2022 Volkswagen Taos

transmission

The transmission shifts inconsistently causing either jerking of vehicle at low speeds or inadequate acceleration when needed to merge into traffic.

I would rate this vehicle at least 4 stars if the transmission did not make driving this vehicle Work and tiresome.

The DSG transmission is a very poor choice for this vehicle.

The transmission is a bit laggy from a start

but until the embarrassing 7-speed transmission gets addressed, I wouldn't recommend the Taos to someone.

The only negative comments I have is about the transmission.

but the uneven power delivery is a hazard and I would warn others to avoid the AWD version until a future time when VW either fixes this condition or uses a different transmission in the next version.

lights

.the car violently Jerks sometimes when stop at the light when the ignition shuts off,the lane assist will randomly shut off.

I purchased this in January and at only 4000 miles has been to the dealer multiple times for stop start stalling, EPC code, check engine light and other electronic issues.

Lately, while driving, the car will flash the check engine light when it's low on gas.

ride

but gained AWD, way more passenger space for family and friends and a more comfortable riding position for when I feel like running about.

The quiet and smooth ride of the Taos has been thoughtfully designed and engineered.

It has a very comfortable ride (a little on the firmer side) and it handles very well for a CUV.

Nice balance between sportiness, efficiency, noise, & ride.

It's a very compact car, I find that the passenger seat ride is okay - I have a baby-seat in the rear that only allows for so much room in front-passenger seat

It’s a comfortable ride and easy to maneuver.

The car is beautiful on the outside and such a smooth ride.

Acceleration is not bad, better in Sport mode, ride is good, and handling surprisingly nimble.

pressure

Quick, easy, no pressure, equals a beautiful car.

comfortable

The soft touch makes resting the elbow more comfortable,

Sporty stylish exterior and technology-packed interior with loads of room and extremely comfortable seats.

On our first road trip we averaged almost 42 MPG in great comfort and safety.

Interior is extremely comfortable for 4, w/ lots of luggage space.

but nice, and the seats are super comfortable.

room

I'm 6'6" and I fit quite comfortably inside, plenty of head, leg, and knee room!

Great fuel economy, handles like a sports car and plenty of room on the in the cabin.

but, you should not need to push the seat back for basic foot room.

I'm 6'4, and I have ample leg and head room.

mileage

but much better MPG & regular gas vs. premium.

I love the car and just got 39 mpg on a recent 60 mile jaunt.

The handling and increased gas mileage is superior.

The mileage has been great so far, and overall it has plenty of acceleration.

2022 Toyota Venza

The gas mileage is outstanding and the quiet ride is one of the best in an SUV you’ll find.

As a previous premium mid-size SUV owner, changed to new Venza Limited because of established hybrid reliability, excellent ride quality, silky smooth drivetrain/hybrid system, & outstanding features/options.

Comfortable ride, love the HUD display and camera rear view mirror when I loaded the back end and couldn’t see out the back.

I've had my XLE for 5 months, replacing a 2015 RAV4 Ltd.
Love the Venza, which vs. the old RAV is much quieter, smoother riding, and has a much nicer interior.

Very comfortable, rides very smooth, quiet and very fuel efficient, have hit up to 54 MPG!

I did some intense research and bought this car for practicality   it has the basic essentials I wanted for a reasonable price tag (including inflation).

fuel

My overall fuel mileage is significantly better than rated at overall mileage at 46.5 mpg.

Great gas mileage makes it one of the best cars I have owned.

I bought this for what it is- a modern mid size SUV with amazing gas mileage that will hold it's value.

I'm averaging 42MPG, most fuel efficient vehicle I have ever owned.

I am not needing to fill up when the tank is 3/4 full to avoid gas price shock!

The XLE is very well equipped with high end features like ventilated front seats, very comfortable leatherette front seats, and rear ac vents for back seat passengers.

The 2022 Venza is very comfortable and stylish.

* After getting use to entering/exiting front passenger side, passenger seat's comfort is well above average 😃.

In summary, if you want an affordable SUV with ~40-45 MPG and newer technology than the luxury alternative- buy the car!

2022 Buick Enclave

Quite comfortable ride with plenty of power.

No high pressure sale; he just listened to what we were looking for.

Room for seven good cargo decent hauling with all the style of a  Buick.

Lots of new safety features, and plenty of room.

feature

Dealing with Abdul Aldanab in the Finance Department was very easy and he was able to offer us some options and extras that will help protect our new vehicle for years to come.

Nice new features and upgraded leather interior.

2022 Cadillac CT5

I have the bigger engine 3.0 V-6 and there’s plenty of power and the ride is excellent.

The heads-up display is great and I've configured the dashboard to monitor things I want like tire pressure and coolant temperature (among many other possible things).

audio-system

Premium Luxury gave me all the options I could want including a 15 speaker Bose system.

engine

We have the twin-turbo engine and, as advertised, it accelerates well.

2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Then the car suddenly slowed, lost power, and multiple electrical systems reported malfunctions in the dash display.

They should be red or at least color selectable based on user preference through the infotainment system.

Info system is hard to use and touchy, one wrong touch and I start all over.

noise

Some other misses in my opinion: 

The amber proximity warning lights in the mirrors.

Jeffrey Parham the salesperson @ napleton River oaks Honda have excellent customer service skills, he was very attentive to what I wanted to purchase, without pressure I'm a very happy customer.

I have two children, it is very comfortable for them when I travel distances.

Visibility is much better all around, and comfort is superior.

Other than that CAR is very comfortable to Drive Nice Features.

So quiet, we haven't lost anything in comfort or quality.

Good gas mileage, love the keyless entry and car is so easy to handle.

Nice interior Haven't hit the EPA MPG yet, well short.

THIS IS OUR 3RD C-RV HYBRID, BEST CAR EVER  -  GETS 40-50 MPG.

The mileage is better than the EPA estimate, both in town and on the highway.

Smooth running, excellent power acceleration and great mileage.

My 2019 Jeep gets better mpg than the 2022 Hybrid CV-R. CR-V I gets 25mpg on hwy.

Hybrid gets great mpg if you only drive 25mph

Outdoor temperature also plays into mileage.

I’m still discovering more goodies every time I drive it.

2022 Acura RDX

It’s extremely comfortable, seats have 12 way power, you can extend the bottom of the seat for longer legs, (no more pressure points while driving), the lumbar adjusts up, down, side to side.

interior

Really like it so far, interior is amazing when fully loaded!

I own a 2014 RDX and it is more luxurious than the newer interior.

cruise

Lots of convenience features like heated steering wheel, automatic dimming hi beams, adaptive cruise control, etc.

When the adaptive cruise control is set, the car keeps you centered in your lane.

2021 Subaru Outback

Then they have the motor shutoff for when we stop at stop signs - we can only disable it right after we start the car every time.

The engine shut off is about gotten me hit twice when I was nearly clipped in intersections.

For the most part I really like the car has a couple things about it I don't like I don't like the thing to shut the engine off every time you stop personally I don't use the cruise control where it'll drive itself and I get mad at it sometimes when it talks to me tells me to keep my eyes on the road

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

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,

I really hate the automatic engine shut off.

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

The seat belt buzzer goes off immediately when you start the car so even if you're just rolling your car into your garage have to put up with that blurring noise.

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.

gear

Better transmission and gear ratio spacing would go a long way.

Horrible leak in the front, large puddles of water in floorboard and under mat on passenger side next to gear shift.

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.

The failed electronics for voice recognition, driver recognition, radio, and phone are killing the joy of the ride.

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

No one rides with me, which makes the car too large and long.

The car has a very comfortable ride and is fairly quiet.

Or sometimes it recognizes you when you get in and then forgets about you somewhere along the ride and by the time you get to your destination.

Smooth ride, quiet, lots of active monitoring systems.

but it drives easily and rides comfortably .

Mechanically, this is a nice car: good gas mileage, comfortable, good 4WD capability.

It is comfortable, reliable, and quite safe to drive.

There are many things I love about the car including the look, comfort, quality of the materials, 4wd with great gas mileage, integrated cross bars and how safe you feel when driving in bad weather.

The waterproof fabric covering the seats is very comfortable and seems to be wearing well.

The exterior of the car looks nice and the seats are very comfortable,

First the positives - the car is comfortable and can carry a large load of luggage and bikes.

It is so well built, solid, safety features are outstanding and very enjoyable to drive.

Has more luxury features  (in touring trim) than my BMW for a lot less money.

The cruise control feature is nice because the car will automatically slow down.

There’s plenty of leg room , so comfortable and has great safety features that you would love.

There are lots of convenient features including plenty of safety features and lots of space.

The Onyx features black exterior trim components and rims for more style.

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

It has all of the features of a luxury vehicle.

I love all the security features added to the Outback: I had a 2013 Outback which I loved

On a smooth flat road the ride is very comfortable and on the freeway I like the lane centering feature that my other one didn't have.

safety

but safety systems need too much work for me to recommend.

It has all the all the lastest safety controls .

I purchased this vehicle because of its high safety ratings.

Their response "you have plenty of warranty left", as if the safety feature that has twice tried to kill me would ever be left on again.

Gorgeous automobile with all the safety features you could want.

The safety features and build quality are excellent.

2021 Subaru Forester

Road noise seemed pronounced to me in around town driving.

Lincolns don't have this included even and you only care when you need it so this is piece of mind
+Minimal cabin noise during highway driving, excess of 75 or really windy you can experience some wind noise

It gets good gas mileage, has a smooth ride, and can handle off-roading.

It also is attractive and rides quietly and nice.

I can auto start my car from my phone, I have the convenience of the truck with a smooth ride.

While the back seat bottoms are just long enough for most, and the area is very roomy my legs couldn’t endure a king ride back there.

After test drive liked the ride and will update after driving it for a few months.

The ride is great and it handles very well.

I find the acceleration very responsive when I apply smooth steady pressure to the gas pedal.

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.

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.

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.

2021 Mazda CX-5

The transmission hesitates and thumps (in lower gears), making cornering, stopping and starting terrible.

and the car is in passing gear and the tack  is at 6,000rpm the car is doing 72 mph and it just stays there it wont down shift into drive .

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.

keyless

buttons are hidden in the cup holder&#47;armrest compartment which should have been rethought and moved elsewhere.. Maybe the door perhaps or under the climate control vents.

buttons on the side that are difficult to see, the car is a gas guzzler with a small gas tank (I didn't like all the extra stops for gas and the flimsy gas lid), the turbo lags, the ride is bumpy, the interior paint around the inside doors is cheap and does not have a gloss coat like the car exterior, the wheel wells have cheap felt inside them making them difficult to clean, the interior lighting is poor even with the included floor lighting in the signature, and the driver's side leather seat was starting to wrinkle after only 2 months!

buttons on the side that are difficult to see, the car is a gas guzzler with a small gas tank (I didn't like all the extra stops for gas and the flimsy gas lid), the interior paint around the inside doors is cheap and does not have a gloss coat like the car exterior, the wheel wells have cheap felt inside them making them difficult to clean, and the driver's side leather seat was starting to wrinkle after only 2 months!

tire

Never sure if it's just cold or actually a low tire, have to always check it to be safe.

The only disappointment so far is the Yokohama Geolander tires that are not well rated.

backing

), the non-touch screen was frustrating, the cup holders were in a bad place, the armrest was too short that I couldn't use it--it's positioned too far back for a female driver, the seats are too straight that I would slide while making turns, the window line is too high--it's too small going through a drive-thru as there is not a good clearance to receive orders, the back windows do not fully roll down, it does not have knee airbags, the heated steering wheel only partially heats—I would touch cold parts during backing out, the key fob is a cheap quality with small

failure

My salesperson failed to tell me that the steering wheel is only partially heated, which for me is a big issue.

Several attempts to correct the issue have all failed.

The ride is excellent and it has a very quiet interior.

Comparable in style, ride and comfort we were both shocked .