Cars that are ALMOST perfect according to consumer reports

[@MrDao92]

Car manufacturers make money, not cars.

[@rjdavis7503]

I will take the Mazda 3, thank you. Make mine the Carbon edition.

[@wolfshanze5980]

@@bh2236 most people don't want to own the same car for 15 years.

[@jimlocodo6601]

I think you have to buy it.

[@afn-bd2ro]

Mazda CX-5 should have been on this list

[@wolfshanze5980]

Lemme guess... you own a CX-5.

[@afn-bd2ro]

@@wolfshanze5980 Yes.

[@chriswright9096]

I thought this was a decent list at first. But then I realised there's a Ford on it. Seriously? I wouldn't go near it with a barge pole!

[@williamrossetter9430]

The Rav4 Prime is expensive, to note. The Ford Maverick has some quality concerns, like most Fords these days. The Subies are good choices along with the Toyota Camry and Prius in my opinion.

[@TOBYH]

OUR FRIENDS BOUGHT A RAV 4 HATE THE RIDE, WAY TOO ROUGH! VERY UNCOMFORTABLE

[@williamrossetter9430]

@@TOBYH hmm, your friends don't like the ride, then why on earth did they purchase the vehicle in the first place???

[@Quakamole-one]

​@@TOBYH"It depends on the trim and tire choices. A sportier trim with bigger tires usually means less comfort. I chose the lowest trim for the Ford Escape/Kuga with 17-inch tires that are 65mm thick, and the ride is perfect

[@victorsong8416]

No car with a CVT tranny is a "good choice". In fact, it's a bad choice - period.

[@rncondie]

We bought two 2021 Rav 4 Primes. We gas up every 6 months. It works for us. We also have a Camry 2025 51 mpg. It does ride nicer but I like sitting up higher.

[@edwardhidalgo5657]

Maverick 2.0 hybrid is not a turbo engine

[@cbotten106]

I love the term almost perfect. We all know it's complete BS but we clicked anyway. That Subaru Crosstrack is a nice compact but "almost perfect" wouldn't be the first words out of my mouth in describing it. All of them cost too much.

[@robertonavarro7713]

For a retired senior, the Honda HRV is almost perfect.

[@MrDao92]

It is a piece of crap.

[@thomasstump6090]

CR editor in chief loves Toyotas....

[@gregwilkerson9559]

Any and all cars that come with CVT transmissions are JUNK. Therefore... ALL Subaru's are junk (except the WRX which still has "real" transmissions). No CVT should ever be on a "GOOD" list.

[@geothon]

The flat 4 motor also has it's share of problems.

[@victorsong8416]

Agreed.

[@jameskpokou2979]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@eugoganys]

Toyota ecvt......brilliant and fuel efficient

[@dforrest4503]

What is your rationale for saying this?

[@wallacewittkoff8123]

Very pleased with my Prius prime

[@Paul-tg4xg]

Honda civic tourer estate sport. Had mine since new in 2017. and never missed a heartbeat since new and sailed through every M.O.T (with no advisories) to date. best car i've ever owned and that's saying something since i've owned fords all my adult life.

[@chriswright9096]

The latest Civics are not as reliable as your model

[@wolfshanze5980]

Saying "best car you've ever owned" when all you've ever owned in the past are Fords is not the flex you think it is.

[@rp9674]

If fuel economy and operating cost matter at all, every one of these with an EV and a category should have been bumped off the list. Prius Prime is cute and has big expensive wheels but only gets a max of 44 miles at $34,000 and up, Chevy bolt was $30k or less.

[@SirLoin2407]

Okay, okay! Now do cars with almost perfect prices!!

[@bradley7506]

The Prius is almost perfect for anyone under 5’10” tall. I’m 6’4” and could never fit in one because if that ridiculously low roofline

[@stewartayvaliotis4848]

Subaru is owned by Toyota (partially) Subaru should dump the Boxer engines and Lineartronic Transmission and use Toyota engine and if they insist on a CVT use the Aisen CVT with the starter gear. Subaru is disingenuous with their boxer engines, they don't use a Head gasket anymore but this silicone stuff that they pump like caulking. Yet if the head leaks they repair it with a proper head gasket. Why just not put them in from the start? Boxer engines have had gasket problems and oil consumption issues fro many years.

[@dvan7117]

I find it interesting that Subarus, with the boxer engine and CVT transmissions, are almost perfect when there have been reliability issues with both the engine and transmission. These so called consumer reports are not genuine and are not to be taken seriously. However, I would love to have a RAV4 Prime if only I could afford one.

[@kenfrank2730]

Where I live finding a RAVA4 is very hard. I may have to wait months.

[@chriswright9096]

Not sure about the CVT (I have a manual). But I think the Engine issues are on older cars (10 year ago). My last one (Imprezza) did 200K and I'm at 136K on my present one (Crosstrek). No problems with either.

[@xorbitman]

That Mazda's gas mileage is ridiculously low compared to our 2019 BMW X1. On a recent road trip we were averaging 36 MPG.

[@wolfshanze5980]

Weird way to shoehorn your personal car into the comments.

[@xorbitman]

@@wolfshanze5980 The video mentions the gas mileage of the Mazda and I'm not allowed to comment? What world are you living in? BTW - That's my wife's car. LOL. But I'm singled out while others are talking about their rides too. Dude doesn't like Bimmers.

[@TOBYH]

SUBURU SHOULD TRASH THE BOXTER ENGINES AND JUST GO BACK TO THE INLINE 4 CYLINDER, I DROVE ONE, THE ACELERATION SUCKS! I'LL PASS.

[@chriswright9096]

I have the 2.0 Crosstrek. Accelerates fine, but I do have the manual (no longer available). I'll probably get another but will go for the 2.5 next time.

[@wolfshanze5980]

@@chriswright9096 0-to-60 in 10+ seconds is not "fine" unless the old saying is true... Subaru... the official car of Lesbians everywhere.

[@charlespierce3647]

Don't believe consumer reports

[@wayne387]

I have a 22 Outback and really like the car. The big negative for me is the touch screen. It bugs me I have to push a bunch of crap or the car will be very annoying while driving. Car does good in dirt mud and snow. Change transmission and differentials every 35k

[@johnzaptis8211]

What happened to TESLA ?

[@chriswright9096]

They need some updates to their lineup. Dont see it happening though.

[@truth959]

Mazda 3 is not a hybrid like the others, therefore a lot more affordable than the others.

[@Quakamole-one]

"The two-cylinder deactivation on the Mazda 3 was a dealbreaker for me. Otherwise, it's a nice car."

[@truth959]

@@Quakamole-one Mazda's cylinder deactivation system is a lot more reliable than either Ford or GM's.

[@wolfshanze5980]

What decade are you living in? Hybrids rarely cost much more than a ICE vehicle these days... maybe $1,000 more give or take and you MORE than make up for that price difference at the gas pump with a Hybrid (and usually the Hybrid also has more HP than the ICE), and save on maintenance... when you factor in everything, you'd kinda have to be an idiot to want an ICE over a Hybrid in 2024.

[@truth959]

@@wolfshanze5980 Oh really? Dealerships say otherwise.

[@wolfshanze5980]

@truth959 yes really, dealership difference was barely 1,000... I know because I actually bought a 2023 hybrid. Maybe you should stick to things you understand... current vehicles isn't your strong point.

Mazda has cylinder deactivation that you cannot disable, No thanks

[@bateauboy1]

They never mention the Subaru Crosstrex's poor transmission. A miserable CVT Gerbil Mill. Explains its poor acceleration.

[@bebopben2]

Subaru engines are always loud, I drive one.

[@mikewallace8087]

I enjoy the loudness of my 2.5L nat. aspirated Subaru . The ride quality is very good.

[@2k_]

even ford ceo;s would be shocked that their car made it to the list.

[@grahamkearnon6682]

Pretty much nothing more then a Japan/Korea sales pitch. 2nd car in has no mention of the hideous CVT auto transmission, slow, noisey, unforgettable!

[@stevebyrne4235]

Base your analysis on reliability, and dump 6 cyl Subarus, and all Korean SUVs, and anything from the Big Three

[@TheFlyrodder68]

The Ford Maverick should not be on this list. The reliability is questionable at best.

[@bh2236]

Anyone ever had problems with head gaskets on a Subaru?

[@craigw.scribner6490]

"Automated" transmission for the Mazda 3? Hmmm...

[@user-yw7fo4dj4z]

Form a queu behind Tesla, their 3 is the standard that every car maker wishes to achieve. The petrol heads still think they can survive, so did the dinosaur!!

[@bkkfarang4749]

This video is good but outdated.

[@georgevavoulis4758]

The Prius is way too expensive for what you get and no head room in rear seats somethong Toyota should have improved . Better off buying a Corolla instead

[@TOURMANBOB]

Kia Niro hybrid is missing. Best car I've ever owned and like the last 13 Kia's i've owned, never a problem of any kind

[@wolfshanze5980]

13 KIA's in a row? How did you avoid the Theta II engine fiasco?

[@TOURMANBOB]

@@wolfshanze5980 No idea...never heard of anyone having any major problems with the Kia line...more internet BS maybe?

[@wolfshanze5980]

@TOURMANBOB lol... you've been living under a rock then... its not bullshit when there was a massive series of recalls and class action lawsuits over the Theta II Engine. If you'd bother to spend 3 seconds doing a Google search on it, you'd find out just how in the dark you are on the matter. I'm not a blind brand fanboi of any manufacturer. I have swapped manufacturers my entire life... I do research and search for the best deals. The Theta II Engine mess was HUGE 10 years ago... as Hyundai and Kia share technology the Theta II ended up in a lot of vehicles and was something to be avoided. To this day many vehicles with that Engine still have issues. Having said that Hyundai and Kia have come a long way since then and I actually own a 2023 Tucson Hybrid... but I'm not a blind fanboi... I wouldn't touch a car with a Theta II Engine with a 20 foot pole.

[@TOURMANBOB]

@@wolfshanze5980 Point made. Seems there were problems but none of that affected any of my vehicles, so I will continue to buy Kia vehicles. I simply go on results that affect me ....

[@jimlocodo6601]

Subaru has crap head gaskets.

[@josam1572]

❤❤❤

[@arymniak1]

All new cars are junk. Find reliable older ones.

[@wolfshanze5980]

I mean if you're poor, sure.

[@joey86bu1]

CR is a joke, I have seen BMWs on their list before.

[@stingray2134]

Thought the V-6 was no longer available in the Camry??

[@CruiserTv012]

The optional 3.5-liter V6 is paired exclusively with front-wheel drive and the eight-speed automatic is available in the XSE trim and it will be discontinued in 2025 camry

[@wolfshanze5980]

@@CruiserTv012 ya, and 2025 models are out now, meaning yes, the V6 is NOW discontinued and kinda stupid to highlight a feature that has been removed.