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.

pick-up

It is fun to drive and has good pickup for highway driving

I would pick my mazada over the infinity fx35 that I previously owned any day.

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.

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.

It handles great in the snow, rides smooth, and has a great pick up.

The seat position is comfortable
Has good pickup except sometimes it misses
when giving it gas because of the automatic on switch.

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

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

but for me it is fine a little noisy but great.

On good roads it is quiet and drives smoothly, there is some Road noise over rough roads,

brake

Took it to my friendly auto mechanic and couldn't find anything wrong with brakes

The dealer claims it’s an issue with the break boaster.

Car has everything we need , Great styling, for a 3 cylinder very pepping,
totally surprised.

It has a turbo engine so it accelerates quickly, it has great safety features, an amazing sound system and screen display, it is sleek and has the perfect room in the front (back is fairly roomy

Snappy engine, great handling, nice ride and beat all the competitors (CR-V, HR-V, Rav4, Tuscon, Santa Fe, CX-5) hands down.

I like the styling and the engine - transmission combination.

The little 3cyl engine is surprising peppy for it's size and the gas mileage is also pretty good.

Finally Chevy gives me an AWD with all the tech I want, smooth quiet strong motor (Better than the fiat and soul)  and for less money than the fiat and not that much more than the 2wd soul.

I am very impressed with the engine and its smoothness and quiet response.

Beautiful Perfect Blue, rides really nice, plenty of pickup for our needs, a really good looking SUV.

Living in an urban area, this is a great option.

It handles great fun to drive, roomy and the added features are amazing the detail in mine is over the top!!!

It a great car for the price and comes with a lot of goodies!!!

It has all the new safety features and is very quick and handles nicely.

car has plenty of options and looks really good.

Drives great, it’s loaded with so many safety and convenience features.

I was looking for a SUV and  I love all of the safety features that the Trailblazer has.

Has all the same features as the car  I turned in making the transitions easy.

From the exterior design to the beautiful interior, packed with features and technology for comfort and reliability, I'm blown away.

It’s very comfortable and I honestly thought only leather seats were heated.

The Trailblazer has a very comfortable ride!

Comfortable roomy just a great bang for your buck.

comfortable ride and good value of the price that we paid

but this TrailBlazer Activ is already the best, most comfortable, sharpest car I've ever owned.

Drive is very comfortable, plenty of interior room, great looking exterior.

Surprisingly roomy, accelerates great, comfortable seats, looks sporty, great mpg, would recommend this nice sized SUV to everyone. Chevrolet.

Packed with features, comfortable, roomy, fun to drive, all in a great looking package.

Surprised that I am consistently getting 35 mpg going back and forth to work (30 mile round trip on mixed roads)  Styling and interior is great.

Exterior is super  (its what got me to look at it), interior is fresh and nicely done.

inside is great I like being high up in the seat better then a car.

The design of the car catches your eye and makes a statement, and the interior design and comfort are unmatched by any type in its class.

Comfortable AND stylish interior and seating with tons of leg room, plus all the bells and whistles.

Very comfortable even on long trips, the design is outstanding, I get complements all the time, the interior is exceptional in workmanship, style and lots of room.

Bottoms of inside as well as up the inside top as well.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

I do have two small complaints, the engine will rattle a little on idle and the visors are a little too big.

The front seats are not comfortable, no leg room on the back seat, lacy of cargo space, ride is noisy, inside is cheap plastic, hood rattles while driving, lack of power and smoothness, auto stop feature is anything

When I reverse in the morning it makes this loud hard noise which was scary at first.

Bought the Bronco Sport and within a week I noticed some strange creaks and rattles.

there is a light rattle and some oil or fluid may be leaking from the engine/transmission area.

Have an escape that is  not making the noise when I back up and turn out of my driveway.

Car ride good for 3 cyl engine is a gas saver with power the only problem is going above 45 mph it has a wind sound in the rear window that even dealer ship can’t find what’s the problem, waiting for Ford to see what’s wrong with that noise.

Now I hear this rubbing noise in the back like a howling  could it be the rear breaks?

There was a very obvious rattle under heavy bass.

Long story short, had to have the entire transmission replaced and while the noises became more subtle/quieter they still existed.

Another 22 days for the transmission to be replaced.

7998 miles on a 2021 big bend Branco and stuck transmission will not shift rotates shift knob by itself from drive to park stranded on vacation.

Edit: The transmission calibration was significantly better than in the Escape.

lights

I’m still discovering little “bells and whistles” everyday that I didn’t realize I wanted or needed (like auto sensing on/off of high beams).

During an errand,  my wife was unable to start the Bronco warning lights flashing and alerts being generated and the parking light was flashing on the shift knob.

Warning lights go off every-time I drive it.

Another thing happen that alarmed me, my lights inside/outside all came on & stayed on & then I was not able to turn it off with the key fob, I had to put the key in the ignition to get the car to turn off the lights.

I had it for 1 week the low oil pressure light came on.

I’m really not used to this and it feels kinda rough when it re-starts after shutting off for the light.

The performance of the engine is great and handling is fine.

though mine has the smaller engine it has plenty of power and pickup.

This Bronco Sport is a good looking vehicle, has everything I wanted, a good engine, accessories  and the right size for me and my needs.

Great suv comfortable and roomy, has a lot of power for a small engine .Paint  job is great ,blue leather interior is a nice touch .All around I’m very happy with it.

The pickup in it for a smaller engine has been better than expected.

The engine has good power, the steering has good feedback and great on-center feel, and it's refined.

II liked the engine bay, it would be easy to work on this yourself if that was ever needed.

A wrangler pick up makes as much sense as a 4wd el camino after all.

sporty

I bought my Bronco Sport Outer Bank mid September 2021 and I love it.

Everyone’s needs are different and for me, Bronco Sport Outer Banks is excellent “dog mom” little SUV.

There are several Bronco Sport forums that assist with questions, problems, and a lot of ideas for personalizing it.

Bronco Sports are made in Mexico which is notorious for having quality issues.

I’ve had my Bronco Sport for a little over a month and the AC compressor already has gone out.

Bronco sport looks great and is fun to drive, when it is running.

but the bronco sport badlands is by far one of the best most reliable vehicles I have ever owned.

The seats are comforable and the ride is very good for a short wheel based SUV.

The interior seating is comfortable on long trips.

Very stylish, smooth ride, power when needed, comfortable.

It has a sleek design, is extremely roomy and comfortable, and handles beautifully!

From the  comfortable ride on the highway to the down and dirty mountain roads the vehicle performs extremely well.

I love it, it is so fun to drive and comfortable.

It surprised me .. the comfort comfortable ride.

ride

Great ride ,lots of room inside,great color ,great looks,lots of safety feathers and great gas mileage.

It is smooth to ride in, fun to drive and gas mileage is awesome.

The whole family really like riding in it.

My Bronco Sport is a smooth ride and is very fuel efficient.

2021 Acura RDX

however, the car was riddled with noise issues.

Only 4 star on comfort due to louder than expected engine noise.

The down side is that the engine and road noise.

Software update didn’t work and took a dealer visit along with brakes squeaking within 2 months.

I bought my RDX about a month ago and i hear this rattle sound by the dash area going over bumps.

service

A recall service was completed replacing the window frame, the issue has not gone away.

but I bought two months ago and front bumper paint is peeling out completely call the dealer said I have to pay cause is the front bumper worst service ever.

audio-system

Braking system saved me during driving rain storm as a driver stopped suddenly in front of me.

After swapping out the USB cable and even trying different devices the same lagging and often freezing of the whole infotainment system occurs.

Don't get me wrong the engine sounds good.

I had a 2020 RDX that had many issues with its infotainment system.

I have watched numerous car review videos of the RDX and the two most common complaints were of the touch pad system and the apparent difficulty of the transmission hunting to find the appropriate gear.

but after using it for a while I find it superior to touch screen and combined with voice commands the system works well.

But was soon disappointed to encounter the terribly designed infotainment system and touch pad.

The computer system is a little confusing at first,

But after a month, the infortainment system was suddenly down for no reason.

Handles great, very solid chassis , good engine,

The drive itself is terrific and sporty enough for a 4 cylinder car.

It's my preference to have no engine noise. lexus engine noise :-)

Sleek and sporty design - turbo charged engine, all wheel drive.