2021 Toyota Prius

cruise

MPG by drafting behind a semi using dynamic cruise control!

steering

Most cars you look down, and through the steering wheel to view the instruments.

buttons especially for phone call on the steering wheel is super sensitive to touch!

In the winter I love the heated seats and heated steering wheel.

The 2021 Prius LE's Dynamic Cruise control, with steering and parking assist, is amazing.

Heated seats and heated steering wheel, all the safety stuff, Alexa and Android Auto, leather.

mileage

but when you are looking for tenths of percent increases in mileage, every little thing helps.

We love it and would recommend one if you want great mileage and a super car to drive.

but I am impressed with the gas mileage already.

Checking fuelly, it seems like the later models all get about 50 mpg.

The 2021 has a lot of new updated safety features and Android Auto, love the 50 MPG that we are getting and the body design is good we have the LE so it  has a spare tire.

Fuel mileage is incredible, with 55 plus mpgs on the highway, and better than that in town or city driving, at times reaching over 80 mpgs.

fuel

And the best part is getting 62 miles per gallon.

I absolutely love all the changes and updates and I love how the Eco version maximizes on fuel economy more than ever.

I bought it to take us places on the weekends so we don't have to think about gas and it's met every expectation.

Great gas mileage, sleek design, and all around fun to drive.

Meets all my needs,  love the gas mileage and features.

comfortable

I do like the car and it is very comfortable.

but it is responsive, reasonably intuitive tech, comfortable, and will help save the planet.

I'm about 6' tall and I feel comfy in the car

I put on a lot of mileage, and this is the most comfortable Prius as of now.

The comfort level is quite high, the road noise is all

2021 Acura TLX

small-size

The only negative I would say about this car is that the fonts on the instrument panel are too small.

Also, Acura should fire the graphic designer or engineer who decided on the fixed daytime map color scheme and use of small white text outlined in black on a light background.

noise

but could be better as I hear a bit of road noise, especially on some surfaces.

however, since day one I've been having noise issues.

Another side note: the road noise from the tires was also worse on this 2nd-Gen than the 1st-Gen.

I love the cruise control and how if someone cuts you off it brakes,

The steering feel and overall composure are finally deserving of this car.

DRIVING:
- My individual settings are engine normal, steering normal, ride comfort, start/stop on.

Steering feedback is awesome With the lowdown torque.

The steering is sharp and responsive (especially with the SH-AWD), the powertrain delivers quick and strong acceleration, the driving position is quite comfortable, and the craftsmanship is far superior to the last generation TLX.

interior

The car is beautiful inside and out  sound system is amazing could be a tad louder

The interior is a drastic change and mostly a better place to live,

The interior ambient lighting looks really cool too.

For the money Acura delivers everything I wanted in  very nicely appointed interior.

I love the styling inside and out as well as the long list of standard features that you pay dearly for on other so called luxury brands.

As others mention, the interior styling is nice.

Outrageous styling, great handling, beautiful high end interior, amazing torque from the 2.0 turbo engine.

but i dont care as long as i like the car interiors and styling im ok:)

- Comfort is still a little firmer ride than you might expect.

I spend time in my car and I wanted an upgrade that gave me tech, comfort, and a bit of sport if I need it.

The car drives very well on various road surfaces and provides a comfortable ride while still being capable of impressive handling.

That said, seats are comfortable (need better lumbar support though) and it drives amazing.

Good styling and comfort still early to have a full review

It’s a comfortable reliable great handling car.

Aside from that the cars comfortable, it’s very attractive (though the wheel design is a bit boring), and it shows Honda’s capable of making good products.

The car is super comfortable, love all the technology

sporty

The car is a very good luxury car when it wants to be, and is fun to drive when you want something sporty.

but it doesn't come close to providing the thrill I get when I drive my Genesis G70 3.3 Sport.

Therefore, I don't use the fun Sport mode much.

The TLX it’s not trying to be a German sports car.

From the clean lines, sporty front grill, to the extra spacious leather interior and stellar performance, it's a dream sedan!

However, and this is a BIG HOWEVER, for a (now) flagship sports sedan, the ride is unbearable.

Before I had a 17 Civic Hatchback Sport Touring and I absolutely loved that car.

Sport mode gives you quicker and louder drive with good acceleration.

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.

transmission

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.

The tech is outstanding and on long highway trips with auto cruise and lane centering it is practically self driving.

Electronic dash, many safety features like park assist, dynamic cruise, lane keeping.

Im still learning how to use all the safety features such as lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning and the different settings for each.

Adaptive cruise control, front Al breaking, driver warning systems are great.

As an owner of a BMW, a Lincoln, a Honda, and a Tesla,  I can say from experience that the Ford/Lincoln adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist systems are some of the best.

The adaptive cruise control is the best I’ve experienced.

I also love the lane assist and adaptive cruise control.

My criteria was Adaptive Cruse Control, quit ride, good acceleration, braking, styling, power lift gate, heated seats, good handling and front power seat with presets.

Love the cruise control feature, and the comfort of the seats.

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.

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.

feature

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.

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

30 plus miles per gallon and big enough for Grand kids and dog.

i am so impressed with my 2020 ford escape hybird   i am getting 49 miles to the gallon in city driving and this car rides and runs so smooth.

My car buying priorities are price, comfort, fuel consumption and reliability.

2020 Mazda CX-5

Another jump start and reports of "the battery was low" I took it back to the dealer requesting a complete check and new battery.

I will say that the Forrester was just as loud on the engine noise, it's transmission CVT wasn't good,

The manual is written to encompass  every version of the vehicle including for manual transmission and diesel versions not sold in the US.

Feel like the transmission won’t last too long.

I imagine its 6-speed transmission is not doing it any favors.

All the reviews I read and watched said the bonus is it does not have the CVT transmission most have now days.

Transmission gets stuck in high RPMs when I've let off the throttle and I have to wait for it to come down

AND  Mazda CX-5’s do not use a CVT transmission.

radio

Some of the controls take a bit of getting used to since they are not in the usual position, such as the radio volume on the center console.

The intuitive cruise control is a favorite attribute of this vehicle.

Comfort and safety features are great, as well in this trim with heads up display, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise, and the list goes on.

The onboard radar while using cruise control seperates you from the car in front.

Having the ApplePlay features is amazing, along with all of the other lane control, high beam and cruise control technology.

Adaptive cruise is slow to react (no where near as good as Fords)
Emergency braking is slow to react then over reacts
Very good steering and cornering.

The Signature model CX-5 has excellent turbo performance and acceleration, and intelligent cruise control that start and stop automatically at stoplights, with sign recognition even and 360 degree cameras to view all around the car for parking and passing.

Here are a few issues I noticed in my Mazda vehicle overall:

1. steering wheel emblem quickly fades.

The steering is sticky and the car acceleration is wonky.

Took me a while to learn everything, really appreciate the heated seats snd heated steering wheel right now while its cold.

The steering is tight and responsive which was huge for me as my Kia had to much play in the steering wheel so it ached  my shoulders on long drives.

Nicely weigh steering, great handling, firm brakes and good power from the turbo engine.

Heated steering wheel,  heated/cooled seats.

The car is comfortable, fast enough (upgrade is available with higher trim), incredible steering feedback for the price no complain especially with trunk space it is plenty enough.

but I will likely upgrade to a performance package in the future as I have done with all my vehicles (excluding motorcycles).

Compare the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve or Signature to BMW X3, Alpha Romeo STELVO, Lincoln Corsair and any of the Lexus's and you get more features, better ride, and just as good looking for thousands less in the CX-5.

I got the Signature edition for the additional safety features including the parking sensors and boy am I glad I did.

Car is still tomb quiet, which remains my favorite feature.

The SUV is sharp to look at inside and out, loaded with great options, and it handled very very well; an overall great competitor for other vehicles in it's class.

After purchasing, we like the stable and quiet ride, all the safety features, and interior design.

I love all the standard features that come with the vehicle

A few complaints:  no panoramic roof option (if that matters to you), the key is ridiculously large and clumsy with

The use of all the features is very easy.

It's comfortable and it's got the Mazda Zoom (admittedly I'm a Mazda fan).

The seats are comfortable and the settings adjust nice and easy.

Very luxurious and comfortable to drive and looks great.

The seats are very comfortable and the car is extremely quiet, especially compared to the Ford Focus I was coming from.

The interior is well laid out and includes just about every creature comfort one would need.

It’s comfortable on the inside and sporty on the outside.

Extremely comfortable, well made, and good looking vehicle.

I would prefer the access where people are sitting for their comfort.

First thing was how smooth the ride, the comfortable leather seats.

After test driving multiple makes I found it to personally have a more refined interior design, handling response and ride.

The interior finish is similar to that of an Audi or BMW.

The best part of this car is the interior.

It is perfect for someone who enjoys driving.very high quality upscale interior and no CVT which is best.

Coming from a 2015, the quiet interior in the 2020 was immediately impressive, and was on par with Audi and BMW in my opinion for a much better value.

2020 Subaru Forester

Let down by rattles.. right door rattles and there are buzzes near the S pillar and headliner.

Engine noise excessive, gas mileage and acceleration substandard.

With just me in car it feels underpowered and strained to accelerate 

- for &#36;28k plus I’m shocked at the cabin noise.

I immediately was curious to find out about the whining from people about Auto/Stop start and lack of turbo! Well.

Engine noise is not up to other suv choices, wind noise unacceptable at speeds over 50 mph.

I especially love the adaptive cruise control.

Also the lane keep assist and dynamic cruise control are awesome.

We've been enjoying the extra features that didn't exist in our last cars - lane departure alerts, lane assist, and smart cruise control.

Our model includes the eye sight safety package and adaptive cruise control with lane centering.

..has steering control, lane departure warning, front and rear cross traffic warning, emergency braking.

One thing, I would have chosen the touring model because it has a few other great features including a heated steering wheel