2021 Mazda CX-5

transmission

Feels like the motor is winding while the transmission waits too long to up-shift.

I also find the engine noisy under acceleration with transmission shift hesitancy and roar.

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

The main problem is the automatic transmission.

but the transmission .it some times shifts hard .

The BMW drives like a dream with a smoother transmission and ride, much better build quality, has a light interior, a panoramic sunroof, and a bigger gas tank with better gas mileage.

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.

tire

My only complaint would be the budget tires they use.

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

noise

Wind noise while driving with windows down very irritable, Gas mileable ok

but I suspect better tires could bring road noise in the cabin down even further.

turbo

The CX-5 Touring is recommended by Consumer Reports, is comfortable, quick and economical enough without the turbo engine.

The ride is very comfortable and the turbo provides enough power to be taken seriously on the highway when merging or passing.

Turbo engine is nice and I am getting about 27 MPG, mostly highway.

I loved the acceleration with the turbo and the windshield display

The CX5 is very quiet, the Bose sound system superb, and the turbo flat out hauls a. ..

The turbo charged engine is only available on the upper trims pushing $38-40,000, and the Carbon edition with an MSRP of about $33,000.

The Turbo 4 has plenty of power and can run on regular fuel.

The CX-5 turbo has met or exceeded our expectations.

Love the CX5, and now with the Turbo engine, it definitely has the Zoom-Zoom factor.

range

I'd rather have a true luxury vehicle for this price range.

IT IS LUXURIOUS WELL BEYOND ITS PRICE RANGE.

For the money, you can not find another car in the price range that is comparable  in terms of luxury and driving experience.

In the price range of the CX-5 we felt we received a good value for the money.

feature

We like the stability of the AWD, the safety features, the responsive steering and the seats.

I’m absolutely loving my cx-5, there are so many safety features and it’s purely luxury

but gained a multitude of safety features, gas usage reduction  and it is as much fun to drive as the Acura.

but also tilts side to side, making selecting options easier than a touch screen.

The high tech features are a continuing irritation.

Smooth, quiet, peppy, responsive with awesome safety features.

This could have been added as an option in a package without paying an extra $2000 to go up into another trim for other stuff not needed.

Plenty of head/leg room, extraordinary amount of standard safety features, good gas mileage, luxurious interior, unique exterior styling, sturdy build, comfortable, and fun to drive.

I really like the cylinder cut-off feature.

I purchased this vehicle mostly based on its safety features,

comfortable

At a glance, it’s very polished and riding around in it is plenty comfortable and seems luxurious.

The attention to detail in the inner cabin and the comfort level is far superior.

Comfortable, packed with tech & safety and stylish.

but I'm now in a car that I thoroughly enjoy, we can get in and out of it with no problem at all and the seats are very comfortable

Sensing wipers, levelling headlights and a nice comfortable ride.

interior

The interior is upscale, the exterior is classier than the competition.

Mazda cuts corners with tech (especially) and cheaps out on some finishes to give you a 4-turbo and "soft touch" interior.

The interior seems plush and refined compared to other models

It had the best looking interior without going into the premium market.

I got the Soul Red Crystal with the white interior and I couldn't appreciate more how fun this is to drive.

Looks very classy and I love the interior of the CX5.

The interior design is very luxurious for a car that is inexpensive.

2021 Kia Seltos

Road noise is very noticeable and having a conversation with a passenger can be a bit difficult.

Cabin noise when driving on the highway is fairly loud,

This even after Techs from two different dealerships test drove and declared 1) "That is not right" (when he felt the vibration) and 2) described in his report to KIA as "Excessive Steering vibration".

In general the interior feels a bit more rugged than in the Sportage and this shows with the road noise which is louder than in the Sportage,

Plenty of legroom for a small CUV good power in the non turbo version and alot of cargo room for a small vehicle .

I love driving this seltos with the turbo.

The 1.6 turbo engine is very responsive and gets great gas mileage.

The SX Turbo is fun to drive and has great luck-up!

I went with the SX  and love the turbo and awd.

In SX turbo, the engine is quiet, responsive and ready to go.

I went with lower trim for 17 inch wheel for comfort and lower maintenance of none turbo engine.

Performance with the Turbo engine let’s you feel the gains in HP from the standard engine offering, it gives you that boost once you hit the higher RPMs.

It has the styling and appearance of a Range Rover Evoque and compares well to any luxury subcompact.

When the tank is full the suv can manage about a 390 mile range which is not very good.

The interior styling of the Seltos is nice bordering on fantastic considering the price range of the vehicle.

Also went with S-AWD model to get safety features and heated seats.

Very numerous safety features will actuallly help me become a better driver.

but Kia has a lot of videos to explain all the features.

It has all the safety features and amenities I wanted and needed.

but not too big, tons of safety features and I love the look of it.

The trim package has the features I want.

but felt the new styling and mileage made up for those comforts but als picked up some new features such as the automatic cruise control,auto headlights and remote start.So far very impressed with the new Seltos

Lots of safety features, great fuel economy, and value.

compared with HR-V and CX-3 Seltos beat both in every categories of comfort, features, and size.

But that aside; this car has excellent responsiveness to driver demands, a very intuitive driver assistance package, a great sound system, comfortable seating all seating positions, great gas mileage (even in the thirsty Sport mode), and last

AWD standard in the lower model plenty of visibility and confortable on long drives .

I love this car it is comfortable and roomy.

SMALL ENGINE BUT REALLY COMFORTABLE INSIDE, LOOKS LIKE A SMALL VERSION OF THE RANGE ROVER.

The interior is roomy and comfortable for a smaller SUV.

but, I'm 6'3 300 lbs and I fit in this Seltos LX comfortable.

It is comfortable, affordable, and drives very smooth.

room

Car all and beyond very reliable transportation and most of all space room to travel shopping sports gear with the children games and there team

but this is a game changer so easy to handle and the space is wonderful this definitely changed my mind

Perfect for traveling with my family and has plenty of room for all of my grandbabies stuff.

Plenty of upfront room for me which was hard to find coming from a roomy 09 Pilot!

I'm Surprise it has allot of Leg Space as for general it's not the biggest Interior space

2020 Mazda CX-5

battery

Another jump start and reports of "the battery was low" I took it back to the dealer requesting a complete check and new battery.

I will say that the Forrester was just as loud on the engine noise, it's transmission CVT wasn't good,

The manual is written to encompass  every version of the vehicle including for manual transmission and diesel versions not sold in the US.

Feel like the transmission won’t last too long.

I imagine its 6-speed transmission is not doing it any favors.

All the reviews I read and watched said the bonus is it does not have the CVT transmission most have now days.

Transmission gets stuck in high RPMs when I've let off the throttle and I have to wait for it to come down

AND  Mazda CX-5’s do not use a CVT transmission.

radio

Some of the controls take a bit of getting used to since they are not in the usual position, such as the radio volume on the center console.

I absolutely love my Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring drives smooth handles very well 187hp and 186 torque is more than adequate turbo engine would have been nice to have

The turbo was number one on my wish list and they delivered.

Promised cheaper entry for turbo with Carbon Edition trim has too polarizing taste choice of the red seats and weird exterior color.

CX-55 Looks stunning and the available Turbo engine is something I think should be standard in zoom-zoom Mazdas.

Nicely weigh steering, great handling, firm brakes and good power from the turbo engine.

Quiet, good ride, excellent interior, great std features, nice kick to the engine with the turbo.

Yes, the AWD and Turbo engine would have been great,

For this price range it checks all the boxes ranging from performance, comfort and handling.

The Bose radio system is very inadequate for the price range.

but I purchased it because while comparing cars within this price range I feel like I received a more luxury, safety options and back seat leg room with this car within the price range.

I’ve owned many of the premium brands including BMW, Range Rover and Volvo, and would undoubtedly say MAZDA has done a phenomenal job on the CX-5, and CX-9 which I also own, and give a great value!

After looking at comparable vehicles, we could not find one in this price range with the looks, comfort and fun to ride features.

but I will likely upgrade to a performance package in the future as I have done with all my vehicles (excluding motorcycles).

Compare the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve or Signature to BMW X3, Alpha Romeo STELVO, Lincoln Corsair and any of the Lexus's and you get more features, better ride, and just as good looking for thousands less in the CX-5.

I got the Signature edition for the additional safety features including the parking sensors and boy am I glad I did.

Car is still tomb quiet, which remains my favorite feature.

The SUV is sharp to look at inside and out, loaded with great options, and it handled very very well; an overall great competitor for other vehicles in it's class.

After purchasing, we like the stable and quiet ride, all the safety features, and interior design.

I love all the standard features that come with the vehicle

A few complaints:  no panoramic roof option (if that matters to you), the key is ridiculously large and clumsy with

The use of all the features is very easy.

It's comfortable and it's got the Mazda Zoom (admittedly I'm a Mazda fan).

The seats are comfortable and the settings adjust nice and easy.

Very luxurious and comfortable to drive and looks great.

The seats are very comfortable and the car is extremely quiet, especially compared to the Ford Focus I was coming from.

The interior is well laid out and includes just about every creature comfort one would need.

It’s comfortable on the inside and sporty on the outside.

Extremely comfortable, well made, and good looking vehicle.

I would prefer the access where people are sitting for their comfort.

First thing was how smooth the ride, the comfortable leather seats.

After test driving multiple makes I found it to personally have a more refined interior design, handling response and ride.

The interior finish is similar to that of an Audi or BMW.

The best part of this car is the interior.

It is perfect for someone who enjoys driving.very high quality upscale interior and no CVT which is best.

Coming from a 2015, the quiet interior in the 2020 was immediately impressive, and was on par with Audi and BMW in my opinion for a much better value.

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,

The GT Turbo is a joy to drive and fills a variety of needs from economy to pure fun.

I love all the features on the 2020 Kia Soul with Turbo that I purchased.

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.

The safety features that come standard with the Turbo model are fantastic.

It has great exceleration, The 1.6 liter engine with turbo is fast and the handling is great !

My wife has a more basic 2020 Soul and the performance difference with the Turbo is substantial.

The soul got line turbo is awesome
Great to drive, very powerful and the 10 speaker sound is unbelievable.

the 9 Harman Kardon speakers really pump the music and the Turbo is great when in 'Sport' mode.

Great vehicle especially if you want to get head turning looks from people in range rovers.

I think the Kia Soul is the best deal on the market in this price range.

but the price range I wanted was what made me choose a Kia.

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.

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.

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.

paint

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

The turbo edition is definitely  worth the extra money as is the all wheel drive.

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.

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

2.0 Turbo is very quick and more than enough and handles tight with good feed back.

This one was very affordable and it has great performance with the turbo engine.

I just purchased the new 2020 Kia Sportage SX turbo and I absolutely love this vehicle.

Love the get up and go the turbo gives it.

The Kia Sportage SX turbo gave us everything we wanted.

It does have wireless charging and i havent seen it on any other suv's in the same price range.

I have top of the range model and I am very impressed with the 7 year warranty.

It had all i needed in the basic car in a great price range.

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