2023 Mazda CX-50

audio-system

THE CROSSBARS ADD TO THE LOOK HOWEVER, THE SOUND IT MAKES WHEN YOU DRIVE AT A CERTAIN MILE IS TERRIBLE.

but clarity and sound not great at low volumes.

Terrible AC system that can't keep up with 80F weather!

Don't love the audio and that's about it.

Outdated navigation and interactive system.

practical

incredibly practical, incredibly affordable, incredibly pleasant.

handles

Ergonomics just don't work for long drives, door handles are in an awkward position and even with a tremendous amount of seating positions I could not get comfortable on a 180 mile trip.

engine

The base engine is more than enough in city and highway driving.

I love the handling and power of the turbo engine.

Turbo mounted in the back - behind a motor, makes future service a headache and it makes engine bay super hot.

The turbo engine makes accelerating smooth, and before you know it, you are going 90, and it feels like 60.

Acceleration ok at best given engine size.

speed

Its a six speed automatic vs 8 speed or 10 speed like most others make these day.

Very noisy at highway speeds with the 20" wheels/tires.

Even at high speeds, this little truck eats up the curves like a more expensive luxury vehicle.

turn-handling

There were much less body roll when I was twisting and turning in city streets.

2022 Tesla Model Y

lights

Audio Input, Bluetooth, Carpeted Floor Mats, Center Arm Rest, Child Proof Door Locks, Daytime Running Lights, Front AC Seats, Heated Mirrors, Navigation System, Parking Sensors, Power Lift Gate, Rear Heated Seats , Rear Spoiler, Rear Spoiler, Reverse Camera, Roll Stability Control, Side Curtain Airbags, Sliding Rear Window, Tire Pressure Monitor, Vanity Mirrors for more: https://craigslist.org

After a few months, I noticed my right headlight wasn't working as well as my left one, so I requested service through the mobile app.

As usual when you pick up the tesla car, you need to do a “thorough inspection “, even underchassis of the care, true enough, the model Y has  a lot of problems, the fittings are not the same, tail lights was not properly installed, the hood is not the same alignment, I don’t know what the quality control is doing.. most of the cars are built rushed.

Phone charger was replaced, back tail light was replaced, car came slights misaligned,  and finally at one point “hold mode” stopped working for like two days then started working again.

windshield

but I owned a Model 3 for almost 4 years and only changed the tires, not even the wipers, other than a problem with the 12 volt battery that runs things when the “mother battery” is busy with other things, but it was covered under the 50,000 mile warranty and they came to my home to fix it.

2021 Tesla Model Y Performance - Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Dual Zone Climate Control, Power Steering, Power Mirrors, Wood Trim, Clock, Telescoping Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Radio Controls, Sunroof, Moonroof, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags, Rear Defogger, Fog Lights, Intermittent Wipers, AM/FM, Leather Interior Surface, Air Conditioned Seats, Aux.

power

Let’s be real, this won’t save the environment let alone the fact the batteries will need to be disposed at some point, most power plants are coal, the amount of work to process and build this car, and this is a heavy vehicle youre not allowed to fix: this is the worst investment you can make for a daily driver.

heat/air-control

Other weird things: when you use cruise control every once a while it will beep wildly and slam on the brakes for no apparent reason.

but if you live in a hot climate like I do here in Riverside, you're not gonna get 300.

The quality control on the vehicle is terrible.

as well as practical features (side camera activates for turning, improved user interface etc.)

Very fun and practical, no worries about range with Supercharger network.

It’s fun, handles well, good cabin experience, and it’s comfortable.

range

We have driven cross country with zero issues finding chargers or running low on range.

and even INCREASING the car's RANGE by 15km/ charge, yes they did that with a software update!

The Long range version has the perfect range.

Very overrated car, real range is not more than 200 miles..(winter driving),very stiff and bumpy riding on the performance car, luck of car control with this big tuch screen.

This car is excellent when it comes to range.

I found out that the extended 320 mile range is only good for around town driving.

The 2022 Tesla Model Y has a range of around 350 miles and charging stations have not kept up with the Tesla and other electric vehicle fascination.

It's super fun to drive and easy to plug in at home and road trips.

ride

The build quality, ride, and over car is amazingly improved.

The best thing to do is spec the car with smaller diameter wheels (19” wheel = cheaper tires/more selection and better ride quality) or buy a set of 19’s once you get the vehicle.

2022 Hyundai Kona N

As a former GTI owner, the Kona N still has some of the same characteristics of the GTI and other hot hatchbacks of days gone by- a practical shape for folding down the rear seats and shoving in a bike or a dresser on occasion, a reasonably small footprint, and performance numbers that will shock people who judge cars by their badge.

And in maximum attack mode on back roads, it is an absolute delight,

I also enjoy the navigation system attaching to your phone so you never have to update the system.

It is the most fun vehicle I have ever owned after owning a string of great vehicles starting with a then-new 1968 Z28 Camaro.

But as far as pure driving joy for the money goes, look no further.

exhaust

The exhaust pops and snarls and crackles in sport mode which will either make you giggle like a kid or roll your eyes, maybe both.

Even in eco mode the exhaust has some nice notes.

I personally like to have everything cranked to the max other than the suspension, which I leave in its lowest setting, and the exhaust, which I keep in sport rather than sport +,

small-size

It gives you all the versatility of a small SUV with all of the fun of a hot hatch.

It's small for storage, it's good for 2 on a road trip.

2022 Hyundai Tucson

phone

Also, the gloss black is not a finger print problem any more than your phone or ipad. I can say more

Occasionally won't connect to iPhone (but fixes itself the next time the car is restarted). 4.

Doesn’t remember what you use for phone or Bluetooth device if multiple devices are used.

Also on the base hybrid- heated seats, heated mirrors, all the safefy&#47;driving features, easy phone connectivity, power driver seat, 4 driving modes, low speed 4WD lock, automatic high beams that work great, tows small trailers with high MPG, 6 speed auto with paddle shifters.

Haven't been able to get Android Auto to work more than once, and dealer wasn't helpful in figuring out the issue.

From what I read the only real negatives should be the upgraded 10.25 touchscreen info system which will not have wireless apple Carplay&#47;Android Auto.

radio

While not having the radio, it affected Bluetooth, Siri etc.

There is this little noise coming from somewhere around the passenger side panoramic sun roof when starting forward or reverse and it sounds like something sliding back and forth in a metal channel.

People complain about the piano black trim around the center (radio and HVAC controls)
I keep a microfiber in the center console, takes literally 30 seconds to wipe off any fingerprint smudges or dust.

Wish there were a spare tire and normal control knob for the radio.

noise

I have gone through 2 windshields due to rock chips cracking(hopefully just bad luck)

3 weeks since they "fixed" my car, it  has cutoff on me 3 times and has a hard knocking noise.

Also, the noises and beeps that the car makes are overwhelming.

At higher speeds it has more wind noise towards the rear

The materials in the cabin feel first rate, from the ridged volume and signal and wiper

brake

After vigorously stepping on the brake it started.

The auto hold feature, which allows the car to brake itself after stop without holding the brake pedal, was one I didn't think I would use.

This one handles great in all weather types.

It handles well, is quiet at lower speeds;( with exception of noisy backup alert).

The vehicle handles well with the front wheel drive.

comfortable

Ride comfort is very good, even with the 19” rims.

I believe that this Tucson has more tech, comfort and luxury than comparable cars costing 50% more.

but this is the most comfortable car we've ever had.

Amazing gas mileage, comfortable ride, amazing new design.

Very comfortable, quiet, powerful and extremely attractive.

my family loves the styling , ride and comfort

Did a bit of customization and it's a great all year type ride

The touch screen, the digital dials and the quiet ride remind me of a Mercedes in a South Korean skin, with a much lower price.

The ride it great, very smooth on these horrible Louisiana roads.

feature

of more concern, the audio affects all of the safety feature warnings.

The safety features standard on the Limited are numerous and cost a extra on a lot of SUVs, even more expensive ones.

I use this feature when there’s a lot of rain as it gives me extra confidence against possible skidding.

Outstanding, loaded with great options, reliability record and can’t beat Hyundai warranty!

The warranties are amazing as are the safety features and Hyundai's after sales support.

Many of the features have been great to use.

I love a lot of the features in this model.

A good idea in theory, BUT, this creates a dangerous issue if you are driving on a dark country road or on a main divided highway and your vision to the side is partially obscured by this feature.

button geari changes, but it seems to work
 it has a host of safety features that seem to work well .

Car drives nice and smooth, I just haven’t gotten 25 mpg yet, lots of very cool options

2022 Chevrolet Camaro

but just not practical or safe to drive for females.

Engine is amazing and car handles like it’s on rails!

I love this car, it's fun to drive gets great gas mileage.

Seriously, I look for any excuse to get in it because it’s just fun to drive; and when I get out of it I turn and look back at it cause it’s sleek, it’s a beast of a car (with a smooth ride too) and it’s mine.

interior

Great looks, interior, fantastic perform ance, you want visibility,  trunk space ?

The average height for females is 5’5’’, and for the male is 5’9’… so if a petit young lady wants a Camaro it’s like being measured before going on a theme park ride.

2022 Ford Maverick

Fords ordering system is the worst thing I have ever seen.

When I roll four passengers deep, everyone has plenty of space for ergonomically correct natural resting positions (they don't have to contort and twist to fit for the ride), decent audio from the base factory radio, a place for their small personal belongings in the convenient door pockets, convenient cupholders for beverages, plentiful and easily accessible ports for charging their phones and tablets, and - to top it off - in-vehicle WiFi (which has excellent bandwidth in my area - only &#36;25 a month through AT

The EV sound is annoying, since they forgot to add any insulation from the factory, it's loud.

The hybrid sound is too loud,
The horn makes more noise in the cabin than it does outside.

The only issue so far is a clicking type rattle in my dash that only happens on certain slow bumps in my neighborhood, once I am on the highway it goes away. Strange.

My first impression during the test drive was that nearly everything about it seemed well-refined for the price point except for the engine noise.

The Panels all rattle
The dash rattles
The Gas engine is loud and unrefined
The Hybrid brake system was an after thought..

port

Ford needs to eliminate the small storage compartment on the right of the screen since it is useless and in my view eliminate the electrical outlet in the rear seating area to be replaced with an AC vent.

The only thing you have to move eye focus to is the touch screen radio--unless you have your phone connected and can just use CarPlay to do everything.

Like everything except the brakes, very touchy at the bottom of the pedal.

but inside it has a practical sense to it.

the vehicle handles like a small, has a comfortable driving position lots of options and nothing else out there looks like it!

It has plenty of pep and handles very well.

Otherwise, it's surprisingly peppy, handles like a small car, and handles side wind on the Narrows Bridge better than any of the 20+ vehicles I've driven across it.

It's fast (relatively) with the turbo and awd, rides and handles well, and gets good mileage (24 mpg in local driving).

4 can ride nicely,back seat has just enough room.

Handling is good, and the ride is very comfortable.

the vehicle is fun to drive the ride is smooth and the build quality seems to be very good, no squeaks or rattles.

It rides great, accelerates just fine, and has more than adequate room for 4.

the truck rides great, it's very smooth and extremely quiet.

The ride is much better than my 2019 Civic.

Solid, roomy,  great performance,  nice smooth and quiet ride for a pickup.

Enough room for a 6'1" man at 260 to enjoy driving or riding in the Maverick.

The ride us much smoother and quieter than the Tacoma it has replaced and I'm using less than half the gas.

but when I sat in one at a local car show,  I realized my Maverick was much more roomier and comfortable than the full size Bronco.

Exceeds expectations: Beautiful design, perfect size, drives fantastic, comfortable on long trips, great visibilty, and its QUIET.

but big uses, no issues at 12k, very comfortable and drives great!

The seats are very comfortable even for the large and tall.

The interior is probably the most comfortable I've enjoyed in a utility vehicle to date.

It is actually very comfortable and the interior is very functional and I can park it in my garage.

mileage

but the dealer was able to take care of them  it delivers great MPG, of 45-50, around town, 32-34 on ths open road.

Overall happy with the performance and gas mileage (34mpg).

First edition carbonized gray
Mileage after 7 months of driving is 22 mpg.

It is so nice to get 40 plus mpg daily and run to the hardware store and pick up a load of mulch or haul bicycles and never.

So far, I am impressed with the little truck. Fuel economy is on par with what I was getting avg in my fusion (usually 40 - 43 mpg.)

The aerodynamics of the vehicle means you blow all over the place over 70mph
Highway MPG is less than the GTI i owned and that was way better built and more fun to drive.

It’s comfortable, easy to drive,  surprisingly peppy, and I am getting 43 MPG.

It gets amazing gas mileage,
Everyone looks at it..
Cons:
Build quality it appalling,
It’s useless on a highway, you’ll need miles to gain enough speed to pass someone.

Very impressed with the mileage, as about 60% was freeway driving, and I still averaged like 44mpg!

Went over 120 mph on the freeway, very sturdy! Ps.

2022 Kia Carnival

Driving on highway cabin noise is very high. 3.

but I'm a car guy and this van is practical and super safe.

It drives super easy, compared to 3 other makes it definitely handles the best with no blind spots.

I love the safety features and the comfort.

Its spacious, comfortable, nice display screen and the TRUNK SPACE is a bonus.

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

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!

Roomy,comfortable and nice build quality.

We love  the Carnival, KIA has came along way with comfort and reliability over the years.

Drive this car is safe  with all the amenities for safety I like it .Especially when I change lines,When people in front of me go and tell me to go.let me know in how many days I need services.I save on gas.Spacious.

The features are very easy to setup and use.

Leaves many options for the layout of the inside to your liking.

My Carnival ex is a great Multipurpose vehicle, plenty of room for the family lots of room for cargo with the rear seats folded down We took it on vacation carried luggage, supplies, Porta grille, beach chairs blankets pillows etc and still had room for more
power acceleration was all good and with all the bells snd whistle electronic safety features just a great family vehicle.

The back seats fold into the floor which is a great feature when extra space is needed.

With that being said, all the features are great!

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

room

While I love the look of the interior, it's got much less storage space than our previous van.

Storage space for the "glove compartment" stuff is ok

USB ports and outlets and heated seats or air cooled seats and big screens in the head rest and space, so much freaking space!

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

Compared to our 2018 Honda exl odyssey we believe this feels like it has much more room and is a smoother ride .

2022 Toyota Highlander

Sometimes I hear noises from the rear when backing out of my driveway when applying brake 
pressure.

I bought 2022 Toyota Highlander, and the rear seatbelt make a very annoying noise while driving on rough road and the dealer told me that I should put the seatbelt back to the clip, and they told me that is how they design it.

Mileage is not what I expected and the noise on the highway is just flat unbearable.

The hybrid version is powerful enough just a bit noisy when starting off and going up an incline.

It feels more solid, less road noise and has all the bells and whistles.

After 30 miles I have a headache from the noise and hard to walk from the cheap seats.

Just bought a brand new Toyota Highlander Hybrid le and have terrible wind noise on both sides in stronger wind and not sure about a smooth ride.

The only reason I give the Highlander any mark over 1 is because it seems to be solid and has a smooth ride.

The console is really solid so resting your arm there is a bit uncomfortable for any type of a lengthy ride.

large-size

I really think Toyota should either make the arm rest in the door bigger or put an actual armrest on the side of the driver’s seat.

but it has auto start, heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats, panoramic Sun roof, large screen with JBL speakers and Apple car play.