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[@callieford2228]

I feel like I'm listening to the news....like the morning traffic report😄❤.

[@everymandriver]

That makes sense.

[@gowithgid3274]

We just bought a CX5. It's not my first Mazda and will not be my last. The driving feel is outstanding. It reminds me of a sports car, tight and it turns when you move the wheel with no lag. We have no issues with visibility.

[@ShamanNoodles]

Thank you for this. Ive been looking into the CX-5 since a friend recommended it. There's so many SUVs on the market that it's hard to know what is a good deal without an immense amount of diligence

[@tazmaniataibi]

Just hope it doesn't rust in a year that's the only problem them cars have

[@mdaneke4317]

I spent a month test driving midsize suvs. I decided to go with the Honda 2021 Passport. The main issue I had with all the other suvs I’d the motors. I don’t think they should be putting 4 cylinders in these mid suvs. I know they come with turbo but I’m not really into saving 2 or 3 miles in gas and running a 4 cylinder in it. A lot of the suvs did not offer a 6 cylinder like the cx9. The passport still offered the V tech 6 cylinder with 280 HP and 5000 pounds of towing. So the winner for me was the Passport. Have had it now for several months and it drives beautiful. I don’t know how this made his list. Maybe he was just comparing gas mileage. I guess ima little old school when it comes to engines but when the suv gets older I don’t know how these 4 cylinders are going to keep up with pulling all that weight. If anyone is looking for a midsize suv including a 3rd row seat I would highly recommend at least a 6 cylinder.

[@pnwperson]

getting an mid size with a 4cyl is stupid

[@kellymordini4722]

Thank you for the info. I am looking for a SUV with 3rd row and that can haul but I have not had any luck AND everything over here is 2-4000dollars increased due to the crisis. Ugh 😩

[@vincentmcneil9462]

Ford Explorer 2.3 Ecoboost: 310hp, 350tq. 27 mpg highway. Tow capacity: 5600lbs

[@williamconner7630]

I am still driving my 2007 Nissan Armada with about 230,000 miles. It has been in the shop 2 or 3 times during that 14 years, not including things like tire and battery replacements. Other than fuel economy, it has been a great car,

[@lovinglife4264]

Me too. 2006 Armada 164000

[@jamesnicholas8051]

I am looking for a mid-large SUV that won't break the bank. Armada seems like a good choice. This guys's report makes it sound like a real gas guzzler though.

[@lefthanded5473]

That was made right when Renault took over. Treasure it.

[@mechanicalmonkey7777]

That was before the cvt transmission

[@bradhaines3142]

@@mechanicalmonkey7777 i dont think armada has cvt, they only put the cvt on 4 cylinder, the truck drive train is only 6 speed even with new ones

[@WelchC8289]

Thanks for keeping the videos coming love what you do.

[@JustChillingNahhhhMean]

Yes sir, thanks for talking about the reliability. In so many reviews this topic is rarely touched, seems to me this is the most important topic before owning a vehicle...

[@nhbountyhunter]

He is quoting consumer reports (predicted) reliability. They get their info from... Consumers! Most consumers don't know, don't even care to learn about their vehicle. A car will score low because the consumer will bring it in for an issue (lets say lack of performance). With a simple test the dealer find that the customer is using 87 octane fuel. Sure the car will run just fine, but it will not have peak performance if it requires 91. Most turbo cars act this way (including the escape) you will lose about 10hp. The info is right in the manual and on the gas door. But people dont bother to read. So now the car has a tick against it in the unreliable category because the consumer is ignorant. Any new car you can buy these days will has faults but truly they are all reliable as each other. However they all suck as well. The trend towards computer controlled everything and over the top tech just make them all have more issues. But again it's every car make and model not just a few.

[@lilymae4131]

So true reliability is a bigger issue now more than ever before, since vehicles have become so expensive to repair. Even though he gets his information from Consume Reports, I find them to be a reliable source, with their only flaw being, that some problems like a wickedly bad transmission failure rate on a vehicle does not specify which transmission on vehicles offering more than one choice. Some vehicles still offer a manual transmission and sometimes they may depending on engine you choose have more than one self shifting transmission available. Since some may offer a dual clutch, CVT or automatic with a different engine level. An example some compact Fords in the past had a bad rating due to transmission problems, which gave that model a bad overall rating, but the problems could be avoided by going with the manual transmission. Consume Reports in their reliability ratings specify where the problems are, by separating them into categories like engine, transmission, climate control, etc. it is just to bad they lump all engines and transmissions choices into one rating and not which transmission or engine to avoid.

[@MrDjslav5]

Ford Edge is more reliable than my Passport? Doubtful. I owned an edge for the last five years. Great car. But no way as reliable as this passport's gonna be. And not nearly as comfortable.

[@broncomcbane6382]

I wouldnt use Consumer Reports as the base of a reliability test. I find their reports to be biased and not reflective of average user perception.

[@cascorcoran5118]

@@broncomcbane6382 I agree to some degree. I find JD power to be somewhat more accurate. Although the reported problems can be a screen not being as sharp as they want. Both of them aren't perfect but they give an idea. Sometimes not good ones.

[@deniseevans7960]

Your voice clarity is excellent and your descriptions of the vehicles are on point.

[@mirali5393]

Good to see you! I always look forward for your review.

[@MrFernando1800]

Great Job! You reviewed most of the cars I was considering and the pros and cons are on point. These 14 min will save you a couple hours of research to narrow down your options.

[@lymanellsworth4727]

We have an 18 Edge. Many examples of Edges with well over 200k miles in our online Edge group. No issues so far, powerful, roomy and good mileage.

[@Taviah236]

2017 and beyond Nissan Armada are so underrated, it's a cheap Infiniti Q80 which is a luxury Patrol, which has legendary reknown worldwide, especially in the middle east where people rely on it with their lives... All around double wishbone suspension excellent off-road as well as stable and super quiet over 100mph it feels like 50-60 and sturdy as all hell solid as hardened steel. I'm 6'4 and they have plenty of room and super comfy seats. I've also confirmed the 0-60 in 5.9 seconds and average about 15.9 mpg

[@sinanuluc5143]

This guy must have background in sports commentating. The way he speaks makes me wanna stand up and cheer for Kia lol! :D

[@cynthiaeugene7803]

Lol he does!!!

[@yahwehinspired]

Agreed! Lol

[@dsmile102]

Now that made me laugh 😅

[@MrTony002]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dsmoovest]

LOL! Really funny and true. He can make people watching a pond fishing show sit at the edge of their seats! Great broadcast voice!

[@isrealscott9737]

Very succinct in reporting about these vehicles and helpful in my SUV search! Thank you !

[@runningrabbit04]

I would like to see the same format but for Hybrid type vehicles.

[@theartistphiljc7682]

I've heard many guys do this space, but your delivery is outstanding & convincing. I'll be sure to keep watching. PHIL J.C.!

[@luisatiano1134]

So many choices! Thanks for the info!

[@scottbronsonsr4694]

I would like to know how the Kia Seltos SX AWD compares in the small SUV category?

[@mexicosistemas]

Man you should be in the Sports media you have a very good voice...

[@MellyMel1106]

Great video! I am absolutely loving the 2022 murano 😊..I’m definitely considering that purchase

[@johngreen5330]

Great review of these vehicles. I know this is a 2021 review but am looking to purchase 2022 acura mdx. Just wanted to know your thoughts and or experience with that year or previous?

[@DavidSmith-qo1se]

Nothing on the Jeep Grand Cherokee? I rented one and loved it. I don't recall which package it was but it was luxurious and comfortable. The sun roof had 6 options and more if you combined the settings. My wife thought it was too big, but she drove it and did well. She prefers a small car she can zip around in for short trips like drives to the store. It was more than we needed, but having it for the time we did was a treat. It would be ideal for long trips or carrying several large adults.

[@gregwalker8612]

I agree, this guy ignored totally ignored Jeep and a few others. I got a Jeep Cherokee Limited in 2019. I've been very pleased with it for 50k miles now and it gets almost 30mpg. I'd put the quality of mine up against any of these small suvs.

[@paulf9653]

@@gregwalker8612 He was quoting Consumer Reports. They probably just recently got a big payment from Dodge. The Jeep suvs usually make an multiple avoid spots on every list. LOL

[@lindaeade6515]

I bought a 2021 Telluride & love it. I get 30 mpg on the highway & about 25 combined. This is bigger, rides better & has more standard features than the 2019 Toyota Highlander and beats it by a lot in gas mileage.

[@kagyee9328]

i'm thinking about to get one when my lease end next year. How much is monthly for finance ?

[@MattyChaos88]

I can get 22-25 on the highway and about 18.5-20 in the city. How do you manage to get 30 on the highway?

[@nyhrtrn]

Love my 2020 Telluride! Smooth handling, and handsome exterior. But now the Jeep is coming out with a Wagoneer in 2022.... hmmm

[@JessieR2023]

@@MattyChaos88 it’s possible with good driving habits, traffic, and road conditions.

[@nadiazeeb1868]

Thanks for your advice. Much appreciated!

[@skylark1772]

Best voice in showbiz. Great review. Thank you so much for the wisdom. I needed this.

[@lydellbell4638]

I like your Opinion and honest Thoughts 🙏🙏

[@philburke1902]

They're not his thoughts, they're Consumer reports comments that are not honest, they're cash motivated. As an example Kia gives them vehicles free for testing as well as Hyundai. Ford refuses to give them cars or money.

[@bgordon2166]

I recently bought (4/15) a 2021 Mazda CX-5. Not because of this video, but because I had a 2013 CX-5 and loved it. I can vouch for everything said about the CX-5 in this video 👍 Excellent video and presentation.

[@jonboll2066]

I got a 2016.. only huge complaint is the brakes and rotors wear way too fast.

[@ShamanNoodles]

@@jonboll2066 yeah it can be worth it to buy the more expensive brakes/rotors because the reliability will save you money on the long-term

[@tammieandrzejczuk2573]

Something to remember about telluride, super hard to find on the dealers lot, when you do, they asking 3-5k over msrp

[@SaL-ep7zb]

I called my local Dealership the other day and was told they were selling it at MSRP price, however there's an additional fee they were charging on top of the price and this is what they said quote "We are not the only dealership not marking up the MSRP, we do have pre installed items that's an additional $3,995 on top of the MSRP price to keep the vehicle safe for us while is here in our lot". Seriously? I think that's a load of BS and their just disguising the markup by saying that. SMH..

[@bluelude2001]

They can be bought easily for msrp if you shop around. Actually locating what you exactly want is another story. And used prices for the 2020s are more then new sometimes.

[@MattyChaos88]

I have a 2021 telluride nightfall edition, and I bought it at msrp. About 7 months after getting it they came out with an article that they we up charging on some Kia vehicles!

[@PapaDougsAdventures01]

I passed on the Telluride because of the dealer XTRA markup. Went with a 2021 4Runner TRD Pro but did pay MSRP

[@dougn2350]

Probably the shortage of computer chips

[@terryolay4613]

Love the kid. He put a smile on my face.

[@ShahryarSaigol]

Dude you're my new favorite car dude.

[@S275ir]

Any thoughts about the Dodge Durango? A beautiful vehicle that haul and race a family from point A to point B ! Is it on the good list or naughty list???

[@TheMostObliviousGirl]

First time watching, very informative!

[@manstyle1]

I enjoyed your clear concise evaluations so much that I have subscribed to your channel. Thanks, I look forward to your future videos.

[@russellgomez6887]

Well I just got my Honda Passport a few months ago and I love it, drives great

[@mienamoon2229]

I love my passport as well. I got it for comfort for driving between Alabama and Illinois frequently. Also in my experience it gets better fuel economy than the expected 21 mpg. Great vehicle in my opinion!

[@OOICU812]

I'm avoiding all 2021s. I hate car payments and all the other outrageous expenses that come with new car ownership.

[@paulettemckinney8993]

C.

[@paulettemckinney8993]

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[@paulettemckinney8993]

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[@Dies1004]

Just go live on an Amish village then lol

[@earleansmith8608]

Love your comment go straight to the source skip dealership's

[@TVHouseHistorian]

As for the Ford Escape and Chevy Blazer: First off, I never buy a first-year model - especially when you're talking about a domestic vehicle. First year models often come with glitches, snags and headaches that don't get worked out until one or two model years down the road. If you're itching to try it out, rent one from Enterprise or Avis for a week and see what you think. And if you're REALLY hung up on a first-year model like the Blazer or Escape, then I would recommend leasing because you're only committed to it for 3 years. At the end of the lease term, you have the option to buy it if you're still thrilled with it. However, if things go sideways within that time, you can very easily turn it in and either walk away or get into something else. Just keep in mind that leasing will cost you more in the long term. I went with a lease 4 years ago because I cared more about the flexibility than I did the money, and I'm very happy with my choice. My second peeve about the Blazer in particular is that you can get way more STANDARD equipment for the money if you go with any other make and model. This current iteration of Blazer is so disappointing, I wish they'd have given it another name and saved the Blazer name for a much larger, utilitarian vehicle. The 2021 looks exactly like everything else on the road, and not anything like the traditional Blazer of the 70's and 80's many of us knew and loved.

[@73av8r5]

Just got a lease return 2018 CX5 with only 12k miles. Love it so far. 👍🏻

[@angiemanges7945]

I have a 2019 CX-5 on lease...I LOVE IT!

[@73av8r5]

@@angiemanges7945 We bought ours....for about 8k less than when new. Just wish it had Apple Car Play but I think we’ll upgrade to that soon. Enjoy that car and take good care of it so someone like me can buy it for a steal!

[@uririsolomon4551]

@@73av8r5 where did you buy 2018 CX5 for 8k. This is a good deal. Pls, recommend for me. Thanks.

[@73av8r5]

@@uririsolomon4551 Sorry just saw your question. We paid $21k. About $8k less than a new touring CX5. Got it in North Texas at a Mazda dealer.

[@MrDebpage67]

I’d like to hear your thoughts on the Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota Highlander

[@zitanewt7125]

Thx for the Infos. Could you plz give us the downsides of Suzuki and Subaru for 2021?. If any... thx again.

[@christydethlefs9850]

Thank you. This was very informative

[@williambradley2562]

Great Information on lots of Vehicles .. Thanks

[@alkemis]

I initially wanted an Armada but settled for pathfinder because of that fuel economy......I can't fathom a full size SUV, not with gas prices going up nearly 40% in last 3 months.

[@lauram4124]

Please review the Tahoes and Suburbans. I have had a sequoia for 20 years and love it. But after having 2 hip replacements it’s becoming a real painful challenge getting in and out. I rented a highlander and wasn’t impressed at all! I just knew it would be easier to get in and out of roomy and easy to drive. It just wasn’t impressive at all for the money. Please help, I’m getting older and major health issues. I want quiet interior smooth ride and very very comfortable and controllable seating. I hope this makes sense. I would also like the idea of a bigger body for safety purposes. Love you info!!!

[@billknudson6620]

I bought a Ford Escape with the 3 cyl engine 2 yrs ago. It pauses and feels like it's going to die when below 30mph, and shifting gears. It doesn't have the power I'm used to. Before it (unfair to compare these two SUVs), I had an Audi Q7 Premium Plus. Audis have a great first impression, which continues once inside. I drove it straight through from Denver to San Antonio, and my back and legs never gave me any trouble, which they normally do on long trips. I like all the safety features and history Audi has had in safety and building their cars. It did great in the snow with all =-season tires, but would have done even better with snow tires. I never had any problems with it.

[@drunolan5656]

Mercury made a sedan that seems to be immortal! 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis ! Now at 275,000 mi. and running great ! 😁

[@johnl3230]

Yeah man, that 4.6 can last forever if taken care of.

[@nicoledburns82]

I still have my Mountaineer and it runs just fine. My son will be turning 16 and I'm giving him the Mountaineer while I search for something new.

[@fossil9440]

Consumer Reports is not as reliable as it was 20 or 30 years ago. Not sure what standards they are using now, but their recommendations are not that great. Many things I have bought that they rated "poor" have outlasted their "best" suggestions.

[@annenominous7220]

that is just an anecdote, CR uses science. I trust CR. science over all.

[@angeldustfairy]

@@annenominous7220 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikewright2858]

@@annenominous7220 :D :D :D

[@STORMZ8]

They include radios, windows, tires, ect. Doesn't mean it's mechanically unreliable.

[@michaels999]

@@annenominous7220 did you get the vaccine?

[@scottr2706]

Having had the misfortune of owning one, I fully agree the Escape is one to avoid. Yes, Virginia, Ford is Fix Or Repair Daily.

[@caseydupriest4484]

We got a Chevy blazer it 2020 when we were having our first baby. We researched it heavily before going with it and it had excellent safety ratings which is what we wanted for new baby. It’s been a 100% reliable vehicle. It gets great gas mileage and that’s with the v6. I get 35 on the interstate and I’m not a light driver either, I have a pretty heavy foot. I love it. This review of it is crap.

[@martinbour4021]

Very informative. Well done man.

[@steveg2203]

I bought a 2020 Honda Passport and it has been excellent. Traded in a pos 2018 VW Tiguan.

[@CaliSteve169]

The Passport is the best overall SUV you can buy right now imo.

[@aright2lucidity]

Yeah and he calls the HYUNDAI Santa Fe an "under the radar" alternative mid-size over a Honda Passport. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Riiiight. Bahahaha. Kia or Hyundai have zero on a Honda. Nothing. Zilch. Except bad vehicles. Pfft.

[@yankeedoodle6293]

I totally agree that the VW Tiguan is one big pile of S... good choice on the Honda 👍

[@jennylove5527]

Couldn't agree more, absolutely HATED MY 2018 VW Tiguan (worst car I've ever leased - seats were like concrete after 0:15 & dangerously under-powered (yes, even in Sport mode) Ironically, 2015 Tiguan was my fave!!) Excited to be getting into a fully loaded Jeep Cherokee 4x4x Ltd Elite today, great comfort, acceleration/drive, and value in the Northeast :-) I also test-drove the following & liked them in this order, but the Jeep was a clear Winner for me: Subaru Forrester Ltd, Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, Toyota RAV4 XLE Prem, Ford Edge

[@jamesnicholas8051]

@@aright2lucidity I have to disagree on the Kia thing. My Sedona has 157k with almost zero problems.

[@MrCareaboutyou]

What happen to Toyota Rav 4 and Honda crv ?

[@TheThomas888]

Good video. Please keep up the good work. The young man appears at the end of video has excellent manners and properly educated. I 👍 your video because of his good manners. Not many Asian/Middle Eastern people often use the word please. That's how I encounter such behaviour in Australia. According to their backgrounds, they believe being 'inferior' to say please, but I disagree. By saying 'please', I'd say polite and good human. Believe it or not it just me.

[@BanditAviation]

Glad my mom got me 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500. One SUV I dislike so much is the Honda CRV. The handle is good, the lane assist? Is forcing my hands harder where I don't want to be. Its like I'm fighting back. the Rav4 is different. It eases on my hands to stay in the lanes.

[@ragedashboard6374]

I bought a jeep grand Cherokee 5.7 v8. Refined design, no turbo to hurt long term reliability, and pretty full features for a decent price. It's an older engine with lower MPG, but to me I'd rather have car that can make it to 200,000miles

[@gregwalker8612]

I agree, I got a Cherokee Limited with the N/A four banger. I get near 30 mpg and it's just a luxurious as any of the ones he focused on.

[@jacob1931]

For 3 row luxury I think the Acura MDX is a great one too that’s much cheaper

[@ejeoifoiae99823-eoji]

I wouldn't say it's luxury

[@jacob1931]

@@ejeoifoiae99823-eoji it is Honda’s luxury brand

[@MidnightAspec]

@@ejeoifoiae99823-eoji beg to differ.

[@gemmag.5450]

Agreed

[@dennistitley3788]

I seem to recall reading MDX reviews reporting various problems and over reliance on computer screen controls which require you take your eyes off the road.

[@dbg5498]

Great vid bro

[@BluePatch-pc7sx]

I have a Toyota Seqouia and I love it, that 5.7 is super powerful, I get about 14.5 MPG withe KO2 tires, get one if you have a big family.

[@laurenhise34]

I have a Mazda cx9 grand touring and I love it! It is fun to drive and great for my family!

[@emilysilva1512]

My issue with most of the good choices is that they are not very car seat friendly, like the telluride

[@Jmm9910]

How is the telluride not car seat friendly? My wife is expecting so I am curious

[@diyhacksandmore2644]

@@Jmm9910 if you get the captain seat seat, you will do fine

[@TravisZx9]

The explorer they showed was the ST which is a V6. He was talking about a base model with 4 cylinder

[@hugorettiz1960]

Very informative. Gracias

[@JR-gb6no]

Dear youtubers. It's incredibly bad form not to include a summary list with timestamps.

[@dougn2350]

They want you to watch the entire video. Monetization

[@jman4817]

I am with you. Looking for them in the comments!

[@catofthecastle1681]

Thanks for assuming KZbin users are stupid!

[@tradedate]

Agreed. Another viewer added this detail in the comments, fyi.

[@irisespindola2868]

I have a Ford escape. I love it . I get 31 mph on hwy.

[@canadianaviator]

31 is kinda low since the listed average is 37

[@marshallderriek1858]

Its first and 10 at the red light .. turns green and it's a fast start .. jumping out into the left lane and using blocking .. accelerating quickly ..

[@barrykery1175]

Uh Oh ! I just ordered a Passport Trailsport. The MPG did not upset me since it's a V6 with plenty of power. Yes, I did find the push button gear shifter not so good. Since i am not going to be racing this vehicle, I found the handling more than satisfactory. Barry

[@TheJerrydon575]

You're telling me the Ford Expedition beats out the Yukon Denali XL??? Nope, not even a close comparison. We went and looked, and test drove, the Expedition, the Navigator, the Suburban, and the Yukon Denali XL. Best interior quality- The Navigator Best ride- The Navigator by an inch, the rest were pretty much tied. Amenities- The Yukon and Navigator Best dash and placement of things you actually use- The Yukon Best MPG- The Yukon for sure, we bought the diesel Best towing- The Yukon Best sound system- The Navigator hands down Long story short it came down to the Navigator or the Yukon. We went with the Yukon because of it's utilitarian aspects. It wasn't as luxurious as the Navigator, but it performed better in everyday situations. Like getting groceries, taking the kids to football and soccer practice, towing the boat to the lake, or picking up big items from a store like a T.V. Not to mention the price difference! We paid $72K for our Yukon and got the amenities we wanted. The Navigator that could give us everything we wanted was the Black Label Navigator, and it started at $97K!!!!!!!

[@ralessi1675]

Loved my Yukon Denali, best suv I ever had

[@court81190]

I absolutely love my new explorer and I get 27 mpg combined

[@isaacbernardez6193]

Better hope your water pump doesnt blow, or ittle take the whole motor with it

[@sambrown8224]

@@isaacbernardez6193 They don't! They go 120k plus before you need to change them.

[@isaacbernardez6193]

@@sambrown8224 the point is that if anything bad happens, u get a faulty tube, get in an accident, etc. What couldve been a cheap fix is now thousands,

[@pattyestrada542]

I have a 2017 Ford Explorer. Had transmission replaced at 109000. Can't wait to get rid of it.

[@ScreenTalker]

🧐 the only complaint I have about my Passport is the collision warning is too aggressive. But I’d say that of any collision system

[@94435667]

The 2021 Passport is an excellent vehicle and am shocked that it made the list to avoid. It is powerful, reliable and a smooth ride.

[@austinburns4213]

Same experience here with a 2020 Passport. A dream for long distance rides, and AWD handles loose gravel very well. We got slightly better gas mileage than the EPA rating.

[@gamingwitharlen2267]

According to CR the Passport is "unreliable"

[@chroniclesofamelaninprince5476]

I’m here for the voice 👍🏽someone please put this guy under contract .

[@randallzook5570]

Great review covering a lot of territory, however I find that Consumer Reports has always had a bias towards GM, so I don't pay much attention to them unless I'm buying a toaster oven. Also, if the Ford Explorer is so unreliable, why do so many police departments run them? I own a 2022 Limited and it has been bullet proof so far love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@keithwukmir4452]

The County garage has mechanics to pick top of the line vehicles for it's fleet. Ford escape and edge work well for public image. Dodge Durango got power good for pit manuevers. Like average mpg between around town and hwy averaged mpg number explaination.

[@briand.1694]

I never trust these purely subjective tests. Greatly disagree with many of the choices. Can't imagine a Nissan or Ford having better reliability than a Honda.

[@davidr9876]

regarding Honda reliability, I think Honda is benefitting from the reliability they had 20+ years ago. And the sentiment that Japanese cars are inherently reliable. But stats tell a different story. And my anecdotal experience is 4 for 4 Hondas had blown transmissions within 100k miles.. I'll never buy another.

[@geftiler2112]

Honda quality has plummeted the past 10 years. I just got rid of my 2018 CRV because of the uninspired driving experience and the oil dilution is still a major problem that Honda has not fixed to this day. Skip Honda... over rated.

[@branon6565]

....why? A Ford is a superior product, it's not the 1980's, Honda's are foreign produced junk now...

[@jamesnicholas8051]

@C B I have noticed this too. 80's & 90's Hondas were top notch in reliability. But last 10yrs I have heard they have NOT been as reliable. What do you think about Kia, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, or Nissan?

[@briand.1694]

@@branon6565 Yeah' right! That's why they've stopped building most of their passenger cars! There must be a reason why no one was buying their cars.

[@KayKeneetit]

I’m glad someone finally recommended the Ford Edge. My 2016 has had zero problems at 77,000 miles. Original brakes still have much life, ventilated seats, updated navigation, still clean like new...what a surprise since my previous Highlander and Pilot nickel & dime’d me after 75,000 miles. Wish they’d update the look significantly!

[@ginsure]

Drove one for 125k. Never an issue

[@philburke1902]

186,000 miles, hada axle seal replaced at 37K under warranty. Not a dime in it since

[@paulf9653]

Agreed. My 08 Edge Limited (work beater) and been great for 186K miles. It's had 2 sets of brakes, struts/shocks replaced and 1 wheel bearing. Every single thing in the car, including the panoramic roof, works like new.

[@davidhaskins4798]

Would you do Hundai Palasades? Best Electric vehicle to watch for in 2022

[@broncomcbane6382]

They cheaped out on the Escape to flesh out the options listings for the Bronco Sport. They are the same car with now two different kinds of buyers.

[@cbarailroad]

Most of these model have different trim levels and engine choices. You started off with the Escape as bad, but the 2.0 twin turbo is so much better that the 1.5. Maybe compare same same. Plus consumer reports has always had a bias for certain models and brands for years. On the good side, lots of good info. Just my 2 cents. Drive safe.

[@victreebel170]

The 2.0L turbo isn't available on most trims. And stop with the CR bias crap, literally every armchair critic here has a bias, they're the only non-profit out there, period.

[@tmoney2923]

70k for a suv is sickening, in 10 years it will be worth 4 grand

[@rod1686]

That’s what I was saying I was looking at the Infiniti QX80 but 70k????? NO WAY IN MY WHOLE LIFE

[@MuhName]

@willpower242 in 10 years, not now. Learn to read....

[@bharattiwari2803]

please suggest a good plugin hybrid SUV or should i go for model y 7 seats.

[@matthewgraham891]

I have the BMW X7. I actually LOL'd when it said overzealous lane keep assist. It is very aggressive. It yells at you to "KEEP IN YOUR LANE" while jerking you back into the center of the lane.

[@teep2056]

Lol wow

[@jimpatrick5918]

Did it yell in a high pitched German accent? Does the navigation system always try to take you to the border of Poland? 😂

[@nunya7319]

I tested ALL the large SUV's in my price range of course. Fell in Love with the Expedition. This one cost me just over 75,400. A close second was the Platinum Armada. Not sure why Consumer Reports ragged on it a little. But like I said, I went with the Ford. Great video, keep up the good work.

[@philburke1902]

Consumer reports is not reliable. Take it with a grain of salt

[@superevostevo]

i love the armada im looking to buy one

[@vickyburton2434]

I would love to see what the best of pre owned vehicles is. I can’t afford a new car, but would look at a 3-4 year old vehicle.😄

[@Phoenixuprising]

Right now, you can't afford a 3-4 year old pre-owned either then. I've seen them going for just as much or more than a new vehicle at the same trim level.

[@courtlam79]

@@Phoenixuprising You are so right. I am looking to upgrade from my 2013 Ford Explorer and the 2018-2019s are almost or more expensive than the 2021. So I decided to just get a 2021.

[@jamesdonoghue7967]

@@Phoenixuprising insanity right?

[@rodneynoble1147]

We own a Dodge Durango, we love the towing capacity and it actually gets decent fuel economy. We have the V6 version, when we purchased this vehicle we could not find the V-8 in our area. We get 18 miles per gallon in the city and 26 on the highway. We have had some issues with the vehicle, but they’ve all been covered under warranty. Our vehicle is a 2017 model, and we had a transmission issue. Dodge did replace the transmission at no cost to us, so that was good. After owning this vehicle for a while, I would recommend it to anyone who asked me. It has an excellent ride, and the price point on this vehicle, is lower than that of the Ford, Chevy, or any other manufacturer. We paid right around $27,000 when we bought it. I wish it had some of the safety features that are offered in today’s vehicles, but I feel it’s just last that will go wrong With it in the future.

[@Thatoneguy-ww6lp]

Let’s also say that the electronics crash on it. Not to mention the AC pump burns put stupid quick. Just sold my blazer because of that issue. When I got it out of the shop the mechanic literally said it shouldn’t do that again.

[@dead__channel]

In the "Mid-size" category, he could have mentioned the Hyundai Palisade somewhere, its a wonderful car.

[@randallzook5570]

I agree but the Palasade and Teluride are sister platforms basically one and the same.

[@TurboMan942]

A good reviewer will put Honda SUVs through the paces of what most of their owners use them for...Trips to Starbucks for lattes, vigorous runs to Whole Foods for grass-fed beef, treks to Target for toiletries, etc

[@Susan-mq3fp]

I busted out laughing at this... it's sooo true! Honda Passport owner here.. well, time to get my latte, grass-fed beef, and toiletries! Lol

[@mdaneke4317]

Funny! Passport owner here!

[@tybo1791]

If you’re looking equinox, check out the terrain, the GMC cousin to it with better bang for your buck👍🏼

[@510dani4]

Thanks Dave!!!

[@ladyowl9187]

I can't even afford to buy a shitbox, not sure why I'm here and watching this 😂 this was enjoyable 😁

[@tx611]

At the price cars are selling for, I can not comprehend why anyone would buy anything other than a Toyota or Honda. They are not flashy, but are engineered to last and still use common sense components. Ford, GM, and several other car manufacturers are using the 4-cylinder option as an excuse for fuel economy, when in reality they are less fuel-efficient and much cheaper to manufacture. Ford is having numerous issues with the 4-cylinder explorers, and when I test drove the 4-cylinder Blazer and Acadia, you could feel the engine and transmission having to work way too hard to get up to speed. This will certainly cause premature wear. I went with the proven Highlander, which came standard with a 300 horsepower V6, paired with their 8-speed transmission. After 36k miles, it's averaging over 26mpg combined city and highway, and routinely gets 28-30 mpg on the highway. These numbers are better than the underpowered 4-cylinder options from Ford and GM, which were 3-5k more than the Highlander, despite having much worse reliability ratings. Also, people claim to stick with GM and Ford because they want to "Buy American." Both Toyota and Honda had more cars on the 2019-2021 Made in America index, which ranks cars that use the most raw materials and parts made in America. Honda is the most American-made car brand, Toyota spent 32.6 billion dollars on American-made materials for their vehicles last year.

[@AprilLashon]

Your voice is perfect for this....can you do one on e-bikes?

[@everymandriver]

Yes, coming soon!

[@myfirstmylastusa]

What about GLC or GLE? Are they reliable? Good buy?

[@dans3294]

CX-9 is top of my list when time to buy comes around.

[@justinnegron4843]

Mine too. Looking to get mine next month after losing my Sonata 2.0T I had for 5 years

[@lgermyst]

My 2012 Mazda CX 9 AWD has over 220 000 miles on it, we travel a lot and live in the high country of colorado..have 6 grandkids, go skiing, mountain biking etc. So bad roads, slick and icy roads , curvy roads it does it all with ease. Other than regular maintenance there has been no issues whatsoever.

[@angiemanges7945]

I have a 2019 CX-5 that I leased brand new, absolutely love it.

[@mdaneke4317]

Cx-9 Engine is horrible. Only comes with a 4 banger. OOPS plus turbo.

[@jamesdonoghue7967]

@@angiemanges7945 any issues?

[@rjs12440]

I have heard all good reviews about the Honda passport until this video. I'm still going with that one over every mid size suv out rn

[@teep2056]

It seem like he has named them all 💁

[@jimpatrick5918]

My spouse and I both own Passports. Love them. It’s not by any stretch a hard core off roader. But the engine and transmission are based on solid designs Honda has been using for years. I think CR has been quietly getting paid off by Ford and GM over the past decade. I no longer subscribe to their magazine.

[@mdaneke4317]

I just bought the 2021 Honda Passport Elite with the V-tech 6 cylinder. The truck is awesome and a beast. Rides beautiful. Don’t know what this guy is saying. Highly recommend going with the elite.

[@wolfofwacker4578]

@@mdaneke4317 I really want to buy a passport or CRV but I can’t get past the CVT engines and the weird push button gear shift thingy

[@Wayagiya]

Please include 2021 Genesis GV80. It would be interesting... Thanks!

[@austinmaness8339]

I have a 2020 Explorer ST. The "unreliability" score for the explorer really comes from the 4 cylinder. The ST trim has the 3.0L 6 Cylinder with much more power and reliability as well as decent fuel economy for a 3 row AWD SUV. I haven't had a single issue with it so far. The explorer in this video is an "ST" trim as well which doesn't line up with the unreliability and low score narration.

[@lilsped5907]

Hows your explorer now?

[@aaronfisher3613]

I'd like to hear opinions on the 2021 Jeep Compass and 2021 Chevy traverse

[@ScooterFett]

A compact and general motors. There you go.

[@billybrown1979]

thank you for the information. what about the ford bronco.

[@jeffreya8329]

That’s a whole different class

[@billsolomon1]

What about the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas SE? I have one, I like. Just wanted know what you thought about it?

[@jgelien21]

Any news on the rogue? Just got a Rogue S last week and love it so far.