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!

engine

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.

snow/ice

There's plenty of leg room for passengers in the backseat  I got to test out how well the awd and 2 x modes  this past winter when we had 2 feet of snow and I was impressed.

Meets all of my needs and is great in the snow.

Since it’s AWD it’s great in the snow too.

The Crosstrek reminds me of a stylized version of the older Outback design, with the higher ‘this deep snow can’t stop me’ stance.

Very comfortable even for a large guy, does great in the snow and gets 30 mpg., much improved over my Jeep Wrangler.

It is excellent on snowy, slippery roads.

Have everything I need I am really happy Nice car for traveling All the whils  drive Good in the snow Beautiful car Good on gas

feature

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.

comfortable

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.

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.

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.

The AWD is a huge improvement in rainy conditions and I look forward to tackling any snow this winter.

From our previous experience with the CX-5's, I know that the all wheel drive system is excellent on the road and I have always been pleased with the handling in light to moderate snowfalls here in PA.

The all wheel drive makes the car stick to the road in rain and snow.

I've had it in 4-6" of snow and it performs very well, even with the all-season OEM Toyo A36s.

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,

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.

Has AWD that gets you around through the snow and my remote starter that gets my car warmed up before getting in it.

It does very well in the recent snows that we have had.

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

A bonus for me is the all wheel drive so I can feel safer driving my children and have better control  on snowy roads in the winter!

The Seltos has the feel of the Soul (but looks MUCH sleeker) and will get me through the snow with no trouble.

I have driven in snow and dry roads with no problems at all.

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 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.

Winter:  handles well in the snow and ice.

Snow, ice, some mud and sand that’s not to deep are all within it’s capabilities.

Perfect for pushing through the snow and all my off roading!

The car gasket all my needs  .I am able to drive  in snow easily.

I had to drive it to the airport during a snow storm, and it felt so stable on the highway!!!

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 Toyota Highlander

Go online and see how many people complain
About rattling noises with Highlanders !

Buyer beware don’t let the salesman crank up the AC or heat to try and drown out the terrible whistling noise that occurs between 35-45 MPH on 2021 Highlander.

Brand new 2021 with ONLY 800 miles, every time i drive on barely rough roads i hear rattle and buzz noise from driver side, dash and passenger side, also wind noise on 40MPH!!!

Replaced front hood molding, placed weatherstripping under the hood molding and whistling noise continues intermittently.

Been back to the dealer X3 already due to whistling noise stemming from front hood molding.

When I asked the dealership why mine was noisy and her car was not, they told me to bring it in and they would check it out.

Perhaps Toyota will do more in their vehicles to isolate road noises.

but uphill driving around 90-95km/hr the car is vibrating.

but i may get over it , fit and finish not very good , you put that volume up things are shaking and squeaking again something i don’t expect after spending all that money , 8 inch screen and backup camera are bad like graphics !

My brand new 2021 Toyota Highlander has very bad wind noise specially 40 mph.

A few days later it was raining lightly and now I noticed the intermittent auto sensing wipers no longer worked.

Also the limited Highlander is lacking auto wipers and thigh extensions found in my previous car of the same trim.