And the award for car related RU-vid channel of the year goes to… SavageGeese! Thank you for all the effort you put in to these videos all year around guys! 👌🏻
"It's the perfect shitbox truck" This is why I love this channel. Ford might as well market this slogan for the Maverick, because it's EXACTLY why I want one.
They should just make a brutally honest commercial about someone getting denied for financing on an idiotic loaded Ram 1500, where they then go into a Ford dealership and realize they can afford a Maverick without it ruining their life. Or perhaps a commercial where someone just lives a normal ass regular life with their Maverick putting in service. I couldn't care less if another $50,000 SUV comes out, but another sub-25k great car is something to really celebrate. Maybe we just need a Civic truck.
As an audio engineer, I am super happy with your emphasis on objective quality of sound systems in cars. It's always an afterthought in reviews from other channels. Used to be if you wanted good sound in your car, you'd rip out the stock system and go aftermarket. But the incorporation of infotainment in cars basically killed that strategy for most consumers. So knowing what cars have good sound systems is paramount to those of us who care. Good on ya!
As someone that just got their first ever desk and chair, now that I know the market I see Herman Miller chairs literally everywhere lol. They haunt me.
(Watch full clips for honorable mentions) 0:21 Rules and Caveats 0:54 Worst Car 2:25 Worst Infotainment 3:22 Best Infotainment Usability 5:05 Biggest Improvement for an OEM 6:41 Worst Audio System 8:04 Best Entry-Level Truck 9:03 Best Affordable Daily Driver 11:15 Best Entry-Level CUV 13:09 Best Family Full-Size Vehicle 14:35 Best Full-Size Truck 15:31 Best Entry-Level Luxury Sedan 16:36 Best Full-Size Luxury Sedan 18:21 Best Sports Sedan 19:07 Best Sub-$50,000 Sports Car 22:45 Best Entry-Level Luxury SUV 23:53 Best Mid-Size Luxury SUV 24:40 Best Luxury SUV 25:22 Best Off-Roader 26:06 Best EV 27:23 Driver's Car of the Year 29:23 Car of the Year
@@savagegeese If you copy it to the description box, with a 00:00 timestamp at the start, it'll add chapters directly to the video. I think pinning the comment also works, but I'm not 100% positive
@@savagegeese The timestamps list in the description needs to start with 00:00 to enable the feature ex: 00:00 Intro 00:21 Rules and Caveats [...] or 00:00 Rules and Caveats
I've been subbed to this channel since '17. I'm not a "car guy" or, "enthusiast", but I do like cars. What made me sub is that SG is the consistently high level of knowledge, attention to detail, execution, professionalism and humor ("Why do testicles droop?") in every video. Doesn't matter if it's a base level Corolla or a Porsche GT3. The same level of energy, excellence and care is put into every review, it's just that apparent. Thanks again and looking forward to the 2023 reviews.
@@GOLD_FEVER Lol! I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility for a 17 year old to be "well spoken", but,....I know I was pretty dopey when I was that age a long time ago.
@A being that all future development cost has been focused on EVs for 3+ years now, I'd argue that the EV era has come. The cars we have got this year and maybe next are the last new gen ice cars. I think that is enough to qualify us in the EV era
Best car channel on RU-vid. I love how you treat the viewer like adults and not use the program as a vessel for jokes and gimmicks while still being fun. I love how your personalities shine through. Incredibly prolific. Please keep doing this. Thank you!
I LOVE THIS FORMAT. You guys have such a good dynamic, and such a good partnership. I love seeing you guys just sit down, talk shop, and have fun doing it. Thanks!
Would you guys be willing to put the sound system data somewhere on your website? It would be nice to see the graphs and readouts from each measurement side by side
@@savagegeese we're just happy to know it's on the list! I'm always interested in audio systems of cars, but most reviews stop at "Sounds good! Tons of bass" -_____- lol
Great to know it's coming.... there are some DIYers and audiophiles in the peanut gallery. I'd love to be able to download the files into REW for example.
Been with this channel since the GT86 days and never did regret it. Mark and Jack are doing a tremendeous job. Looking forward to the feature of Mark's new CTR. Wish you further success in this business, guys. Greets from (once) a great car nation Germany ;)
As an Elantra N owner (DCT) I’m glad it got an honorable mention! It’s my first auto ever (been driving 20 years). After an accident and a joint replacement on my right arm earlier this year I had to drop the manuals sadly but this car rips!! For the price there’s nothing that touches this car If you need the flappy paddles😊
I low-key want to trade my Veloster N just l for the EN just for the different turbo but at the end of the day it would cost more than a turbo swap so I'll just wait and swap the turbo.
Happy to see the MDX Type-S get some more love. I purchased one days after watching their review, specifically after test driving the Q7 and X5. Love this list though - great to hear the 2022 retrospective.
I completely agree. I don't own one myself, I drive an 07 Tech, but Im definetly passionate about the brand and believe in their philosophy. Awesome car all around
Agreed. I don't own one, I have an Integra, but I was given one as a loaner (which surprised me) and I was super impressed. I am not a person who likes SUVs, but if I could afford to have more than one car and one was larger? It would be the MDX Type-S.
Love how you guys implemented value, reliability, dealership experience into your selections. Others like to review cars as if we live in a perfect world and these factors don't exist. Like there might be better option(s) in the vehicle's class, but when factoring the above into the equation, a car might come out on top bc it has better reliability + dealership treatment. Total package matters.
What a great review of the year. I’m glad to see some reasonable choices and glad to see some surprises. Looking forward to another great year with my favorite car reviewers 🎉🎉
In Canada, the Elantra N is $40,000…the GR86 is $36,500…the Si is $37,000…so I bought the poverty spec WRX base for $33,000. After 2,200kms, I am thinking it’s an incredible bargain compared to these. Loving it. Heck it’s even within the regular Civic and Corolla price range…
I just test drove the WRX and fell in love with it, I had more fun in it than i did in the new GTI and Integra. I think it deserves an honorable honorable mention since it's the only sporty car with AWD for under $40k with a manual.
@@savagegeese how viable is a aftermarket of communciative steering that isnt all that hard to use in parking for at least car that arnt heavy, to give confidence on how close to grip limit car is at for minimal braking and smoother steering, for longveity of tires, brakes, battery, electricity, fuel, lubrication, etc. best MOTORing offical has a video on prius trd in japan, much stiffer chassis, sway bar, multi link rear, less weight, no power upgrade. maybe its worth gutting out the inside decorations, infotainment, door window motors (fixed position windows), anti NVH material reduction because its only illegal for a driver to have covering ears, offfice chair gel cushions can be usedbeyond the car too without paying for extra ones built into the car, etc. gordon murray istream seats are suppsoed ot be 30 percent less weight but i think it was a design their selling not actual seats, you say type r seats are exceptionaly good acorss all prices.
Thoroughly enjoyed this, should do these sit-downs more often. Enjoy those new cars gentleman, hope they bring you many smiles & get you back home safely.
I think this channel deserves to be the best car channel of the year. Although marks opinions are just opinions and sometimes he’s crazy, it’s pretty damn good
Best Performance Car of 2022 FOR THE MONEY: BMW m240i X-Drive. Available at MSRP, unlike many of the others. Geese tested it, liked it, and it should've been on their 2022 list. I have one, and it RIPS !!
There are times when I skip long 20-30 minute videos on other channels. However, with you guys, I never find myself doing that. I love this channel, please please, keep it going and never change! Oh, Im a Corvette guy so the ending made me very happy!
Having had both an FK8 Civic Type-R and an Elantra N with a DCT the Elantra N is a much more enjoyable daily driver. I enjoy the heated seats, sunroof, DCT more on a daily basis than I would the additional 5% performance the CTR has to offer. With the mark-ups on the new FL5 CTR the Elantra N offers better value.
Its staggering how i get bored talking to any person for more than 5 minutes but i can listen to these two butcher and praise different cars for 30+ min and i feel like half an hour was gone in 2seconds. In the name of all car guys, thank you. You are our escape here in youtube. Love you guys
Savagegeese is mostly the reason I bought 2020 mazda 3 as my first car 3 years ago and I still love it today like I did on the first day (maybe even more now after small modifications)
@@roboticvenom1935 Bose speakers are better than standard system in any car that I’ve heard but obviously don’t compare to expensive luxury car speakers I am very happy with those speakers and like how clear they sound but I believe they won’t be good for type of people that like to add +10 to the bass and crank the volume up in Savagegeese mazda 3 review he talks a lot about the speakers in that car I suggest you watch it if you haven’t already
I still remember finding this channel in 2013 after buying a frs and trying to find things to do to it. It’s been a journey watching it get to this point
Mark battling his inner BMW and Honda fanboi feels all at the same time, impressive! Kidding… the CTR seems amazing, can’t wait to see a full review. Ionic should have won tho 😉
Great video guys, I actually listed to the whole thing over my morning coffee. “For those of us that don’t have tunnel vision and just love cars.” Keep making content.
Couldn’t help but notice on the G90 infotainment screen “Why do testicles move” I was stunned then lol’ed inside. Keep up the good work guys-enjoy your videos but this was a definite cherry on top.
Civic Type R is one of those cars that you need to actually experience to appreciate, my DC2R I purchased years ago by fluke, I would never have purchased if I looked at the specs, the power and torque figures, fwd etc But 1 drive and all of that is out of the window and have been hooked since, can't wait to drive the latest and probably the last ice type r
You guys are the best. Understanding we all have different values on our car. I bought my 2022 f150 Tremor partly based on your review of the F150. I needed a truck I can beat up and run it off road a lot, it is perfect for that application. I love it though hate the honking it does all the time and the braking when backing up. I bought my wife the Macan as she wanted super fun but a small SUV. I was pushing her into the IX but she was not ready for the "weird" car yet.
...."if you wanted one - you should not".... You guys deserve a larger audience. Crazy you are sub 1 million. I'm going to buy another T shirt. Keep it up gentlemen apes.
Good rundown of the cars you drove this year that you liked best. It would be helpful to see a full list of the vehicles in the description, so we know what the field consisted of. Good choice on the F-150, although you neglected to mention that it’s also available in EV form (Lightning), which is a really impressive vehicle that has some shortcomings in range (when towing non-aerodynamic trailers) but will serve a vast majority of truck owners that never tow large trailers over long distances and just use them as SUV and minivan replacements. I’ve given you a lot of grief over your treatment of EVs, even to the point of implying you were out of touch, but your comments here about the sound as part of the driving experience helps me understand why you always appear so bored and apathetic when driving EVs. I admit to having the same impression when driving an Ecoboost Mustang compared to my V8 GT. The Ecoboost engine had plenty of power for most situations, but it didn’t have that visceral growl that I associate with driving a Mustang. The reality, though, is that contemporary V8-powered Mustangs are much more powerful than anyone needs as a daily driver, and the higher variants deserve to be on a track so they can stretch their legs, much like the Corvette. Such cars are fun to ride but not practical for everyday use. My comment to the sales guy after getting out of the Ecoboost was that they might as well make it electric because the thrill of winding out a 4-banger is just not there. I might as well have the instant torque and other benefits of an EV, and that’s why EVs will rule the day in the very near future. Next year’s video will be very different, I suspect!
@@kinglumpy6145 I've also found that all generalizations are always true. Fortunately for people like you, oil-burning cars are still being made. While the rest of the world makes the transition, you can assure yourself that your decision was the best one for you. The popularity of EVs around the world have very little to do with "extreme heavy-handed government policy" but you do you.
Hey Mark and Jack, I just want to let the both of you know that I could listen you guys talk about cars all day long… I usually watch your videos every morning as I’m getting ready for work…
Great video to cap off another amazing year of content from SavageGeese. Thank you for your passion for automobiles. Your videos give all of us who follow you so much enjoyment. I love the LOVE for the Acura MDX type S. As someone who has owned a cayenne s, and an X5 50I i continue to rave about the MDX type S to anyone that will listen. I bought it for my wife for the three rows and find myself making excuses to drive it any chance i can… the breadth of driving dynamics between modes is incredible. Sport + is a riot… and the sound system is incredible. Better than the Bowes Wilkins in our previous Volvo XC90. Only complaint would be 17 to 18mpg….
Clearly the ID.4 is car of the year. So great the video was hush hushed! Kind of had my hopes up for Ford Transit or loaded Equinox/Blazer, but no dice.
I totally agree with everything on the Mercedes EQ range 🧐 The only thing I want from EVs is to be normal cars that just happen to be EVs, I don't want all of the tech, the screens, etc. 🙄
I've had a B7 RS4 for the longest because it's so hard to find the dynamics of this car(Sound of a V8@8k'🙌, Manual, decent trunk space). When properly maintained it's a practical supercar hack. Best 23k I've spent!
gents, awesome year all together, thank you for your reviews, i like that you guys keep it real for us folks that are keen on having a budget that is reasonable to purchase the very best given your picks. Keep up the good work!
Little known fact, JBL, Harman Kardon, Revel, Mark Levinson, AKG, Lexicon, Infinity, Bowers and Wilkins*, Bang and Olufsen* are all under the same company. All owned by Harman, which is owned by Samsung. *For B & W and B & O, the names are licensed, only for automotive. Consumer products for both these companies are still a separate entity.
As someone who doesn't watch the economy cars / appliance cars reviews (but watch the fun cars), I still love hearing your guys opinion on it lol. Thanks for the recap!
The Porsche 914 should be the obvious SavageGeese COTY. You drove one in Hawaii, you didn't nominate it last year, and is unparalleled. It has what is probably the best infotainment - only two knobs, plus a manual transmission, a symphonic soundtrack, loads of storage, and goes like stink. Perhaps next year SavageGeese will come to its senses. HO! HO! HO!
Amazing to watch. I didn't think you all would say Corvette in this video. Who am I kidding? Jack loves the Corvette family of cars as much as he likes the B58. (:
Great year review guys. By far the two best car videos this year are Hagerty’s Fastest Drag Race and your deep dive into the ZO6. Half way through I was thinking I don’t deserve to drive this marvel of engineering and by the end it was definitely “I have to have one!” Lastly, if “Lucid doesn’t even know who we are” is true then they are missing out. If they believe in their product, they should welcome the kind of deep dive that you guys do. Keep up the great work.
I Very Much agree with you all's choices. I think it was pretty on point for 2022. Good Choices again Guys.! Happy New Year to you both and cant wait till see you all's Videos in 2023. Thank you again cause i know you spend YOUR time to bring us these reviews and how you feel. Thank you!
why is there a cut of the monster from the fly in the elantra N segment??? creepy and it made me rewind to make sure it is in there...21:24... lol great video, love this channel!
One of your best reviews...thought the LFA review was very good (Long), but this was a really good analysis of a number of cars with no apparent biases beyond what you thought was best!
So true about sound. If a car is a appliance, it should have a great audio system. If it is an enthusiast vehicle, it better have great mechanical sounds.
Good review! I know it was not mentioned, but what about the GR86? What do you guys think about the RTV issue. I am thinking of buying it as a 2nd car, but the RTV issue concerns me. What are your thoughts?
The Maverick is essentially the previous gen Ranger before it was discontinued in the US - cheap, practical, rationally sized for utility, and tough enough to handle whatever you throw at it. It's really the only truck 90% of all truck buyers actually need, but it's tough for the average truck buyer to take it seriously due to compensatory challenges that the majority of them can't seem to overcome.
Few channels actually say how much effort it takes to make this class of chassis perform very well. S2k, 86, & Miata can all become true track weapons but it takes a lot of motorsport education, chassis-specific knowledge and dozens of track days to get the spring rates, roll bar rates, ride height, alignment, bushings, brakes, diff, tire fitment, dampers and aero all setup to really be fast, consistent and well-behaved.
Great vid! I agree with the Kia/Hyundai comments. While they look great, the uptick in engine/quality control issues made me sell my Sorento. I've had three Kias (along with some family members) but my engine started leaking oil at 71K and was the one engine that's failing. I got rid of it as soon as I could.
I'm curious if the GR Corolla will topple the CTR in their books, sadly in Canada I have to wait till 2027 to be given an allocation, and while I'm sure they are nice to me I'm not sure I can be bothered to wait that long for one before something better might come out in the mean time.
