2020 Kia Soul

noise

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,

tire

This one has a bigger engine, bigger tires and a back up camera.

Still has a spare tire it's the 50 mile type 

but with good winter tires that's all you need!!

Tire sensors are defunked, Apple car play and the original system are constantly fighting to be the front runner.

Tires are wider than on a new BMW in the family! !

Larger tires, great wheels, blind spot indicator and sport shifting.

acceleration

great on gas smooth ride,  good acceleration on highway.

I can't believe the acceleration this car has.

The acceleration was better than expected with the standard 2.0L engine mounted to a 6-speed automatic transmission on the LX model.

Good gas mileage, responsive acceleration, and all the tech features a 62 year old man could ever need or use.

Handling and acceleration are responsive, the ride is surprisingly smooth, and technology is state-of-the-art.

comfortable

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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

tank

Toyota also fixed the gas tank issue which my vehicle had.

The problems with fuel tanks was not disclosed by the dealer.

Fuel tank which won't hold close to stated volume inexcusable, and Toyota seems disinclined to fix.

Great vehicle, awesome responsiveness, and overall features. My only issue is the gas tank (inconsistent refueling) and the placement of interior lights (or maybe brightness is an issue)

There is an issue with using the rated  gas tank capacity - it is rated at 14.5 gal,

I almost passed this up due to the reported problems with the gas tank and lack of being able to fill it up, so far I have not had that issue and after 2500 miles I think I would have experienced it by now.

The gas tank issue is definitely disappointing- They claim and market the vehicle having a 14.5 Gallon Gas Tank,

Filling the gas tank is a little disappointing.

The gas tank (widespread problem, research online).

battery

Then the battery died again after a few months.

The seat is up higher, I guess because the battery is underneath it (salesman was unable to comment on any of this).

Same weird noise in reverse, sounds like a space ship.

Unfortunately, once I got up to about 50mph, wind noise on driver side became intrusive like the window was cracked open or the door was ajar.

The road noise is louder than we are used to coming from a Lexus RX 350

Drove the Honda CRV hybrid, it just sounded too “noisy”.

My driver mirror shakes at highway speed, seems common.

audio-system

5 upgraded stereo is not worth the additional money.

And sounds like a police siren when coming up to a slow stop.

Around 1/3 of the time, I plug in my phone for Android auto and the system crashes or freezes and I have to turn off and turn back on the car. 6.

HDTV rear view mirror is really cool as is the 360 degree surround cameras.

radio

My biggest complain about the 2020 is the vehicle is noisy on the highway to the point the radio doesn't disguise it well.

No longer having to sit up and stretch to touch the radio screen.

I would only recommend this car if you’re also prepared to buy a new set of tires because it comes with a crappy brand, Dunlop.

The tires are Michelin which are very quiet and perform well.

It is very comfortable to drive, smooth, adequate acceleration.

I transitioned from a Subaru outback that had poor acceleration and maintenance issues into the RAV4 Hybrid and love it.

If you are braking, accelerating or handling turns, this vehicle is handles it effortlessly.

The turbo had too much lag and the other struggled under hard acceleration.

It’s brisk and smooth acceleration will put a smile on your face for a vehicle in this segment.

It has smoother and better acceleration than my former hybrid (accord).

Comfortable car, great gas mileage, easy maintenance - all the things we wanted when buying a new car.

It’s comfortable, rides smoothly on rough road surfaces, seats two adults with plenty of room in front

It’s very comfortable and the inside looks expensive and well made.

Not only those this car have a very nice and attractive design, it has very nice features that make it very comfortable to drive for long hours if needed.

seats are comfortable - we had a 5 hr ride as a family and no complaints.

Comfort, ride and handling are great, and can’t really speak about reliability yet,

It is comfortable for a big guy at 6'0" and 325lbs.

The RAV is comfortable, is very responsive upon acceleration, and relatively quiet while under way.

Seats were comfortable on a five hour drive.

Great mileage, runs smooth, the panoramic roof is awesome I love it.

As far as the gas mileage goes it exceeds what is on paper as I'm getting about 41mpg on mainly highway.

The average gas mileage is 38 miles per gallon not 40…It’s a pretty good car that gets pretty good gas mileage

Fuel mileage and reliability biggest strength.

The mileage is really good for SUV with AWD.

Economy is great - 41 mpg in the summer with mixed driving and a little less so far this fall,

Great gas mileage and just enough technology.

Twice the size of my last car and twice the gas mileage.

Since most of my driving is around here, I'm seeing a HUGE increase in MPG since I got this 2020 hybrid.

feature

Has weather package for heated seats, steering wheel, and wipers.

Perfect size and quality , good styling, very reliable, smooth and quiet ride, good road handling, safety sense features are great.

and the radar cruise control is a nice feature.

I do like driving it and am learning to use all the safety features.

Safety features include adaptive cruise control, rear sensing of cross traffic, lane assist and blind spot sensors.

Down sizing from Venza - similar size & features, love the gas miles savings.

A worthy $250 option put on at the port of entry.

Love all the hi tech features, safety features, overall look, and smooth ride.

It has a lot of safety and convenience features as well as being fuel efficient.

2019 Jeep Cherokee

transmission

Transmission can't decide which gear to select when accelerating from a slow speed which has gotten dangerous in a few highway entrance ramp situations; info system is weird to use - you need to turn the radio on first before going to climate, Nav, etc.

The transmission is really slow and seems like its confused and wasn't geared properly.

Hopefully just 1 bad part in the sea of transmissions.

There is a hesitation in transmission when I put my foot on the gas and the car basically doesn’t “go” for a few seconds.

Like break issues, transmission, and more .

After 45 minutes my wife took the car to go shopping and in less than a mile the transmission shifted to limp mode ONCE AGAIN and the ACC/FCW not available message popped up along with ESC and back up sensor faults.

I got my Jeep last May and it's been one issue after the next starting with the 9 speed transmission.

Just didn’t feel it could keep up with the bulk of the vehicle and it seemed to struggle with compatibility of the 9 speed transmission.

By exploded, I mean I was picking up shrapnel off the ground and transmission fluid was pouring out.

at the same time there was another issue of clicking noise coming underneath the car when I mentioned it to the guy at the reception, he said, "its ok this is a brand new car that should not be an issue because these cars are built like this.

For being a 4x4, the ride is very nice and you don't hear the tire noise from the more aggressive tires out on the highway.

Next, I thought a clutch fan was going out because of a rattle we would hear sometimes.

The engine is noisy and I found it under-powered while towing much less than the capacity rating.

Although most people dont buy Jeeps for the gas mileage, this new engine and trans paring is lacking the mileage as well as it's a bit noisy.

Road noise and ride quality were our main criteria.

You can feel the road and hear the noise a bit,

Brakes make loud humming noise while braking in forward or reverse.

You can adjust the radio without your hands leaving the steering wheel.

Radio won't store selected stations; radio volume  is erratic; NAV gets lost sometimes; backup camera is nearly useless at night especially if its raining; tailight lenses have water in them; it's just simply not a Toyota or Honda.

Pros:
- exterior styling
- interior styling
- interior comfort
- soft touch interior

Cons:
- buggy screen/control center (cuts in and out)
- radio (fm)  volume goes up and down while you're driving .

Radio is crap, dash lights coming on, I've had it 8.5 months and I can't get it worked on.

After 16 days the vehicle was finally diagnosed with a faulty radio and that was replaced and the car seemed to be running fine.

Have had the radio replaced which is unfortunately extremely common issue in Jeeps now days.

The two items I would prefer to be different are:   Why does the radio have to be "ON" before any information can be displayed on the screen?

The two items I do not like are the radio which MUST be turned on and left on (yes it can be muted or volume turned all the way down) before any of the screen information can be displayed.

The Jeeps software is out of date idk y they r selling it , no manual 4wd, the radio is faulty Cuts out , the car play won?t work , all these issues have been going on since the 2018 models now I?m stuck with a vehicle with faulty software

brake

If you let go of the brake right when the engine shuts of, you stall.

It’s a very easy car to drive not like the Evoque, which took at least a month to figure out the very long turbo lag, and extreme grabby brakes.

All the features, including the fog lights turning on when I turn the steering wheel and being able to release the pressure of the calipers when changing the brakes, really make the car even more special!

The brakes are very bad and takes a longer time to stop, causing a major safety issue.

.i detest the feature where the engine stops when you brake for a stop.

warranty

But be aware that after the warranty is up it has a defect that might leave you broke down on the side of the road

And the warranty is too much problems as well .

Only issue I have is a moonroof that leaks a little in a heavy rain storm, taking it to the dealer to have that addressed under warranty.

(Replaced under warranty on 08/22/18) on 07/08/18 - 07/09/18 - 07/10/18 I ran into an issue with the transmission shifting hard and then displaying a message on the dash that stated ?service transmission, restart in park at zero speed?

but when I discovered it had no spare tire I was told it didn’t come with one!!!

I really like the 2.4 engine gas mileage is excellent and it is peppy  Great paint job and nice interior  Would like to have a spare tire BUT

Each time I get a tire rotation my tires need to be balanced and have to get my alignment done.

So, it is unabused, and unmolested with modifications other than the trailer hitch and the big all terrain tires.

has had it replaced with a real tire for sake of safety and my own peace of mind.

one of the surges was so strong as i was accelerating - i almost hit someone getting on the freeway!

What I’ve noticed so far:
Pros: 
-interior is very comfortable 
-quiet
-spacious
-great amenities/features
Cons
-not a lot of “gritty up” (acceleration) 
-a little lag between gas petal to action

Nice smooth ride and great sporty acceleration and handling.

My last car was a 2015 Range Rover Evoque, and the 2019 Cherokee Limited is more comfortable, handles better, and accelerates better, plus a lot cheaper.

I'm getting 28 to 30 mpg, it has great acceleration and handles very well.

Drives great, comfortable, tons of features, affordable, accelerates great, wide variety of color choices.

The power of the V6 with a sturdy body give for great acceleration.

I love the acceleration and safety features on this cross-over.

Just wish I would have gotten the V6 for better acceleration getting into the freeway.

The car has an impressive turning radius that makes it feel very maneuverable, and the V6 engine gives excellent acceleration.

This car meets all my needs, it is fuel efficient and very comfortable.

Great deal, nice ride and super comfortable.

So here is the run down so far : 

Vehicle is comfortable both on short and long trips , I’m 6”1 and it is surprisingly roomy.

This car is comfortable to drive and good leg room riding in the back seat.

really comfortable , so many great features!

We bought it for our daughter and we feel very comfortable with its reliability and safety features.

Equipped great features such as Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Blind Spot Monitor, Emergency Rear Braking, LED headlights, dual tip exhausts.

This car has been very well made, no rattles every thing works, great features ,beautiful exterior and interior.

I love the style, features
And the new engine has great pickup.

It's loaded with a lot of features that  helps make you feel safe and confident in driving it.

It had almost everything I was looking for ( no tow package)
Love it!!! !

The car is awesome looking and has all the features I need.

ride

I love all the extras on it and the smooth ride.

Recommend this car for its performance and ride.

This vehicle meets me and my family needs it has plenty of leg room hold the road very well the ride oh my God it is amazing smooth as

I love my Jeep latitude love it love it love the smooth ride, the space, the design love it all I would recommend it to a friend

I love that it is a trailhawk, and I like the size and ride.

The ride is smooth and composed, actually sporty, and the 9 speed is smooth as silk.

The  ride is very smooth and comfortable, and it has a solid, quality feel to it.

2019 Nissan Murano

steering

however the steering feel is on the soft side, I wish it had a better road feel.

but NOT telescoping steering wheel adjustment).

The steering is a bit too stiff at low speeds.

The only complaint that I have about the Murano is that I wish the steering and handling was a little tighter.

sensor

Specifically, the 2019 Murano has a rear camera sensor that sounds an alarm and triggers the brakes to freeze if the Murano is coming too close to an object while going in reverse gear.

The only issue has been with an ABS idiot light, which turned out to be a wheel sensor.

speed

windshield

Also, the hood has a raised edge near where the hood meets the windshield, which often reflects sunlight right back into my eyes.

Also, the hood has a raised edge near where the hood meets the windshield, which often reflects sunlight right in my eyes.

The design of the Murano's hood in the way that it has like 3 inch incline right by the windshield is a definitely a miss.

The car came with good tires ( Continental )

The wide sidewall tires absorb road imperfections easily without being too floaty.

The wide sidewall tires absorb road imperfections easily.

It has good acceleration and the interior and exterior designs are sharp!

but it makes up for it with a smooth band of power while acceleration.

It handles well, and has great acceleration for a larger vehicle.

The acceleration is brisk and the ride supple.

Drove it from Austin to Dallas, and found the car to be extremely smooth and quiet, with excellent handling and acceleration.