Plenty of head/leg room, extraordinary amount of standard safety features, good gas mileage, luxurious interior, unique exterior styling, sturdy build, comfortable, and fun to drive.

The attention to detail in the inner cabin and the comfort level is far superior.

Comfortable, packed with tech & safety and stylish.

but I'm now in a car that I thoroughly enjoy, we can get in and out of it with no problem at all and the seats are very comfortable

Sensing wipers, levelling headlights and a nice comfortable ride.

We like the stability of the AWD, the safety features, the responsive steering and the seats.

I love to power into corners and feel the rear-wheel steering adjustment improve the tracking is wonderful.

Everyone loves steering, I find it uninspiring and steering wheel to thin.

The steering wheel can be set for comfort by pulling it out or pushing it in or moving it up or down.

New additions are automatic folding outside mirrors, cooling seats, larger display, Android Auto, Apple Play, Bose stereo system, heated steering wheel & seats, and so many other safety features.

I’m absolutely loving my cx-5, there are so many safety features and it’s purely luxury

but gained a multitude of safety features, gas usage reduction  and it is as much fun to drive as the Acura.

but also tilts side to side, making selecting options easier than a touch screen.

The high tech features are a continuing irritation.

Smooth, quiet, peppy, responsive with awesome safety features.

This could have been added as an option in a package without paying an extra $2000 to go up into another trim for other stuff not needed.

I really like the cylinder cut-off feature.

I purchased this vehicle mostly based on its safety features,

The interior is upscale, the exterior is classier than the competition.

Mazda cuts corners with tech (especially) and cheaps out on some finishes to give you a 4-turbo and "soft touch" interior.

The interior seems plush and refined compared to other models

It had the best looking interior without going into the premium market.

I got the Soul Red Crystal with the white interior and I couldn't appreciate more how fun this is to drive.

Looks very classy and I love the interior of the CX5.

The interior design is very luxurious for a car that is inexpensive.

safety

Living in the Northeast, this is a safety feature for us.

The newer models have stepped things up in the safety department with many welcome features geared towards keeping you safer on the road.

great handlng ,good safety features,beautiful red color,quick,smallish back seat,fair fuel economy

2020 Ford Escape

Unless under full throttle, its not overly noisy in any situation.

I have never been in a car that made a noise like this.

As I drove away from the dealership I noticed a very distinct, very low vibration sound.

I like the car EXCEPT for the vibration that I feel when I drive normally and am not accelerating between 1000 to 2000RPM (speed start to over 60MPH.

Unfortunately,  4 days into driving it began having a very noticeable creaking sound upon the vehicle coming to a stop and leaving a stopped position and you can also hear it when driving sometimes and turning.

The only thing that sucks is the wind noise or as Ford calls it, the sound of turbulence I hear while driving over 50MPH on the driver's side.

I have noticed a rattling noise when I shut the passenger and back right door.

Several issues like on going drivers seat noise, back hatch door has almost closed on us, computer has rebooted on I4 at 75MPH, sun roof needed adjustments, seat belt harness is coming apart, cruise control does not engage. .

My only dislike is some of the interior materials could be better and my subwoofer still rattles despite being fixed.

Prior to purchasing this vehicle, please take note that when driving it you will experience  horrible vibrations at 1500 RPM.

speed

When I press gas pedal slightly to speed up when going into a higher speed limit area, I keep pressing more and more (slowly) and it finally responds, usually with a hard downshift.

On the way home from picking it up I noticed that the car struggled horribly to accelerate, seemingly switching gears back and forth, up and down, and making some kind of low, humming sound as a constant rate of speed was met.

We guess it’s due to the less effort the engine needs to work to get to speed where the Rav4 worked hard to get up to highway speeds.

Despite having slightly less horsepower, our hybrid can pass cars with ease at all speeds, and it's quiet - something that really bothered us about the RAV - it was a bit throaty when accelerating and made a funny noise every time we braked.

I got it back & the transmission went out once again.

Transmission disconnects from engine from time to time while driving.

It is loud, uncomfortable, shifts roughly, and so many other issues.

Needs new Everything transmission, breaks, computer system, powertrain, collision assistance doesn’t work, nothing works.

The engine is surprisingly powerful and responsiveness probably thanks in large part to the transmission.

The engine makes strong torque throughout the range and the shifts are where they need to be and not rushing to a higher gear like some transmissions.

The transmission is horrible - rocks back and forth when shifting from 1st to 2nd and also into 3rd gears.

Closest dealer wanted $6700.00 to fix transmission. So.

battery

The battery has died completely 3 times in 18 months.

Never had any trouble except replacing the battery (normal maintenance).

Wish it came with a spare as there is room to fit over the battery.

warranty

I traded my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee in after taking the Jeep in for 6 service issues in 5 months as I was approaching the end of the warranty.

Roof liner is pulling away around edges, window switches pull apart so watch your fingers you can be cut, are being replaced by warranty, of course on backorder.

Seats are comfortable enough, a rarity it seems in many cars of late.

But Escape’s huge comfy back seat is appreciated by guests.

but it shines at over 50 mph - very quiet and comfortable.

Pros: good fuel economy for the size of vehicle, decent cargo capacity, comfortable seats, panoramic moonroof is pretty cool.

The seats are more comfortable than the more expensive Edge.

Vehicle rides well and the interior is comfortable,,,, 

Seats are comfortable and heat up quickly.

Comfort, convenience, and the best gas mileage.

but grows on you over time due to excellent steering, precise tracking, taut suspension and confident AWD feel, great features and space inside.

Steering feels inconsistent and is way too sensitive at normal highway speeds.

Great features  heated seats and steering wheeling.

The glass ceiling is amazing and so are the heated seats and steering wheel.

The all black leather interior along with the heated seats and steering wheel is a must!!!!

I’m averaging anywhere from 40-42 MPG in mixed driving and it has very responsive steering and breaking in Miami traffic.

The engine, transmission, steering and handling are well engineered.

The seat and steering wheel warmers get hot quick which is great.

The ride, handling, and steering have a good balance of sport yet is comfortable.

Lots of cool tech features; auto hold (holds the brakes for you, like at a long traffic light) is nice.

The co-pilot feature has saved me from rear-ending another car TWICE!!

Has features I didn't even think that come in handy.

All kind of features that make life so much easier.

Love the new rear hatch feature with the push

is Owner's Manual's ridiculous!, due to trying to cvr too many myriad audio-vis., "Sync," displays, & "tech" Options available across entire Model line in single Manual!

The other safety features are not intrusive in any way.

The features of this car are incredible; since it is a 2020 model, it has all the bells and whistles.

fuel

3-hour sit at idle outside a doctor's office (would not admit me while waiting for my spouse), gas needle did not move! Impressive.

The auto stop/start function to save on fuel economy is jarring and doesnt work half the time.

Doesn't burn through fuel like other vehicles.Very dependable car.

meet all my need and more love to drive it i like the ride don't use a lot of gas fun to drive i just love everything about it

Even on the open road, I do not get good gas mileage