2021 Toyota 4Runner

mountain

We do a lot of mountain driving and the gravel roads feel as smooth as the paved ones in this.

but very functional as an SUV with Hill Start and Crawl feature.

The SUV is good for our mountain driving, city driving and long distance also.

reliable

love the ride    It is a good car very reliable.

I love that it’s a body on frame traditional SUV with a normally aspirated engine and reliable transmission.

Toyota 4runner's are, in my opinion, reliable good investment if purchasing to own, if you take care of the vehicle it will last for as long as u want it to be.

I find this vehicle the best overall for doing whatever job is necessary and is by far the most reliable truck on the road.

very reliable, does what it is designed to do with solid performance and you can get in without taking out a huge monster loan.

I enjoy the Four Runner for it's reliable, bullet proof and very pleasing to look at.

ride

Ride is sporty and resilient in the turns,

It has plenty of legroom in the front and back .The ride is good love it , Compare to other cars that i tested

was surprised that a 4x4 can actually give you a comfortable ride.

Smooth ride on road and great off road capability.

The 4Runner is comfortable to drive, comfortable to ride in, and is about the same size as the luxury SUV's I used to own.

This car met all of my needs.It’s plenty of legroom in the front and back,the ride is great compared to other cars I tested.It has 3 USB ports

After my wife being a Jeep Girl for many, many years, she is coming around to the interior space, comfortable ride, and more power out of this machine.

The Limited is very smooth riding for a four wheel drive.

comfortable

Whether I am driving off-road or on the highway this has been the most comfortable vehicle I have ever been in.

Really comfortable and built like a tank.

The ride is comfortable and not abusive and I have no complaints!

Very comfortable, the controls and media of it are great, it’s intuitive and plenty of space for my kids and dogs.

The design is nice, very roomy, comfortable interior and ride is great .

interior

Plenty of interior tech that I like as well, especially the power outlet in the back.

I love how high you sit, how well it is built, and the minimalistic design of the inside!

Color works well, interior features are good, handles well in snow and ice as well as dry conditions.

I love the lines of the 4Runner and the fit and finish on the interior is second to none.

The interior is beautiful with the redwood leather mixed with black accent leather.

Interior is what an American car company would make!

Inside and out - not super fancy with clean lines.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

noise

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.

transmission

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.

My Bronco handles my 1/4 mile gravel driveway (obscured with leaves in some sections) with ease - happily takes on mountain roads and switchbacks with ease.

I’ve been off road around the Santa Rita Mountains near Tucson and the White mountains in northern Arizona and my Bronco handled like a champ!

For the highway or the mountain trail this vehicle suits my every need.

I can't wait to take my friends on a day trip to Hill Country here in TX.

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

This car meets all of my expectations and is super cute fun to drive reliable and has a lot of features.

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.

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.

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 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.

The Sport switch moves you into a higher rpm range and is great for climbing steep hills.

The car handles curves and hills really well - my husband drives dirt track cars and has tested this lol.

We did a lot of mountain driving on top of tons of flat interstate driving that demanded good truck & RV  passing power - the CX 30 has plenty of power.

It has enough power for the highway and for Georgia's hills; it is very easy to park in small parking spaces.

My wife drives a 2016 CX5 which has been largely reliable and I have a 2004 Mazdaspeed MX5, so a good feeling about Mazda which at the top of its game in design safety and reliability.

However, this vehicle is extremely comfortable, nice-handling, and thus far, reliable at 13,500 miles.

It’s extremely reliable, had above standard safety features, and it’s a pleasure to drive.

feature

Has safety goodies like the cross-traffic backup warning, blind spot, lane warning systems I like and need.

Brakes are extremely mushy, and the overall user experience while inside is higher quality, the total package is a let down.

Lots of power, comfort &#38; all the safety features you could ever want.

The safety and convenience features this car has are just incredible.

Great car to drive and many valuable features such as navigation.

It’s stylish, well appointed, had all the relevant safety features, and is as fast as you want to drive it.

For the price, you really get a lot of options and I'm enjoying the Mazda Connected services on my phone.

Great driving car and features, particularly safety features, without having to buy the Premium.

.I leased the CX-30 Premium model (the highest package until you get to the 2.5 premium plus) and was shocked to find that

Inside and out much like a premium brand like Volvo, BMW, Audi and a step above a Honda, Toyota, Hyundai/Kia.

The interior has a minimalistic, stylish feel.

Which takes room from the inside to reflect a modern sleek look on the out.

The stylish exterior and upscale looking interior pulled me in and the features made me feel like I wasn't stepping down from the luxury brand of my previous vehicles.

Best in class Elegant interior Quiet Handles like 3.Best awd system I've owned

The interior quality is remarkable, the dash design is intuitive and clean, and it is really fun to drive.

Just the car I wanted from the color to the interior and exterior features of it.

safety

I love having so many safety features, especially the bright headlights which make it so easy to drive at night or in the rain.

This is in addition  to all the standard safety equipment that you get with all models makes this a truly great value.

Is good for city driving with all the safety features.

This car is my first car and what i love about it is that its cute, has safety features, easy to use and prize is affordable.

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.

It has plenty of power to make it to the top of the mountain with ease.

If you live in northern or mountain climates the Subaru Forester is your SUV.

I would be scared to drive with family and gear in car going uphill on windy roads at altitude in mountains.

but the pickup is incredible and even pretty peppy going up pretty steep hills.

I feel very
safe while driving because the safety features are outstanding and reliable!!

I felt this vehicle would provide safe, reliable, and productive use supporting my needs.

My 2020 Forester Touring provided comfortable and reliable use,

This is the second Forester that I have purchased and I am thrilled to once again be in a safe, reliable, smooth riding Subaru!

It's reliable and comfortable and a nice ride.

Comfortable, quiet, reliable, safe, and fun!

Many of the safety related driver-assist features are very poorly implemented, turning them into a nuisance rather than an asset.

Car is comfy, has nice accessibility features, easy to drive.

Great technology, safety features, and modern cabin look and feel.

I like the all wheel drive feature better than front wheel drive.

Overall the cars have been excellent and we love the package and the orange accents on the vehicle.

Full of safety features, second Forester owned.

Excellent gas mileage, love the large sunroof, many safety features, comfortable ride, love the color, Jasper green, lots of room.

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

Really good all around view and a strong sense of safety.

It is rated best in safety, best in value retention, and best in reliability.

Very impressive gas mileage, safety features, and we have been extremely impressed by fit and finish.

however the Convenience is very well equipped and comes with many top safety technologies.

It includes safety with StarPlus and Subaru standards that I found lower my insurance rates.

The safety features and quiet ride are amazing.

On the plus side, visibility from the cabin is excellent, and the interior is roomy and comfortable.

It’s peppy, quiet, and very comfortable.

Our 2020 Subaru Forrester so far has been amazing in comfort, ride, design, engineering, looks, and space.

Road trips are very comfortable and we find the seats to be very acceptable in that department.

Very smooth ride, comfort, vision clear in all directions.

It is very comfortable, has plenty of storage room, great off road capacity, and good ascension/breaking.

It's super comfortable, great on fuel, feels safe and has a great steering feel and even my 22 year old son/24 year old daughter enjoy driving it.

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.

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.

(Btw, you can definitely fit a mountain bike in the trunk, over the back folded-down seats.)

The car has plenty of power when climbing hills.

It even holds the fuel economy numbers when hauling my mountain bike on a hitch rack.

but the AWD system works great on dirt roads and I've driven through rocky streams with no trouble while in electric mode most of the time.

Doesn't burn through fuel like other vehicles.Very dependable car.

Very reliable vehicle,  With plenty of space.

It’s been reliable and fuel efficient, averaging about 30 mph overall.

but had one before,so I know this is a great vehicle to own or lease.Know that an Escape is safe and reliable.

It has been reliable so far and looks good.

It has been a reliable car, as I have a 2013 with over 139,000 miles, a 2018 for my wife, and now this 2020 for my daughter who uses it to commute safely to her work around the Dallas area.

Seats are comfortable enough, a rarity it seems in many cars of late.