Questions, Coffee & Cars #78 // Mid-size SUVs with a V6?

This is a Motormouth couple car video answering your questions from Instagram, like: Long term reliability of Honda 9-speed? What do you think about Cybertruck? When will you have a review of the Mazda CX70? Toyota Camry XSE or Lexus IS300? How can Mitsubishi offer a 10-year warranty? What mid-size SUVs still have aV6? Kia Sportage Hybrid or Genesis GV70? Do I need a 240v outlet to charge an EV? BMW X3 or Lexus NX350?
Andrea Instagram / motormouth_andrea
Zack Instagram / motormouth_auto
0:00 Intro
0:26 BMW X3 or Lexus NX350?
3:06 Do I need a 240v outlet to charge an EV?
5:01 Kia Sportage Hybrid or Genesis GV70?
9:28 What mid-size SUVs still have aV6?
11:00 How can Mitsubishi offer a 10-year warranty?
12:25 Toyota Camry XSE or Lexus IS300?
15:22 What do you think about Cybertruck?
17:01 Long term reliability of Honda 9-speed?

[@nlken7175]

Friend comes over drink's your booze, eat's your food and now with an EV. Runs up your electric bill's. LOL

[@fritzbaldoria1584]

Yes, if you can please do a review on the RVR. It always gets a bad review from other motoring journalists, but I hear those who own it love it. I believe you two will do a balanced and objective review of the RVR which viewers can rely on.

[@jstrig]

As an American, I think you should say Mazda or Sportage however you like. Doesn't bother me either way. It's no different than how we pronounce words differently from one side of the US to the other

[@FrankyRedEyes]

I agree. Mazda or Mazda, I don't hear the difference.

[@savethisforlater]

Mazzda Or Mahzdah

[@techpappee]

Heck we definitely don't speak many English words the same way those in England do either 😊

[@ajs4148]

I like how the Canadians say it better!

[@FrankyRedEyes]

@@savethisforlater i think canadiens say Mazeda. Zed get it?

[@bradpeters2781]

I had to chuckle when you mentioned the last car comment./question. About 20 yrs ago my dad said to me that the car he had at that time (forget now what it was) was his last car. He would have been my current age at the time (72). 10+ cars later and at the age of 92 he is currently driving at 2023 Escape and is probably thinking about the next one (2 yr leases). I don't think there is such a thing as a planed last car. Had to share this one. Great channel Andrea & Zach, really enjoy it.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for sharing and so glad you are enjoying the channel.

[@872nishant]

Yes pls, kindly review Mitsubishi RVR

[@Vinzer]

Immediately subbed after the woodpecker 8:32

[@stephengneri2136]

Zach is hysterical: I had the same thought about the wine and cheese....belly laughs...please keep it up. Highlight of my weeks. Thanks again.

[@sonal1909]

Andrea and Zack u guys r my fav online couple! You do you, Andrea! Ppl will be ppl as always. Car reviews with a Canadian touch is what Canadian viewers like me want to watch. I never had much interest in cars until I became ur fan..

[@Scotty_B123]

That question about Camry vs Lexus IS - he mentioned ease of getting in and out of. I owned an IS300 AWD and is it definitely NOT that easy. I would say go for a SUV preferably the Toyota Signia.

[@christophercheek8464]

They’re Northern Flickers, part of the woodpecker family.

[@bulldog5576]

Re: ZF 9 Speed: I had a 2016 Honda Pilot with the ZF 9-speed, it was not an enjoyable experience. I used to say that it didn't have a gearbox it had a box of gears! low speed shifts were clunky, it would occasionally go hunting for the right gear and down shifting was a jolting experience. In 2019 I had enough and I bought a 2019 Passport, mostly on assurances that the transmission had been improved.... well they were right. The Passport has been comfortable and reliable to drive, the transmission works exactly how it should even at low speed. The V6 is powerful but the best feature of it is the torque vectoring AWD system which I would argue is one of the best in its class. I have driven through 5 Alberta winters, even in deep off-road snow in the foothills of the Rockies and never been stuck. My Passport now has over 105,000 km with an average fuel consumption of 10.5L/100 km (22mpg) which drops to 8.9L/100Km (26mpg) on the highway. Very reliable and I see no reason to change it for the foreseeable future...

[@techups3082]

Its absolutely possible to live with a midsize to small EV on a 120v Charging. would like to respectfully disagree with 3:20 . Please correct the record. correct me if i am wrong, you guys don't have an EV for daily? correct?. Our Model Y uses 120V outlet (with 16Amp adapter). And we drive it 46miles daily commute + few errands. Past 30 Days we have driven 1283mi (42mi/day) and Charged at super charger or 240 zero times. Its very possible. I'm speaking from 1st hand data point. Furthermore we limit our charging to start after 8pm (when electricity is cheaper).

[@danhall3450]

Loved your response on the Sportage vs Genesis! I think those are flickers rather than woodpeckers. Telluride & Palisade both have a 3.8L V6

[@robertt9342]

It takes 36hrs+ by 120v, depending of battery size. It would work if you don’t drive far and don’t drive too often.

[@pbwmanagement]

Great show as usual guy's. I think that the future is EV'S and PHEV's along with hybrids, however the technology is not there as yet and folks need to be aware of the risks. A friend brought a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid, purchased new. In January of 2024 the car stopped working. The dealer was fully booked up and could only get the car booked for mid April (12 weeks wait) Apparently the battery needs replacing.... estimated cost 13k

[@jeffer1101]

Be sure to read the fine print of manufacturers warranties. In the case of Mitsubishi, the 10 year warranty is only to the original purchaser. Not an issue if you keep the car for 10 years, but if you are thinking of selling it in 5 years, the next owner gets nothing, just like they would with any other brand out there.

[@Peichen01]

I've encountered the same issue with Hyundai and couldn't get a clear answer. It appears only the 5 year / 60k miles warranty would transfer to 2nd owner but not the 10 year / 100k miles powertrain warranty unless the car is a CPO from Hyundai directly

[@jeffer1101]

@@Peichen01 correct. Hyundai USA did that as well, possibly to compete with Mitsubishi (doesn't appear Hyundai Canada did that, so it didn't affect us up here). Only the regular 5 year warranty goes to the next owner.

[@killerb5726]

Thank you for,time stamping these, it’s much appreciated! Just subscribed.

[@kevinxu9435]

I think the resale value of GV70 has been very good for the past few years, and it can use regular gas too.

[@frankyang7958]

Saw a Cybertruck in Richmond. It is a weird looking thing 😂

[@10OF9OFBORG]

😆 woodpecker? I had see one and one day this bird created a hole and a week later I went back it’s made 4 holes in 2 trees! 😆 Either EV or plug in hybrid are not my favourite. My full time hybrid vehicle is excellent in so many ways. Great show Andrea! ☕️☕️👍🏻👍🏻

[@canuckmaun77]

Always love and enjoy listening to you guys!! Rock on...💯🇨🇦✅️

[@notsodelusional]

Looking forward to the Signia review with baited breath!

[@martifilipponi1024]

I'm a contractor in Princeton New Jersey and there are areas where there are homes made of T111 wood .. the woodpeckers love them, they always peck at the corners of the home in a straight line at the top.. the do this because the wood dust creates a nest that traps insects that they eat

[@Mikesh199]

Ok. After months I have to say. Love your work.

[@vancity2349]

Ya depending on the level of existing charge, it can take a few days to charge a Tesla at home on a normal house plug lol... However you can do it, and you cannot with a gas car...

[@PeterTriChi]

Don’t forget about the 2024 Edge ST V6! Still around for this last year and the engine is a blast to drive.

[@paininthepatoot]

Truck owners are not buying a Cyber truck. They would buy a Lightning first.

[@Roadbunny777]

I love the blue 💙 color of that RVR. Anything you guys review will sell, I remember your reviews on the 2021 Seltos, and it made me both 1.

[@levigato125]

Review the RVR.

[@jasonsymes2127]

Yes, please do a review on the RVR. Do a basic FWD model,

[@dbradley65]

My Level 2 charger broke. I used Level 1/110 for a year with my Model Y. I average about 15 miles a day. Level 1 worked just fine. If I drove a lot of miles one day, it would catch back up after a couple of days. Worse case if you needed you could hit a super charger. I definitely agree, if you don't have a way to plug it in, don't get an EV. Not only is it inconvenient, but you're likely to be paying more for electricity and likely be paying as much or more than you would for gas. Also, I got my Level 2 charger when I owned a Nissan Leaf. Its limited range made it more necessary to have a level 2. After I got home, I could plug it in and have enough range for the grocery store or dinner.

[@realdeal8607]

15 miles a day, why you even driving EV?😂

[@dbradley65]

@@realdeal8607 because it's too dangerous to bike here. I was nearly killed in a bike lane.

[@eseir64]

Get a Honda Passport V6 and you have a car that will last 10 plus year

[@omegapete1987]

Lexus NX350 over the BMW X3 any day of the week for peace of mind over the years. Video did not mention Lexus reliability and build quality over BMW.

[@joetaylor2038]

Zach loves BMW and will run cover for them.

[@michael1326]

2024 Lexus NX jd power reliability: 81/100 2024 BMW X3 jd power reliability: 82/100 As a brand, Lexus beats BMW. For specific models, it can be a lot closer (as seen here). The G01 generation of X3 is very solid

[@jayhawk09]

Haha the BMW bias is real. They’re nice vehicles for sure but please be sure to advise folks on here of that average repair cost (and frequency)versus a Lexus. Night and day I’m sure!

[@michael1326]

I’ve had a BMW for the past 10 years - the cries of how expensive they are to fix, or that they aren’t reliable are overblown.

[@davidalenick1246]

I would take the X3 M40i any day over the NX. The drive is night and day better. Better engineered, MUCH faster, handles better, incredible gas mileage for the power, larger more usable interior, more supportive seats, better tech, better multimedia system, and shockingly reliable! And mind you I work for Toyota!

[@timwinkel72]

I love my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE

[@marcgirard7551]

Agree on ZF 8speed transmission. Mine in my X3 is 12 years old with 212,000 km and I just change the fluid every 80,000 km and it performs like new and never had an issue.

[@Kinbo72steanneNB]

Love your post. Im shopping for a v6 suv, probably a Nissan Murano or Kia sorento. Whats your thoughts? Limited $ looking for used 21 to 23

[@FrankyRedEyes]

Sometimes I make a French Vanilla with one cream and double maple syrup. I have few questions about cars. 😎

[@paininthepatoot]

Honda Pilot and Passport are worth while if you are looking for a V6 SUV. Toyota 4Runner is in its the last year of the V6 (2025 is the turbo 4). I would pick any of those.

[@stephenwierzbicki4463]

Awesome 😎 Video 😎😄

[@venisemoroski776]

Great

[@markwunderman9214]

Birch trees are short lived. Many don't make it to the 20 year mark.

[@miked8121]

Pretty much most of the white birch trees in SoCal died a several years ago. We treated ours with both Orthene and Permethrin, which are systemics. I don't know which one cured the problem but our Birch is just budding and it is beautiful. Also, cutting off the dead foliage as it appears may be helpful.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for this!

[@kellingtonlink956]

The individual with the Sportage vs Genesis dilemma… has to factor in the fact that the $100 extra a month is not a small amount. It is essentially $3,600 more… on a lease! That is hardly an inconsequential amount of money on a lease (a purchase/finance vehicle would be a different matter). I would personally go the Genesis route, but I would go HEAVY on the negotiation (use the high depreciation as one of your tools) … or consider leasing a CPO/demo/1-year old Genesis. A much more refined vehicle. That hybrid Sportage, despite being a great vehicle itself, but I doubt it will make up the whopping $3,600 difference (in fuel savings, at least). Plus… it definitely is not as attractive, in my opinion. Thanks for the video.

[@abdul-azizyakub309]

I moved from the Kia SX Prestige Hybrid to a GV70 Advanced plus and I wish I didnt. The only thing the GV70 had over the Kia even in luxury features was the HUD, which i turned off most of the time anyway.

[@lianaayres6952]

Thank you for mentioning which vehicles require premium gas.

[@GlennLaycock]

The new "guest that won't leave" question is going to move from "oh do you have wifi" to "oh where is the electric outlet outside".

[@midlifemom5829]

Very curious to compare Toyota Crown Signia price vs the base of Lexus (NX or RX, hybrid)? My Toyota dealer connection has my name on waitlist to check out the Crown Signia

[@ianjay5301]

When I bought my new 2023 M3 last year I had a real Tesla home charger installed at one of my houses. Cost a LOT of money to do it properly. At the farm, I would use the 110V outlet in the garage that I had installed for my Chevrolet Volt. It did take a little over 2 days to charge the M3 this way. If someone like me (retired) is considering using 110V, I would certainly recommend a dedicated 110V line, professionally installed with a high quality (hospital grade) outlet. The constant draw on the 110V outlet requires the best quality and I would not consider anything but a dedicated outlet. Just using an existing 110V is not a good idea - there are a lot of poor quality outlets for sale.

[@GraysonA]

240V not needed in certain situations. Cars charge 3-4 miles per hour on 120v so if your car is parked 10 hours overnight, that's 30-40 miles per day.

[@levigato125]

Like at airports, where people are gone for days.

[@michaelbury1941]

yes review the rvr we need to know more about value models

[@mikeystravels9720]

BTW. The pictures you show of your ‘woodpeckers’ are in fact Northern Flickers… just saying. Love your show.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Try a no tears birch next time. Much less drama.

[@myroslava9511]

Speaking about warranty, in other markets Toyota offers 10 years for all major components as long as you get your vehicle serviced by the dealer. Would love to see that in Canada

[@stevenzhou925]

110V/15A is enough for daily mileage within 45KM, leave it plugged in over night

[@limitedreach4446]

Nissan Murano is also available with the V6.

[@DeadAir21]

For now at least. Who knows with the upcoming redesign.

[@antoniocognato5023]

​@@DeadAir21 I'm sick of all these turbo 4cyl engines coming in.....and for more money

[@DeadAir21]

@@antoniocognato5023 everyone will be using them pretty soon. Only a matter of time.

[@mj8495]

Loved my Murano V6...so smooth. Shame that the CVT imploded at 44k 😢

[@limitedreach4446]

@@DeadAir21it’s already confirmed that it’ll have a 2.0t engine for the redesign, but it’s kind of a get it while you can thing!

[@lenm2857]

Really depends on how much you drive per day. Lots of people drive less than 40 miles a day, so the 120V plug is fine for them.

[@giofyocars8581]

How's about a Audi SQ5, great V6 in that SUV. Or the VW Touareg...

[@techpappee]

Wait for the 2025 Camary if you want one.

[@marytrue5029]

Note to ishant_872 - Our 2011 Toyota Camry is perfect for longevity, it is still like new. However, for me, getting in and out of the Camry is difficult because I have a bad back and the Camry is low to the ground. Hubby and I have decided that our next vehicle will be an SUV because of the ease of getting in and out. FYI we are both over 60 years old.

[@872nishant]

I completely understand, budget crossover is good buy for easy in and out of the car

[@jefffraser4992]

The Cyber Truck is going to go the root of the DeLorean and Bricklin. 👉🏻🚪

[@Mikesh199]

Do review of RVR

[@sk-un5jq]

With $5/gal gas and higher the new norm, forget about the V6. Gimme a hybrid!

[@jsfbay1]

The CX-70 should drive identically to the CX-90 minus a couple hundred pounds (lack of 3rd row), but maybe the transmission jerkiness will be fixed in the CX-70.

[@edeyonthemove]

Any chance you’ll review the Rivian RS1?

[@mauricetremblay1324]

I can say that I own a GV70 with a 2.5 and we use premium fuel. I avg in the 9 l/ 100km combined. On the highway, we get in the 8l/100km. So yes your tank cost 5-6$ more but if you drive sensibly, I don’t think fuel is much of an issue… unless you only do city and do more than 20 000 km per year. My experience anyway. Our Santa Fe does a little better but not thousands of dollars worth.

[@daithiose1]

Lexus all the way for reliability and peace of mind. Just check if it has a spare wheel. Consider the Rav 4 too.

[@RSwrightMD]

V6 Mid-size SUV: Lexus GX 550 is also an option

[@HerNameWasMcGillShe]

I bought a CPO 2020 RX350 with 27 000km specifically because I wanted that sublime V6 with old world Lexus build quality.

[@kellingtonlink956]

Good choice. No… great choice!

[@HerNameWasMcGillShe]

@@kellingtonlink956thank you

[@antoniocognato5023]

I wanna buy one over by me. 7k miles. Black on black. They want a lot. But it's worth it. Japan made

[@johnbatchelor874]

With Zak and ME holding coffees.

[@josephpanozzo4815]

But the plug in hybrids don’t have much pure EV range. Plus, the EV range isn’t good during cold weather. And I wonder what the insurance premiums are between a regular gas powered vehicle and a plug in hybrid vehicle of the same model like the Mitsubishi Outlander.

[@GlennLaycock]

RVR - the irony is that it is the remains - heavily refreshed and refreshed - Caliber, Patriot, Compass (also the Lancer) of the past with the Nissan sourced CVT. My brother loved his Caliber and is so confused when I said it was kind of a disaster as far as perception out there is.

[@axx8326]

Please drive the CX70 🤣. Basically just take the CX90, remove the 3rd row, add very subtle nuances on the outside and add Alexa as a bonus for tech. Oh and also add power folding rear seats and some funky exterior colours the CX90 doesn't have. And there you have it. CX90 and CX 70 are basically the same cars under the hood and not only. They have the same powertrain, inline 6 for the MHEV and inline 4 2.5L for PHEV, I highly doubt there will be major differences in driving them. I hope they ironed out the bugs with the transmission and found a permanent fix for the "malfunction hybrid system" . Other than that I heard Palm Springs is beautiful in May 🌞😎

[@janetryder172]

What do you think of the CorollaCross?

[@GlennLaycock]

Warranties - yeah they do cost money depending on (just like insurance) the terms. So read the darn contract or look up the manual and read the warranty terms. Even bumper to bumper - Hyundai said no-no it is not like the old days - called "comprehensive" or something now and many brands it actually only covers things that are very rare to be an issue - one reason to consider the hybrid is a lot of power train "stuff" goes to 8 years instead of 5 here (the dealer did not even know that) - so that is like an insurance and/or risk mitigation. Anyway warranties are worth something - just ask a low warranty brand how much they want to extend that right - so it is statistically evaluated cost just like insurance uses to figure fees.

[@user-qu8pd6fu7g]

"Woodpecked" or "Henpecked"!😂😂😂

[@ctclardy]

The mpg numbers for that new 2025 Toyota Camry are up to 52 mpgs for the base model and up to 48 mpgs for the top models... I would buy the Camry over the Lexus 300 if I wanted it to last me 15+ years. The amount you would save in fuel costs in the Camry over the Lexus would be astronomical over that period.

[@uxb2001]

The ZEDF 9 speed is actually Manufactured in South Carolina

[@Motormouth...]

German company

[@uxb2001]

@@Motormouth...Correct, but all Honda. Jeep and other are Manufactured in South Carolina!, Love your Your Tube VLOGS

[@GlennLaycock]

Lexus - catfish mustache grill - not sure if cute or concerning.

[@jeffheiss2882]

RVR review YES PLEASE

[@zanawarner]

Do the rvr review. Was in the market for new suv and really liked Eclipse too, but then fuel economy….

[@SpyderRichard]

Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Was #78 recorded at the same time as #77, or is my coffee too strong? A 2-for-1 QC&C is a good deal on any day! (and without a subsidy Zach!)

[@stevenglenn4176]

Has the KIA Tasman Pickup Truck been on your Radar?

[@kevinW826]

Not sold in North America

[@giofyocars8581]

Is Canada getting a CX60 diesel V6?

[@Motormouth...]

No CX60 for Canada

[@Dreamer10888]

Cyber truck…? Lolz

[@abdul-azizyakub309]

Its actually only about 36 hours give or take to charge a model 3 or Y fully. I use only the regular socket for mine because I dont drive much. I do get that you are not a big fun of EVs but its not 'several days' and can definitely work for people who dont drive often lol.

[@davidcohen2762]

You keep convincing yourself that 36 hours is no big deal. If you cant afford to add a 240v outlet with like 40A, theres no point in owning an ev.

[@abdul-azizyakub309]

@@davidcohen2762 it really isnt a big deal. I work from home and only move my car for groceries and weekend errands. This works perfectly so far. You think I can buy a 70k car but cant afford to install a 240v outlet? pffff...

[@davidcohen2762]

@@abdul-azizyakub309 you probably financed that crap at 10% for 8 years cause ur credit aint there. When you asked for a loan on the charger they shook their heads.

[@vancity2349]

Yes 100% it works for some people...

[@davidcohen2762]

@@vancity2349 thats like saying taking showers with cold water is an option for some people. Just because it physically works, doesnt mean its the ideal way to live.

[@timothyburnside3229]

Loved Zacks comment on good looking Tesla! Well, someone has to like the Fat girl at the dance!!! Tesla and looks just do not belong in the same page but performance and range along with network is what keeps them on top!

[@billurban1581]

Inspired by a handheld vacuum cleaner.

[@8aravindk]

rvr review please

[@paininthepatoot]

The biggest issues for Lexus for me is they are always on the list of most stolen vehicles.

[@robertbanks6211]

Zach dissed the Lexus ES. I love the Lexus sedan. Why the diss?

[@ktpinnacle]

BMW vs Lexus. Driving dynamics versus reliability. Especially for a longer term owner.

[@claywalbrook5239]

Dodge do use the 8 speed ZF transmission in they 1500 truck. But if you look at the transmission, you will see tayoda on it, Toyota own the company.

[@davidcohen2762]

Had a '22 rvr as a loaner while my car was getting repaired. Out of any car ive driven that thing is #1 on the list for being a shitbox. The interior not only looks 10 years old but so does any display which has super pixelated font, the speakers are trash, the seats feel like cardboard, it still uses an actual key for the ignition, no blind spot monitoring, didnt even have a sunroof.

[@charliet3881]

If you want a CX-70 drive review, watch their CX-90 review...

[@jsfbay1]

If that person who wants the forever car should get a CUV for ease of ingress/egress.

[@Jeffnvz]

The new Prius Prime takes 10 hours to fully charge its 60 kilometers range with 110V. Using a pure electric vehicle without fast charging means you really don’t drive much, so what’s the point of buying a pure electric vehicle? You will not save much fuel. But those cars are very expensive. You literally buy an electrified BMW X3 for the price of a Cayenne GTS.

[@1Springloaded]

You really want some feedback ask about the 🐦 and 🐝.

[@uxb2001]

the MAAzDa CX90 has a Inline 6 not a V6

[@Arid379]

Question: what’s your favorite coffee?

[@andreaspencer9813]

We love an Americano.

[@YankeeMav]

the cx-70? I don't want to hear any more guff re: Taylor and her jetfuel consumption if Mazda is flying bunches of ppl to Palm Springs to drive a car where the only change is not having a rear seat? am I missing something?

[@uxb2001]

I'm having PAAASTA for dinner.

[@Motormouth...]

Yes

[@kevinn1158]

The next X3 is going to come with a mild hybrid. I'd say buy the 2025 X3. OK I'll say it....... the Cyber trunk is a CLOWNMOBILE. If you want to look like a clown go for it!!!