2015 Medium SUV Comparison Review : Tucson, RAV4, CX-5, Forester
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- Опубликовано: 19 авг 2015
- The just-released Hyundai Tucson is gunning to shoot Mazda’s CX-5 off its perch as the top-selling mid-sized SUV range in Australia. And if first impressions are anything to go by, the South Korean threat to Japanese domination looks very real indeed.
The now-defunct Hyundai ix35 that the revived Tucson nameplate replaces was a long-term top-seller, but a lukewarm performer in CarAdvice testing: an eight out of ten at best, a terrible five and a half at worst. But Australia’s love of the ix35, propelled largely by styling and value, made it the market’s second-best seller (though it was always anachronistically classified as a Small, rather than Medium, SUV).
Keeping this pair honest in the value stakes is the recently updated Subaru Forester, though in long-awaited and newly introduced diesel automatic form in high-spec 2.0 D-S trim, landing at a red-hot $41,490 before on-roads and options. Blind Freddy could see the generation gap between Fuji’s family hauler and, well, any of its rivals, though the Forester serves to make the Tucson work hard for its $4000 premium. In a recent CarAdvice two-car test, this very example of the 2.0 D-S scored a decent seven-and-half-from-ten victory over the Mitsubishi Outlander (check out the review here).
Toyota wants a handsome penny ($48,490 plus on-roads) for its RAV4 Cruiser AWD diesel, the big boy in a range that’s scored a seven at its fourth-gen 2013 launch and has failed to rise above a six since in various guises. Mostly from lacking solid value for money. But Aussies love them, and at last count year-to-date the RAV4 has robbed the ix35 of its second-best-selling mantle. It’ll be interesting to see, then, how Tucson measures up on merit in the face of such a bulletproof brand.
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I've had my CX-5 for almost a year now (2.5L Automatic) and I'm still loving it! Awesome car, very comfortable to ride in, large amount of space at the back, decent power for a SUV at this price range, good fuel economy (I've averaged about 9.2L/100km) and above all else: it's handling. Just really effortless and precise. Does not feel like you are driving a SUV at all.
Great review guys, you helped me decide to test drive Tucson and that made me question my previous decision to go with "mx-5" ^^. Tucson is by far the pretties vehicle there. Its best buy (at least over here in Europe) considering what you get for your money. Decisions, decisions...
Anyway, on a completely side note... You guys both have Serbian (or other ex-yu) last names. I have been watching your videos and this is the first time that I've noticed it.
Long term, Forester for me.. Hands Down. Proven. Purposeful and no nonsense. The Hyundai is not likely to hold up to 200k + like the Forester. Outward vision is excellent Price reasonable. The best AWD Hands Down. Excellent fit/finish. Best All Arounder. You can opt for trims as affordable or as fancy as you like, and all the trims are extremely well equipped.
+djkenny You have it backwards. Hyundai Tuscon won the 2014 JD Powers 3 year dependability rating for the small SUV category. Subaru's are typically slightly below average in reliability. Also JD Powers rates the old Tuscon (not the new 2016 model) very highly.
www.jdpower.com/cars/hyundai/tucson/2015
I would love to see more long term reliability data. Our Forester was 12 years old when we sold it 2 weeks ago. It had 140k miles, and only thing it ever needed beyond routine maintenance was fog lamp bulbs and a power window motor. Don't get me wrong, I am sure Hyundai makes a very reliable product. Most cars nowadays are very reliable, few are not. But cars with less than 50k, 3 years later.. I just do not consider that data useful at all. ALL cars should be super reliable in that brief low mileage ownership.
435 million rav4s sold in Australia?! That's over 400 million more than Australia's population haha
over the years since the first rav 4 proberly
That would still mean that almost everyone has owned several rav4's over their lifetime.
yes including infants and old grandmas
Yeah, weird. Perhaps he meant $435million worth??? 🤔
Forester is probably the only capable off roader, and their owners of different generations really love it for its lasting appeal, practically and as a reliable workhorse. Just like the fact that Subaru engineers stick to their principles and did not follow the industrial fashion trend and still put SUV's functionality ahead of looking fasionable. The Forester has good visibility all around with large windows but that design makes it look less fashionable... but still looks tough, handsome and rugged. In Subaru and Toyota, engineering probably comes before fashion design, it's probably the reverse for the others. I had owned Kia/Hyundai that looks beautiful at skin level ....but on the engineering and reliability aspect, particularly engine and gearbox, it's still behind the bullet proof Subaru and Toyota.
Subarus are just outside most peoples price range. And people don't understand what is good underneath.. they go for looks first.
I like that you guys talk about details that matter to people such as how it feels when driving , the comfort of seats, and the performance of shock absorbers, noise inside the car while driving in city speeds. subscribing :)
+Hossam Al-Jarboa - great feedback. Thanks for watching!
+CarAdvice.com.au I would like to see a comparison between med size sedans like corolla and Honda civic in the same way this video is, because these cars are the highist selling cars for companies and lots of people are interested in these kinds of comparisons.
Great video! Although why wasn't the Subaru Forester XT used in this comparison? Any chance you guys can do a review on the top spec sporty fuel medium SUVs? I'd love to see a comparison between the Mazda CX-5 Akera, Subaru Forester XT, Hyundai Tucson Highlander and Toyota RAV4 Cruiser?
The only thing I'll ever trade my Tucson for is another Tucson. Love it SO MUCH! Great vid!
It's been 5 since you posted this comment. How do you feel about it now?
The Honda CRV and the Xtrail (rogue) are also great competitor.
Honda is reliable, better boot space, great 9speed AT and 160hp 1.6 Turbo diesel engine .
I have two Hyundai's, and I love Hyundai !
Thinking of buying a 2015 Peugeot 2008 1.6ltr auto mini suv, any thoughts on these cars?
I hate to say this but hyundai tucson wins overall. Loving the huge panoramic roof, wow!! Check out the exterior, hot!! So much more safety features and technology!! I wont be surprise if they take the number one spot in mid size SUV for 2015/2016. Good job Hyundai.
+Aki Padre Its the warranty, for $20,000. plus the smart people chose the warranty, and Hyundai wins!
Can we please get the diesel turbo diesel Forest in the U.S.?
It's odd that the LEDs in the headlights are present on the U.S. RAV4s, but there's no way to turn them on.
I think Tucson is the best out of all.
Getting a Tucson. Can’t wait
i didn't know that Subaru has diesel engine. is it also a boxer type diesel engine?
My 1990 Hyundai Excel had rear air ducts under the driver and passenger seat. Something wasn't much advertised.
So, where is Honda CRV and Nissan X-Trail?
435 million sold new in Australia?
2016 Rav4 looks like the facelift toyota was planning for when they released the 2015 one. Wheres the Kia Sportage though?
CX5 is the best its not a sports cars but Mazda does care about driver feel. I would get that anyday over a Hyundai. Warranty is pointless when any Japanese car easily lasts 20 years.
Hyundai Tucson wins this time!
That Tuscon is a really handsome vehicle!
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looks like it's face got sqaushed
The CX-5 is quieter, has better driving....but the tucson wins based on looks? I think the cx-5 looks better, even so the 2017 facelifted model. I drove some kia and hyundai cars....they suck ass.
Tucson has cheap materials, bad transmission and steering wheel and also much more wind noise. How does it come first? Just looks and cargo space?
Yeah, compared to Mazda it does look much cheaper inside. Both cloth and leather seats are inferior materials compared to the Japanese competitor. It does look a bit better (newer?) on the outside in my opinion but it has way more of a blind spot and those cheesy alerts don't work for me.
Tucson is a bit faster off the line however. It's a tough pick. I'm leaning towards Mazda at this point, mainly because of the interior refinement, handling and also worried about long term turbo reliability with Hyundai (debating either 1.6t Tucson or 2.5 CX-5). No diesel in Canada.
I would love to get a Subaru Outback instead of any of these cars but Outbacks are quite pricy with the H6 and the H4 is weak (talking about gas not diesel).
I had a Ford Focus with a DCT transmission. It was crap and other cars who use them seem to also be crap and have the same complaints. The Tucson is not any different.
Tucson all the way..
Thanks for the review, mate!
In the USA the Honda HR-V is the CHEAPEST model $19,000 for Manual, $19,900 USD for Automatic. I was very surprised because in the 1990's Honda said "We will start making our vehicles more affordable" and since then they have always been a lot HIGHER then other brands. At least now maybe we can get one vehicle for a reasonable price that is a CUV instead of a sedan for the same price.
Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai and lots of other far eastern cars doesnt have rear air vents. Why ? Almost every C segment european car has them.
wait wait... 6L/ 100 km for the rav4 and the forester? is this real?
mazda cx5 or tucson ix ?
the forester back seats do recline its a draw tag u pull
what at no reclining back seat in forester? wife's 08 model xs has it
I have one and the seats decline albeit not by much. The base model does not have them.
The forester has back seats you can recline
Props to Subaru for offering a manual. Only one I would own just because of that.
For being so close to South Korea, it's HUN - DAY! Not HI - UN - DAY. Damn Aussie's.
Nikolic, Maric, origins probably from Croatia or Serbia?
What are the additional upper bars on top of the roof rack cross bars (except on the Forrester)?
Good spotting! They are universal locking clamps to fit skis and snowboards.
CarAdvice.com.au In Down under?
Yes :-)
Yes. It snows here in winter - only a little bit and only in the mountains though.
I didn't like the tuscon and it seemed like it was sponsored in the video. Test drove the rav 4 and the ride was jerky and not smooth. Cx 5 and forester were the best rides. Cant comment on the tuscon but Im sure its great just not for me!
where's the Honda CRV?
The tail of TUCSON looks like PORSCH MACAN, very charming.. A car without beautiful shape is only a moving machine assembly.
I watched the first minute and heard turbo-diesel. I'm sure it's a great video, but we'll never get those TDS in the U.S.
Just going to add Mazda has a 5 year unlimited km powertrain warranty for anyone trying to make a decision.
I bet I'm not the first American to comment such, but I love the reality of labeling these as 'midsize' SUVs, while here in the USA they are somehow considered small SUVs.
In Europe they are even larger 😨
Go for Kia Sportage .Its basically a Tucson/ix 35 but with 5 years warranty.
Gotta say, The Tucson's rear end, looks like the new Corolla that has eaten too much McDonalds.......
Not having eye-sight would make this model much more attractive a purchase! I don't want to pay for things I don't need.
Subaru Forester is "bulletproof" unless you consider all of the unhappy owners who must add a quart of oil every 1,000 miles of driving (which Subaru maintains is "normal") .
hyundai invest alot in look , but they made cars from cheapest materials , the metal is thin , suspensions are stiff , interior parts feels like garbage , windows are blinking , etc ..
They forgot to compare the Suzuki Vitara! i wanted it reviewed
I wouldn't say Subarus are reliable. Head gasket failure is imminent at 80k miles and is costly to repair
UMM Forester XT....you said you want more power.....There you go! 250HP!
killersushi99 plus the XT seats recline
Mazda CX5 is Fun to Drive
Gd'day I'm Paul!
I don't get it. Someone is lying. American reviewers are saying that New Tucson is the quietest one.
+Andre N I agree... I just test drove New Tucson last week and it was the quietest and the best compact SUV I have ever driven in years... Long days of Japanese domination is finally over!! Thank you Hyundai!
+Estrading Co Good to know. Thanks. I will test drive one myself next week.
+Poo s The american reviewers most likely did not drive the diesel versions, which means that the petrol version may very well be more quiet than its petrol competitors.
Makes sense. My apologies then. Apple and oranges in this case.
+Poo s i know right! since two past years korean cars getting better and better
I am looking to buy one of these cars. could somebody explain to me what is wrong with the rav 4?
+Edward Lawrence ugly and boring, when compared to the competition.
infact all recent toyota offerings have been poor when compared to the competition.
camry vs honda, optima, sonata, altima
rav 4 vs cx5, CRV , santa fe, tucson.
highlander vs the pilot, pathfinder,
i am not a toyota hater though, i currently drive a 2011 camry and actually prefer it to the 12 and 13 camry.
Vani Blues Maby I should re phrase my question. I am helping my grandpa chose a car (as a kid I am the car and tech expert of the family) and he likes the look of the Toyota. As for how it drives, I doubt he will notice anything. Still at the moment kia sportage is looking like the better option, especially for his wallet.
Edward Lawrence if he likes the look of the toyota and do not find them below par conpared to the competitions, then by all means he should get one.
A toyota will go strong for 10 years plus. Your kids may end up driving that car.
As of reliability and cost of maintenance, they are A1. I can attest to that
Vani Blues thanks for the help
nothing wrong with it.it's made in Japan and reliable car .myself already driving the 3rd one.never had problem with it.
tucson!
CX-5 > Tucson
I love the accent and the hot guy in the sweater.
Planing to get CX5 next year Greeting from Indonesia sadly CX5 Diesel is not coming to Indonesia
Thanks for the Advice
+Andreas Susilo Take the Tucson, buddy. It's Australia's best selling CUV this year.
And the Kia Sorento?
+carlos avila - The Sorento is a size larger than these models. A review on the Sorento is coming soon.
ffs why do Australian reviewers keep referring to these compact SUVs as mid-size or 'medium' SUVs?
Good point, they are small
this is a bad comparison. you arent comparing the different cars. you are comparing specific configurations of the cars. The forester has a turbo gas motor that is easily the fastest of the bunch and in some configurations does have eyesight. i dont know enough about the other cars but im sure you've left a lot out for each.
Err, the Forester is a diesel - and isn't available at all with EyeSight in diesel form.
+CarAdvice.com.au but there is more than just a diesel for the forester. im pretty sure all these cars have petrol engine models. so you guys are only comparing the diesel model of each suv.
+CarAdvice.com.au xxx
+CarAdvice.com.au er it comes with a model known as XT that has a 2.5L turbo petrol or the x and xs which has 2.5l petrol
did he say 435 MILLION rav 4s sold in australia? at the 4 minute mark...
Tongue in cheek
+Anthony V its actually 434,900 but he rounded up
yes he did say that
Cx5!..👍🏼
Rigged compare.... Just that Tuzon was design in down under with more engine noise and road noise...
And how do you pronounce hueundye? Actually its Hunday. (Phonetics).
IN PUERTO RICO THOSE ARE COMPACT SUV'S WHAT WOULD BE A COMPACT SUV IN AUSTRALIA?
+Fernando Vazquez - Holden/Chevrolet Trax, Subaru XV, Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V etc
yep, i'd go the hyundai too
Deffo the Tucson
1000kg towing capacity is pathetic in Toyota. Subaru excluding crash motigation on diesel version is indefensible. Only the Mazda and Tuscon would be on my shopping list. Mazdas superior fuel economy is negated by its smaller boot and inferior warranty. I agree with the panels winner . . the Tuscon. Would like to have seen Tiguan included in comparison.
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its the tucon
The jaguar f pace is the best SUV on the market!
Why do you need a trunk that opens itself?
Why do we need cars ? We should ride horses....
That is hardly an answer. It is just the dumbest thing I can imagine. Why would you want to complicate a lift gate like that?
+djkenny I agree... I find it so annoying. I was at the Toyota dealer wondering why the RAV4 hybrid has a power lift gate and no power driver's seat, even at $31,000.
tastyorange 31K! Wow. We just bought a new mid level (loaded, really) Subaru Forester Premium for 25k. About 3k below MSRP, a bit below invoice. I would not pay 31 grand of ra car in this class. The model above the one we bought had leather, navigation and the silly electronic trunk.. not a heck of a lot more, but was like over 2 grand more. No thanks. I can use a Garmin.
Boot. It's not an elephant ffs.
I started to watch this Australian Review, thou I do live in Europe. Only thing I miss is some music then you´re talking in voiceover. Kinda make it a bit boring listen too.. :)
Great feedback Christian. Will make sure we use more music to liven up all or future clips. Thanks for watching!
Hale Bopp ? Can tell you´re not into media and stuff. The Music, actually makes it more interesting to hear. Go figure, why most tv program use background music over voice over. ..
Hale Bopp Troll
Hale Bopp Stop, just stop it.
+Chrstian “Driver” mrclep At least the background music is not the same volume as his voice over. I hate having a hard time trying to hear the guy narrating when the music is overpowering his voice. Easy to hear his voice, but I can barely hear the background music anyway.
What about off road ability?
What about it?
+CarAdvice.com.au
I mean you didnt test this cars in off road.
because I want to know which one has a good skills in offroad
+Hemen Kareamg That is because the Forester will be the clear winner there :P
+Hemen Kareamg Check the 2016 Tucson AWD on Everyman Driver and you'll see how good it is.
cx5 😍
Medium suvs are not exciting?? Which moon of Jupiter are you from? It’s the hottest category in the market
It is hot for ordinary folks who need get to point A or a for family man. You're not gonna get be getting over 1g lateral anytime soon on these cars.
Where is Nissan Qashqai?That's very good competitor in this class that is hard to beat...
Goran Ana The Qashqai doesn't compete with these. It competes with smaller SUV's like a Mazda CX-3, Holden Trax, Peugeot 2008, Honda HR-V, Nissan's own Juke, and so on. The Nissan X-Trail is the model that competes with the 4 in this video.
Henry Toussaint In that case where is the X-Trail then? I hardly think they would not have been able to get hold of one.
+TuffGuy1958 They are comparing diesel models here that why.
+Goran Ana Too small for this segment. Beside, Tucson will eat it for lunch and for dinner!!
+MrGiijoe Qashqai does come in diesel!
RAV4
Rav 4 the best
Rav4 has a braked towing capacity of only 1 tonne.. what a joke..
I wish it had APPLE CARPLAY. So many 2016 cars offer it so why not Toyota??? No APPLE CARPLAY, NO SALE!
NOW LET THE NEW 2016 MAZDA CX-5 JOIN IN! It will Crush that hyundai down.
cuz since this vid is 2015😂
After some research, it seems not all AWDs are created equal. Most CUVs have FRONT BIASED AWD, which is to save fuel in everyday driving, but when conditions gets very ugly or having to climb 30+ degrees slopes ( ruclips.net/video/0_MXK2nzt2Y/видео.html ), they are simply outmatched, and you start to see and appreciate superior systems and the technology behind it.
Granted, few people will take their vehicles to these extremes, but as a consumer I would feel assured that a vehicle can tackle thru these mild to medium obstacles. I'm not a Subaru owner, but I'm impressed with their SYMMETRICAL AWD system, which is similar in perfomance to Audi's Quattro. Their Boxer engines are similar in configuration to Porsche's, allowing for a lower engine mount in the chassis, thus achieving a lower center of gravity which translates into better stability when pushed to its limits vs. its competition.
They must have done something right, for the Forester to have won: a) 2014's Motor Trend's best SUV of the year. b) 2014 Consumer Report's best small SUV of the year.
Subaru used to build ugly cars, I didn't consider them at all, they were not even on my test drive list. Since Toyota bought a stake in the company, I guess the Capital Infusion must have helped them design better looking cars. After Toyota killed its V6 in their CUV segment, there were hardly any sporty/fun/reliable CUVs on the market. Now I would consider a Forester XT, when the time comes to replace my Toyota RAV 4 V6 AWD. (265 HP)
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+Mt Lock >
In snow, mud, Subaru is not better then other crossover/suv (except for the tests with good grip or tape roller), is not so confortabile, and + is the most ugly !!
So, why to buy a Subaru ??
+scartos scarto
Consumer reports tested them, and Subaru IS the best in snow. Simple as that.
rav4 is hidious, fuck me
It got the biggest booty, that's a dealmaker for me ;)
CX-5 > Tucson > Rav-4 > Forester.
Hyundai is the best !!
HAHAHAHAHA Subaru's... Bulletproof reliability? Well he is a journalist, not a mechanic. Lol. Got no idea.
Tucson Wins!
These guys are nuggets. Car reviewers exaggerate everything when they talk comfort, like they're in a WWI Jeep or something.
My favorite part is when they make fun of all the electric tailgates, then when they get to the CX-5 they make fun of it for not having it. These idiots are always full of shit, just go to a dealer and have a look.
Who are these guys?? How did they figure that Toyota sold 435 million RAV4s in Australia?? I think they must be clowns who really don't understand cars (or facts) at all. Good luck boys.
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chris ina I think they mean 450 million from 1996
You guys are incredibly annoying speaking on the topic of looks. Looks are subjective. Stick to the facts: miles per gallon, towing capacity, seating configurations, engine specs, etc.
+Brian Chandler Sure thing, Brian. Are you a closet RAV4 lover?
+CarAdvice.com I am leaning towards a Subaru for my next vehicle. Time will tell. I'm not in the market for a car at the moment (or anytime soon). I just feel like a lot of time and substance is wasted when anyone tries to judge a car based on looks. Looks are always subjective.
They're in Australia - no such thing as miles per gallon there.
turbo diesels...WHAT THE FUCK AMERICA! Vw is it for turbo diesels in suvs
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You guys left out the Honda HR-V and even the uglier CR-V.
Sorry mate, but honda hrv falls under small suv category. Honda hrv competes with mazda cx3 and Nissan qashqai.
Aki Padre HR-V blows CX3 away with storage space in the back.
Why the fuck do you need electric seats or electric tailgates? Toyotas and Subarus are overpriced. Subaru is the one to go for if you want AWD/4WD.
All Asian vehicle
The Rav4 is currently the ugliest medium sized SUV out there right now. They really need to go back to the drawing board.
+Kevin M They have, although the facelift is somewhat of an improvement.
tiguan 2016
I'm pretty open-minded about a lot of people's opinions...but not when they cant pronounce the name of a car right....
Its not "HE-UN-DAY"......its "Hun-Day". It's really a bad way to start a review when you cant even say the car's name right to begin with.....
Straya.
lol I dont think the name changes if they live "down under", haha. I'm aware of dialects and whatnot, but STILL.......
Have you asked a Korean to pronounce Hyundai?
You're not pronouncing Hyundai right either. The tagline "Hun-day, like Sunday" was used in America (and maybe other countries) to standardize the pronunciation for Americans, but still not right; it's a mix of both the Australian and your way. Try pronouncing Cool Whip with the H, then try pronouncing Hyun with the Y, but with the accent on the H. The second part "dai" is supposed to be pronounced "deh", not "day" or even "die". So "Hyun-Deh", while pronouncing the Y and with a hard accent on the H.
The Australian and Jeremy Clarkson way at least pronounces the Y in Hyun, which for some reason, American just chose to drop.
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