2021 Toyota Venza

noise

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.

engine

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.

Perhaps the biggest compliment other than a droning engine when pushed hard is that you don't even realize you're driving a hybrid most of the time.

The start/stop of the engine does not bother me at all,

Not powerful or refined engine under hard acceleration as my 2014 Toyota Highlander XLE.

I have the 2021 Venza XLE I cannot get anymore than 41 liters of gas in it, and I run it down to where it says 20 KL left, anyone else have this problem, Toyota is doing nothing

navigation

Poor POI, tricky routing compared to smartphone, and sometimes hazardous paths: it led me to an UNBUILT ramp in Corpus Christi on 65mph which could be fatal if I was driving at nighttime and trusted the navigation.

The voice activated navigation is problematic at times.

The touch screen for the map does not appear on the entire 12” screen like in world like for it to.

Also, nav & upgraded audio not worth the upcharges.

It’s NOT as quiet as a Lexus  

Cons:
#Worst navigation system I’ve ever seen.

brake

We love everything about our Venza except , occasionally upon applying the brakes we hear a loud sound like metal banging.

The wind noise breaks into the interior just after 40mph and driving 70 on a highway in addition to buzzing from the wheels on a large-fraction asphalt or whistling on a concrete will make you head blow in just couple of hours.

After several failed attempts and the brake pedal going to the floor, I got out of the car, locked it, then re-entered and this time it worked properly.

A few times the Venza does not going to gear and I had to press the brake pedal again.

From the first week I had the BMW, I had issues with the brakes, the electronics, total engine shutdown, and the list goes on.

tire

In the owner's manual, it says that the Venza is not designed for off-roading (off-road only if unavoidable) and that snow chains cannot be mounted (mine has the bigger tires).

It's not bothered by extreme cross winds, snow, ice, slush, heavy rain - if you have the right tires.

It may be the Bridgestone eco tires, which I’ll eventually switch out to a better riding tire.

compact

For shoppers, I think it's important to know that the current Venza is more of a premium (not luxury) compact crossover that's good for commutes/errands than a midsize crossover that's good for family trips.

I was initially in the market for a Hybrid compact SUV and test drove the RAV4 hybrid and felt like a solid vehicle,

.great compact just not a spacious vehicle by any stretch of the imagination.

speed

It handles good and has plenty of pick up speed.

Other safety features work great: speed limit sign recognition, blind spot monitors, adaptive cruise and so on work perfectly in any weather and lightening conditions.

The transmission is more like an electric vehicle, no gear changing as you move up to highway speed.

One of my favorite things so far is when cruise control is on the vehicle slows down and speeds up automatically when you are a selected amount of feet from the car in front of you.

Don’t mind tap-tapping to increase sound volume or fan speed -reviewer  complaints not shared by me.

Don’t mind tap-tap-taping to adjust sound volume, fan speed etc.

comfortable

It’s a comfortable ride, gets phenomenal gas mileage and love my stargaze roof.

the inside is luxurious, so comfortable and very quiet.

It is quiet, rides exceptionally smooth, 45.4 MPG, Sirius XM radio, 1st class power hatch, nice wheels, very comfortable seats, nice leather steering wheel, ect. .

The heated, ventilated seats are comfortable the vehicle is sharper in appearance than a Lexus and I just can't get over how much fun it is to drive.

The front seats are very comfortable and I love the ventilated seat option.

Smooth ride, comfortable with great features.

Feels roomier inside than the Limited Rav and most definitely a more comfortable ride.

The interior looks amazing and feels comfortable.

The seats are the most comfortable I ever sat in.

A comfortable and quiet ride was a priority, as we were coming from a Lexus RX350.

mileage

Although I got 55 mpg, in eco mode, going 7 miles to my grocery store in flat terrain, it was a boring ride.

Great gas mileage, avg 39 miles per gallon

Buy it because it's a hybrid, love it if you're willing to give up some gas mileage and have some real fun.

Great mileage so far, do not visit the gas station every week.

My overall gas mileage is 46.7 which is outstanding.

feature

You have three options economy 39.8 miles to the gallon without trying.

I knew I would never use moonroof, I was really happy to find a car with so many features without moonroof.

This vehicle is packed with luxury features like parking sensors, power folding mirrors, and memory seat.

Many of the tech features are easier to understand after reading the manual and/or watching the tips/tricks videos online.

2020 Hyundai Tucson

If you are looking for a Compact SUV that has style, comfort, performance, and safety - then the 2020 Tuscon delivers 5 Stars!

It's a nice compact sport utility vehicle.

I would recommend this compact SUV if you are looking for a budget friendly yet stylish SUV.

Smooth driving , so much features to offer , great interior and exterior designs , mist especially very roomy inside for a compact suv .

I love the way it drives smoothly and am able to pick up speed fast on the highway.

There is plenty of power in the engine for me and have had no issues trying to get speed up to pass.

Plus, the road noise was less noticeable at higher speeds.

Really like the 360 camera view and the cruise control that slows down in reacting to a car in front at a slower speed and then goes back to setting when car in front leaves lane or increases speed.

The 2.4L GFI engine and 6 speed transmission are ideally suited for this vehicle.

We have the Limited version with all leather interior and all of the features that came standard were great.

All the safety features including blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert work fantastic and the rear camera has been great.

Really cool features and is very comfortable to drive.

This SUV has more options for the price  than any other Make & Model.

Car performed exceptionally well in extremely cold and snowy weather, thanks to the good all-weather tires provided by the dealer and Hyundai's winter package.

Best vehicle with most options for my money!

smooth driving and good performance  with good gas mileage
safety features such as Blind spot detection , 360 degrees surround 
camera ,  power Liftgate with Hands free  auto opening

Lots of leg room very comfortable for a long drive.

Even with power seats you cannot get comfortable.

Smooth ride, very comfortable (I am 6 ft 6 inches tall guy, 235 lbs.).

I would buy this car again it’s a great family car, very comfortable I’m a suv guy all day long is spacious and easy to use

My Tucson is comfortable inside and stylish on the exterior.

This car meets our needs with adequate leg and cargo space and provides a comfortable ride with all the safety features.

ride

It rides great and is quieter than our last several vehicles.

but I see that as making for a VERY quiet ride and maybe a little extra safety.

2019 Kia Forte

This compact car surprised me with its performance and interior design.

This is the best looking, affordable compact car available.

The Forte does it with a lot more space and not so compact feel when you drive it.

This is by far the best value in the compact class.

If you're on a budget, and need a compact car with all of the 2019 bells and whistles, this is your best choice.

This car is hands down the best compact car on the market and when you consider the cost, WOW not even close.

You won't be embarrassed to own this compact car.

It is a quiet car considering it is a compact and very road worthy.

DO NOT GET THIS CAR IF: you want an affordable compact car that has enough muscle to make you feel sporty.

though the transmission is a CVT, the acceleration is very good, especially at high speeds.

It picks up speed fast when entering the expressway.

Has a 6 speed manual transmission and gets great mileage.

Got it with 6 speed manual transmission getting great gas mileage.

It stayed on a hundred and ten miles an hour and was so smooth it felt like that was its regular speed.

I enjoy all the diffrent things it does it good on gas and has great power for speed.

Like I'm saying guys if you're not wanting a Speed Racer car this is the one to choose.

It comes standard with Apple play, which is a nice feature.

Comfortable seats and love all the features .

The safety features have kept me out of three very close call accidents.

Technology features are super convenient.

Well built.love the lane assist and other safety features.

Also of note, if you purchase the sun roof option LED headlights with HBA are included and makes this vehicle a IHHS Top Safety Pick +.

But love all the features on my Limited model.

fuel

It is fun to drive and very exceptional on gas mileage.

Excellent safety features, really nice CVT on Highway trips 45 miles to the gallon.

I get outstanding fuel economy, I have the best tech for a car I bought for 17k, has great power.

Really impressed by the excellent gas mileage.

Also, fuel economy is amazing with this car!

This is a  great looking car and I get phenomenal gas mileage.

Good gas mileage, pristine interior/exterior.

It has great gas mileage and good safety ratings are

Very comfortable car, drives great, Easy to handle.

it was a great fit @ 5'11" I had a lot of room in the back and I was comfortable.

This car is very comfortable to drive and sit in.

It is reliable, easy to care for, and comfortable.

It's more comfortable, and the cabin is a lot nicer and quieter.

It's both very comfortable and a smooth ride.

Very comfortable for transportation, and having a good ride.

2019 Mazda CX-5

You get a very sporty SUV, that's luxury, compact, efficient and very agile, and super fast.

I arrived in better shape than with my previous compact.

For an upscale compact SUV car in the mid 30 thousands this is a very good buy.

The Mazda with same features and options cost &#36;10,000 LESS than the Audi,BMW, and Mercedes in the same class "compact SUV" The feel of the Mazda is really solid,a well built SUV.

The Signature Edition competes with the European brands for small or compact SUV.

I recommend this for anyone looking for a compact crossover.

I looked at some of the competing compact luxury SUVs and I really couldn't find much that those had that this car doesn't have.

The windshield projected speed, lane, and side alarms is awesome.

If you are approaching a vehicle from behind, and you maintain your speed knowing that the vehicle will make the turn in plenty of time.

First the regular engine has plenty of pep and speed.

The car drives great and is stable at all speeds.

The combination of inline 4 cyl engine and 6 speed automatic transmission deliver all the power and response I need.

An 8 speed transmission would make this car so much more fun to drive.

The Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve is a fantastic car with comfortable interior and top-of-the-line performance features.

It’s is comfortable, has plenty of features and still hauls a good bit of my stuff!

It has every option you could want, love it, it holds the road excellent, comfortable, good mileage, I’m happy I stopped in to “look”

Features on the vehicle made the vehicle feel very safe.

They were all priced right, with a well thought out interior, safety package and affordable maintenance plan.

This version of the car also has just about every feature you can think of, from ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, endless safety features, automatic opening of the back, etc.

I had a Cadillac SRX prior to this vehicle and the fit, finish, performance and comfort of the CX5 Signature  is every bit as good, or better, than the Caddy and the Mazda has tons more features for the price.

All the modern safety features, and reliability that's up there with the best.

I like the seats also-very comfortable for my back.

Have the Signature model for 1 year 2 months.Low mileage due to pandemic.Great handling solid feel comfortable seats.Maybe too small for some

Although I stayed with a CX5, I've found this one to be even more comfortable than my other one and I can still say that after having driven it nearly cross country this summer.

The interior is very nice; the driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and have heated and ventilated seats, which is nice on a hot summer day.

interior

This GTR trim I've added front parking sensors, backup beeper cutoff for trailer, 360 deg camera, and LED interior lights all at dealer.

But we consider an added bonus the smooth ride, as well as overall interior and exterior appearance of the CX-5.

The list of Pros is long as many other people have mentioned, including excellent performance and handling, very nice appointments on the interior and great exterior styling.

The inside feels well put together and sound system sounds great

Upscale interior, superior performance, gorgeous design, & quality build for the money you can't 
ask for much more.

The CX5 blows away the rivals when it comes to interior quality, road noise, and handling.

2019 Ford EcoSport

It rattles and has already had to have both tie rods replaced after only 8 months of having it.

The steering wheel shakes once you reach 60mph.

Even then it may take 3 or 4 tries.. it squeaks, the interior is the cheapest plastic.

acceleration

People seem to read the word “turbocharged” and right away think hard acceleration and everything else that comes with that word.

The worst part is the acceleration - if you never drive in hills or on a highway, this may be the vehicle for you.

The only thing that I have to be aware of, is that the acceleration is decent,

TERRIBLE on gas-avg 20.7 combined after 3,000 miles paying close attention to acceleration. 2.

I'm amazed at all of the features this compact SUV has.

The lack of a spare tire, not even a compact one.

THIS MET ALL MY NEED RELIABLE AND SAVES ON GAS,  COMPACT NO PROBLEM FINDING A PARKING SPOT , DEFINITELY A ALL AROUND GREAT LITTLE CAR . .

I purchased this car because of all compact SUV's on the market, it was the most stylish and reasonably priced.

This car is exactly what I wanted - lots of gadgets, compact and easy to drive.

Definitely think I will fit better into compact spaces than I ever could my van!

While she doesn't speed up fast with ease, she handles corners and everyday travel with grace.

The engine and transmission are super smooth even at highway speeds of up to 75mph.

but it's very peppy and nimble and you never feel like you dont have enough power or get up speed.

It's very comfortable, reliable and cute.

This car grants me excellent fuel mileage and is comfortable.

Excellent ride, comfortable and easy to navigate the features.

The seats are comfortable, love the heated seats, the radio screen is awesome.

It does have comfortable seats for a mid economy car.

Comfortable, Fun to Drive &#38; we are averaging 28.6 MPG so far.

Seat comfort is good and it is easy to see out of.

Of note, is the six-way power drivers seat that allows me to really get comfortable.

The gas mileage is great especially under 62 mph.

No maintenance, great quality for the price, incredible mpg between 37 and 49 ( I swear, not bragging ) , as I always drive between 55 and 70 .

Overall we like the features and looks,can't wait to try 4wd in winter snows,but only getting about 15 mpg around city with 2.0 litre engine,25 mpg highway.Also rear tailgate is impractical,should be a hatch

2.0 should have a turbo(option) also and better mpg.

sporty--very economical-i get 30 mpg--i can see this car lasting many years.

The rear gate is odd,not having a spare tire is a big negative for me,not having one offered for the swing gate as an option or even available at the dealership is dumb.

The touch to lock & unlock is by far my favorite feature, which you can do on the driver's, passenger, and even rear.

however, the music selection options make up for it.