2020 Ford Escape

noise

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.

transmission

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.

power

It seems to be the result of having an engine that is not strong enough to power the weight of the car.

There’s plenty of power and good fuel economy.

Have lost all power once again after all those things were 'fixed'.

The Escape caught my eye when it was released because of the sportier contours of the design and the high predicted reliability rating from JD Power.

The Escape has the most power, spacious passenger room, plenty of cargo space, the best transmission, decent interior, and some tech you can't find in the competitors while paying a reasonable price.

fold

I am also super impressed with the cargo space and love that the second row of seats can slide forward or backward or fold completely flat depending on whether you need more people space or more cargo space.

You have to walk around the car to fold down the read seats (and their headrests) and release each half.

The 2017 had back seats that folded completely flat, the 2020 has a small incline that I can live with.

Folding and moving seats in the back make it more roomier.

comfortable

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

But Escape’s huge comfy back seat is appreciated by guests.

but it shines at over 50 mph - very quiet and comfortable.

Pros: good fuel economy for the size of vehicle, decent cargo capacity, comfortable seats, panoramic moonroof is pretty cool.

The seats are more comfortable than the more expensive Edge.

Vehicle rides well and the interior is comfortable,,,, 

Seats are comfortable and heat up quickly.

Comfort, convenience, and the best gas mileage.

feature

Lots of cool tech features; auto hold (holds the brakes for you, like at a long traffic light) is nice.

but grows on you over time due to excellent steering, precise tracking, taut suspension and confident AWD feel, great features and space inside.

The co-pilot feature has saved me from rear-ending another car TWICE!!

Has features I didn't even think that come in handy.

All kind of features that make life so much easier.

Love the new rear hatch feature with the push

is Owner's Manual's ridiculous!, due to trying to cvr too many myriad audio-vis., "Sync," displays, & "tech" Options available across entire Model line in single Manual!

The other safety features are not intrusive in any way.

The features of this car are incredible; since it is a 2020 model, it has all the bells and whistles.

fuel

3-hour sit at idle outside a doctor's office (would not admit me while waiting for my spouse), gas needle did not move! Impressive.

The auto stop/start function to save on fuel economy is jarring and doesnt work half the time.

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

meet all my need and more love to drive it i like the ride don't use a lot of gas fun to drive i just love everything about it

Even on the open road, I do not get good gas mileage

30 plus miles per gallon and big enough for Grand kids and dog.

i am so impressed with my 2020 ford escape hybird   i am getting 49 miles to the gallon in city driving and this car rides and runs so smooth.

My car buying priorities are price, comfort, fuel consumption and reliability.

2020 Hyundai Palisade

Bought it brand new, the steering wheel started to make noise, the side panel peeled off, the carpet fiber started to fall off and now the shocks are bad.

but it makes a load wisling noise on the passenger window

They keep saying there is a recall, but nothing yet after almost a year.

One big negative is the wind noise coming from both the drivers and passengers side windows.

He Says it’s road noise and I just have to live with jt.

For its price the SEL model missing gps and the sound system not satisfying and road noise this is my personal feeling  cause with this price i had other suv loaded with most goodies  in general its expensive for what it offer

but has design problems like a lot of wind noise which they can't fix.

Just search Palisade Wind noise and toxic smell on google.

I couldn’t get the sunroof to close while on the highway and the  wind noise is very loud from the driver and passenger side windows, especially if there is any cross wind.

This car tries to drive by himself and make abrupt stops and also slowing the speed using the transmission.

There’s also front window wind noise that is terrible at high speeds.

I will say that there is a slight wind noise at higher speeds that can be heard from the window when the radio is off.

Living in traffic clogged Bay Area with bumper-to-bumper stop &#38; go, my stress level has greatly reduced knowing the car will see the traffic ahead and slow down, even stop, as needed then speed up when clear and I never touch the gas or break.

but it can be quite loud and annoying at highway speeds.

Vibration and hum at speeds of 64 to 75 on the highway.

service

From day 1 this car had a vibration @ 56 mph then after numerous times to the dealership for service it's worst.

I have had the car less than the service department due to issues related to wind noise that they cannot fix.

A few days after we took delivery, our Palisade was in the dealership service department being evaluated for the wind noise issue.

also dealer service is poor and dealer charges more than MSRP since they are saying its high demand car.

I have had it serviced for this problem and they still have not fixed the problem.

paint

Power is sufficient and transmission is solid.

Though I bought it with the Hyundai total package with tow hitch and now I’m super excited about the multiple power selections & multiple comfort selections.

Power is great and features are outstanding.

Seating for 7 with multiple power sources.

This car has been the best value for the money providing safety, comfort and insurance with their 5 yr- 60k warranty and 100k on the power train.

Knew I wanted  the SEL Trim level with the Convenience Package to get the power lift-gate.

It has been great for gas mileage, and has plenty of power.

Folding seats to accommodate large items.

Cavernous area when all seats folded  flat.

Drives like a luxury vehicle,yet the 3 rows of leather seats that fold with a press of a

It's not 100 percent excellent - not having power folding mirrors is a demerit.

The extra seats fold down with a push of a

leather interior, automated folding 3rd row seats, etc.

One missing option, Palisade does not have remote controlled folding side mirrors which would have been nice on this extremely wide vehicle.

Front and back seats are heated and A&#47;C.
We haul a Kayak to the lake inside the car just to give you the amount of space for your goodies.

but when I test drove the Hyundai Palisade Limited, I was so very impressed by the quality, amount of standard features, the fact that it takes regular gas, the warranty, and the average annual cost of service.

It is full of tech and the safety features are impressive.

Stylish, loaded with tech and safety features, the lane keeping assist and smart cruise control are amazing, and the optional drives styles are wonderful!

I have been  satisfied with the vehicle’s performance and features.

Nice looking vehicle with very comfortable seating for 6 with excellent legroom and headroom throughout.

The 3rd row seating is spacious enough for an adult to travel in comfort.

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

Seats are comfortable and highly adjustable.

Not to mention it’s comfortable, drives like a dream, and is powerful.

The comfort was wonderful during the long days of driving.

interior

Smooth running, excellent riding, super reliable, styled beyond belief, technology way ahead of its time, plush interior, biggest and best supportive seats, and a 5 year warranty that very few can offer.

Heated & ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, sumptuous interior, electronic everything, and it handles snow and ice like a champ.

She is a palisade limited with awd,  white with beige a interior.

I choose my Palisades because it was comfortable inside and it had good gas mileage.

The Palisade has plenty of interior space for additional passengers and cargo.

It has a lot of interior space and the seats are super comfortable.

The interior is so inviting and it’s all so functional.

2020 Kia Soul

I cannot put sunglasses in the overhead sunglass holder (in the '15 OR the '20) because when I am on the phone (hands-free) it causes extremely loud noises (like a New Year's Eve noisemaker) on the other persons' side.

The only thing that I can be critical of is that it seems to have a lot of road noise,

This has the good old set your temperature out of the vents and that’s what the cabin temperature will be.

Wasn't sure I would be a fan of the cvt transmission,but very smooth.Seats are comfortable than some bigger subs I set in.

Don't often have rear passengers so I wish I could shut those vents and have more up where I need it.

.. first i'm not a fan of the elongated hood, the car is 3 inches lower than the 2015, the lane detection software only works 50% of the time,

It has plenty of power for in town driving and has reasonable power for highway use.

Would have loved the power retractable function on the mirrors too.

Both were manual transmission, and the 2020 has more power.

I've never had a problem and appreciate the incredible 10 yr/100,000 mile power train warranty.

It also has power everything so that is nice.

It has more engine power than my last car and I am enjoying the color!

Android play, remote start, power windows, with a great monthly payment and Shiny!

Plenty of power and good gas mileage too.

Soul EX has a power seat and both front seats are heated.

The back seats fold down and create a huge cargo area.

Back seats fold down, has lots of foot room

but the quality is superior, handling is great, and comfort is exemplary.

This car is exactly what I need I have back problems and it has very easy access in and out and plenty of comfort and legroom I really enjoy the car

The  back seats were just as comfy as the front ones.

The seating is very comfortable and it has better storage than other similar vehicles.

The interior is comfortable and very entertaining to my grandchildren who sit in the spacious back seats.

SO FAR THIS KIA SOUL MEETS OUR NEEDS, COMFORTABLE, GOOD SIZE AND LOVE DRIVING IT.

but has  a balance of comfort and style, I love auto emergency brakes, i love my kia get on parking in smaller space or any space.

room

Toyota would be a better option, likely with more room.

It is a great car the trunk amazing and the space in the back is perfect for children .The drive is very smooth .

Car has a lot of leg and body room for my size.

Safety features, right size of the vehicle, cargo space, and right price.

Low cost, low mileage, suitable space for our family.

This car fit all our needs while still having all the technology that we love in luxury cars, space like we want without buying a van, great mileage l, and with turbo / sport mode thrown on its still a blast to drive.

mileage

On long highway drives in normal driving mode the car has delivered as high as 47 mpg!

Looks good, Good price, Good MPG, This is my third Soul and I liked them all.

I like the average of over 32 mpg on my regular driving in small city commutes.

Note that the gas mileage (up to 33 MPG highway) is pretty impressive for a vehicle weighing 4,000 lbs.

It gets great gas mileage both city and highway.

2020 Kia Sportage

The ride is noisy with the 19in tires, wind noise is bad  and the gas milage is terrible.

but the 19" wheels make to much noise and the wind noise is more than I expected.

Cargo area has very thin plastic that if a can of paint rolls it will crack the cheap thin plastic.

The car has plenty of power and is surprisingly nimble considering it is not a sports car.

The vehicle is surprisingly fun to drive for a crossover, with the 240-hp turbo motor providing healthy off-the-line response and good passing power higher elevations.

It has a nice, smooth ride and plenty of power.

The ride is great, it's quiet, comfortable, economical and pleanty of power, especially in the 'sport' mode.

However, Kia has and remains super reliable, the vehicle is comfortable and has enough power.

2020 Red Sportage S.  I love the power; I can park it anywhere.

The hyundia Tucson 2.0L we traded was underpowered and the Sportage 2.4L has plenty of power.

But again, at this price point the car also has ventilated seats and power folding mirrors.

The second row seats fold down for some decent cargo room.

The 2nd row seats fold down for extra cargo space.

Sportage defintely has plenty of get up and go, plenty of room for 2 kids if I need it, seats fold down giving additional room for camping gear.

I enjoy all the creature and safety features it has.

Seats are comfortable and it came with a lot of options.

I love where all the controls are located, easy handling and great safety features.

It’s safety features alone make this a great car.

It's equipped standard with lots of goodies and modern features which is nice, and in some cases very useful.

The interior is sharp and slick with the right amount of features.

The SX model has pretty much every available option included,

The Kia Sportage is the perfect mid size SUV with excellent mileage and great navigational features.

Don't get me wrong, 99 percent of people will probably find this car comfortable enough for them

The sportage can seat four adults (six footers included) comfortably which is quite a feat for a midsize-compact SUV.

But it’s also roomy and comfortable in all the seats.

Amazing car!Very reliable and very comfortable during driving.

Right size, style, comfort and technology.

Sportage is very nice and comfortable car,free leg space, good on gas mileage , I'll always recommend this car to a friend with a family of of 3 or 4.

safety

So safety is paramount, and low maintenance costs are a huge plus as well.

I FIND THAT QUALITY TO ADD TO THE SENSE OF SECURITY AND SAFETY.

On top of all of the great amenities that come standard on this model; my monthly insurance premium dropped notably due to the high safety ratings.

The Personal Package on the LX model gives you the added safety features, includes turbo speed and handles and looks great.

Lots of safety tech and convenient tech also on the sportage sx turbo.

Drives quiet and smooth with great electronics and safety features.