On the verge of getting that or the Toyota Corolla Cross. Mazda has a better selection of interior exterior colors and better on noise reduction, high end look for the price. The Corolla Cross is much better on gas and is slightly smaller than the Mazda CX-5. The only thing hanging me up is, do I want to have less gas mileage than the car I currently have, or go with the better noise reduction, nicer interior but less gas mileage than my current vehicle. Definitely leaning towards the Mazda CX-50
The CX-5 is a classic. Same body style since 2017 and it will change for 2024, but it's still a best buy and the design has been copied by so many CUV's.
My last two vehicles have been Honda CRV's. They are great a great SUV. However, the new models 2023 are not as good as the 2016 or the one I currently have the 2020. While I am not ruling out sticking with Honda, you made the RAV4 and the Corolla Cross sound pretty inviting.
Hii👋🏼 Shari,big fan of yours.I saw you on CBC Marketplace’s “How to buy a car without getting ripped-off” which is 5yrs old video.keep on shining Shari👍🏻
plus they are on a 6-12 month wait list....I just bought the Honda crv hybrid...really great car. Feel like between the CRV and RAV4 you are really splitting hairs. So given the wait time on the Toyota...went with the Honda.
@@ChristinaHammersmith-dj2et The CRV has had serious mechanical issues in the past few years, it is risky. Not only do you run the risk of gas getting into your oil, the CR-V is gutless and gets worse gas mileage than a RAV4. That is just sad. Last fall, I waited 3 months for a RAV4 hybrid and during that time turned down multiple RAV4s due to color, options, and being a fake Toyota(built in Kentucky). I could have gotten one in 6 weeks if I had low standards.
Thank you for a great video. I just picked up my brand new Corolla Cross XLE last night. I am yet to drive it and explore, as it has bunch of what I did not have with my previous vehicles. Looking forward to safe roads and years of tested and proven Toyota's reliability! 🥰🚗
i own the Cross XLE since April , i am not sure will you agree with me, the car is lacking of power and the interior quality is not as good as other Toyota . ( i also own 2019 and 2022 corolla hatchback)
@@walnoremac all true, I agree, but I am ok wit daily comute. After all, the Toyota quality, reliability, and value retention... are all the reason I forgive them for the underpowerage 😊. And, if you look fairly, for $33K, you can't get much anything better nowadays.
My parents bought a new rav4 they love it. I didn't like it. The interior felt very cramp inside, the driver seat does not go back enough to get comfortable. I can put the seat all the way back and still feel very cramp inside. That's why I went with a new forester sport. I have tons more room and it feels very comfortable to drive. I absolutely love my Subaru forester and it's also my first Subaru.
As a 6’2 235 lbs I can attest the Subaru Forester is a pleasant ride and easy to get in and out from, and once inside the outward visibility is unbelievably, feels like you are in a fishbowl and you can see everything (fishbowl is a complement) I bought the 2023 Forester Touring in January. I test drive the RAV4 before the Subaru and couldn’t believe the tire noise and so-so not so comfortable ride, how can this cramp little Suv be recommended for long distance driving is strange. You made the right choice with the Forester by the way, happy 😃 driving.
I have a 2019 Nissan Murano with 67K miles that's been absolutely flawless! Comes standard with a 3.5 V6 engine. Change CVT fluid every 35-40K. And looks like a budget RX 350. I know it's design is very dated, but brand new 24s start at $38,000.
Just watched other vids about various problems with the Rav, including the high voltage cable that will set you back over 5k to replace. And not sure how the claim of proven reliability can be placed on the Corolla Cross given that it’s so new.
rav4 has worst road noise from all suvs hybrids I've tested. Engine noise is quite unpleasant too. No ideas why people call rav4 comfortable for long trips... Yes, seat is good, overview is great, but noise is terrible
I drove the Mazda CX50 & CX30, the Toyota Rav 4 and the Crossover. I checked out the Crossover because of the excellent gas mileage. But it was a noisy, rough ride. I don't know if it's worth it after having my luxury Sedan. Rav 4 was better as far as bumps and noise but the Mazda CX50 and 30 were the best as far as comfort, ride and noise.
I would appreciate if you can sort your recommendations based on cabin noise, creature comforts and driving dynamics. Perhaps, you can share these statistics at the end of your presentation so that interested folks can directly access it. At the moment, I do like the options but if I am looking for the quietest, most comfortable option then that question remains unanswered.
Thanks for the feedback. I can tell you that Honda and Mazda go straight to the top for great driving dynamics. Between these two, comfort and quietness would be close, but Honda probably edges out Mazda, especially with the new 2023 CR-V. I will test these back to back soon!
@@stephen.p905 didn’t knew that Honda improved the CRV so much that it tops the list. I own a 2016 CRV but the build quality like panel gaps and alignment plus road noise leaves much to be desired
@@DragonWarrior976 I personally haven’t been in the new CR-V yet, but everything I’ve heard indicates it’s very comfortable and more premium than the previous gen. although road noise has improved slightly, it’s still a bit more noisy than average…
Love the kia sportage hybrids interior entertainment… BUT it dont come with adaptive cruise control.. unless u get the 40k one which is a special order. Crazy hard to find
I wanted a Venza, ended up with a RAV4. Wish I had leased a Venza. Lots of Lexus parts and is built in Japan, not Kentucky so you know it will be as close to perfect as possible.
Trading in my Kia van 2017 with 170,000 miles...YES, I drive alot. Yesterday test drove RAV4 and Highlander. Satisfied with both. Difficult going from large van to RAV4. I want the Highlander/leather for the RAV4 price...cunundrum. I usually pay off my car notes and buy 2-3 yo used. Difficult feeling comfortable with brand new. I heard resale market excellent on ALL used cars. Maybe I purchase Highlander for 2 years then when I retire switch to RAV4 ..OPINIONS ANYONE????
Leasing isn't for everybody but for me I found that to be the best way to go. You're paying off the depreciation of the car with each payment but no interest. So at the end of your lease if you choose to buy out, It's usually the cheaper route to go in the long run. Better warranty plan. For example my car was 32, 000 ish. Two and a half years later my payoff price is just over $6,000. If I choose to buy out I will only be paying interest on the $6,000. Leasing monthly payments are usually cheaper than buying as well. The reason why leasing was better for me is because I feel more comfortable having the better option of repair and cost. Worth the research.
Right now, it is cheaper to buy new than a 2-3 year old used car. I got a fully loaded 2022 RAV4 Hybrid SE for $37k last November and the lot had a 2021 RAV hybrid LE - the lowest trim - with 18k miles for $42k. It is nuts out there.
RaV 4 I Love n would choose i now have one that a rental temporarily..but I just bought an Audi Q3. All w/drive. My son drives it more then me so I would love to get the Telluride or Hylander- pilot seats n more space. Ty good to know.. n smart info!
I'm suprised the new hyundai tucson didn't make the list. It's the same cost as the Honda HR-v with better fuel economy and much greater cabin and cargo space, and offer the greatest warranties!
I'm surprised that the VW didn't get an entry in this top...tiguan, taigo, t-cross or t-roc. Edit: my favorite are CX-30 and Kia sportage...but I might change my mind for Subaru
It would be next to the Sportage Hybrid. Same hybrid system, performance, interior tech. The Sportage just has a few benefits over the Tucson which is why I chose it.
I waited for 4 months to get a RAV4 hybrid last fall, but I turned down 6 cars because of color, options, and/or location of the factory. The SE has a shorter wait, but it also is lacking options the XLE and XLE premium have
The Venza is very nice, it is basically a Lexus with a Toyota badge on it. Plus, Venza's are all built in Japan and not Kentucky like the RAV4, so they are just better. They are a bit smaller and pricier though.
The base model Ford Maverick hybrid truck is very similar to the Escape, and the used Ford C-Max. Mazdas have great steering and better speakers for the price.
Just as a correction, Mitsubishi offers the best warranty in Canada :) as opposed to Kia. Our outlander has been outstanding in all aspects. Best in class safety features, best AWD drive system and best warranty. Also these have all been proven, not just my opinion. I believe it’s also under 40k
@@nobodyimportant7804 you can look at it from that ignorant standpoint. The other side is manufacturers standing behind, and trusting their product. Mitsubishi has been around forever, they’re reliable, and with their long tenured experience with electronics money will be saved in that respect. Honda is considered “reliable” and yet transmission issues, and oil burning have become more prominent in them. 3 years 60k warranty would make me question just how much they believe in their product
@@carhelpcorner strange official numbers here in europe for the 2.0 hybrid FWD with 197 hp are 5.1 (wltp). The new gen 5 hybrid platform of Toyota is an improvement over the gen 4. Next to that the new 12” infotainment system is a huge improvement over the RAV4. All its a few inches smaller then the RAV4 but pretty much identical with quite a few noticable improvements. (Hybrid version). Here in Holland tough there is just the FWD 2.0 hybrid version… no phev and no awd or petrol options.
On the cross trek, the boxter engines have always been know for head gasket failures and cvt issues. Not just the cross trek but any Subaru. Has Subaru finally resolved this issue?
I went with a 2023 BMW X1 28i after my 2022 Rav4 xle premium hybrid was deemed a total loss after being rear ended. I actually paid a little less for my BMW then the marked up Rav4. Much happier with the X1 honestly. 49k for my fully loaded top of the line m sport x1, 52K for my not fully loaded Rav4 . Talk about totally outclassing the Rav4 in the price range. U had me fooled toyota. The BMW feels like a spaceship in comparison tech wise. Noise on the Rav4 was annoyingly high. Brakes felt off on the toyota. Cheap interior comparably. The only rhing better to me on the rav 4 hybrid was gas mileage. But u can get the X1 in hybrid or electric so thats a wash. I still the the Rav4 is a decent car but not for the price. The x1 is a 40k car that looks and feels like a 60k car, the rav 4 is a 50k car that looks and feels like a 30k car.
The latest reports put BMW reliability up there with both Lexus and Toyota and ahead of Honda. I agree, that the BMW X1 is an excellent choice in the small SUV market. Better ride quality and features than the "bargain" brands for the same or less money depending on the options chosen. I have 125,000 miles on my X1 and there have been no issues, just regular maintenance.
Shari great list and video as always but I can’t even find one due to the so-called chip shortage I think it’s just another way for the manufacturers to bump up there prices
@@carhelpcorner Not the Toyota Rav4. Test drove one & was told it was MSRP plus $5,000 to $7,000, depending upon model. Test drove a used Rav4 since no current Ravs were available on the lot. Price was the same even with a wait. Walked away. Not paying that. It's a Rav. The Rav - with its loud noise & not so great ride - isn't worth it, to me.
Did it have power seats? I have that in the SE and it has a wide range of movement from front to back and up and down. I'm 5'9" and can lower it so far I can barely see over the steering wheel and raise it where my head is about two inches off the ceiling. I can move it back where I can barely touch the pedals.
@Nobody Important Yes, as it was a hybrid. I think it was the XLE trim. I'm 6'3" and just remembered it stopping, and I was like wait thats as far back as it goes. I am still unsure of which vehicle I want now. Santa Fe Hybrid is on my radar as well.
I like Honda CRV best, but dealers are charging additional markups for these highly sought-after SUVs. Plus, they are adding accessories that are costing consumers $3,000 more. I will not be buying from any dealer that forces consumers to buy accessories that we didn't select. So I will keep shopping around until I find a decent price.
Great choice for number 1 ,wonderful vehicle! Has Toyota repaired the hybird main high energy cable corrosion problem ,especially in the northern climates with road salt or snow excelling the corrosion problem with from what I’ve read a $7000 repair bill! Ouch to reliability if that’s the case!
They did change the design of the cover in 2022 as a remedy, yet to be seen if it is effective. I have one on order, I am going to walk away and refuse delivery unless they guarantee a lifetime warranty replacement on that part.
Great video Shari ! Has anyone else noticed that the one thing all these vehicles have in common… They all have either Depressing Grey or Death Black interior. 🤮 After 33 years of these drab colors, it’s no wonder that people are not happy overall. 85% of Americans have Grey houses with white trim, Grey color motif interior colors, Grey, silver or another dark gloomy colored vehicles with disgusting dark drab interior colors. As a psychologist, people have vehicles or paint their homes in reflection of their mental health and how they perceive themselves and life as a whole. Bright and cheerful colors are a sign that you / others are happy within themselves and have a bright outlook on life. When we finished building our house we painted it a pale yellow with white trim. A neighbor complained that our house is too cheerful looking. Yes they have a grey house, a grey Jeep, a black pickup and a black van. The interior of their house is dark drab colors. They’re heavy drinkers and seem depressed all the time. Such a sad way to live
Mazda is your best shot for getting an interior with actual color. They have some nice light tan and even red leathers with contrasting colors that look quite sharp.
Thoroughly agree. Such depressing colours everywhere. Our local hospital, yes, hospital was painted a bitumen grey colour after major renovations and our local supermarket was painted black, looks like Mad Max. Its a fact that bright colours are uplifting. Have just been looking at new xars and they are all black interior, how dark and depressing.
@@karenmyers3444 My wife’s Outback has Ivory interior and my Forester is bronze metallic with saddle brown leather interior. People complement how pretty and classy our interiors are.
I have always been a Ford buyer, but their insane new pricing has priced me out of their market. How an Escape is priced in the mid $30's is beyond my comprehension. It will be a Mazda this time around.
I have a 2004 Saturn Vue AWD 6 cylinder which has Honda engine. I like the vehicle. One or two are main passengers. But but I do and cary a lot for volunteer work and camping. I like nice leg room and back seats that fold down. Sooner or later I'll be looking for another SUV/Crossover. One about same size as my Saturn. Hybrid. By viewing this video it seems Honda CR-V might suit me best. Mazda is coming out out with hybrid in USA in 2024. I wonder if it will be midsize & roomy like my Saturn? I like the Toyotas but I understand no drive shaft which I prefer. Just don't trust battery to turn rear wheels.
Thank you for your review. Is RAV4 still a good buy in 2023? Considering only the Gas vehicle is available with slightly better wait times, would be a better bet than other SUV's in this list?
Hi thank you for all the information. Can you please do a review with the new Mitsubishi Outlander 2023 PHEV, in advance thank you and great job in all the updates in the car industry.
I also disagree with their rating of the '23 Sportage Hybrid. It has just a little better overall MPG, larger cargo area, more hp, and less expensive fully loaded than the #1 rated RAV4. Not to mention the 10yr/100,000mi warranty.
@@thmpr52 They do that to entice people to buy their garbage. Kia is well-known for putting all sorts of escapes in their warranty. Some of their crap starts burning oil inside 20k miles and they will not fix it unless it is burning well over a quart of oil every 1000 miles - let that sink in. Even then, they will try to get out of fixing the problem. They don't care about you, at all. Ever wonder why the most reliable cars don't have the longest warranties?
Ladies and gentlemen, stop letting well spoken individuals convince you that cvts aren't bad. Any transmission highly prone to failure is a bad transmission. Nothing with a CVT is good on that principle alone. GDI is shit too but nowhere near as cvt
@Car Help Corner I'm not the biggest CVT fan, but I feel that Honda also makes a good CVT, and it's pretty reliable. I own a 2020 CR-V and I really have no complaints.
@@donaldwilson2620 For a CRV, I would be more concerned about oil dilution problem. It showed up in my 2019 CRV at about 45000 km. I doubt that car will last. Oil dilution is very common on CRVs from 2017-2022. That engine really sucks. Sold mine to an unsuspecting Honda fan. There is a class action going on. I am not sticking around and I will not buy a Honda again.
I drove Rav4 hybrid. Not impressed with the cabin, it is cramped. Have tried a previous version of CRV it not moving well. Bought a Nissan Rogue and it moves like a charm, have luxury cabin and good acceleration, all bells and whistles that other cars do not have. Did 40000 miles with no problems. On your previous reviews you have blamed Nissan for the bad transmissions. I have had 6 Nissan Rogues and two of Nissan Altimas before had about 60 000- 90 000 miles with no problems.
Nissan is okay until the odometer hits 6 digits, then the trouble starts. Very unreliable cars. Those craptastic Nissan CVT transmissions make it a risky buy. Any car maker - and there are sadly many - dumb enough to put them in their cars deserves the bad reputation that they now have. Toyota's E-CVT is actually an intelligent and reliable design. 300k miles on a Toyota is not noteworthy and that many miles on a Nissan is a rarity.
@@nobodyimportant7804 Most probably not any longer. That CVT was overhauled and is very different now. It is much more efficient and has a much more capable cooling system now. The problem now is that there is an unfounded hysteria where some people parrots around personal gut feelings on it. The fact is that it changed completely.
@@nobodyimportant7804 But the real actual fact remains, and this is not a fight that you can win, despite your temper tantrums, is that CVTs in general are not less reliable. Just that Nissan, or rather its Jatco partnership, didn't do that great for a while. But that has since changed. Today it's no longer the problematic CVT of the past. It's been completely overhauled. SOmething like 30% more efficient and much better cooling facilities in it. They're not stupid.
Hi, you are not doing your viewers a good service by failing to mention CRV 2017 - 2022 all come with oil dilution problem. It is free. I have a 2019 CRV, I know.
Great review. I’ve always owned Toyotas they’ve been reliable and that’s why when I changed my car recently I went for the Rav4. Absolutely love it.
How is the road noise in the rav4
@@whoawoahh it's really not bad at all but if that's your main concern go with the Mazda CX50
@@whoawoahh it’s actually pretty quiet. I have no complaints.
Is that xe or xle?
@@angeladlake8720 the Venza is based on the same platform and has a bit more noise dampening material, so the could also be a good alternative!!
My first Toyota was a 1982 Celica. Ever since then, Toyota has been my favorite car brand
I am cx5 turbo owner. This one is really a good vehicle. I enjoy driving, style and upscale interior.
Just got the Mazda Cx-5 last week.
Just love it ❤
On the verge of getting that or the Toyota Corolla Cross. Mazda has a better selection of interior exterior colors and better on noise reduction, high end look for the price. The Corolla Cross is much better on gas and is slightly smaller than the Mazda CX-5. The only thing hanging me up is, do I want to have less gas mileage than the car I currently have, or go with the better noise reduction, nicer interior but less gas mileage than my current vehicle. Definitely leaning towards the Mazda CX-50
I love my Mazda cx5! I had a Mazda 3 and drove it for 12 years! I got a decent trade in price for it also. I love mazda
I am averaging 7.5 litres per 100 kms. Which is not bad for the size of the suv.
The CX-5 is a classic. Same body style since 2017 and it will change for 2024, but it's still a best buy and the design has been copied by so many CUV's.
Great job. You get to the point. We appreciate your opinions.
Considering the Forester. Thanks for the good info.
My last two vehicles have been Honda CRV's. They are great a great SUV. However, the new models 2023 are not as good as the 2016 or the one I currently have the 2020. While I am not ruling out sticking with Honda, you made the RAV4 and the Corolla Cross sound pretty inviting.
This reviewer is Toyota biased
Don't be bamboozled
Hii👋🏼 Shari,big fan of yours.I saw you on CBC Marketplace’s “How to buy a car without getting ripped-off” which is 5yrs old video.keep on shining Shari👍🏻
Thanks so much!
Just reseved a 2023 Rav4 hybrid xse 4w yesterday. Cant wait
Thanks, I according with you, RAV4 is the best choice in the list, good to see you!.
Appreciate the straight to the point information.
Couldn't been better. You nailed.
I prefer the CX 5 than any off them. Just wish they had an offroad trim with the turbo engine.
They do for the new CX-50. It's called the meridian edition. I'm reviewing it next month.
In the mid-atlantic US market, new RAV4's are rarly
On the best coast, it is possible to get under MSRP, but never over.
plus they are on a 6-12 month wait list....I just bought the Honda crv hybrid...really great car. Feel like between the CRV and RAV4 you are really splitting hairs. So given the wait time on the Toyota...went with the Honda.
@@ChristinaHammersmith-dj2et The CRV has had serious mechanical issues in the past few years, it is risky. Not only do you run the risk of gas getting into your oil, the CR-V is gutless and gets worse gas mileage than a RAV4. That is just sad.
Last fall, I waited 3 months for a RAV4 hybrid and during that time turned down multiple RAV4s due to color, options, and being a fake Toyota(built in Kentucky). I could have gotten one in 6 weeks if I had low standards.
Thank you for a great video.
I just picked up my brand new Corolla Cross XLE last night.
I am yet to drive it and explore, as it has bunch of what I did not have with my previous vehicles.
Looking forward to safe roads and years of tested and proven Toyota's reliability! 🥰🚗
i own the Cross XLE since April , i am not sure will you agree with me, the car is lacking of power and the interior quality is not as good as other Toyota . ( i also own 2019 and 2022 corolla hatchback)
@@walnoremac all true, I agree, but I am ok wit daily comute. After all, the Toyota quality, reliability, and value retention... are all the reason I forgive them for the underpowerage 😊.
And, if you look fairly, for $33K, you can't get much anything better nowadays.
@@walnoremac would you be interested in Crosstrek with 2.5 liter?
@@whoawoahh yes, it seems much better than corolla cross , but my family not like Subaru, so cant buy it
My parents bought a new rav4 they love it. I didn't like it. The interior felt very cramp inside, the driver seat does not go back enough to get comfortable. I can put the seat all the way back and still feel very cramp inside. That's why I went with a new forester sport. I have tons more room and it feels very comfortable to drive. I absolutely love my Subaru forester and it's also my first Subaru.
As a 6’2 235 lbs I can attest the Subaru Forester is a pleasant ride and easy to get in and out from, and once inside the outward visibility is unbelievably, feels like you are in a fishbowl and you can see everything (fishbowl is a complement) I bought the 2023 Forester Touring in January.
I test drive the RAV4 before the Subaru and couldn’t believe the tire noise and so-so not so comfortable ride, how can this cramp little Suv be recommended for long distance driving is strange.
You made the right choice with the Forester by the way, happy 😃 driving.
I agree, it's so cramped for the size and the visibility on the Rav4 is not great!
Another great vid. Good ranking of these vehicles! The only issue is the Rav4, it's a 3 YEAR WAIT in Australia!!!!!
Wait . 3 years for a car? Nope! I could not even wait a girl for one year !
6 -12 months here in the states
I have a 2019 Nissan Murano with 67K miles that's been absolutely flawless! Comes standard with a 3.5 V6 engine. Change CVT fluid every 35-40K. And looks like a budget RX 350. I know it's design is very dated, but brand new 24s start at $38,000.
Just watched other vids about various problems with the Rav, including the high voltage cable that will set you back over 5k to replace. And not sure how the claim of proven reliability can be placed on the Corolla Cross given that it’s so new.
Sure, Cross of course it's new it's improved.
I thought the high voltage cable issue was on the last model Rav 4
I'll have to look now
My personal favorite is the Subaru Crosstrek, but I think the best in this list is Corolla Cross. I’ve heard RAV4 has a lot of cabin noise.
It's the low profile tires. Most vehicles today have low profile wide tires. Do some research on that.
Maybe it is because my RAV4 SE has 18" tires, but it is not very noisy. It is not quiet like a Lexus, but it is not loud either.
rav4 has worst road noise from all suvs hybrids I've tested. Engine noise is quite unpleasant too. No ideas why people call rav4 comfortable for long trips... Yes, seat is good, overview is great, but noise is terrible
I drove the Mazda CX50 & CX30, the Toyota Rav 4 and the Crossover. I checked out the Crossover because of the excellent gas mileage. But it was a noisy, rough ride. I don't know if it's worth it after having my luxury Sedan. Rav 4 was better as far as bumps and noise but the Mazda CX50 and 30 were the best as far as comfort, ride and noise.
Stick to Japanese built RAV4.
thank you so much for great review.
Thanks, but how about larger-size SUVs like the Honda Passport, Pilot or Hyundai Palisade, or KIA Telluride please ??
Thank you for the informative videos
I would appreciate if you can sort your recommendations based on cabin noise, creature comforts and driving dynamics. Perhaps, you can share these statistics at the end of your presentation so that interested folks can directly access it. At the moment, I do like the options but if I am looking for the quietest, most comfortable option then that question remains unanswered.
Thanks for the feedback. I can tell you that Honda and Mazda go straight to the top for great driving dynamics. Between these two, comfort and quietness would be close, but Honda probably edges out Mazda, especially with the new 2023 CR-V. I will test these back to back soon!
CR-V, Outback, Forester, RAV4 Hybrid
@@stephen.p905 didn’t knew that Honda improved the CRV so much that it tops the list. I own a 2016 CRV but the build quality like panel gaps and alignment plus road noise leaves much to be desired
@@DragonWarrior976 I personally haven’t been in the new CR-V yet, but everything I’ve heard indicates it’s very comfortable and more premium than the previous gen. although road noise has improved slightly, it’s still a bit more noisy than average…
@@stephen.p905 CRV very expensive ,they priced very high in Canada
Why was the Tucson left off the list, most people put it as comparable if not better than the Rav4 and Sportage if not more expensive?
Rav4 prices start at 38000 usd before taxes 😢. My mazda cx 5 carbon edition was 39k after taxes
I would like to have a review of the 2023 2024 EVs...great video...Thanks for your information...
lol. Two # 2's on the list. Good review once again Shari!
Very good list. I decided to give the 2023 sportage hybrid a chance.
Love the kia sportage hybrids interior entertainment… BUT it dont come with adaptive cruise control.. unless u get the 40k one which is a special order. Crazy hard to find
what rating do you give the toyota venza 2023 , looking for new lease thnx in advance
I wanted a Venza, ended up with a RAV4. Wish I had leased a Venza. Lots of Lexus parts and is built in Japan, not Kentucky so you know it will be as close to perfect as possible.
Trading in my Kia van 2017 with 170,000 miles...YES, I drive alot. Yesterday test drove RAV4 and Highlander. Satisfied with both. Difficult going from large van to RAV4. I want the Highlander/leather for the RAV4 price...cunundrum. I usually pay off my car notes and buy 2-3 yo used. Difficult feeling comfortable with brand new. I heard resale market excellent on ALL used cars. Maybe I purchase Highlander for 2 years then when I retire switch to RAV4 ..OPINIONS ANYONE????
Leasing isn't for everybody but for me I found that to be the best way to go. You're paying off the depreciation of the car with each payment but no interest. So at the end of your lease if you choose to buy out, It's usually the cheaper route to go in the long run. Better warranty plan. For example my car was 32, 000 ish. Two and a half years later my payoff price is just over $6,000. If I choose to buy out I will only be paying interest on the $6,000. Leasing monthly payments are usually cheaper than buying as well. The reason why leasing was better for me is because I feel more comfortable having the better option of repair and cost. Worth the research.
Right now, it is cheaper to buy new than a 2-3 year old used car.
I got a fully loaded 2022 RAV4 Hybrid SE for $37k last November and the lot had a 2021 RAV hybrid LE - the lowest trim - with 18k miles for $42k. It is nuts out there.
@@nobodyimportant7804 Can you explain why this is???
Hi. Your videos are great. I noticed you don’t mention Nissan. Is there any reason? Thanks
Their transmissions known for unreliability
I brought 2023 cx5 Gt trim soul red
RaV 4 I Love n would choose i now have one that a rental temporarily..but I just bought an Audi Q3. All w/drive. My son drives it more then me so
I would love to get the Telluride or Hylander- pilot seats n more space. Ty good to know.. n smart info!
I'm suprised the new hyundai tucson didn't make the list. It's the same cost as the Honda HR-v with better fuel economy and much greater cabin and cargo space, and offer the greatest warranties!
Cause it's junk
@@jordanfinzi why
I agree. I thought it should have been in the top five atleast.
@@allaboutcars4012 I completely agree
I had a hyundai 2013 for 10 years now and it's been great.
CX-5 is perfectly crafted SUV 👍🏻
Please tell about Mitsubishi RVR AWD 2.0
Good video, but you forgot to include Hyundai Tucson or SantaFe, and what about a Mitsubishi??? Let's be fair bro!!
This is a list of good cars.
I'm surprised that the VW didn't get an entry in this top...tiguan, taigo, t-cross or t-roc.
Edit: my favorite are CX-30 and Kia sportage...but I might change my mind for Subaru
Think this guy actually put the VW tiguan and the Atlas on his worst SUV's list
I am surprised that the Tucson hybrid is not in the list. Can you please share where would you rank the new Tucson hybrid?
It would be next to the Sportage Hybrid. Same hybrid system, performance, interior tech. The Sportage just has a few benefits over the Tucson which is why I chose it.
What about the waiting period on hybird suv's? Or one should go non hybird
I waited for 4 months to get a RAV4 hybrid last fall, but I turned down 6 cars because of color, options, and/or location of the factory.
The SE has a shorter wait, but it also is lacking options the XLE and XLE premium have
The 2023 rogue is so nice
I’m thinking of getting the Toyota venza but idk if I should since apparently their all hybrids and idk if I can trust…
The Venza is very nice, it is basically a Lexus with a Toyota badge on it. Plus, Venza's are all built in Japan and not Kentucky like the RAV4, so they are just better. They are a bit smaller and pricier though.
The base model Ford Maverick hybrid truck is very similar to the Escape, and the used Ford C-Max. Mazdas have great steering and better speakers for the price.
The Fusion Hybrids were very similar too
Just as a correction, Mitsubishi offers the best warranty in Canada :) as opposed to Kia. Our outlander has been outstanding in all aspects. Best in class safety features, best AWD drive system and best warranty. Also these have all been proven, not just my opinion. I believe it’s also under 40k
True in Canada you can't beat the Mitsubishi powertrain warranty.
@@carhelpcorner I was genuinely shocked the forester wasn’t on here as I thought over 5 years it retained 60% of its value for under 40k as well
@@codygibson3765 The Subaru Forester is on the list; at number 4 I believe.
It's funny how the worst cars have the best warranties. I guess they need something to entice people to buy it.
@@nobodyimportant7804 you can look at it from that ignorant standpoint. The other side is manufacturers standing behind, and trusting their product. Mitsubishi has been around forever, they’re reliable, and with their long tenured experience with electronics money will be saved in that respect. Honda is considered “reliable” and yet transmission issues, and oil burning have become more prominent in them. 3 years 60k warranty would make me question just how much they believe in their product
You lost me at Ford , they are complete junk.
FORD: Fix Or Repair Daily
@@stephaniemillington6455 Found On Road Dead
What about the Maverick
As a mechanic some fords are junk but it depends on the model and year ya know. Some are pretty good.
How many fords have you used?
But I definitely appreciate all the other information 😁
Can you tell me about the Alpha Romero stelvia
Corolla cross 6,5l/100km and Rav4 hybrid 6l/100km? The cross hybrid is close or under 5l/100km?
These are the published numbers for the Corolla Cross Hybrid in North America. Oddly lower than RAV4 Hybrid I know.
@@carhelpcorner strange official numbers here in europe for the 2.0 hybrid FWD with 197 hp are 5.1 (wltp). The new gen 5 hybrid platform of Toyota is an improvement over the gen 4. Next to that the new 12” infotainment system is a huge improvement over the RAV4. All its a few inches smaller then the RAV4 but pretty much identical with quite a few noticable improvements. (Hybrid version). Here in Holland tough there is just the FWD 2.0 hybrid version… no phev and no awd or petrol options.
On the cross trek, the boxter engines have always been know for head gasket failures and cvt issues. Not just the cross trek but any Subaru. Has Subaru finally resolved this issue?
Yea since 2016 they finally charged they desgin
RAV4 HYBRID THE BEST!!! NO DOUBT!!!
I went with a 2023 BMW X1 28i after my 2022 Rav4 xle premium hybrid was deemed a total loss after being rear ended. I actually paid a little less for my BMW then the marked up Rav4. Much happier with the X1 honestly. 49k for my fully loaded top of the line m sport x1, 52K for my not fully loaded Rav4 . Talk about totally outclassing the Rav4 in the price range. U had me fooled toyota. The BMW feels like a spaceship in comparison tech wise. Noise on the Rav4 was annoyingly high. Brakes felt off on the toyota. Cheap interior comparably. The only rhing better to me on the rav 4 hybrid was gas mileage. But u can get the X1 in hybrid or electric so thats a wash. I still the the Rav4 is a decent car but not for the price. The x1 is a 40k car that looks and feels like a 60k car, the rav 4 is a 50k car that looks and feels like a 30k car.
I hope it lasts. Barvarian Money Wasters after 3 years get really expensive to own and run
Had all kinds of electrical issues with my x1 back then. Good thing bmw bought it back...
The latest reports put BMW reliability up there with both Lexus and Toyota and ahead of Honda. I agree, that the BMW X1 is an excellent choice in the small SUV market. Better ride quality and features than the "bargain" brands for the same or less money depending on the options chosen. I have 125,000 miles on my X1 and there have been no issues, just regular maintenance.
Shari great list and video as always but I can’t even find one due to the so-called chip shortage I think it’s just another way for the manufacturers to bump up there prices
I know it's not ideal but it is possible to get any of these for MSRP if you order and are willing to wait.
@@carhelpcorner Not the Toyota Rav4. Test drove one & was told it was MSRP plus $5,000 to $7,000, depending upon model. Test drove a used Rav4 since no current Ravs were available on the lot. Price was the same even with a wait. Walked away. Not paying that. It's a Rav. The Rav - with its loud noise & not so great ride - isn't worth it, to me.
@@peppermintpatti58 I got an SE for MSRP. You just have to go to a non-scumbag dealership.
Rav4 is for smaller people. I found it cramped and not enough legroom when I test drove one. Tuscon hybrid or Forester my pics.
Did it have power seats? I have that in the SE and it has a wide range of movement from front to back and up and down. I'm 5'9" and can lower it so far I can barely see over the steering wheel and raise it where my head is about two inches off the ceiling. I can move it back where I can barely touch the pedals.
@Nobody Important Yes, as it was a hybrid. I think it was the XLE trim. I'm 6'3" and just remembered it stopping, and I was like wait thats as far back as it goes. I am still unsure of which vehicle I want now. Santa Fe Hybrid is on my radar as well.
@@goinhoff Okay, I was curious how tall you are and how comfortable it is for tall people.
I like Honda CRV best, but dealers are charging additional markups for these highly sought-after SUVs. Plus, they are adding accessories that are costing consumers $3,000 more. I will not be buying from any dealer that forces consumers to buy accessories that we didn't select. So I will keep shopping around until I find a decent price.
You can find them without the markups if you shop around enough. We work with one Honda dealer in Ontario that even offers discount off MSRP!
Typical Honda. You pay more to get less.
@@carhelpcorner which dealer, can you name it, as I am looking to buy, thanks
@@gardenia8213 When I decide plan to check Costco resources.
Can you explain why you wouldn't recommend the regular/non-hybrid Sportage?
He has a worst SUVs to buy video that goes over why.
Great choice for number 1 ,wonderful vehicle! Has Toyota repaired the hybird main high energy cable corrosion problem ,especially in the northern climates with road salt or snow excelling the corrosion problem with from what I’ve read a $7000 repair bill! Ouch to reliability if that’s the case!
They did change the design of the cover in 2022 as a remedy, yet to be seen if it is effective. I have one on order, I am going to walk away and refuse delivery unless they guarantee a lifetime warranty replacement on that part.
According to the Car Care Nut they have.
I need you to make a mid-size suv video
toyotas are the best
LEGEND!👌👍
No doubt, care quality continues to drop.
I like the Forester, Toyota cross and Rav4 Thanks good presentation!
Great video Shari !
Has anyone else noticed that the one thing all these vehicles have in common…
They all have either Depressing Grey or Death Black interior. 🤮
After 33 years of these drab colors, it’s no wonder that people are not happy overall.
85% of Americans have Grey houses with white trim, Grey color motif interior colors, Grey, silver or another dark gloomy colored vehicles with disgusting dark drab interior colors.
As a psychologist, people have vehicles or paint their homes in reflection of their mental health and how they perceive themselves and life as a whole.
Bright and cheerful colors are a sign that you / others are happy within themselves and have a bright outlook on life.
When we finished building our house we painted it a pale yellow with white trim. A neighbor complained that our house is too cheerful looking.
Yes they have a grey house, a grey Jeep, a black pickup and a black van. The interior of their house is dark drab colors. They’re heavy drinkers and seem depressed all the time.
Such a sad way to live
Mazda is your best shot for getting an interior with actual color. They have some nice light tan and even red leathers with contrasting colors that look quite sharp.
@@carhelpcorner Thank You
@@carhelpcorner I have to agree. As far as choice of interior and exterior color and good on noise reduction I prefer the Mazda CX-5
Thoroughly agree. Such depressing colours everywhere. Our local hospital, yes, hospital was painted a bitumen grey colour after major renovations and our local supermarket was painted black, looks like Mad Max. Its a fact that bright colours are uplifting. Have just been looking at new xars and they are all black interior, how dark and depressing.
@@karenmyers3444 My wife’s Outback has Ivory interior and my Forester is bronze metallic with saddle brown leather interior.
People complement how pretty and classy our interiors are.
Which crossover SUV is the safest?
I have always been a Ford buyer, but their insane new pricing has priced me out of their market. How an Escape is priced in the mid $30's is beyond my comprehension. It will be a Mazda this time around.
Finally you’ll get a vehicle that lasts longer than a popsicle on a summer day. 😅
I just ordered a RAV4 XLE and the sales man said it could take up to a year for me to get the car😢
What about the Nissan rogue
No rogue or Cx-50?
I have a 2004 Saturn Vue AWD 6 cylinder which has Honda engine. I like the vehicle. One or two are main passengers. But but I do and cary a lot for volunteer work and camping. I like nice leg room and back seats that fold down. Sooner or later I'll be looking for another SUV/Crossover. One about same size as my Saturn. Hybrid. By viewing this video it seems Honda CR-V might suit me best. Mazda is coming out out with hybrid in USA in 2024. I wonder if it will be midsize & roomy like my Saturn? I like the Toyotas but I understand no drive shaft which I prefer. Just don't trust battery to turn rear wheels.
I absolutely love the Toyota RAV4.
Thank you for your review.
Is RAV4 still a good buy in 2023?
Considering only the Gas vehicle is available with slightly better wait times, would be a better bet than other SUV's in this list?
You can never go wrong with the RAV4. I've owned mine for only 6 months and it's such a great vehicle. You won't regret it!
What's recommended for bigger people
I don’t know if anyone notices, but when he was reviewing the HR-V, you see the same guy in the black shirt 3 times lol
CX-5 for the win
Why in Canada all official dealers doesn't have cars? And you need to wait from 2 months to 9 months.
Hi thank you for all the information. Can you please do a review with the new Mitsubishi Outlander 2023 PHEV, in advance thank you and great job in all the updates in the car industry.
It's coming!
Why not the Subaru Outback make your list, especailly the wilderness edition
I would buy Toyota RAV4 hybrid
GOOD CHOICE!!! I HAVE 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID CRUISER, IT'S AMAZING, SMOOTH RIDE, PETROL EFFICIENCY ABOVE ALL, SOOO AGGRESIVELY GORGEOUS👌👍👍❤️
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrids are amazing value. I've heard nothing but stellar things from reviewers and owners.
I also disagree with their rating of the '23 Sportage Hybrid. It has just a little better overall MPG, larger cargo area, more hp, and less expensive fully loaded than the #1 rated RAV4. Not to mention the 10yr/100,000mi warranty.
@@thmpr52 You will regret it once the Kia hits 105k miles and the repair bills start piling up.
@@thmpr52 They do that to entice people to buy their garbage. Kia is well-known for putting all sorts of escapes in their warranty. Some of their crap starts burning oil inside 20k miles and they will not fix it unless it is burning well over a quart of oil every 1000 miles - let that sink in. Even then, they will try to get out of fixing the problem. They don't care about you, at all.
Ever wonder why the most reliable cars don't have the longest warranties?
Usually the Hyundai Tucson is in the top 3. Surprised to not see it in the list.
Without watching let me guess, from 1-9 are all variations of toyota and no. 10 is a subaru
The Mazda CX-5 is aging bad also compared to other options on the market. As for the Toyotas, they lack of good interior materials and modern design.
Hi Fabio, what do you mean by “aging bad also compared to other options…”? Just curious as my spouse had her eyes on the CX-5
Ladies and gentlemen, stop letting well spoken individuals convince you that cvts aren't bad. Any transmission highly prone to failure is a bad transmission. Nothing with a CVT is good on that principle alone. GDI is shit too but nowhere near as cvt
CVTs made by Jatco(Nissan) are bad.
They don't have to be. Toyota's e-cvt is rock-solid and isn't the same thing as those laughably bad Nissan CVTs
Where would be Nissan Rogue in this list? Would it be out of the top 10?
In past videos you say how bad CVT transmissions are. Yet in this video you recommend cars like the crosstrac with CVT? I am confused!!
Not all CVTs need to be avoided. Some manufacturers like Toyota and Subaru have been developing them long enough that they are considered reliable.
@@carhelpcorner then please be clear as to which cvt to avoid. Thank you
@Car Help Corner I'm not the biggest CVT fan, but I feel that Honda also makes a good CVT, and it's pretty reliable. I own a 2020 CR-V and I really have no complaints.
@@donaldwilson2620 For a CRV, I would be more concerned about oil dilution problem. It showed up in my 2019 CRV at about 45000 km. I doubt that car will last. Oil dilution is very common on CRVs from 2017-2022. That engine really sucks. Sold mine to an unsuspecting Honda fan. There is a class action going on. I am not sticking around and I will not buy a Honda again.
How about Hyndai Tucson?
Toyota lexus all the ways! I own a 2010 RX with 260k and 22 4Runner…..can’t go wrong with it.
Cost of ownership too high on the Lexus! Between premium gas and premium repair costs...plus huge depreciation.. not really worth it in the long run.
The skip over #4 and the 2 #2s threw me off a bit!
HI .My choice is Toyota RAV4
GOOD CHOICE!
Toyota is asking $3-5 grand over MSRP which is why I turned it down.
No, those are scumbag dealers, not Toyota doing it.
Hi I would buy a Mazda CX50 GT 2.5 Turbo over any of these models.
Where does Tiguan stand in this list?
Near the bottom. It made their never buy list.
@@nobodyimportant7804 sad… I bought one
Hopefully you will get lucky. Keep up on the maintenance and cross your fingers
@@nobodyimportant7804 that’s what my
Mechanic told me. Most importantly those carbon buildups
Interesting guy
GMC Terrain not in this list, why?
Average to below average reliability and safety scores
Great great great
No Santa Fe Hybrid? And tbh my wife had a Rav4 for a few years now. Decent vehicle but very uninspiring. Its a "safe"
A small engine with a turbo means that it is not long for this world.
I drove Rav4 hybrid. Not impressed with the cabin, it is cramped. Have tried a previous version of CRV it not moving well. Bought a Nissan Rogue and it moves like a charm, have luxury cabin and good acceleration, all bells and whistles that other cars do not have. Did 40000 miles with no problems. On your previous reviews you have blamed Nissan for the bad transmissions. I have had 6 Nissan Rogues and two of Nissan Altimas before had about 60 000- 90 000 miles with no problems.
+1. The Rogue destroys all of these hands down.
Nissan is okay until the odometer hits 6 digits, then the trouble starts. Very unreliable cars.
Those craptastic Nissan CVT transmissions make it a risky buy. Any car maker - and there are sadly many - dumb enough to put them in their cars deserves the bad reputation that they now have.
Toyota's E-CVT is actually an intelligent and reliable design.
300k miles on a Toyota is not noteworthy and that many miles on a Nissan is a rarity.
@@nobodyimportant7804 Most probably not any longer. That CVT was overhauled and is very different now. It is much more efficient and has a much more capable cooling system now.
The problem now is that there is an unfounded hysteria where some people parrots around personal gut feelings on it.
The fact is that it changed completely.
@@Antiorganizer The fact remains that the cars with that specific make of cvts are among the least reliable and that transmission is a big part of it.
@@nobodyimportant7804 But the real actual fact remains, and this is not a fight that you can win, despite your temper tantrums, is that CVTs in general are not less reliable. Just that Nissan, or rather its Jatco partnership, didn't do that great for a while. But that has since changed. Today it's no longer the problematic CVT of the past. It's been completely overhauled. SOmething like 30% more efficient and much better cooling facilities in it. They're not stupid.
Hi, you are not doing your viewers a good service by failing to mention CRV 2017 - 2022 all come with oil dilution problem. It is free. I have a 2019 CRV, I know.
I've mentioned this numerous times in almost every video with a model that uses this engine!
What about Jeep Cherokee?