What's the Best Mid-Size SUV for 2019?- Cars.com

The mid-size SUV market is heating up, as evidenced by the return of competitors such as the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and 2019 Honda Passport and the redesign for 2019 of the five-seat Hyundai Santa Fe. So we gathered these three along with old standbys including the Ford Edge, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Nissan Murano for a week of testing in our 2019 Mid-size SUV Challenge.
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[@monicawilson896]

I really appreciate the details you go over in this video.

[@nestorrodriguez5911]

Puts the Blazer above the Grand Cherokee when the Blazer doesn’t have ACC or Emergency Braking, but the Grand Cherokee did. Ok. That makes perfect sense.

[@caidenn_mb]

But the Jeep has terrible safety ratings, it looks old, and it failed the moose (flip test) Also overpriced.

[@MrBigjoe2400]

@@caidenn_mb Shut up Caiden

[@1g2002541]

I rented the santa Fe for 10 days, rake up 400 miles. It's excellent! Of course, the rental is a base model with 2.4L motor, and cloth seats. But I find the power is adequate in metro commute. Also, the cloth seats are very comfy! The ride is also excellent to handle the california borken pavement. I have backpain problems for years, and I find it not at all punishing over pot holes. One the tech. side, rear cross traffice warning is standard. I absolutely love it. It's a must feature for SUV! The smart cruise control worked well. It only quite working when I drove through winter storm. My only concern is the engine reliability. It made a dry strange noise when cold start in winter morning. I only hear it for a few seconds, and it goes away. I got 26 average of MPG during my 400 miles. If I baby the gas padel, I can get near 29 on the highway. I wish Hyundai could do something to improve the highway fuel econemy.

[@reynolds0224]

This was like watching “The View”

[@AlexAlex-oz7ym]

Hi guys! I have really enjoyed this review. I am a big car fan no matter what type of car it is - SUV, sedane, sports car - I love them all. You are discussing SUVs from the correct angle. Most reviewers (CarGurus, AOA, Redline Reviews), they love to talk about handling, horsepowers, response of the transmission. Most people that drive SUVs praise the comfort, rationality, safety way more than those performance features described above. Very detailed discussion. Thank you very much!

[@godsharry]

Awesome video! Thanks :-)

[@Wasabi9111]

I really like this format - it was great to heard the different opinions. Which one had the quietest interior for long hwy road trips?

[@CarsDotCom]

Thanks for watching! The Blazer won in the noise category but everything else was pretty much average. There isn’t necessarily a “bad” choice, but the judges (100% subjectively) preferred the Blazer.

[@clwright1977]

My fully loaded new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4T is perfect for me. I never have issues with lag. Hyundai is MY brand! After an 18 wheeler totaled my base 2013 Hyundai Sonata I knew which vehicle I wanted! Twilight (my Santa Fe) is perfect for me. I test drove so many 2 row SUVs including the ones here and I couldn’t be happier!

[@jimguecia4890]

Looks like a very nice vacation area. Where are you? Please reply

[@arkongdrkong7331]

Santa Fe 2.4 base model rental didnt have any lags. It's probably the drive mode that creates lag with turbo engine. 2.4 natural would be better choice I think with full option since you only use them to get to places. Can always add aftermarket stuffs to increase power if you really want on 2.4 NA engine.

[@deontejones163]

The blazer was a surprise to me because you can get ACC and Foward Collison Braking in place of that heated steering wheel package that includes other stuff

[@legion1630]

I test drove the Honda Passport ..same day I test drove the Hyundai SantaFe..no match..i ended buying the santa Fe SEL convenience package...the passport...i loved the look..the space but it drove choppy ...good observation guys

[@Corkfish1]

I'm more interested in how they stack up when they have 200,000 miles on them

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Corkfish1 1st place) Honda with its solid V6 and decent transmission. 2nd) Chevy would fair well with its engine and good transmission 3rd) Hyundai 2.4L could be 2nd place with Chevy since it has been used many times before and has been good, but the 2.0T might go bad so it ties Ford. 4th) The ecoboost tech has problems in the early days and who knows how it will live up. 5th) Grand Cherokee with its cheap FCA products and unreliable drivetrain 6th) Nissan, because it’s CVT would go out like 3 times before hitting 200k

[@voscar9]

Wait 20 years then

[@josemata3845]

My cheap fca has outlasted my dads 2016 Honda crv and 2019 Honda pilot

[@deangordon7783]

Great review but these guys almost put me to sleep!

[@tylerharvey8299]

My sister has a 2015 Murano Platinum AWD and she loves it! Awesome gas mileage and plenty powerful! The interior is very luxurious even still 5 years later! The infotainment is definitly the biggest shortcoming to me! Everything else is pretty solid!

[@Propelled]

Love our new Blazer RS. Glad we ignored these “experts”. Drove all but one of these testing. THAT is what you need to do is put your butt in these vehicles for yourself. There are many discounts available. The Blazer isn’t that expensive right now.

[@iamawaken]

Based on their comments , I have no idea why or how they come up with the ranking. They complain about the power delivery of the Edge but rank it above the Nissan and blazer, the Cherokee rides the best but placed last, the Passport is sloppy handling and has a crappy interface but it's second. The Blazer is the second to last but most fun to drive and one of the best engine and drive trains for the class??? Whut?! So first place goes to the car that is the most unpleasant to drive with the most uncomfortable seats!

[@gene978]

We just bought the New Santa Fe’ with the SEL PLUS a few months now. I am also impressed with the RIDE comfort and QUIET Interior. I own a new GM Large Car that I thought was quiet and ride quality. But Santa Fe’ is noticeably better. We have the non turbo motor and have NO engine issues at all.

[@folksp6532]

Hi gene978. Is there issues with the turbo 2019 santa fe?

[@gene978]

ban sin Hello ban and thanks for asking. I purposely passed on the Turbo for 2 main reasons. 1 I don’t like any hesitation if I have to mash the gas pedal. And second is long term reliability. To answer your question better do a Google Search on the 2019 Santa Fe’s 2.0 Litre Turbo engine known issues. Don’t be fooled by advertisement links. Look for a forum that has hundreds of people giving their own opinions and any issues they they might have in common. The 2020 may be more reliable then the 2019 due to first year possible gremlins. Hope that was helpful

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@gene978 Can't agree that forums full of unverifiable anecdotes about vehicles are a trustworthy source of reliability data. I do agree, however, that a small displacement turbo is not the optimal engine in vehicles the size of the Santa Fe. In fact it's exactly the same engine that was available in the KIA Sorento until 2018 when it was dropped. Bottom line? Vehicles that approach two and a half tons when loaded with fuel, passengers, and gear are likely to struggle either with performance, reliability, or durability.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Stephen Hendricks depends, the 2.4L is perfect on flat roads even if loaded to 5000lbs. If u conquer hills and stuff the 2.0t is better but reliability is worse.

[@terrancesneed3757]

This is pretty thorough and for the most part I agree with the rankings. I know it's not exactly apples to apples but I would loved to see how a Subaru Outback would stack up. It's priced and sized about the same as these competitors.

[@wind7sailor]

The Outback is a nice wagon and the 2020's interior has greatly improved. For those wanting a shorter, more car-like ride, this wagon is great.

[@Jonah-in-Boise-ID]

Just placed my order for the 2020 Outback Onyx edition XT yesterday. Comes mid to late October!

[@stephenhendricks103]

Of the various other vehicles that might have been included I'd put the Outback at or near the top of the list. I suspect it wasn't included because the 2020 Outback was not available for a week long review.

[@TheBillykurtz]

For the blazer, They could have gotten the I4 engine (saved money) and optioned on the safety features that it was missing for relatively the same price. Also fuel economy would have went up making it not last. Shouldn't penalize a car for options you didn't have.

[@windanthonystream]

What they don’t realize is that the Grand Cherokee is a true rear wheel drive platform so the interior packaging is not going to be as good as the front wheel drive based suvs in this test. The other competitors are just 4 door minivans.

[@mkedan6741]

717, correct. The others don't offer 3 V-8s either, 360, 485 and 707hp which puts the Trackhawk in supercar territory(yeah, I know it's twice the price). And there is a diesel. I think Toyota still offers AWD for their minivan, it should be in this test and not the GC. The reason many manufacturers are moving to small engine turbos is they are looking to make money on post warranty repairs and service, they don't make huge money on new car sales. Example, dealer cost for a clutch job on a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, $4,200!!! $2,200 for the flywheel alone because they claim they can't machine the flywheel.

[@mcwendel8066]

Grand Cherokee definitely looks the coolest! Second place would probably be the Honda passport. But man I hope that guy doesn’t get any more migraines from the tires on that grand Cherokee, he really wouldn’t like my gladiator with 37” mt’s lol

[@jeskerjames2938]

I disagree about the interior design of the Ford Edge. Honestly I prefer the more simple button layout of the Edge. I don't like when there are a bunch of buttons cluttered together. When something looks more simple and clean, it usually looks better.

[@RobHTech]

just put a stereo hat running across the top of the head unit and tint the front windows. Otherwise, I would rip that thing out and put an aftermarket Pioneer head unit in there. I like the Passport the most

[@wind7sailor]

I wish Toyota made a mid-sized, 2-row vehicle, but they don't. Hyundai Santa Fe won this year and their upcoming 2020 has some cutting edge tech past down from their new Palisade and should be tough to beat. Come on Toyota, give us a vehicle in this segment.

[@lryoung17]

The 4runner is that vehicle it's just truck based and it is similarly priced to a lot of those vehicles plus there are a ton of updates for 2020.

[@wind7sailor]

@@lryoung17 I thought that the 4 runner was more expensive, but you are right, cost-wise it fits. The 4runner is far more off-road capable, tows and hauls more than any of these vehicles. It does suffer from a stiffer, truckish ride and substantially lower mpg. The 2019 4runner still looks like the 2010 model with the same old reliable engine, all interior measurements are exactly the same at Edmunds.com's car comparison tool. We are into comfortably transporting ourselves and others, and reasonable mpg is more important than off-road abilities, but we'll still give it a look since being Toyota owners, their vehicles are so bulletproof.

[@lryoung17]

@@wind7sailor I'd definitely try to wait for the 2020. It's getting new 8" infotainment with Android Auto/CarPlay, new instrument cluster with center screen, and Toyota Safety Sense -P advance safety system. 👍🏽

[@wind7sailor]

@@lryoung17 The 4Runner is definitely worth a drive, but I'd love a new, more car-like vehicle about this size and if I could get it in a hybrid, that would be perfect. Come on Toyota!

[@chuckers40]

If Toyota is smart, they would reboot the Toyota Venza. That was a good vehicle.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

And the winner is: Kia Sorento V6. Basically a Santa Fe with a much better drivetrain.

[@Wasabi9111]

Mgoblagulkablong but also w less technology and much higher price tag.

[@Wasabi9111]

Darkivaz- AAA the Sorento doesn’t have heads up display, 2nd row children detection and for 2020 the blind view monitor compared to the Santa Fe. Besides having a nicer v6 engine, not sure the Sorento is worth the premium over the Santa Fe.

[@chuckers40]

The only reason the Kia Sorento is not on this list is because it is a three row midsize. Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe are really the same vehicle. I wish Kia would bring back the two row Sorento and then you will still have the three row Telluride. Kia has two three row midsize vehicles (Sorento and Telluride)

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@chuckers40 KIA dropped its two row option in the Sorento the same year as the current Santa Fe debuted. We're a small family (2 adults, a teenage daughter, and a big dog) so we keep the third row of our Sorento stowed about 90% of the time. In that configuration its passenger and cargo space is identical to the Santa Fe. However, we do find that third row very convenient when we chauffeur a gaggle of teenagers or need room for 6 or 7 passengers on a local trip that would otherwise require two vehicles. We don't need it often but when we do it's a godsend. And when we don't it's great for family trips for 4 or 5 passengers along with gear and luggage.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@Wasabi9111 The 2020 Sorento has not yet been introduced. It will be interesting to see if the KIA picks up the features you note. I suspect it will. But in addition to the much superior V6 available in the Sorento the occasional use third row of seats is extremely convenient, even for our small family. As far as the price premium is concerned, comparing MSRP's can be misleading. We purchased our second top trim fully loaded Sorento last year for about $6000 off MSRP ($42,000 plusTTL). That real world price was still more than the top trim Santa Fe MSRP but the V6, the third row, and the somewhat more upscale materials in the Sorento cabin were worth the premium to us. I should also add that my KIA dealer gave me a trade-in allowance for our 2012 Sorento within $800 of the KBB estimate of the trade-in value of a comparable 2012 Highlander, the champ of resale value. The Santa Fe is a great vehicle (imo). It's essentially a 2017 two row Sorento (same engine, AWD sytem, infotainment, etc.) with updated features. But for us, the HUD, child/pet detection (a GREAT feature), and other bells and whistles didn't trump the KIA's V6 and occasional use third row.

[@helenasun5763]

Make this comparison again in 2021 but then add the Atlas across Sport and Toyota Venza. You don’t have to, but I prefer you do.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Love the Santa Fe. Very impressive. Just wish I could buy one with a naturally aspirated V6 and an occasional use third row. Oh, wait! I can! It's the nearly identical KIA Sorento. Same size with exactly the same cargo space. Same AWD system with 50/50 locking differential. Exactly the same infotainment system and the same logically placed controls. Same eight speed transmission but mated with a NA V6 that exhibits none of weaknesses sited for the Santa Fe's turbo 4 banger. All with a third row that's surprisingly accommodating for a couple of teenagers (More legroom, in fact, than the KIA Telluride.) Same excellent warranty and in my experience 100% reliable. That's why we purchased our second Sorento last year after looking at most of the competition reviewed here.

[@MrNurse-cr1lq]

But people buy the Jeep for way more than what these other vehicles do! The lifted suspension alone is a god send when you’re in snow.

[@PMI551]

Soooo, uncomfortable and almost dangerously laggy acceleration got #1. Hm. But it has all the modern day features and slightly more cargo capacity for less money. That’s a big big compromise in my book.

[@alexanderperez2732]

No Subaru Forester?

[@mockband]

Hoped to see Sorento also.....

[@stephenhendricks103]

Not sure why comparison tests like these ignore the Sorento because it's due for a refresh in 2020, because it has a third row of seats, or simply because KIA prefers that attention be focused on the Telluride for the present and doesn't make the Sorento available. It's closely related to the Santa Fe and shares most of its features and driving characteristics other than the fact that it's offered with a 3.3L naturally aspirated V6.

[@ricardo_chile9351]

There are certain features more important than others. In my mind, drivetrain is one of the top. And, for me, naming #1 a car that have no immediate response when accelerating is just wrong. And combine that with seats that become uncomfortable after 45 minutes and you have the recipe for a lousy long trip. I don't care so much about the quality of the plastics as I do about having a car that can be used for road trips.

[@terence4427]

@RJG. I couldn't agree more. We own a 2019 Sante Fe and it has really poor acceleration. While it is most definitely a good value, it doesn't offer the best driving experience.

[@MrsFrogmother1]

In December 2018 I purchased a Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0 Turbo and I am so happy I did. I was going to wait for the Honda Passport but I am glad I didn't. I think professional car reviewers are very biased as to how "fun to drive" a vehicle is. The Santa Fe it a great mid-sized SUV. If you are in the market, test drive one!!

[@rgpanna]

The Santa fé is the same size and price as a CRV, how this one is in this comparison?

[@rgpanna]

the second place has a trunk almost 900L bigger

[@alfonsoferraro6774]

Curious to see where Kia Sorrento ranks.

[@MacSaab93]

Reassuring my purchase of a Santa Fe!

[@gene978]

Us too, 2019 SEL Plus LOVE IT! Ruby Red and can’t beat the deal. $34K paid $28K with 0% Financing Hyundai of Keene

[@gigi9467]

Lol ohh u guys will know why u got ur korean cars so cheap! They are trash as long as u dont keep them for longer than 3 years or say 50k youll be fine. This reviewers are bribes in many ways to give kia and hyundais wins, they been on it for the last 5 years or so but their reliability Is still trash. Sorry i talk from experince

[@davidsprius]

Congratulations! I have an 18 and traded an 07 for it. They're incredible. Enjoy it!

[@mudcat508]

I don't have a Hyundai but I have the sister, a Kia. I've had it for three years and put over 65k on it. Still love it and have driven up and down the east coast and have only done preventive maintenance. Its been a great reliable car. Congrats!

[@chuckers40]

I have two Hyundai's 17 Elantra Value Sedan and 18 Tucson SEL plus. I love them both

[@EricFortuneJr.]

To be completely honest.. for what these things cost, why not get a 3 row?? You can get into a Highlander or Explorer for about the same price as the Jeep.

[@stephenhendricks103]

The easy answer is size and convenience in the intended mission of these vehicles. The "Tweener" class between compact CUV's and larger midsize CUV's (188""- 192" vs 195"- 203") ) is easier to maneuver and park in urban/suburban environments and easier to fit in a garage (especially if you hang a two foot long bike rack on the rear.) And yes, you can purchase a Highlander or a Explorer for about the same price as a modestly optioned Grand Cherokee. But doing so will easily top a $50K MSRP.

[@stephenhendricks103]

If the Edge's 2.3L four banger is overmatched in the Edge, just imagine how it is in the larger Explorer. And there's no naturally aspirated V6 in the either the Edge or the Explorer with the exception of the Explorer hybrid with an MSRP approaching $60K with no options.

[@sergei0704]

You do aware that explorer has 300 hp 2.3L, while edge has only 250 hp, right? Explorer will smoke ANY V6 in its class in acceleration test.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@sergei0704 The initial performance of a 2.3L turbo engine in a 2.5 ton vehicle is less an issue than its durability. Physics is physics and an overstressed small displacement four banger coupled with a high output turbo is no recipe for longevity.

[@MACTFordEdge]

Edge is a 2.0 turbo by the way. Also the Ecoboost 2.0's are in the 200,000 mile range already so durability is being proven.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@MACTFordEdge You're correct, my error. That doesn't negate the point, however. I'm actually a fan of turbo 4 engines in appropriate applications. I've been driving such vehicles since the late 1980's (Saabs) and I have a 2.0L turbo in my GTI. But there is a huge difference between powering a 3000-3500 lb vehicle and a midsize crossover that can weigh nearly two and a half tons (!) or more when loaded with fuel, passengers, and luggage/grear. As Ford elects to put small displacement turbo engines in larger and larger vehicles they're banking on the fact that the majority of new car buyers replace their vehicles in about seven years with fewer that 100K miles. I have no doubt that there exists on the planet examples of Ford four banger engines with twice that mileage and the 2.3L Ecoboost in the Mustang is an excellent engine, I think. But just because there are examples of much smaller vehicles with six figure mileage doesn't mean it's an optimal choice. Physics is physics and there's a reason that almost every manufacturer (other than Mazda and Subaru) offer six cylinder engines either as standard or optional in their midsize SUV's. Highly stressed, small displacement engines can be configured for performance that matches larger engines but durability issues cannot be ignored. All the more so when the vehicles close in on two and a half tons.

[@MACTFordEdge]

@@stephenhendricks103 Time and miles will tell the story. So far the early 2.0 Ecoboosts are suffering some waste gate failures. Thus causing the replacement of the entire turbo. All of my experiences are with the 3.5 duratecs and I will put money down on beating an ecoboost in a long haul race any day with an NA Duractec 3.5. I have logged about 700,000 miles on three Edges with the Duractec 3.5 and they have proven themselves durable

[@kanamekuran23]

I actually own the Santa Fe awd limited. I actually take it off road since it has locking diff. And it’s more reliable than the Jeep with a better warranty.

[@dmehd046]

You’re missing the outback, probably the most important one too

[@joshua.harazin]

@Jonathan Losito The Outback has been a crossover since 2010. It's actually taller than the Santa Fe.

[@joshua.harazin]

@Jonathan Losito Taller, as in the height of the vehicle.

[@samiviitasalo1173]

To me full spec Grand Cherokee with all the stuff, specially air suspension. But I still understand why it was on last place, it costs a lot. It's old, heavy and not good in space for its size. Lowest trim Grand Cherokee is horrible and would be laughable in this comparison.

[@caidenn_mb]

Did anybody notice that they give all the cars other than the winner like 10 min. You would think it would work the opposite way

[@hildreth18]

Why no VW Tiguan

[@k.ganesanganesan6825]

Lay roads with grass bed. No repair renewal I'd necessary. Redesign roads and vehicle

[@jjfox5698]

How the traffic safety authorities allow factories to put turn signals and stop and emergency under the car collision ... Danger to everyone ... Why the rear lights are not vertical such as Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

[@kclark8080]

Is it me or did they bash number one the most? After hearing what they said about it, I had no interest in buying one. Who wants a laggy engine and just adequate interior? Not the best looking exterior either.

[@sledforpeace]

Welcome in 2019 where ´´trucks’´ are compared based on safety tech and price. No words on towing, off road, interior feeling where the Jeep would have roasted all thoses FWD bases cars

[@stephenhendricks103]

All true but towing is a priority for relatively few customers in this category. And if it's a priority for you, there's the even better choice in the Dodge Durango with an 8700 lb tow rating.

[@rigobertogarza7945]

Why didn’t they include the rav4 or Lexus nx

[@chuckers40]

Toyota RAV4 is the Compact and the Lexus NX is luxury.

[@MrGrahamMillward]

Kim Jong-un Because they a not midsized, they’re compact sized.

[@adreamalways14]

This is not a test these are not all the SUV Vehicles you are testing you are missing a few so this is not an actual test

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

da jo Examples??? Like what are they missing

[@anthonypagano6384]

Where is the Volkswagen Atlas Cross sport or Toyota 4Runner or Toyota Venza

[@ahmedalshamrani3218]

Amazing review, But still difficult to choice

[@josemata3845]

Bs my Jeep grand Cherokee gets up to 25 mpg when I go on road trips

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

grand Cherokee is more with the 4runner than these fwd car base crossovers

[@christamblyn6780]

Why no Mazda CX-5?

[@chuckers40]

Mazda CX-5 is considered as a Compact.

[@windanthonystream]

I’ve driven every single one of these as rentals, except the Passport since I travel and fly a lot for work ... I always ask for a Grand Cherokee or a Dodge Durango when I’m renting midsize SUVs... I just love the rear wheel drive biased platform.

[@stephenhendricks103]

And soon you'll be able to rent a Ford Explorer with RWD. Of course, you'll be driving a near 2.5 ton vehicle with an engine from the base Mustang.

[@philwright6940]

Pity they dont sell the Skoda Kodiaq in America far superior then any of these SUVs

[@kurtmangiggles1805]

Ok fellas, all that is well And good. Now to the only thing that really matters, which one will be on the road repair Free after 100,000 miles?????????

[@MilosStevanovic1]

what no Mazda, no Toyota....yeah, next video please.

[@La-yt1wr]

I love this group more than the ones below it more premium I wish Toyota brought back the Venza and also Cars.com why test the Jeep now the next generation is coming next year I believe

[@ihavenoidea_1]

Can you include eurepean SUV models next time pls?

[@syedhussain3810]

there is no other SUV out there looks even close to Murano's exterior even today, 2021 .

[@mauricioquinonez3544]

There is no way I would preffer an Edge over a Murano.

[@zakihilmi7660]

Those were the best or worst are you sure

[@KingstonChickens]

the Grand Cherokee is the only vehicle there that actually has off road ability. You give up a little bit for that. All of the other ones are front wheel drive based

[@dannykelly3617]

The 5th gen grand Cherokee is reliable

[@Qugie]

@Darkivaz - AAA Mine I have no Problems at all with my 5th Gen Jeep Grand Cherokee

[@kirkraszman7998]

Exactly right.

[@cindywho8696]

Kelsey Mays is my favorite cars.com reviewer. Nice to see him again.

[@matthewlocke9225]

The Blazer or Edge for me. Gonna have to drive them. Grand Cherokee is great but too popular. Good try, Murano.

[@caidenn_mb]

The title should be 2 row midsize. Because most of the time a Mid size would be a 3 row. Just not a Tahoe size vehicle. I really wish you would name it properly.

[@rashidaa89]

In my book the grand Cherokee wins because of the optional Hemi 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@stephenhendricks103]

I'm sure you and all those who agree with you could hold a convention in a small ballroom at a Holiday Inn.

[@asdpoi121]

Hate to drive it but best from dollars and cents. That’s was the most ironic end to a much nicer video.

[@legion1630]

Btw..i own a Toyota..and i just want to add..the dealership experience at honda and Toyota is subpar..i think they figures their cars speak for itself..watch out KIA and Hyundai are catching up

[@rl6210]

You guys talk too much.... I could not watch entire video. same content could be given in 1/2 the time

[@3811eric]

Sant Fe wins... Up your face to y'all hyundai haters! How sweet it is and it's a good thing!! Santa Fe rocks!!!!

[@michaelfinley9988]

And it’s a Korean vehicle, Santa Fe sucks as do all Korean cars

[@jstandridge89]

It won yet they talked the most shit about it. It only won because it's such a cheap car to purchase lol

[@miguelircontar]

Nissan Murano for me despite people hating their CVTS

[@swanblake]

Can't hate on it. Definetly think it's better than the Ford Edge

[@gransport4246]

Grand Cherokee out tows all of them and is the most off-road capable so it doesn’t line up with any of the others.

[@stephenhendricks103]

And a 2020 Corvette has far better performance. Your point?

[@gransport4246]

The design, heritage, and marketing of Jeep puts the Grand Cherokee into a different niche or class. Personally I wouldn’t suggest to anyone to cross shop a Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, etc. with a Grand Cherokee. Maybe the Cherokee, but not the Grand Cherokee. The others are really just commuter, light duty, pavement queens that just don’t share anything other than 5 seats with the GC.

[@jstandridge89]

Complete agree. Why the hell would you put a Grand Cherokee in this category when they have the Cherokee smh. This was the dumbest review video I have seen in a minute lol. Wtf

[@caidenn_mb]

It’s clear. You dropped the Murano bc it has a CVT. Everybody needs to relax.. it’s just a CVT.

[@mattd2503]

Really this aren’t bias ... what about the Toyota ? I know why that’s not in there ...

[@5stardave]

These reviewers should not review SUVs. Should have tested the Grand Cherokee SRT.

[@abba3629]

No Highlander...?? I am not Watching.

[@30kenton]

What happened to Toyoda

[@mkedan6741]

What's a 4runner??

[@jxmar_]

@@mkedan6741 the 4runner is more of a truck based suv. Toyota needs an suv like the Venza

[@memo8001]

Santa Fe the best.. is amazing

[@jxmar_]

C'mon toyota bring back the Venza!

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

They are in 2021!

[@ggturner13]

Edge beats them all.

[@genek1698]

Sorento is better looking than santa fe. Both are great SUVs

[@ruggv6217]

The amount of technical information you guys leave out and your obsession with gadgets (make sure you talk about the conversation mirror) is staggering all in justification of your picks. These are all completely arbitrary judgments that should mean nothing to anyone looking at any of these cars. In my opinion, the Jeep shouldn't even be in this comparison It can do things that all the others (which are modified front-wheel-drive car platforms) couldn't dream of doing. Hence the lack of interior space and most of the other negative you guys talked about without any explanation as to why.

[@XelaOso850]

ruggv621 look up jondz he takes the honda passport in places jeeps go lmao

[@stephenhendricks103]

Here's a test. What percentage of drivers need/want serious towing capacity and more than mild off-pavement prowess in a midsize SUV? Ten percent, five percent, two percent?

[@kameronspencer4863]

@@XelaOso850 can confirm, I own a Honda passport elite. AWD, 7500 towing capacity, more storage than a grand Cherokee, better gas mileage, equal power, equal torque… cheaper, and it’s not a fiat so it isn’t going to shit the bed in 2 years

[@roxannasmith8769]

Where was the overpriced Rav4?

[@pbentsonable]

The Murano is just as ancient as the Jeep. The Blazer is missing a lot and is over priced. The Sante Fe lacks comfortable room for all drivers. The Edge is decent but the interior is old n boring. The Passport has way to much black plastic on the outside and black rims are ugly and shouldn’t be on all models.

[@mauricemotors8207]

Passport is nice but very expensive

[@pbentsonable]

Nissand21 guy if you do your homework and try TrueCar it brings them down. The volume seller is the EX-L. The EX-L in my area is $36-37k.

[@pbentsonable]

Sante Fe ultimate is $35.5k, Murano SL is $36k, Edge SEL is $34.5k, Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is $38k and Blazer LT is $38.7. All of these are 4x4 and fully loaded with all discounts applied through TrueCar.

[@james2042]

I just watched a bunch of city boys pick apart a grand cherokee for not being a good enough 2 row minivan. This whole list is dumb. You should of had the regular cherokee in this comparison, which like the rest is a FWD crossover. Can any others on the list really take you off the map, or tow 7200lbs? didn't think so. There is nothing wrong with a manvan comparison, but don't ever include the grand cherokee in a manvan list. The ford edge should be at the bottom of the list. Its a plastic bowl on wheels. Out of 6 vehicles (where 1 doesnt even compare to the others) you got only two right, and those would be the passport and santa fe

[@stephenhendricks103]

The criteria on which the vehicles were evaluated match those of the vast majority of customers in this product segment. There are those, of course, who judge them according to the extent to which a vehicle boosts their testosterone level but that's not most buyers in this market segment.

[@mkedan6741]

James, you're right. The GC's direct competition are the 4runner and Pathfinder(if they are still rear drive based). Though none of them offer 3 V-8's and a diesel. This is also FCA's cash cow, they sell especially here in the snow belt where it seems every 5th vehicle is a Jeep.

[@james2042]

@@mkedan6741 As a person in the snowbelt with an 08 grand cherokee, I can attest to that. The GC really doesn't have any direct competition, the 4runner is a BOF vehicle which would compete directly with the wrangler. The pathfinder got "blazered" (turned into a fwd crossover like everything else). The closest competitor to the GC is honestly the Land Rover Discovery Sport. If you want to consider FWD based crossovers as competition, then we would be looking at the honda passport, the pathfinder, the rav4 adventure, but realistically those are a different class of vehicle

[@the-deplorable-infidel8557]

It seems to me, the big 3 did not learn much from economic turndown and bailouts of the last decade. They are back to pinching pennies (and premium pricing), cheap ass interiors and haphazard build quality. Detroit still has yet to build a "world class" vehicle. They were ok when they were the only game but Asia will kick their ass all day long. They cannot even build their corner of the market (pickups) on a level playing field. If they were competitive there would be no chicken tax.

[@wilstherarias6327]

Sorento??? Wdf

[@user-to4og4xt3z]

그러게

[@Jules2950]

LOL these pansies remind me of the Saturday Night Live NPR's Delicious Dish skit ladies LOL

[@ClassicCarsbyLloydCharlesCity]

Jeeeep!

[@jknight526]

Why don’t they explicitly share the price? Especially if that characteristic was so important in determining the winner. Throw prices up on screen when introducing each vehicle and explicitly state the price when reviewing each evaluation. Great to know the difference between car F and car A was ten grand, but next time just tell me the actual pricing too pls.

[@franklynvilla2614]

I didn’t know that Hyundai own Cars.com

[@Sami-gs7qb]

I thinks the Morano should be considered as cross SUV not mid at all ! It's too small and short as well

[@stephenhendricks103]

At 192.4" the Murano is among the largest of the "Tweener" class (188"- 192") Its cargo capacity trails several others in the category but it's not marketed to those looking for the best cargo capacity.

[@that1guy524]

So no 4runner? That’s midsize too ya know 🤔

[@reyperez3424]

That1 Guy 4Runner it’s in a different league lol 😂

[@that1guy524]

@@reyperez3424 I know but still size wise though lol

[@clwright1977]

Hyundai wins again! Total greatness! Loving my 2019 Santa Fe 2.0T Ultimate!

[@pcFOREVER89100]

Grand Cherokee looks better than all

[@JonathanMoosey]

I love my Grand Cherokee but it can’t win in this comparison because it’s not really a fair comparison

[@gerardoquezada5263]

Your opinion only ...

[@ninersforlife7682]

Without watching the video I'm going to guess they pick the Honda as the winner? 😁

[@RichardShelton]

Almost.

[@ggturner13]

FORD Edge is the best mid size suv. No debate!