2022 Kia Carnival

noise

Check engine light came out 2 times after I bought with in  2-3 months, it’s brand new van and it’s vibrating when press in gas what is unacceptable please don’t buy any kia I believe.

lights

2) lack of low end torque 3) check engine light came on twice in cold weather (-18c) .

Interior lights found on after parked for a while, 3 times, may be a fob click thing.

power

- Engine is decent from a power perspective

Love having the 360 camera and power folding mirrors available on the SX (not the top model) too.

cargo

- The rear bumper could have been made an inch wider to allow for safe stepping onto when we need to reach for the rooftop cargos.

Comfort, third row seating that becomes a spacious cargo hauler, lots of

Enough room for everyone plus cargo space.

Features I liked most was a deep
Cargo space behind 3rd row, easy access and that
Table in the second row.

feature

Like it's look, rich in tech and features (bought the top trim),

The middle row reclining seats are a cool feature

Other really cool new features are that both the skylight windows open in the front and the back.

With that being said, all the features are great!

Overall a great vehicle, many great features

Great features on the EX trim, stunning looks, and smooth drive.

Love the passenger view and talk - handy feature for a carload.

Then for the price, you had to really empty the bank to get any of the nicer features on it.

although this Carnival had great features, there are somethings about it that are annoying.

comfortable

The carnival is stylish, clean looking, comfortable, and great for road trips!

My wife and I recently retired and wanted a new, reliable vehicle for trips and everyday driving.The KIA Carnival is great people and pet mover with a smooth ride and comfortable interior.

- Seats are, generally, comfortable for long trips.

Great car, spacious, comfortable and fun tech.

The 13 year old grand kids deal with the travels in comfort.

It is more comfortable than the Pacifica.

Super spacious, comfortable, loaded with features!

family

I am one impressed Kia repeat owner and I look forward to showing off the Carnival to all my mom friends!

We are a blended family and they are ages 10, 12, 12 and 14.

Plenty of room inside even in 3rd row for our 6’3” son.

but you have kids that love to ding doors parked next to your car, THIS Multi-Purpose Vehicle is the one to buy.

I got family that’s Kia fans and recommend me test drive one, it was nice I wasn’t too impressed with it, it had that familiar feel when I test drove a Sedona many years ago, felt cheap in my opinion..but to each their own.

What an amazing family car and this from for  Toyota owner! !

I would definitely recommend this vehicle to other moms.

2021 Toyota Venza

But I wasn't crazy for the stiff rides and the wind noise due to the height.

It is almost like metal piece rattling in the cargo area.

On highways, I noticed very little wind noise,

It make very very little sound or vibration when the gas motor starts/stops.

A little more road noise than I would;d like.

I noticed that when I play the radio a little too loud, the bass makes the dashboard buzz.

I am very disappointing with the 2021 Venza Driving Feel, I bought my Venza in December 17, 2020 and from the very beginning I heard the noise produced by the hybrid system (dealer technician said),

I have had  my car insulated to cut down on the road noise, thinking that was the issue.

Other than that the interior started squeaking after less than 3 months and 3k miles.

engine

though this car is a 4 cylinder, it does not feel underpowered at all and it zips around town with no issues.

I like how the engine shuts off coasting, braking, or stopped at a light.

no clunk when the engine turns off at a light like my wife's E350.

Perhaps the biggest compliment other than a droning engine when pushed hard is that you don't even realize you're driving a hybrid most of the time.

The start/stop of the engine does not bother me at all,

Not powerful or refined engine under hard acceleration as my 2014 Toyota Highlander XLE.

I have the 2021 Venza XLE I cannot get anymore than 41 liters of gas in it, and I run it down to where it says 20 KL left, anyone else have this problem, Toyota is doing nothing

navigation

Poor POI, tricky routing compared to smartphone, and sometimes hazardous paths: it led me to an UNBUILT ramp in Corpus Christi on 65mph which could be fatal if I was driving at nighttime and trusted the navigation.

The voice activated navigation is problematic at times.

The touch screen for the map does not appear on the entire 12” screen like in world like for it to.

Also, nav & upgraded audio not worth the upcharges.

It’s NOT as quiet as a Lexus  

Cons:
#Worst navigation system I’ve ever seen.

brake

We love everything about our Venza except , occasionally upon applying the brakes we hear a loud sound like metal banging.

The wind noise breaks into the interior just after 40mph and driving 70 on a highway in addition to buzzing from the wheels on a large-fraction asphalt or whistling on a concrete will make you head blow in just couple of hours.

After several failed attempts and the brake pedal going to the floor, I got out of the car, locked it, then re-entered and this time it worked properly.

A few times the Venza does not going to gear and I had to press the brake pedal again.

From the first week I had the BMW, I had issues with the brakes, the electronics, total engine shutdown, and the list goes on.

tire

In the owner's manual, it says that the Venza is not designed for off-roading (off-road only if unavoidable) and that snow chains cannot be mounted (mine has the bigger tires).

It's not bothered by extreme cross winds, snow, ice, slush, heavy rain - if you have the right tires.

It may be the Bridgestone eco tires, which I’ll eventually switch out to a better riding tire.

It is quiet, rides exceptionally smooth, 45.4 MPG, Sirius XM radio, 1st class power hatch, nice wheels, very comfortable seats, nice leather steering wheel, ect. .

I love the hybrid system, which gives more than enough power for expressway merging.

I liked how the power delivery is very smooth as there are no gear changes.

There is plenty of power when you want to blow the doors off a 300 series BMW.

I like the ability to use the Energy Monitor on the main screen and watch how the power transfers from the batteries to the gas engine, it allows me to drive more economically.

The computer system would send power to the appropriate wheels extremely quickly to keep the car driving straight.

It’s got good looks (especially its tail end), interior is nice, efficiency at 40 MPG excellent, power acceptable.

The power is steady and adequate for lane merging on interstates.

Love my new Venza EXCEPT have had to jump start TWICE after purchasing due to the starter battery not having enough power to start the car.

But based on the smooth & quite refinement offered, the Venza's cargo space is as good or better than other peers such as the RDX, X3, NX, RX, GLC and Volvo XC60.

The cargo floor is high up and the sloped tailgate cuts out usage cargo space.

It does lack handy storage and has less cargo space than a RAV4,

We're empty-nesters and the cargo space is more than sufficient for us

1) Interior Space: This model just simply does not do well at providing interior storage or cargo capacity.

It’s also very small cargo which is noticeable if you’ve had a RAV4.

We sacrificed a lot of cargo space, and the Venza definitely lacks "cubby hole" space,

It’s a comfortable ride, gets phenomenal gas mileage and love my stargaze roof.

the inside is luxurious, so comfortable and very quiet.

The heated, ventilated seats are comfortable the vehicle is sharper in appearance than a Lexus and I just can't get over how much fun it is to drive.

The front seats are very comfortable and I love the ventilated seat option.

Smooth ride, comfortable with great features.

Feels roomier inside than the Limited Rav and most definitely a more comfortable ride.

The interior looks amazing and feels comfortable.

The seats are the most comfortable I ever sat in.

A comfortable and quiet ride was a priority, as we were coming from a Lexus RX350.

mileage

Although I got 55 mpg, in eco mode, going 7 miles to my grocery store in flat terrain, it was a boring ride.

Great gas mileage, avg 39 miles per gallon

Buy it because it's a hybrid, love it if you're willing to give up some gas mileage and have some real fun.

Great mileage so far, do not visit the gas station every week.

My overall gas mileage is 46.7 which is outstanding.

You have three options economy 39.8 miles to the gallon without trying.

I knew I would never use moonroof, I was really happy to find a car with so many features without moonroof.

This vehicle is packed with luxury features like parking sensors, power folding mirrors, and memory seat.

Many of the tech features are easier to understand after reading the manual and/or watching the tips/tricks videos online.

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,

And it has lots of power when you need it.

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

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

2.0 with IVT has plenty of power for my needs.

The power, handling and ride are all as expected - decent car for the money.

but when you put your foot done, you'll feel it adjust to give you the power you need.

I am impressed with the turbo power and overall drive of the Kia Seltos.

The power from 0 to 60, and that (center differential lock with torque vectoring for this price point.

rear and cargo has huge amount of space and compatible with that of the new RAV4.

The interior is so comfortable and the cargo space is just right.

While I wish there was an option to add a cover to the hatch area, I have found the interior cabin to be very spacious and I like the utility of the adjustable cargo floor.

Love the cargo space and plenty of room to fit grandchildren in rear seat.

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.

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

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

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 Subaru Forester

I find the power more than sufficient for the vehicle type and my mainly commuting purposes.

The features seam awesome, and I love the power liftgate.

Either way its just cord in your way that could've been done differently with a USB in the center console
-Mediocre power, the car drives great

Inside, the Forester is well-built, and it has plenty of room for passengers and cargo.

This Forester has great style, tons of cargo room and handles like a dream on all types of terrain!

Easier to get in and out of and more cargo space

The cargo space is bigger than most cars in this class.

The interior is spacious and lots of room for people and cargo.

Outside features are very nice except the looks.

The handling, safety features, styling, and technology are all on point.

I have the Limited version, it has all the amenities I could ask for.

It has amazing safety features as well as ease of entry.

This SUV meets all our needs and gives features that we didn't even expect Being older drivers the safety and driver assist allow us to feel very safe behind the wheel.

The suite of safety features is complete - lane departure, auto braking to emergency stop, adaptive cruise.

The amount of storage is excellent, and with all of the safety features I've never felt more secure on the road.

All the safety features, gas savings, roomy and all the benefits that you can, i.e.

safety

Reliability, dependability, safety, quality and fuel economy for a full time AWD vehicle.

Subi knows their value and I think they care about the customer and their safety first, everything else falls in place because of that.

Besides the outside appearance, is the safety of the vehicle.

Fit and finish are exceptionally good and the cabin, while not super fancy, is quiet and comfortable.

This Forrester Touring has similar comfort

It is a very comfortable car and very quiet.

Those who have rode in the back find it very comfortable and enjoy that the seating height is higher than in front giving them a great view ahead.

but the car has all of the features we need, great room front and back and great comfort.

Love the handling, seating comfort, sound system - great car!

This car meets my needs of comfort seating, leg room,
Traveling space and room for grandkids!

I feel super safe, comfortable, and current with all the available new tech.

2021 Subaru Outback

but as soon as I got it home, I realized there was a very loud rattle above the driver's head.

My previous Outback had absolutely no rattles or squeaks,

but things like seat adjustments and cooling fans can be noisy.

transmission

Coming from a VW Golf Alltrack - a lifted AWD wagon just a bit smaller - the steering is nowhere as quick, the mileage is not as good and the transmission is nowhere near as responsive as the DSG in the Golf.

Was prepared to be disappointed with the CVT transmission

The engine shut down/stert up is abrupt as it says in many reviews, acceleration and shifting isn’t as smooth as the civic with a CVT,

The single biggest issue is the standard engine&#47;transmission package.

small-size

4- Given the size of the car, the interior storage is not that good- the glove box and center console are tiny, the door pockets are too small and styling seems to have taken precedence over function.

This makes for poor protection agains small particles that hit the windshield when driving down the highway (I can't imagine how you can drive down an unpaved road without a problem).

Only negative for me on interior design is accessing the phone charging area, difficult location of the CD player and much smaller size door pockets as compared to my 2017 Outback.

Only regret is not having the Turbo engine because it can be a little sluggish getting away from traffic lights.

But when it comes to an emergency, the 4 cylinder engine will fail you every time.

As many others have pointed out, the mileage has never been close to what is advertised, and the engine start&#47;stop is very rough.

I HATE the jerkiness of how the engine restarts at stop lights.

engine should shut off when stopped at proper setting

I really hate the automatic engine shut off.

They need to pipe in some mildly robust engine sounds to cover up the annoying real engine sound.

Comfortable ride, lots of power, good handling, perfect size.

Standard items ; power windows , cruise controls , a good radio , hands free phone , etc.

The 2.5L definitely give the Outback Onyx XT some added power to make driving fun.

Needed something comfortable to drive with all of the necessary safety features as well as having enough power to tow my ATV.