2021 Toyota Venza

noise

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.

speed

It handles good and has plenty of pick up speed.

Other safety features work great: speed limit sign recognition, blind spot monitors, adaptive cruise and so on work perfectly in any weather and lightening conditions.

The transmission is more like an electric vehicle, no gear changing as you move up to highway speed.

One of my favorite things so far is when cruise control is on the vehicle slows down and speeds up automatically when you are a selected amount of feet from the car in front of you.

Don’t mind tap-tapping to increase sound volume or fan speed -reviewer  complaints not shared by me.

Don’t mind tap-tap-taping to adjust sound volume, fan speed etc.

modern

Even such a simple thing like spare wheel which is not available in many modern SUVs of this class makes you feel more comfortable on the long trips.

Overall it’s sleek, modern, smart, and very savvy on gas.

comfortable

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

the inside is luxurious, so comfortable and very quiet.

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. .

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.

feature

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.

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

windshield

The wipers are hidden and not able to stay upright in the off position .

3) I don't know if it's a design flaw or a new thing: you can't put the windshield wipers up to clean the windshield or prevent them from sticking on when there's freezing rain.

All the features down to cooled seats and a heads up display that include the speed limit and nav directions.

like the speed, speed limit, navigation, blind side monitors all show up in a hologram in the windshield.

Lane keeping system is so smooth, passengers don’t even notice it — so is the active cruise control, The standard 2.4 engine and 8 speed transmission are a great match — smooth and quick shifting.

*****Santa Fe Limited QUESTIONABLES

***Jury is out on this 4 cylinder and the 8 speed tranny is excellent.

The 2.0 Turbo engine provides more than enough power if needed, and with the 8 speed transmission it loafs along at about 1,700 RPM at 60 MPH.

It was quite surprising at the ease of acceleration and found myself exceeding the speed limit often without realizing it.

but it does have 10 more hp than Toyotas and the 8 speed tranny is excellent.

The interior feels super modern and well executed.

For the new 2019 Santa Fe, I love the new exterior design and the interior’s modern layout.

I love how sleek and modern the body of the car is designed

Lots of safety features, legroom, plenty of power, excellent handling, quiet cabin noise level, thoughtful design, gas mileage typically 28-32 mpg.

I wanted to have as many safety features as I could to help her.

The Santa Fe has the safety features I wanted, tons of cargo and storage room and room for long legs!

Nice color good engine and drive excellent low miles on it and safety features i recommended the car and the dealer

Lots of convenient features (some of which we haven’t yet had a chance to try).

Great safety features and comfort options.

I love the hands free option for my phone.

Comfort features that are wonderful now that I live in Aurora Colorado.

We really like the room and comfort of this car.

The car is comfortable and has very good gas mileage.

It has a comfortable ride and excellent fuel economy for an SUV of this size.

The interior of my Santa Fe is so comfortable, and the seats in the back recline.

This car has plenty of legroom, mid sized family car, easy to handle,comfortable ride, all the bells and whistles, 1st SUV I have ever owned and love it.

I rent cars for trips often including much higher dollar SUV’s and this vehicle drives as good or better, and is much more comfortable than most of them.

safety

This one is absolutely the best value, comfortable, all needed safety equipment, nice looking.

It handles beautifully, is very comfortable, and has fantastic safety featurs.

The Technology and safety features are industry leaders.

The Santa Fe has surprised me with all its safety features.

2019 Toyota Avalon

Never had a new car that did not need to go in for rattles and squeaks my new Avalon drives like a dream happy to have switched from GM product.

The flaw is a significant, sporadic wind and road noise on the driver’s side and when driving over 50 miles per hour it gets louder as your speed increases.

At speeds above 75 mph a low grade vibration sound can be heard on the left side of the vehicle.

Also the lane change vibration does not work.

However, the cross-wind rattle "noise" that many have complained about really let's the car down.

At this time Toyota is unwilling to do anything about the noise issue Hence we would be reluctant to recommend.

exhaust

Also find the exhaust a little loud for my liking.

Exhaust note is too loud in any mode and bothersome for this type of vehicle.

Love hearing the exhaust note when starting the engine and accelerating on the highway.

The camera that provides an icon of the current speed limit, as posted, works,

0-60 in under 6 seconds, 301 HP from a smooth V6 mated to an 8 speed automatic, all the safety and convenience features available.

High beam turns off automatically when sensors pick up on coming head lights or when you reduce your road speed to below 15MPH.

Exceeds my expectations of a modern car, the electronics are amazing.

The 2019 Avalon Limited trim with 360 View is a fully modern vehicle.

Has plenty of cabin space and many modern features.

Cool features, powerful, fast, aerated seats got me, heated and air-conditioned seats are nice in the summer and winter.

I have owned BMW's for my last 4 cars and while they were powerful and reliable they really lacked the bells and whistles and comfort features I want as someone who drives quite a bit.

A stand out quirky feature is the articulating driver seat which retracts down low and way back for entry and exit and cozies the body into driving position with usually remembered positioning.

Color, options, size and overall comfort.

Plus the maintenance is half of BMW’s and has all the same features.

The car rides smooth and I personally felt it was a much better deal than either other luxury car options.

Great car with outstanding comfort and safety features, roomy with good performance and handling.

This is one of the best vehicles overwhelmed and believe me I am mini comfortable the design is wonderful it’s responsible for handling is above anything that Toyota has as far as I’m concerned

I have a fully loaded Touring and this car I have really enjoyed driving and is super comfortable and powerful.

Comfortable quiet &#38; smooth I love the styling.

Nice JBL sound system, beautiful ride in a very stylish and comfortable interior.

I love  the comfort , style and handling of the way it drives better than I expected.

Had a 2011 Avalon which was a more comfortable ride.

ride

Consumer Reports reports that it's ride is 'serene.'

Your friends will want to ride with you, think of this as a four seater with room for folks up to 6'5" or so, test that one if you are tall or your friends.

The ride sits low to the ground and causes back pain.

Ride is so, so smooth and incredibly quiet.

Go Limited trim for the luxurious, quiet ride.

2019 Honda Accord

Poorly made car to many rattles and noisy cabin lots of recalls don't buy honda

Climate control, paint, seat comfort problems, traction control issues, MCU issues not fixed by recent recall, even the radio doesn't play usb files without distortion, hit one big pothole and after the rims fixed noises in cabin that no one else can hear.

Phone calls also very noisy (they hear me as if i am driving with my windows open)

Road Safety Radar: is placed in the lower end of the grille so even little rain or snow it loses functionality.

The ride also gets very rough when the road does, and noisy - the 19" wheels and thin little Band-Aids for tires transfer every bit of rough surface feel and noise straight to the cockpit.

Very loud and invasive road surface cabin noise and it's difficult to even have a conversation at speeds over 65 mph on many interstate and toll roads.

Rattle noise from the dash, passenger side and from the rear.

Not crazy about Honda’s decision to use 40 series tires on a basic 4 door sedan due to high wear rates, expensive, poor handling in snow&#47;ice

The front plastic bumper is so low to the ground you can't drive past a normal curb up to hitting the tires because you scrap off the underside of the plastic bumper and its finish.

but does not tell me which tire(s) it is, thus rendering the TPMS almost useless.

I am going back to the dealer for the 3rd time in the 3 months I've owned the vehicle to check the tire pressure and reset the light.

The 19" Michelin tires are low profile with the tread design is rated a 0 on a scale from 1 -5 for road surface noise.

Have low profile tires which kind of makes it feel go-cart'ish.

pressure

Pull car over to stop on right side and discover a low oil pressure warning.

Transmission drain and refill and Brake fluid 30k cooling system every 50k etc….This car is very quick!

Positives:  brakes, engine and transmission have been fine other than computer updates.

but the brakes make me switch to something else.

The performance of the 2.0T engine and 10 speed automatic is almost unbelievable.

Great love driving it gas mileage is crazy at 38 miles to the gallon with crazy speed when needed have to be careful you can end up going over 100 quickly

I love all the safety features the gas mileage and the speed.

Love my accord, and love the 6 speed standard transmission.

I absolutely love my new Honda Accord (Sport 2.0 Turbo 6 speed manual transmission)!!!!

A very reliable Sedan, the 10 speed trans works great

This vehicle has everything you need for the price, the ride, the handling, the 10 speed transmission, the fit and finish is really well done.

Oh, and just like every other Honda, the 6 speed manual transmission is divine .

This car met all of my needs, especially my need for speed.

This car has a lot of power and can jump up to speed very quickly.

It has every modern convenience and luxury option.

Apple CarPlay is wonderful, and all the controls and gauges are modern, easy to find, and use and the

The new 2019 Honda Accord is absolutely beautiful and modern.

Reliable, low miles, love all the features, clean and dependable.

Love the safety (driver assist) features; feel very safe driving.

Convenience and all the safety features with the 2.0T.

Has giddy up when needed, has plenty features at your fingertips.

I would definitely recommend this car also for its features.

Honda Accord sport what else can I say cost of ownership performance economy it's the complete package like the vehicle very much think I'm addicted to the Honda Accord brand thank you so much.

I have tall children and this car has the leg room I was looking for as well as options that will fit us as a family.

The car is GREAT in gas, my insurance has dropped significantly with the safety features this vehicle provides.

Second Honda in two years, very well equipped with both safety and technology features at a reasonable cost.

This is an excellent, comfortable, reliable, fuel efficient, safe vehicle to drive.

Fantastic styling, stylish interior, comfort, excellent handling.

It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats and is loaded with technology!

Very comfy, luxury look and having stylish look.

My 6’4” son finds the seat very comfortable.

fuel

Gas milage is excellent and the best thing is how the car handles.

It's good on gas and doesn't make to much noise when the car is on.

I'm happy to see gas mileage of 38 on average.

Excellent on gas very spacious inside , the trunk is huge the most reliable out of any German cars , The Japanese make the best cars on the road, nothing compares.

Gas milage is good in around town driving (I’m getting 22mpg) and even better on the highway (34mpg).

2019 Nissan Altima

transmission

I now own the car over 2 years and the CVT transmission still jerks back and forth while driving under 10 mph.

Back in the shop every 3 months with computer issues and transmission issues.

Foam coming out by the windshield, shifts really hard, screen flickers.

ours went out at 60k, Nissan knows they have transmission issues and have done nothing to fix it.

Run so smoothly and barely you can hear a single noise.

So far I have put approx 6,000 miles on the car and my only compliant is a clanking noise coming from rear passenger side when hitting large bumps.

Front doors rattle when you close them and dashboard speaker covers are misaligned.

lights

Only downfall is that it’s hard to look out the back window through the rear view mirror because of the back light.

no simple courtesy light on the bottom of the front doors like my previous model.

Tail lights are not LED neither and their illumination is dim and out of date.