Nice review! Yours is the first I've found of the 2025 LX. Engine is different than 2022 to 2024 LX and Sport models. You can see on window sticker it's a K20C9 engine vs previous K20C2. The new engine has less horsepower (150) and is direct injected, running Atkinson cycle. Gets better mileage than prior engine.
Turbo engines The majority of the driving public do not know enough about engines, turbos, cubic inches, torque and horsepower to care. Just like an air compressor, the higher the pressure you run it the shorter the life of the pump, a car engine is a pump. Turbos pressurize the engine to falsely make it put out more power and you have Turbo lag before it engages. The 4 cylinders lose power as they get more miles on them, there is no substitute for cubic inches, horsepower and torque in a naturally aspirated engine. I have built engines and turbo's boost the pressure into the small engines creating more power at the expense of the life of the engine. Your maintenance cost will exponentially increase with a turbo when it fails. Any economy you may have gotten from the turbo will be totally lost on the replacement cost of the turbo. This vehicle is way too large/heavy for a 4 cylinder. A long list of gadgets will not negate the lack of power from a 4 cylinder, not to mention the turbo lag when you need all the power from the small 4 cylinder. GM has lost this customer. We have a 2017 ACADIA V-6, 34 MPG highway.
@@c.harperautogroup I just feel like all these brands feel like THEY are gonna be the “NEXT TESLA” and feel like they can charge more but don’t bring anything to the table that will convince anyone. At least the Kia Hyundai group has the 800 volt fast charging but not sure about GM.
I’m picking mine up in boost blue on July 10, 2024 only 22K miles and I can’t wait. It’s the perfect blend of my pervious 2019 Civic Si and Touring luxury 👍🏼
Everything its good except small screen old and ancient medieval times😂😂😂😂😂 you end up paying 60,000k plus and your screen 7 inches are you kidding me😢
I hear you, but you do get better performance with the turbo four. More low end torque where most people prefer it. The 2.7L Turbo in the trucks have been fantastic motors with little issues, so hopefully this slightly smaller version is the same.
Really enjoyed your comparison. We are interested in purchasing a Blazer EV but we are on the other side of Pa. In Hatboro, just north of Philadelphia.
The cost is insane for how completely average this car is..... My responsible side says, think of the insane reliability and resale. At end of the day, I expect more from a $60k car
Yes and note this is a top of the line as the Pilot can get - there are much better value models in the Pilot lineup (such as the EX-L is what most people need). Thanks for watching!
@@c.harperautogroup I don't want the AWD, nor Supercruise. I ordered the Equinox EV 2RS front wheel drive. Very nice car! Tried it yesterday and I loved it.
Looks great but Kia missed in some important areas IMO. Camry seems like a better buy, more HP (191 vs 230), way better MPG's (27 vs 48) and other interior color choices; Kia only offers black interiors, yuck in the Summer heat and the red is too much. Plus no rear vents?
Depends on what you want. The new Camry Hybrid only strategy is great for MPG's but those who want more power at a lower price will chose the K5 GT. You can get rear vents on the EX and GT models, though I do think they should be standard on all models
