Thanks for all the feedback everyone! It is disappointing that we did not have a Mazda CX-9 for the comparison. Mazda did not have one for us. Being an incredibly old vehicle now it's highly unlikely it would have placed anywhere near the top of the list and most certainly would have been scrapping it out near the bottom.
As someone who's fallen in love with teh CX 9 after test driving it, I am trouble pulling the trigger on it. As a family ma, safety is a major concern and unfortunately the CX 9 is not a top safety pick. I am considering a used Acura MDX or Lexus RX (a lot more money ;(
i just bought a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe sport for 16,100. 34,000 miles on it. for my familys needs and our budget i feel like im the real winner here. i will never buy a new vehicle ever.
Yeah never do either! I'll charge it for delivery fee to the dealership, administration fees taxes etc etc etc.. and for what a six to eight year loan. LMAO
You guys compared head to head the Santa fe with the pathfinder V6 and it was hands down the pathfinder. I find this comparison is a little skewed in regards to comparing power-trains and vehicles
I test drove my neighbor's 2014 Sante Fe limited a couple of days ago. It is all what you say it is except for the hard ride. On smooth roads it goes like a dream. Show it the smallest of pot holes and it causes you to think the tires are over inflated, which they were not. I checked.
The problem with all of these comparisons is that they never really show how comfortable all the seats are. They all say 7/8 seats, but I have sat in most of these (not the Chevy which does look large) and the Pilot was the only one that had a comfortable middle position in the second row. My Dad had the highlander and the middle spot in the second row was only useful for short trips in a pinch. This is why I will be buying a Pilot... I really wish these comparisons would consider this and show us some bodies in those seats for comparison.
Good to know that my current choice, Highlander, made to top 3. Wife does not prefer domestic brands and there were a lot of problems/complaints from consumers. Domestics have more bad reviews mechanically (transmission/etc..) than imports (Japanese: Highlander). I do like the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Durango, but, after reading so many mechanical problem reviews.. meh.. Some family members (aunts/uncles/etc..) have had Toyotas and never had any problems (major) and they're over 10 years old with at least 150k+ miles. My 2002 Toyota Celica was 10 years-old with ~125k miles before i gave it to my brother in-law (still runs). Celica was giving me 35mpg average at the time i gave it away (480-500 miles range; fills up ~12-13 gallons). My 2012 Camry SE (4cyl) also gives me 30mpg average and no major problems, yet.. Hopefully the redesigned Pilot comes out soon enough before I make a purchase late this year. Or the redesigned Explorer.
I love Toyota too. The 2012-2014.5 Camry is so unique in styling, I wanted one SO bad. But Toyota dealers were being really annoying with numbers, so I went with a Honda Accord instead.
Great review. My wife and I are in the market for a 3 row SUV, and we've driven all of these except the KIA. It came down to two choices, the Toyota and Hyundai. Hyundai has come a long way, but the Toyota had a little bit more room, and that's why we chose it.
Traverse in the 8th place ? I can't prefer other cars to traverse just because of the fuel economy ! because it does many things great its V6 is powerful (V8 like) very smooth ride quiet cabin and suitable for long journeys engine sound is good (after durango) very very spacious and I think it is the best looking crossover under 45k specially with 1LT or LTZ !! it deserves 2nd or 3rd after durango !
I have an 07 Santa Fe and Love it to this day. I have driven others and they don't compare. My 07 has 72k on it and I have never broke down, never needed a mechanic, it is very dependable. I just have the regular maintenance done. If I sell it, I will definitely get another!
@@accordwhip3467 that's exactly what these people don't exaggerate. how is your car run and went to get the 150,000 miles and who's the best?? I'm sure the Toyota will still be running.
For me it's 1. Durango 2. Santa fa 3. Highlander 4. Sorento 5. Explorer 6. Pathfinder 7. Pilot 8. Traverse... Honorable mentions Gmc Acadia and Mazda 6
Both the Santa fe and highlander are attractive packages. I lean towards the highlander because of Toyota's reputation of being reliable. I have little experience with Korean made cars.
i agree why no mazda? also the most expensive and least fuel efficient vehicle is number two? i just dont understand, very disappointing love your channel and always a great product keep it up
Thank you. I,ve been waiting for this comparison. Although you left out the CX-9, I feel it wouldn't have won anyway considering how old it is. Good job. Keep the comparos coming.
Traverse last?! That car should EASILY be first. None of the other mid-sizers have the third row volume of the Traverse or ride quality. This is a shame!
Highlander; come on it was beaten out by a Dodge that guzzles gas and cost like 30% more, and you call that elegant interior? And Sorry Santa fe doesn't fit/sit the number of people who are in the market for this segment.
You do realize it's available with a V6, RWD or AWD, and multiple trim levels, some of which are FAR less than the ridiculous quoted price in this test (not sure how they even got that high a price, I couldn't even build one for that much on the dodge.com site, unless they are adding the $995 dest charge?). And in V6 trim at lower models that have less seat foam, less features, the weight is quite a lot less too than this mega-loaded Citadel? It's shameful that the reviewers didn't mention all this. Instead they present the D as-such to the uninitiated who then end up thinking "oh I gotta pay 50K and get a V8?!" Sigh....please guys @ Autoguide...next time, highlight the options the car has which the others DO NOT such as the rear seat entertainment pack which is $2000 and discount them all and compare the price apples to apples, so people can make informed decisions.
Niz D yes i realize it comes with a base V6, but try the V6 with that huge heavy car and see who it feels. The V8 engine is the best way to go on this car that weighs 5K or more and that is too much specially on a midsize SUV category. even tho the Durango doesn't look all midsize but its competing against them.
I really like the balanced reviews you guys do, giving lots of good information that's not too technical. I would also appreciate a bit more focus on the "info-tainment" systems in these vehicles, as that often plays a big part in purchasing decisions. Was there a reason the Acura MDX was excluded from this comparison?
what is your criteria for choosing which suv is better over the others? you had very minimal negative things to say about the explorer which was placed at 7 and then you have almost nothing positive to say about the nissan and it scored several places higher than the explorer. this seems to be a very biased review, you guys obviously only like non-american suvs which are small, underpowered,and boring to drive.
I agree. Chrysler products aren't historically very reliable and having owned a 2011 Hyundai, I can contest that it begins to fall apart and make noises very quickly. I like the new Highlander but equipped the way we'd want it, we'd be looking at over $47k. That said, MB is not known for their reliability either. And the maint and repair costs are ridiculous.
Robert LeBlanc yup with all the upgrades they do get expensive but you get what you pay for, my second choice would be the Dodge Durango you can get it in Rear wheel drive how cool is that?
Great comparison, but I think that the Highlander Hybrid should have taken the place of the regular Highlander in this comparison since the Nissan Hybrid was compared. Also, the Highlander Hybrid has better specs than the one used to compare. I do not own a SUV but found this video very useful.
The listed SUVs here: 1. Chevy Traverse 2. Kia Sorento 3. Toyota Highlander 4. Ford Explorer 5. Nissan Pathfinder 6. Dodge Durango 7. Honda Pilot 8. Hyundai Santa Fe
Traverse? REALLY. Of course you would like Chevy. There is a reason countries around the world don't buy as many American cars as Americans import from other countries such as Japan and Germany.
Although you guys do point out that the Durango absolutely crushed the competition, price aside, your written article doesn't jive in all of its logic for what you said about the D. First you say, "Not everything is perfect in this Dodge though, the upper portion of the front seats feel like a wooden board and the fit and finish is just OK" but then you immediately follow that with, "If the absolute best vehicle, with the most comfortable seats and nicest drivetrain is all that matters, here is your crossover." Huh?! How can you say most comfy seats and simultaneously put down the upper portion of the front seats? And the volume/turn dials were loose? Uhm, a quick trip to your dealer should fix that easy, what's the big deal? Lastly, how can you compare the Hemi V8 with the rest of the sad engines in this group? No comparison! Sure it costs more! Sure it uses more fuel! But the performance, sound, and luxury of it? And in your video you said some staffers found the admitedly best-in-test transmission reluctant to downshift, is most likely due to them not realizing that ECO MODE defaults to ON every time you start the car. In my book, the Durango demolishes all of these others, especially because you could get it with the V6, and/or RWD instead of AWD, and also lower trim models for way less cost. Total win. Also for 53k, it's obvious you guys threw in the rear-seat BLURAY entertainment package, which is like 2 grand on its own (but really nice). Point is, did the competitors have anything like that? No. So again, Apples to ...
The worst comparison I've ever seen, there's no way the Dodge Durango is better than the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander in terms of safety and fuel efficiency which are important matters.
Looking at used 2013-14 mid sized SUV. What has had the least reliability issues out of these and will have the lowest repair costs? Combining these reviews with a few years of testing which should I get?
Santa Fe is a good contender. I've to disagree with Ford being 7th place. Top 3 at the very least. Also the Dodge infotainment is so damn stupid. Then again my ford touch lacks speed.
Well if that's really your informed opinion on the UConnect system in the Dodge and other Chrysler products, you sir, are in the teeny weeny minority who thinks so. Google it. :)
A V6 AWD Durango Citadel would have been a better contender. Better gas mileage and lower price. The same fancy bells and whistles as the V8 AWD, but about $3 thousand cheaper.
J High You are absolutely correct. Comparing the V8 Durango to this pack is apples to oranges. With the V6, the Durango has the right price, the right amenities, and much more towing ability and room than anything here. Bad test.
Denys A I traded in a 2012 V6 Sorento SX AWD for a 2015 Durango Citadel AWD V6. I think the Durango has the best looking exterior styling in this group. They are all good choices so I guess it comes down to personal preferences.
Dodge Durango are the worst cars . Don't know know why people think it should be on the top f the list . Chevy is also the worst . No matter how many commercials you see .They suck . Get yourself.a reliable car like Toyota or Honda . The best quality car always come from other country's .
thatguyh24 So I should trade in my brand new 2015 Durango for a Toyota or Honda SUV, on the advice of an idiot RUclips troll with the English grammar skills of a third world immigrant 10 year old? No thank you.
They probably didn't include the CX-9 because it would have been the oldest design vehicle in the test and the Outlander competes more with vehicles like the Rav4 and Escape.
***** Yeah I guess you're right. They might've just forgotten about the CX-5 though because its exterior design is the same "Kodo" design language in the 3 and 6. And the Outlander is right in the middle of compact and midsize SUV territory. Even Car and Driver said they dont even know what class it's in.
How can you put a Kia 5th and a Hyundai 3rd??? I guess you never consider how cheap they look from a mile away and they suck at durability. Well cared Toyotas look brand new 10 years later, the upholstery feels awesomely smooth and cozy, interior plastic still intact and good looking like a Mercedes or BMW, and they drive solid, smooth and quiet. Kia goes on 10th place. Hyundai goes on 9th place. Sorry but I prefer Coke over Sam's Cola, Nike over cheap Walmart shoes.
+Chris McManus My family owns a 2011 Pilot, but my dad goes on a lot of office trips around the country and he's rented an Explorer several times. He says it's amazing, and I really wanna see how that car is :)
I can't conceive of a test with this group that didn't use a Dodge Durango with a V6. You can buy a Durango Limited with all of the good traits that you mention and mpg rivaling the rest of these for about $40,000. "Mid-pack" on the price, for a vehicle that gets as good mpg as the rest . . . and will tow more than any here and seat 7. I have to disqualify this test for the variables. Like most tests, I'm afraid, we're comparing apples to oranges.
As a guy I'd choose the Highlander, it has that edge to it.
Thanks for all the feedback everyone! It is disappointing that we did not have a Mazda CX-9 for the comparison. Mazda did not have one for us. Being an incredibly old vehicle now it's highly unlikely it would have placed anywhere near the top of the list and most certainly would have been scrapping it out near the bottom.
Mazda, and Mits. barrow most of their ideas(looks, and mechanics)from Ford, and Dodge anyways.. I guess, that's the reason why, they've excluded them.
It drives better than the whole bunch... and looks better too. Old doesn't necessarily mean bad. And btw, there's a new CX-9 on the way.
The CX-9 is a good looking SUV, but I think the Ford Edge still looks a bit better however, the CX-9 does have more of a style to it.
As someone who's fallen in love with teh CX 9 after test driving it, I am trouble pulling the trigger on it. As a family ma, safety is a major concern and unfortunately the CX 9 is not a top safety pick. I am considering a used Acura MDX or Lexus RX (a lot more money ;(
The Hyundai Santa Fe or Hyundai Santa Feet ???
Aside from the Durango which is too much.. the Highlander and Santa Fe are the best midzise SUV
Hyundai and Kia would have been last on my list.
Hyundai Santa Fe all day everyday baby!!!
Dodge's idea of an "elegant interior": Putting chrome trim around black plastic.
it has soft touch material unlike others having cheap hard plastic.
i just bought a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe sport for 16,100. 34,000 miles on it. for my familys needs and our budget i feel like im the real winner here. i will never buy a new vehicle ever.
Yeah never do either! I'll charge it for delivery fee to the dealership, administration fees taxes etc etc etc.. and for what a six to eight year loan. LMAO
You guys compared head to head the Santa fe with the pathfinder V6 and it was hands down the pathfinder. I find this comparison is a little skewed in regards to comparing power-trains and vehicles
I test drove my neighbor's 2014 Sante Fe limited a couple of days ago. It is all what you say it is except for the hard ride. On smooth roads it goes like a dream. Show it the smallest of pot holes and it causes you to think the tires are over inflated, which they were not. I checked.
Yes, all except the Sorento. In terms of ride quality, I remember the Durango was best. But, I liked the ride/handling balance of the CX-9.
Love the Durango love the new look best looking one in this video at least.
Why not include the Buick Enclave instead of the sparsely appointed Traverse?
The problem with all of these comparisons is that they never really show how comfortable all the seats are. They all say 7/8 seats, but I have sat in most of these (not the Chevy which does look large) and the Pilot was the only one that had a comfortable middle position in the second row. My Dad had the highlander and the middle spot in the second row was only useful for short trips in a pinch. This is why I will be buying a Pilot... I really wish these comparisons would consider this and show us some bodies in those seats for comparison.
Review should be redone with the CX-9 as most mentioned already. Outlander as well.
Toyota highlander was the best. it had the (2nd) best interior, but cost like 15,000 less than the Durango.
Good to know that my current choice, Highlander, made to top 3. Wife does not prefer domestic brands and there were a lot of problems/complaints from consumers. Domestics have more bad reviews mechanically (transmission/etc..) than imports (Japanese: Highlander). I do like the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Durango, but, after reading so many mechanical problem reviews.. meh..
Some family members (aunts/uncles/etc..) have had Toyotas and never had any problems (major) and they're over 10 years old with at least 150k+ miles. My 2002 Toyota Celica was 10 years-old with ~125k miles before i gave it to my brother in-law (still runs). Celica was giving me 35mpg average at the time i gave it away (480-500 miles range; fills up ~12-13 gallons). My 2012 Camry SE (4cyl) also gives me 30mpg average and no major problems, yet..
Hopefully the redesigned Pilot comes out soon enough before I make a purchase late this year. Or the redesigned Explorer.
My car (the Pilot) came in 6th place. I was disappointed, but when I thought about it, I figured that I couldn't really blame them.
Go Toyota! Japanese cars rock!
I love Toyota too. The 2012-2014.5 Camry is so unique in styling, I wanted one SO bad. But Toyota dealers were being really annoying with numbers, so I went with a Honda Accord instead.
Great review. My wife and I are in the market for a 3 row SUV, and we've driven all of these except the KIA. It came down to two choices, the Toyota and Hyundai. Hyundai has come a long way, but the Toyota had a little bit more room, and that's why we chose it.
Update?
Where's the CX-9?
Haha. Probably at the repair shop.
Traverse in the 8th place ? I can't prefer other cars to traverse just because of the fuel economy !
because it does many things great
its V6 is powerful (V8 like)
very smooth ride
quiet cabin and suitable for long journeys
engine sound is good (after durango)
very very spacious
and I think it is the best looking crossover under 45k specially with 1LT or LTZ !!
it deserves 2nd or 3rd after durango !
Mohmd Nassir wow I agree! You know how comfortable can adults feel in the third row.
I agree
The fact that I heard the Honda’s whole braking system when he stopped
Would get a V6 Pathfinder. Best interior to me.
The traverse came in last. It has the most interior room and a solid highway cruiser. The only fault I have is the uncomfortable headrest.
I came in last because it's merely 17 miles to the gallon, you might as well be driving a Tahoe or Yukon.
thanks for the good comparison. I might get the santa fe! its sick!
base Honda Pilot compare to Top of the line of hyundai, kia,nissan,toyota,dodge,chevy.... what a fair compare.
Mbxc
The Toyota Highlander is way better than the
Dodge,Kia,Honda,Hyundai,Nissan and Ford
Gotta love my Santa Fe
I have an 07 Santa Fe and Love it to this day. I have driven others and they don't compare. My 07 has 72k on it and I have never broke down, never needed a mechanic, it is very dependable. I just have the regular maintenance done. If I sell it, I will definitely get another!
+Debra Withers Not trying to be rude, but it's only 72K lol.
@@accordwhip3467 that's exactly what these people don't exaggerate. how is your car run and went to get the 150,000 miles and who's the best?? I'm sure the Toyota will still be running.
For me it's 1. Durango 2. Santa fa 3. Highlander 4. Sorento 5. Explorer 6. Pathfinder 7. Pilot 8. Traverse...
Honorable mentions Gmc Acadia and Mazda 6
+DEREK Williams Neither of your 'honorable mentions' are 3 row cars., which was the main criteria for this comparison.
Both the Santa fe and highlander are attractive packages. I lean towards the highlander because of Toyota's reputation of being reliable. I have little experience with Korean made cars.
ProductofNZ So, just take your money down to Toyota and buy their latest washing machine . . . I mean, SUV.
...I don't get it?
+ProductofNZ fwwqioo
My 2011 Pilot is doing great. I wish Honda would redesign the Pilot, though. It's been five years.
i agree why no mazda? also the most expensive and least fuel efficient vehicle is number two? i just dont understand, very disappointing
love your channel and always a great product keep it up
Thank you. I,ve been waiting for this comparison. Although you left out the CX-9, I feel it wouldn't have won anyway considering how old it is.
Good job. Keep the comparos coming.
Traverse last?! That car should EASILY be first. None of the other mid-sizers have the third row volume of the Traverse or ride quality. This is a shame!
Very true
I agree 100%, just bought one and absolutely love it. Smoothest right I've ever been in. Total upgrade to my life.
Nice review, guys! When the Pilot is redesigned, it will take the top spot!
Highlander; come on it was beaten out by a Dodge that guzzles gas and cost like 30% more, and you call that elegant interior? And Sorry Santa fe doesn't fit/sit the number of people who are in the market for this segment.
Should have tested the Durango V6 decent mpg and 390hp.well equiped $38-$44k
I would have done Highlander, Traverse Durango, then Sante Fe....
im happy for hyundai
I tested all of the three row suv, the best one was the 2014 nissan pathfinder sv even though I liked the dodge durango
What about the Mazda CX-9? Was there not one available for this test? I figured that would've competed well here.
The Durango is good, but its too thirsty, heavy, and i wouldn't need a V8 on a 3rd row SUV and cost a lot. I'd take the Highlander anytime
You do realize it's available with a V6, RWD or AWD, and multiple trim levels, some of which are FAR less than the ridiculous quoted price in this test (not sure how they even got that high a price, I couldn't even build one for that much on the dodge.com site, unless they are adding the $995 dest charge?). And in V6 trim at lower models that have less seat foam, less features, the weight is quite a lot less too than this mega-loaded Citadel? It's shameful that the reviewers didn't mention all this. Instead they present the D as-such to the uninitiated who then end up thinking "oh I gotta pay 50K and get a V8?!" Sigh....please guys @ Autoguide...next time, highlight the options the car has which the others DO NOT such as the rear seat entertainment pack which is $2000 and discount them all and compare the price apples to apples, so people can make informed decisions.
Niz D yes i realize it comes with a base V6, but try the V6 with that huge heavy car and see who it feels. The V8 engine is the best way to go on this car that weighs 5K or more and that is too much specially on a midsize SUV category. even tho the Durango doesn't look all midsize but its competing against them.
I really like the balanced reviews you guys do, giving lots of good information that's not too technical. I would also appreciate a bit more focus on the "info-tainment" systems in these vehicles, as that often plays a big part in purchasing decisions.
Was there a reason the Acura MDX was excluded from this comparison?
The Dodge Durango is the winner most powerful suv with all the luxury you can expect
thank you very helpful....wish you would of included the 2014 ininity qx60
That's the same f****** thing dude! People..... A Nissan is the same thing. That's like buying a Lexus and a Toyota, a Tahoe and an Escalade. 🤦
Who needs such a big car?? Maybe a family with 5 kids or more??
what is your criteria for choosing which suv is better over the others? you had very minimal negative things to say about the explorer which was placed at 7 and then you have almost nothing positive to say about the nissan and it scored several places higher than the explorer. this seems to be a very biased review, you guys obviously only like non-american suvs which are small, underpowered,and boring to drive.
No towing capability comparison? I think the Durango easily trumps them all.
Dodge or Hyundai? no thanks reliability is a big issue, Highlander is #1 IMO.
I agree. Chrysler products aren't historically very reliable and having owned a 2011 Hyundai, I can contest that it begins to fall apart and make noises very quickly.
I like the new Highlander but equipped the way we'd want it, we'd be looking at over $47k.
That said, MB is not known for their reliability either. And the maint and repair costs are ridiculous.
Robert LeBlanc yup with all the upgrades they do get expensive but you get what you pay for, my second choice would be the Dodge Durango you can get it in Rear wheel drive how cool is that?
juan tafoya I've always like AWD in my SUVs. When I want to hang it out a bit, I'll take out a RWD coupe.
Robert LeBlanc that's true, it makes more sense to get SUV in AWD.
juan tafoya Now, if an SUV had a driver chosen Mode selector for either torque vectored AWD or limited slip RWD, then that would be sweet.
Wow the Chevy should be way up the list, the Hyundai should be down the list, and the Pilot should definitely be further down the list.
Great comparison, but I think that the Highlander Hybrid should have taken the place of the regular Highlander in this comparison since the Nissan Hybrid was compared. Also, the Highlander Hybrid has better specs than the one used to compare. I do not own a SUV but found this video very useful.
They must have purposely ignored the CX-9 as its undoubtedly the best in it's class....
Yeah the sorento rides rough u feel every bump in the road and With potholes it tears it up
wtf. so #1 is the heaviest, slowest, most expensive??? good job guys :-S
Yes!! Go hyundai!
I'm actually planning to test drive a Santa fe Sport with the turbo engine!
Undefeated2012
That's what my heart tells me. Do you own one?
I prefer the Highlander.
Just because a vehicle ages doesn't mean it's not the best. The Pilot clearly is superior. But it was a good review.
So why didn't you have the V6 Pathfinder? You have a model that does not compare well to the others. The V6 Pathfinder is a winner to me.
The listed SUVs here:
1. Chevy Traverse
2. Kia Sorento
3. Toyota Highlander
4. Ford Explorer
5. Nissan Pathfinder
6. Dodge Durango
7. Honda Pilot
8. Hyundai Santa Fe
You guys are nuts you put an Hyundai and a KIA over a Traverse? Credibility distroyed for me...
Traverse? REALLY. Of course you would like Chevy. There is a reason countries around the world don't buy as many American cars as Americans import from other countries such as Japan and Germany.
Ford in 7th.?? No way!!
There's no way in the World a Kia, Hyundai, and other SUVs up there that I can mention is better to have than, that Explorer, and Transverse.
Yet somehow the Dodge placed 2nd even though it fails in a lot of important things a crossover needs to do.
I’d be glad with all those futures in the p71 3:35
Although you guys do point out that the Durango absolutely crushed the competition, price aside, your written article doesn't jive in all of its logic for what you said about the D. First you say, "Not everything is perfect in this Dodge though, the upper portion of the front seats feel like a wooden board and the fit and finish is just OK" but then you immediately follow that with, "If the absolute best vehicle, with the most comfortable seats and nicest drivetrain is all that matters, here is your crossover." Huh?! How can you say most comfy seats and simultaneously put down the upper portion of the front seats? And the volume/turn dials were loose? Uhm, a quick trip to your dealer should fix that easy, what's the big deal? Lastly, how can you compare the Hemi V8 with the rest of the sad engines in this group? No comparison! Sure it costs more! Sure it uses more fuel! But the performance, sound, and luxury of it? And in your video you said some staffers found the admitedly best-in-test transmission reluctant to downshift, is most likely due to them not realizing that ECO MODE defaults to ON every time you start the car. In my book, the Durango demolishes all of these others, especially because you could get it with the V6, and/or RWD instead of AWD, and also lower trim models for way less cost. Total win. Also for 53k, it's obvious you guys threw in the rear-seat BLURAY entertainment package, which is like 2 grand on its own (but really nice). Point is, did the competitors have anything like that? No. So again, Apples to ...
The Subaru Outback would destroy these cars in competition both on road and off. SUBARU MASTER RACE
Ghosts289 unfortunately the Outback doesnt have a third row seats option.
Ghosts289 Oh, stop. You could put an Outback into a Durango with a V6, and it would still get over 20 mpg.
waiting for the new pilot and the sorento... maybe add outlander and cx-9 if you guys do this again
The worst comparison I've ever seen, there's no way the Dodge Durango is better than the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander in terms of safety and fuel efficiency which are important matters.
great review
~you guys sound really fare and balanced that's seems to be really rare to find these days
i wish we could have seen the third row leg room since the point of this comparison is on vehicles for people that need a third row.
My Lease on my Ford Focus is up soon and I'm thinking about an midsize SUV.
1. Ford Explorer XLT
2. Nissan Pathfinder SV
Which one should I finance?
Robert Schneider Pay cash.
Robert Schneider explorer
I'm pretty sure the Durango is not the best and Traverse isn't last.
Really? The Dodge on 2 and highlander on 3? There goes your credibility.
Umm, where is the Mitsu. Outlander??? It has 3 rows & it's new for 2014.
Looking at used 2013-14 mid sized SUV. What has had the least reliability issues out of these and will have the lowest repair costs? Combining these reviews with a few years of testing which should I get?
Santa Fe is a good contender. I've to disagree with Ford being 7th place. Top 3 at the very least.
Also the Dodge infotainment is so damn stupid. Then again my ford touch lacks speed.
Well if that's really your informed opinion on the UConnect system in the Dodge and other Chrysler products, you sir, are in the teeny weeny minority who thinks so. Google it. :)
A V6 AWD Durango Citadel would have been a better contender. Better gas mileage and lower price. The same fancy bells and whistles as the V8 AWD, but about $3 thousand cheaper.
J High You are absolutely correct. Comparing the V8 Durango to this pack is apples to oranges. With the V6, the Durango has the right price, the right amenities, and much more towing ability and room than anything here. Bad test.
Denys A I traded in a 2012 V6 Sorento SX AWD for a 2015 Durango Citadel AWD V6. I think the Durango has the best looking exterior styling in this group. They are all good choices so I guess it comes down to personal preferences.
Dodge Durango are the worst cars . Don't know know why people think it should be on the top f the list . Chevy is also the worst . No matter how many commercials you see .They suck . Get yourself.a reliable car like Toyota or Honda . The best quality car always come from other country's .
thatguyh24 So I should trade in my brand new 2015 Durango for a Toyota or Honda SUV, on the advice of an idiot RUclips troll with the English grammar skills of a third world immigrant 10 year old? No thank you.
The Dodge Journey? Where is it, that definitely belongs on this list, high mpg, cheapest 3rd row, and a very car like feel
CX-9? Outlander?
They probably didn't include the CX-9 because it would have been the oldest design vehicle in the test and the Outlander competes more with vehicles like the Rav4 and Escape.
***** Yeah I guess you're right. They might've just forgotten about the CX-5 though because its exterior design is the same "Kodo" design language in the 3 and 6. And the Outlander is right in the middle of compact and midsize SUV territory. Even Car and Driver said they dont even know what class it's in.
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You are correct on both counts. The included the Outlander in our compact crossover comparison last year.
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The review was for three row seating. . .duh
Redo this comparison when the new Honda Pilot comes. My least favourite here would be the Highlander and I would prefer the Explorer or Durango.
why not acura mdx and audi q7???
If you have the Durango with a Hemi you should have included a Explorer Sport instead of the limited... Lame
is the guy that announces the winner at the end Canadian by any chance?
Yea it is very disappointing that we forgot the cx-9
How can you put a Kia 5th and a Hyundai 3rd???
I guess you never consider how cheap they look from a mile away and they suck at durability.
Well cared Toyotas look brand new 10 years later, the upholstery feels awesomely smooth and cozy, interior plastic still intact and good looking like a Mercedes or BMW, and they drive solid, smooth and quiet.
Kia goes on 10th place.
Hyundai goes on 9th place.
Sorry but I prefer Coke over Sam's Cola, Nike over cheap Walmart shoes.
Um hey where is the cx-9
Can yall do a 2015 suv comparison
Dodge Durango! w/ the V6 engine!
Explorer Sport is the best. I raced a Camero SS, and whooped him by like 15 feet
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I'm waiting for you to do the C-X9
This lame comparison wreaks of bias sponsorship.
I can't believe traverse is in last
I just buy it yesterday
+ahmed9911able they are great cars. This comparison is pure bias
Dang I really liked the explorer
Me too it should have placed higher.
+Chris McManus My family owns a 2011 Pilot, but my dad goes on a lot of office trips around the country and he's rented an Explorer several times. He says it's amazing, and I really wanna see how that car is :)
Where is cx9?
Hell yah finally a amazing video
I though the Ford Explexer was better
I can't conceive of a test with this group that didn't use a Dodge Durango with a V6. You can buy a Durango Limited with all of the good traits that you mention and mpg rivaling the rest of these for about $40,000. "Mid-pack" on the price, for a vehicle that gets as good mpg as the rest . . . and will tow more than any here and seat 7. I have to disqualify this test for the variables. Like most tests, I'm afraid, we're comparing apples to oranges.
Durango and explorer are both good suvs
where is the Explorer Sport? It woulve had the most power
The Toyota is the real winner. Lets see how the Hyundai holds up over the years compared to the highlander.
I'll go with the Highlander :D
I have a hard time decide between a fully loaded ford edge sport awd and sorento se awd with five seat. I really don't know
You should get the ford edge sport awd you won't be sorry.
I agree with undefeated2012. You should get the Edge, it's pretty awesome based on my dad's test drive.
*They pretty much made the case for the Toyota Highlander, lol...*
come on, Honda 42k Sub still use halogen light bulb, serious?
It's cheaper to replace halogen headlight bulbs 🤷🏻♂️ duh. Lol. They're only thinking about you. LMAO