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IM SOO POOR IM FROM PHILLIPINES I HAVE NO MONEY TO BUY A SIMPLY CAR ONLY

Where's the Hyundai tucson? You've been drinking buddy.

You obviously don't know much about the subject matter.

@Larry Calloway Glad you liked it. Thank you!!!👍🙏🙏

The infotainment center looks like an add on.

Interesting that you say that, I kind of thought that at first when I bought my CX -5 , but in a very short period of time I really got used to it and I actually really like the look. The new 10.2 inch screen is longer and lower than its predecessor and it’s really quite nice while you’re driving. It’s surprising!

@@stephenmaurer156 Most of them do. Rav 4 is worse.

I like the Forrester for safety; con is gas milage and I heard front seats are uncomfortable. I like CX5 for styling and sport handling; con it might be too small. As a senior citizen, I’m concerned about accidents. I rode in Forrester, felt solid.

Which state??

You should have bought a Mazda CX-5 signature

@@ShakilAhmed-ou5oz The CX-5 Signature starting price, including the destination fee, is nearly $40,000. That's with no added options.

@@mcloving_ He lives in Illinois.

@@mcloving_ Illinois. I had to have a CX-5 Carbon Edition brought to me from St. Louis because the dealership where I live by didn't have any.

He was OK back in 1950.............Time for new blood..............Paul

@@paulholterhaus7084 which one u work for lol

Scotty is a joke. He made fun of Volvos, my uncle has GLE 740 with over 400k miles. I have 2013 xc60 with over 80K miles and zero maintenance issues. Just change the oil every 10k.

@@meenam300zx Scotty knows his stuff!!!

Rust bucket. 🪣

@@barackblows1942 Is it really?

@@barackblows1942 LOL what a idiotic comment buddy

@@tomclose6643 I agree, who could love a CX5? 💩

@@barackblows1942 rust ur ass!

Just got a CX9 Carbon, they are great, enjoy it.

My husband not understanding that I NEED the turbo. :( we are in a standoff. I comprised and will move to a larger “safer” vehicle but I won’t give up horsepower.

@@msv622 wait. Wait. Husband NOT wanting the turbo? Is this a bad dream?

@@chuysaucedo7119 he’s irrational. Using my speeding tickets to defend his argument. It will be my car, he’s not allowed in my car without me as hes messy. His interior looks like a garbage dump 🤮

@Hybrid Libertarian So far so good, lovin this CX5

Congratulations!

I have same car ! Bought it a few weeks ago . Insanely fun to drive !

Congratulations…I love my CX-5 signature so much fun to drive😌

@@kazmaitalia8796 i love driving through the city

@@dawnschafhauser1561 awesome. I’m starting to see more and more on the road

Microscopic dash did me in. Mazda is just another Ford.

@@larrynorcott1477 Huh?

CVT transmission. Mazda CX-5 turbo all the dqy more reliable and is not hindered by oil dilution

How is the ride quality? Does it do well over bumps?

@@TB-vb3ov yeah it’s a great ride. It’s got a very tight turn radius so it’s easy to get around. I love it

@@seandobson6221 Okay thanks for the reply. My wife is interested in a CX-5 or Lexus NX200t. We haven't took a CX-5 on a test drive yet but we like the look of it. The Lezus was nice and a pretty comfortable drive. We most likely will buy used 2017-2019 for either vehicle.

@@TB-vb3ov Lexus IS overrated if you ask me. My Mazda is just as good and half the price.

@@seandobson6221 agreed. Lexus overestimated Mazda is very good

In Europe, the Japanese cars don't sell good. I guess, they're largely overestimated in the US. I stopped buying the Japanese cars as they're no more reliable.

But 24 mpg overall takes it off the list.

@@123lodge8 I'm sure for some.

Hi Randal , How much you spend for rav4 Xle Thank you !

Toyotas are very reliable but very boring and uninspiring vehicles.

back doors have narrow space to get in

Me too

@@FFM115 No great features inside of them 🤷🏻‍♀️

You can said that again.

Some people are self conscious about their voice give the man a chance I suppose

Don't do it he is gonna cry!

Lmao

Lmaoo

hahahah

Correct

I always wonder how we can talk about reliability in a couple month year old car. I though I was missing something. Of course your 2022 Maserati is reliable… it has 1000 miles on it lol.

@@mikeldurant5249 exactly…My 2005 Honda Pilot has 300,000 miles on it…apart from regular maintenance, and wear and tear parts…the car is still on the road…that is reliability

Exactly I love the Mazda CX-5..... it's the best for me too...I have fallen in love with Mazda

I’ve had my cx-5 for about a month and I love it!!!

Just bought a Mazda CX-5 signature and absolutely love it !! I love that we own the best compact suvs a CRV and a CX-5.

@@dawnschafhauser1561 Nice

I’ve had my 2020 Mazda CX-5 grand touring for almost 2 months now and I’m in love!

Ditto. I bought a new 2020 CX-5 Touring Preferred six months ago and it's turning out to be an outstanding vehicle. Got it for $25K and some change. The only real complaint I have is that the Lane Keeping Assist feature is rather lame, but that's not the fault of Mazda's engineers.... it's been dumbed down intentionally, probably by their corporate lawyers who are afraid to release anything that gets too close to semi-self-driving function in the USA/North American market. Even the Canadians aren't allowed to have it, but in the Australian and several European markets, they include the full automatic lane centering feature enabled in he vehicle's software.

@@rubyneal8100 if you need Lane keep assist you shouldn't be driving anyways stupid feature in my opinion

My only knock on the CX5 is the comparatively low ground clearance; otherwise, it's a slam dunk.

@@mcp2112 I don't do any off-roading in mine (it's only FWD) plus my other car is an Audi A4 with ridiculously low ground clearance, so to me the CX-5 ground clearance is more than enough. For an AWD CX-5, I can see where a bit more clearance would be desirable.

@@chicoandthem4n For long trips on the interstate highways, lane keeping /centering is a wonderful feature to have. In the lowly Hyundai Elantra rental cars I've driven, it works extremely well. If I want absolutely only full manual control over every nuance of my driving, I go drive my Audi A4 Quattro with 6-speed manual transmission to get that kind of driving experience. I bought the CX-5 to be a more comfortable, less fatiguing traveling machine and all around grocery-getter.

Looks sporty driving in the slow lane...

the only thing I don't like about it is that the body is starting to look a little dated... other than that, it's pretty sweet

Shit . Breaks down, looks like box. Boring. Drives like 90 year old man on quelluds.

I agree off road feature are good, the problem i have with subaru, i don’t trust their engine design. I know three persons that got a subaru, and two on three had issues. The third person that have a working car has bought an old used car. I would not take a subaru for engine reliability. They are the only one manufacturer with their specific engine design i think.

@@CC-gt3ro 😂😂😂 Boxer, Porsche design!!! Excellent engine, many years ago, weak head gaskets, replace with Turbo gaskets, no problem!! More Subarus on the road after 10 years than Anything else

That was kinda bizarre ... and kept me from giving this video a like.

I personally would rather get a CX 30 over the CX 3

@@curlzncrush 5 months in, and I still smile when I get in the car.

Too true

Great to know you like cx5 and cx30. Can you share Any good thing from Cx30 you prefer than cx5?

@@TonyOhio How about, since the CX-30 is smaller and lighter, it would be easier to park? Have better gas mileage? And drive faster?

I have the 2021 CX30............I believe all around it's the best engineered car "$30K"....On the planet........Only 2 complants...........The automatic braking is killing Me.........Cannot find a way to turn it off........Hits the brakes when not necessary..............#2...The driver seat is skinny...Bolsters pinch My legs..........Paul

@@jaelynbrose8713 i have the same think with you. If we use on single one i like Cx30. I prefer Cx5 have more room, bigger car, bigger screen And if you buy CX30 the APR is 1.9%. Only 0.9% APR for 60months on CX50

@@paulholterhaus7084 thank you very much for sharing your experience on CX30. The Seats of car are very important, i concern about it when we seat and drive hours. I wonder if the seat on CX30 is same as on CX5 or not. Can you try to test on CX5?

Your cx5 wouldn’t keep up with granny in deep snow... sub all the way

I really like my 2016.5 CX5. Still running flawlessly. I do have fun driving on twisty roads with it.

@@outshyne666 Do you live in Alaska? CX5 is the best SUV you can buy without selling a kidney.......

@@outshyne666 I can keep up with snow tires you twat. In fact, with snow tires, I'll be able to go places you can't.

@@outshyne666 The Subaru CVTs are made for grannies. I'd hate to get caught in the snowy wilderness with a destroyed CVT.

Death traps? How so?

Volvo is now owned by a Chinese company.

Agreed

Tid Win

I hate it too.😒

@@TJ-Dives Evidently, looking at your comments, we live in a world full of jerks, also.

I thought CVT is better than the traditional transmission. I own a 2008 Nissan rogue and I love how the CVT drives.

I agree with what you said, not a big fan of CVT transmissions, there have been reported problems with it after 100,000 miles. Also, if you look at the reliability ratings, the Forrester was below average last year. That was a concern to me also so I went with the CX -5.It’s really a beautiful handling vehicle

Mazda's new 6-speed automatic transmission design, developed jointly with Toyota, is like a marriage of the best features of a Dual Clutch with a torque converter (locking style) slushbox. Six forward speeds is plenty enough for keeping the engine in happy RPM bands too.

@@rubyneal8100 I hope that Mazda doesn't listen too much to Toyota when it comes to building an automatic transmission. Toyota had One MILLION 8-speed automatic transmissions that have failed, and now they're facing a class action law suit... motorbiscuit.com/class-action-lawsuit-over-1-million-toyota-8-speed-transmissions/

@@jp8348 CVT is probably fine if you drive like a grandma. A 6-speed automatic transmission is relatively more durable that a CVT.

ME too. Subaru sucks. Mazda is the best.

Talk about reliability only for Toyota, Mazda and Honda. Other brands are money pit

Agreed

@@abtrd1991 agreed Mazda has been great lately .absolutely worth the money

@@Ellias31773 the best deal is Mazda. Very good quality and normal price .what else do u need from a car ?

Agree but its not for taller people . I am 5.11 felt very small with leg space..

@@varunkumarrajasathuluri5116 I've heard of taller people than you, say they were still comfortable. The driver's seat has 8 electronic adjustments.

@@judgeadvocate9275 thats my experice. I cant speak about others comfort!!

@@jp8348 Same. No issues with cars w/CVT's. I actually prefer them due to how smooth they are and better gas mileage.

Every car is not For EveryOne.... We all are different in Nature. We buy and enjoy our Subaru,.... Others enjoy their cars..... When weather arrived they start Worry

Same thing, if compare how many thousand kilometers pass Mazda and Subary without issues with transmission to compare Steptronic of Mazda and CVT Subaru ,Subaru is lost .CVT- if belt is cruck so all transmission is destroyed. After 140000 without maintenance on any moment can be happen. Maintenance -change oil after 75000 and filter, after 100000 change the belt and drums if has issue, all is have a serious coast .Few sent, what you safe on gas, will be lost in second. Jeep was lost thousand customers when install CVT and after return back to automatic transmission . If on Subaru will be automatic steptronic, i'll be revue to bay, but with CVT, a lot of thanks .Junk for beginning. Any models with CVT scratch out from my list ,if any need car till 100000 you can bay, but in trade in car lost a lot from price . To difficult find out idiots ,ho will bay used car with CVT after 100000 km. Mazda CX 5 is the BEST!!

Not very exciting. Dash is awfuly simple simon. Not appealing. Price was a stopper for me.

It's happening just as I said it would...the healing phase of being "scared to death”is lung cancer, pneumonia, bronchitis and flu. You can also expect to see more appendix problems which are caused by being in fear for your life, feeling like a fish out of water, uncertain of your place in life. The longer the fear, the more serious the diagnosis. When the willful hostages are finally freed from their homes (because of media and government lies based on the fraudulent Germ Theory), and people begin to get happy and feel less stressed, the result will be the healing phase....of pneumonia, burst appendix, gallbladder issues, arthritis in certain joints, it’s all subjective to what your brain experienced at the moment of the conflict. The fear campaign has caused ALL the illnesses, not a Boogey Virus. Every disease is based on the Germ Theory, which was the theory of ONE man over 100 years ago. It was never proven to be 100% valid, and has not even been QUESTIONED again. Why? In order for a theory to be valid, it must be reproduceable in each and every person 100% of the time. Every single person exposed to a "virus" MUST get sick from it 100% of the time, over and over again. It's how you PROVE a theory is valid. This was never done. Scientists used to think witches and witchcraft were valid!! Educated people?? hahaha!! If you cannot "catch" cancer, arthritis or diabetes from another person, then you cannot "catch" a cold or flu. There is no such thing that only SOME diseases are communicable, but not all. It's either all or none of them...they are all based on the same Germ Theory. If you can't "catch" someone's lung cancer, you can't "catch" their colds or flu. Upsetting and distressing events in a person's life is what cause ALL cancer and cancer-equivalent disease, cold, flu, pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. The cause of death in Small Pox was PNEUMONIA, not acne lesions. The only people who “caught” Small Pox were the ones who were attacking each other..Indians and Militia....people who feared and were attacked by each other. A massive fear campaign will CAUSE people to be "worried sick", but sickness doesn't happen until people resolve their fears. Why do you think kids get sick in October? Because their fear of going back to school and being upset about it finally dissolves, and they get back into their routines. What the media and government is doing to people is criminal. Western Medicine is pure fraud. I can't be the only person in this disgustingly brainwashed world who knows about German New Medicine.

Why without the moonroof?

how is it??

@@chloep4818 Awesome, lots of features, and handles better than the Rav4. Stock engine is fine for me, no turbo necessary

Thanks, I was just about to move on till I read your comment.

Nissan had problems with CVTs' in the past. But as to the reliability of current generation; only time and lots of miles driven will tell...

Exactly

Based on previous generation/current offerings of a particular car brand.

Right

Cx-5 2018 Grand Touring, 60 k, no problems at all!

@@TJ-ie9qo ñ J J Ü J, ,

Not if you replace CVT fluid regularly.

@@spol1622 Changing the fluid everyday won't help a CVT. CVTs are fragile, so you need to drive like granny to make it last..

@@russclaeyborn3587 Those steel belts in a CVT look fragile and I doubt they can last 100k.

I sold my Altima with CVT 185 000 miles no problems.

@@russclaeyborn3587 you are rather uninformed. I own 2nd car with CVT and both are rather fast. Take a test drive in Murano. I'm heavy-footed guy and like to push my cars; Murano has no problem with it. It is 2017 and I already replaced CVT fluid on it at 40k (it was very cloudy). I also replaced transfer case (cloudy) and rear dif (this one was clean) oil at 40k. I take well care of my cars, and when I sell them (at about 70 k miles), new owner has no problems.

But it's prob the best of the bunch mechanically

@@saveriopersichilli1129 You are probably right. My problem is that for example, I can't wear a shirt that is very comfortable and durable but is not my style. The same applies (in my case) to the vehicle I drive, I have to like it inside and out. Who knows I might regret it down the road, but for the mean time I would have no regrets.

That’s the main reason I can’t get into Subaru’s…they look too station wagon for me

I was thinking the same thing

In helping to get a bit better fuel economy...and that's about it....

CVT transmission is the absolute worst.

Skyactive 😉

Because outlander is a 7 seater

CRV 1.5 liter is underpowered and even with turbo (could be a problem) I drove it and lacks punch.

1.5 liter this engine for sedan not for SUV Any engine with turbine is shit .High consumption of gas and very short live .

Mitsubishi is kinda like Nissan for reliability.

@Yule Calma Have a look at reliability reports for OEMs. German cars are a shit show even in the luxury segment with 1 exception. As far as VW is concerned it can never match the Japanese car standards. There is a reason they don't sell as much. You are the one who is advocating the VE here on the basis of your single personal experience.

Tiguan 182hp CX-5 250hp

Good point but I average 28 mpg in my 2019 CX 5.

What about the poor mpg tho

@@DUNGSTA what poor mpg maybe you have different car lol.

Yes. Mazda is the best car brand there is. CX_5 is the best. No offense but @Jaime Romero you got the Mazda spelling wrong.

Toyota hybrid 40 mpg

I don’t find the CX5 mileage an issue at all, it’s one or two MPG’s less than average, which is no big deal, and under certain circumstances it’s easily equal. What this vehicle has going for it far exceeds everything else.

Good excilloration, but cramped and styling

Why CX5?

@@gutadin5 It has conventional automatic transmission and is made in Japan.

@@mrofnocnon even Rav4 and Honda CRV has a regular transmission.

@@gutadin5 I recently owned a late model Rav4 but with the 6 speed transmission and yes it was a good car. However those made in the last few years have an 8 speed transmission which has proved to have a few issues, also Rav4's for N.America are NOT built in japan. The Honda CRV has CVT transmission.

I too was initially focused on the Santa Fe, but ran into too many sleazebags at their dealerships, and now am very happy a Hyundai salesjerk pissed me off enough to make me walk away and drive a mile down the road to the nearest Mazda dealer where I ended up buying my CX-5. The build quality, fit and finish, and the interior, ride quality, handling, and quietness of the CX-5 are all superior to the Santa Fe. Cargo capacity, and the advanced techno gadgetry of the Santa Fe were a little better over the CX-5, but overall the CX-5 just feels to be a nicer and more substantially constructed vehicle. Hyundai's longer warranty ain't all it's cracked up to be either. On paper it's longer duration, but in practice if anything major happens under warranty, you'll have to fight them to get them to honor it. My roommate is getting the runaround from Hyundai over a major engine manufacturing defect issue right now. I'm really glad now that I didn't buy the Santa Fe.

@@rubyneal8100 I bought 2021 Kia Niro hybrid and it had weird problem which is not even listed in Kia repair manual book after 5 months and 3500 miles later.. I called Kia roadsides assistant service and they towed the car to nearest Kia dealer.. Kia took care of everything and it took three weeks to figure out what's wrong with the car.. I took the car back to the Kia dealer which I bought the car from and I explained everything and said I have no trust in this car and I want another car with the same price.. Finally, we settled on 2022 Kia Sportage Ex with fully loaded with no down and same monthly payment and same contract as my previous car.. Niro cost me $24,500 and actual price of sportage is $33,000.. I financed with Kia.. I called Kia headquarter before I swapped the car.. They took care of me without any extra cost coming out of my pocket.. I previously bought 3 Kia cars from same dealer and finance all of them through Kia if that helps..

BEST!

Meh

2.0L I hope. I got one. 1.5L. Has coolant head gasket issues.

I get 28 mpg out of mine. Great for a 4cyl. Auto 4 wheel drive.

Lol let's check back in 5, 10, 15 yrs

They didn't include the CVT transmission which is guaranteed to fail early.

@@nrich5127 yea, I never doubted it. I don't believe Nissan can ever compare to Toyota in reliability

Why? It may get better gas mileage, but it doesn't have the performance or the handling ability because it weighs 700 lbs more than its non-hybrid rivals.

Will see when you can’t fuel your car and the engine fails

Engine fails... you’ll be waiting a while for that

Engine fails foe which model?

Not any more. Mazda is the most reliable brand if you haven't read the news

Based on what, 3 year old models?

I’ve had 0 issues with my 2020 Forester. It’s a very good car and I don’t get stuck in the snow. Best choice ever.

@@stephenmaurer156 The 1st 50k miles you should not have any problems but hang on brother and get ready for the oil Leaks, drive shaft and hub bearing replacements. At 120k watch out for head gasket issues. $$$$ I work on them everyday.

I have a 2014 forester and trying to figure out what to do while I still can. It just sucks I owned it outright since day 1. Transmissi9n already replaced last year and has to go 8j for oil consumption check again soon.

@@tedfox2683 Don't forget CVT problems, my 2011 Outback went at 114k and rear hub bearings. You can't just replace bearings, you have to buy the hubs also,

Yes, I agree. I had 2003 forester. It was the most expensive to maintain. Always problems after problems. My wife 2009 started to burn oil after 40,000 km. We traded it in for a 2014 Mazda cx-5. The Mazda was traded after 250,000 km with one sensor we had to change. Consumers report is bias. They have always recommend Subaru and I question why?

Really a Subaru? And they didn't include one Korean

@@pamangeloni3292 yes really a Subaru

Me neither and none of the Korean SUVs

The Rogue has a transmission that explodes and just what about that VW reliability? Who mad this stupid video?

Which transmission is better ?

I have my Altima with CVT 185 k miles runs great.

CVTs have improved a lot. I know folks with cars with CVTs that have well over 200 or even 300,000 miles on them with no issues. If you want a true small SUV the Subaru is the only choice. It has the ground clearance and "real" AWD that will get you places the others can only dream about. Of course, most folks will never take any of these off road, or on anything more challenging than a maintained gravel road; but even in snow on an unplowed paved road clearance can make all the difference.

@@alansach8437 CVTs are inherently a more mechanically complex design. Therefore more prone to failure and being a somewhat new technology, many mechanics are not specifically trained to repair them. Sure you can get lucky and make them last somewhat longer with mechanical sympathy and frequent oil changes. But you will never reach the reliability of a traditional transmission, which are also developing longer lasting technology.

@@NateM13 cvt's have come a really long way as specially Nissan new ones there is a reason in which it is the 9th most reliable company.

Good point. Honda lost me too for the same reason. Mazda CX-5 wasn't roomy and comfortable enough. Toyota Rav4 had noisy engine. So I bought Subaru Outback - IMO best compact SUV now.

The mazda is not far behind though. Mazda has already taken over lexus and toyota in recent consumer reports to become the most reliable car. The cx 5 is also pretty reliable.

If you like a cheap and ugly interior, the RAV-4 is the best. Lol.

Reliability, Engine 203 HP, 8 spd trans. Tough to beat.

@@sptrader6316 The turbocharged 2.5 liter 4 cylinder Mazda Cx 5 can produce 250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. The toyota's engine also isnt as responsive and feels slow compared to the Mazda. Its also louder inside the cabin of the toyota compared to the Mazda. In terms of reliability both cars are actually almost the same. You might think the toyota would be better in reliability but Mazda in recent consumer reports have been getting very good reviews for reliability. They have also overtaken Honda. Both these cars are the best of their class. Mazda takes it though.

According to Consumer Reports, Mazda is now the #1 in reliability... usnews.com/news/us/articles/2020-11-19/mazda-no-1-in-consumer-reports-2020-auto-reliability-survey

CRV also use CVT.

GAK! I didn't know the 2021 CRV used a CVT transmission. Too bad as it's an otherwise very good SUV.

It seems the Honda's CVT is better

Unless you talk in a Hyundai or a Kia

You can also have Escape with 2.0 liter turbo....but I would pick cx5...

Mazda autos

Will the turbo last one the long run? I’m hesitant about turbos.

I read if the dealer doesn’t test the seat full range of motion during inspection, seat memory will not work. Give it a try!

Check out RU-vid for a video how to set the memorie seats

@@christianyetmar4033 it doesn’t come with the option on xse

CVT and head gasket issues still not fixed.

@@genoaoak have you had one? We have a 2002 outback with over 250k miles on it. Also have a 2015 forester with 80k on it and daughter has a 2019 crosstrek with 30k on it and have had ZERO PROBLEMS with any of them. We live a a very rural are and have nasty winters, not another car out there I would trust my family un!!

As long in the Top Ten Every Year..... It says Alot about Subaru Forester and Outback models...👍👍👍😅❤️ Gotta Love it

@@jp8348 Subarus CVT ransmission are sucks and boring,,poor acceleration

In the junkyard. 💩

CRV is a nice car. My wife has one. Of course, it won't take you where the Subie will.

My experience of Honda dealer was similar. Best thing about Honda..

And judging from some of the comments, apparently you saved yourself costly maintenance visits.

I'll never buy another Subaru after my 2015 Forester. Burns oil like crazy. Complete garbage. Lots of class action lawsuits against Subaru for a reason.

@@christopherbeddoe406 Subaru stuff is absolutely trash. In this list, Rav4 is the most deserve to drive one. The guy putting Lexus in this list is simply a moron.

I have a 2014 Forester currently and not sure what to do about it. The reviews are bad Transmission was already replaced last year. Thankfully 7nder warranty.

@@Bourgeois742013 Toyota makes Lexus. You saying Lexus is trash while bigging up shitty Rav 4? I don't get it

@@chicoandthem4n anything irrational? You even do not have logical thinking

Not Subaru. Mazda is better than every car brand.

Shakil Ahmed I said they’re both interesting and exciting, I think both are excellent, Subaru stands out with better AWD and safety and Mazda sleeker and fun to drive.

@@FFM115 I agree. The CX-5 is so much fun to drive, while the Subaru has a ton of features that other car makers simply do not include.

@@FFM115 Mazda is also the most reliable according to Consumer Reports... usnews.com/news/us/articles/2020-11-19/mazda-no-1-in-consumer-reports-2020-auto-reliability-survey

@@diggitok I like my CX 5 but Subaru gives more features while Mazda nickels and dimes you.

That is ridiculous.

Yes, and the option they give with money you pay...worth it!

The List is titled "the best" not and second best or also ran...lol

Rav4 Hybrid may get better gas mileage, but not better performance, or better handling. The Rav4 Hybrid weighs 700 lbs more, so it's going to lose in a lot of categories except MPG.

@@russclaeyborn3587 Weight has nothing to do with the performance if the engineers accounted for the difference. According to motor trend tests the hybrid did 0-60 almost 1 second faster, had the same breaking performance, had the same figure 8 performance. They did not seem overly impressed with the overall drive, but generally implied felt the same to drive (www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/rav4-hybrid/2020/2020-toyota-rav4-hybrid-xse-first-test/). Dimensions are generally the same. The gas does have a model 3500lb towing model (which stands out from the competition if that is important to you), but the base model hybrid tows a bit more than the base model gas. Other than those features maybe the gas is better.

@@davesutherland1864 The gas model doesn’t have $5,000.00 battery packs to maintain or replace. It also doesn’t have a CVT or expensive electric motors to replace. I would think that the gas model would have a higher resale value.

@@barackblows1942 I have been looking into a RAV4 hybrid and started with those concerns. All research I did says maintain the cost of hybrid is no more and maybe less than the gas equivalent. Batteries have no maintenance (other than don’t block the air vent and replace the air filter), typically last well over 200,000 miles, electric motors are far less complex and reliable than a gas engine and Toyota’s eCVT is mechanically far less complex than a manual, automatic, dual clutch transmission and a traditional CVT. The hybrid would not likely re-sell for less than the gas version after you figure the fuel saving into the cost of ownership. I always drive cars to death so I worry about long term reliability, not resale.

@@barackblows1942 Toyota hybrids cabs are running 200-300k miles with no batteries replaced. There are no CVT is Toyota hybrids either.

Correct. It is the best. Everyone buy a Mazda CX-5.

I noticed that the reliability ratings for the Subaru (according to US News) was not even good, let alone impressive. My 2016.5 is still running flawlessly. I got spoiled with a series of Toyota Camrys when it comes to reliability.

Lol i have a crosstrek for a decade now with no a/t problems.