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

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

@@caidenn_mb Shut up Caiden

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

Wait 20 years then

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

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.

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

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

@@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.

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.

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

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.

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)

@@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.

@@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.

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.

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.

@@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.

@@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. 👍🏽

@@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!

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

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.

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

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.

da jo Examples??? Like what are they missing

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.

the second place has a trunk almost 900L bigger

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

@@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.

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.

@@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.

@@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

@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.

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

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

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.

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.

The 5th gen grand Cherokee is reliable

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

Exactly right.

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.

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

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

Mazda CX-5 is considered as a Compact.

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

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

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

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?

@@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

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

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

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.

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

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

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What's a 4runner??

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

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.

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.

@@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

They are in 2021!

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

@@reyperez3424 I know but still size wise though lol

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.

Almost.

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

The last Samurai Nothing to compare here with. CX-5 to small, CX-9 to big.

In the repair shop

Passport is nice but very expensive

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.

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.

It's smaller and much weaker.

@@Mgoblagulkablong The Tiguan is an interesting vehicle. But at 185" in length it falls between the categories or compact and midsize crossovers. Along with the Nissan Rogue neither fish nor fowl.

Compact CUV's range from 179"-182" in length. The vehicles reviewed here range from 188"-192". The VW Tiguan and Nissan Rogue at 185" are in-between-ers. Of the vehicles reviewed here the Santa Fe is aimed at competing with higher trim levels of the CR-V, Rav4, and Forester and other compacts for those who need/want more interior space. That explains its pricing. But the Santa Fe and other vehicles reviewed here (as well as the KIA Sorento and the 2020 Outback) constitute a class of their own.