2021 Mazda CX-5

transmission

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.

noise

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.

engine

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

This engine really rewards you for smooth throttle input on the highway.

Turbo engine is nice and I am getting about 27 MPG, mostly highway.

Aside from that, the engine (Touring) is slightly under-powered, and the braking is substantially under-powered.

The turbo charged engine is only available on the upper trims pushing $38-40,000, and the Carbon edition with an MSRP of about $33,000.

Thinking that my old BMW could have potential engine problems, I traded it for the CX-5 signature thinking that is was a good choice and great value for all the features.

Drives smooth, great pickup for the engine size, crisp interior, stylish exterior.

Love the CX5, and now with the Turbo engine, it definitely has the Zoom-Zoom factor.

The CX-5 has plenty of power with the standard engine.

feature

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

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.

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.

I really like the cylinder cut-off feature.

I purchased this vehicle mostly based on its safety features,

comfortable

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

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.

interior

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

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

The technology is very good and the turbo engine has more then enough power to move the trucklet in every day driving.

but it made me think you would have to get this engine bc the base 4 cylinder would not be enough.

Super comfort, nice features, the AWD-i system works nice on my everyday snow road… the bed isn’t huge,

The safety features are great and the truck bed is surprisingly useful despite its small size.

Just finishing my first 1000 miles on my Santa Cruz limited model and it is a joy to drive, has fantastic safety features, acceleration is phenomenal and it looks great (numerous compliments).

The ride is fantastic and comfortable, easy to drive.

but has a bed that's really useful for all the wet stuff when I go kayaking, as well as for other messy fun outdoor sports stuff.

With the 2.5L turbo, it’s got a ton of power and is really fun to drive on winding backroads.

It’s surprisingly fun to drive with good handling.

turbo

Turbo lag is minimal and 6.3 to 60 is reasonably quick.

As for driving, the 4 cylinder turbo was nice,

2021 Kia Seltos

Road noise is very noticeable and having a conversation with a passenger can be a bit difficult.

Cabin noise when driving on the highway is fairly loud,

This even after Techs from two different dealerships test drove and declared 1) "That is not right" (when he felt the vibration) and 2) described in his report to KIA as "Excessive Steering vibration".

In general the interior feels a bit more rugged than in the Sportage and this shows with the road noise which is louder than in the Sportage,

The 1.6 turbo engine is very responsive and gets great gas mileage.

SMALL ENGINE BUT REALLY COMFORTABLE INSIDE, LOOKS LIKE A SMALL VERSION OF THE RANGE ROVER.

the 2.0 engine is exceptionally quiet when first started and both the engine and IVT is a perfect combo with very good 30 MPG in mixed driving.

In SX turbo, the engine is quiet, responsive and ready to go.

I went with lower trim for 17 inch wheel for comfort and lower maintenance of none turbo engine.

Performance with the Turbo engine let’s you feel the gains in HP from the standard engine offering, it gives you that boost once you hit the higher RPMs.

It gets great gas mileage and has quite a bit of pick up and go for a 4 cylinder.

is amazing and on the highway you don't even feel like the engine is on as it is ultra quiet and the ride is like you are driving on glass smooth  as silk.

You won't be wanting to race anyone from the line in the base engine.

Also went with S-AWD model to get safety features and heated seats.

Very numerous safety features will actuallly help me become a better driver.

but Kia has a lot of videos to explain all the features.

It has all the safety features and amenities I wanted and needed.

but not too big, tons of safety features and I love the look of it.

The trim package has the features I want.

but felt the new styling and mileage made up for those comforts but als picked up some new features such as the automatic cruise control,auto headlights and remote start.So far very impressed with the new Seltos

Lots of safety features, great fuel economy, and value.

compared with HR-V and CX-3 Seltos beat both in every categories of comfort, features, and size.

But that aside; this car has excellent responsiveness to driver demands, a very intuitive driver assistance package, a great sound system, comfortable seating all seating positions, great gas mileage (even in the thirsty Sport mode), and last

AWD standard in the lower model plenty of visibility and confortable on long drives .

I love this car it is comfortable and roomy.

The interior is roomy and comfortable for a smaller SUV.

but, I'm 6'3 300 lbs and I fit in this Seltos LX comfortable.

It is comfortable, affordable, and drives very smooth.

room

Plenty of legroom for a small CUV good power in the non turbo version and alot of cargo room for a small vehicle .

Car all and beyond very reliable transportation and most of all space room to travel shopping sports gear with the children games and there team

but this is a game changer so easy to handle and the space is wonderful this definitely changed my mind

Perfect for traveling with my family and has plenty of room for all of my grandbabies stuff.

Plenty of upfront room for me which was hard to find coming from a roomy 09 Pilot!

I'm Surprise it has allot of Leg Space as for general it's not the biggest Interior space

mileage

Miss lumbar support, very happy with mileage 27-31.

MPG is also very good for power&#47;weight&#47;upright vehicle.

It is fun to drive, Excellent fuel mileage, I love the look and the controls are within eye contact.

Drives great and gets about 27 mpg running around town.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

audio-system

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2) too many notification lights &#38; sounds (distracting to me when driving or just sitting in car running.

Over the past 8 months I have experienced many issues with the infotainment system.

Audio system a little disappointing - poor reception on AM.

windshield

even though I owned the car for less than a month, I already got a windshield crack from a rock on the highway!

There are no markings in the engine bay the Limited has a 2.5L engine and the service department generally did not know there is a 2.5L option in the two models of 2021 Crosstrek, the Sport and Limited models.

Enough grunt and engine doesn't become frantic like the 2.0 liter.

My car is very comfortable and has suprising amount of power for a 4 cylinder.

Plenty of leg room and engine has plenty of power.

I got the 2.0L engine, and I feel the power is enough since I'm not looking for a race car.

I'm glad I purchased the Sport for the 2.5 motor.

With the new 2.5 L engine and the Subaru Cross Trek  Sport.

This is the lowest model with a 2.5 liter engine, which is very smooth and delivers a good amount of power.

With the 2.5 engine, it performs very well.

Lots of safety features and excellent comfort if you are not over 6'2' inches or large person.

I like having the remote start option on my phone

The dashboard layout is convenient and android&#47;apple auto play is a great feature.

If hindsight was 20/20, I would pay for the option and I would highly recommend you do the same if your thinking of purchasing the Crosstrek.

There are some differences that I like such as the added eyesight features (adaptive cruise control, lane assist, etc.

but still be comfortable and have something more fun to drive.

It’s very comfortable, and easy to drive.

Granted I previously drove a more expensive car geared towards comfort

It is comfortable on long trips as well as staying local.

Comfortable driving and reliable safety system.

I am 6'3" and find it ample in space and comfort.

traded my ‘18  Ltd for new 2.5 Ltd and wow what a pleasure!

Would and will be buying another on for our other son and now for my wife as she is have lots of fun with it.

This car is fantastic, overall I enjoy the ride, how it handles, and such.

Had the 2021 Crosstrek for roughly 3 months and I gotta say it’s the most fun car I’ve ever owned.

ride

Took it for a test drive and it rides really nice.

Strengths are quiet  and serine ride for a small compact SUV.

Very comfortable and it has a great ride.

The ride is the polar opposite of smooth.

It has poise and a reasonably smooth ride for its size and category.

It suits me just fine for going to work, shopping, just taking rides for pleasure, etc.

2021 Hyundai Palisade

I know others noted ‘wind whistle’ window noise

As the  milige climbs so does the air noise.

The “hum” noise from the vibration is embarrassing.

I was surprised to see the KBB Expert Review note some wind noise.

It has a lot if wind noise inside that should have fixed before 2021 model came out.

paint

The lane departure is not the best when traveling unmarked painted roads.

Also, paint we paid extra for is coming off an edge of a door (without being hit or anything).

The paint came off more with only gentle rubbings.

Gas mileage has been surprisingly good for around town, with the engine stop feature not overly annoying.

Powerful engine lots of safety feature and good manufacturer warranty

Spacious, luxurious, above average driving and engine capabilities.

The Palisade and Telluride have the same engine and transmission as the Genesis which is silky smooth with adequate power.

Nighttime driving features some of the best LED projector headlights for astounding visibility.

Especially when you add an aftermarket Remote starter and hitching package.

The steering assistance and safety features are the best we found.

There are many safety features which is top priority for our family .

Overall fits the size of our family without feeling like a “mom van.” We are very happy with the value and love the nature sound feature to calm the kids and the lighting options for late night drives.

Wanted a SUV with the latest safety features, good ride, good gas mileage and adequate room in the interior.

The Palisade is the best SUV on the market based on its features, comfort and affordability.

Once I remembered that leasing was an option, I test drove it and fell in love.

Overall, very pleased with many features yet to explore.

but this Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy model meets or exceeds all the luxury brand features for so much less money.

Ride quality is smooth and quiet (measured 55 dB sound at 65MPH).

It is spacious, with excellent ride quality, performance, looks outside and inside.

The ride is amazing
The 3.8 lambda is plenty of power 
The gas mileage has been over 20
3rd row seating 
Family size luxury for under 50k

Love the look, smooth ride, interior roominess.

Love the look, the ride, the roomy interior.

It rides as smooth as  any luxury vehicle .

I love the style along with a great ride .

Rides better than our Honda Pilot and much better gas mileage so far ( 26 -27 MPG).

The Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD has exceeded our expectations with its ride, comfort and Technology.

I have never driven a vehicle as smooth riding and driving as this Palisade.

Best bet for hauling around six or more adults in comfort.

Leather seats are extremely comfortable for driver and all passengers.

Comfort, leg room, seats, USB ports you name it this vehicle has it all.

We each had specific desires on performance and comfort - and the Palisade came out on top in comfort, interior and exterior aesthetics and overall safety features and performance.

This auto meets all my comfort requirements .

Coming from a more established luxury brand SUV, it was a welcome sight to see the Palisade match and in some cases exceed the other brand for luxury, technology, comfort and style.

Safety and style was a important part of our purchase and Hyundai hit a home run with the Palisade Calligraphy.

This vehicle meets ALL my wants and needs of styling, comfort, performance, safety features, warranty and Value for my money spent.

Overall it has a sporty exterior, sleek interior, a ton of safety features and is fun to drive.

This helps a lot, along with the other safety features.

2021 Mazda CX-30

cargo

My only complaints are: The small cargo area with the back seats up, especially with the sharp angle of the upper part of the hatch gate.

It seems to be the majority opinion now that the Seltos is slightly better, because of (1) the larger room&#47;cargo space, (2) low-end torque, (3) more gadgets.

The rear cargo department is a bit small (even compared to my former Civic).

wheel

but trust me you’ll get over those things because the rest of the car is phenomenal and I couldn’t be happier with the car, I plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off it.

That said,  I’m very happy behind the wheel of the car, and I haven’t been able to say that since before the kids came on the scene.

brake

Second, it's crouse control doesn't work correctly if a car stopped in the road ( for example, behind the red light, it's never detecting it and the car just stopped with emergency brake.

but right out of the box I had troubles with rattles and now with the Smart Brake system locking the brakes up in normal stop &#38; go traffic.