0:21 "...and before you ask, 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer were not available yet." Every other comment: “Where’s the Ford Explorer? Why wasn’t the Explorer included in this?” Smh…
@Kelley Blue Book: You should have two categories of the Midsize SUV Comparison: Two row Midsize: Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Subaru Outback, Nissan Mirano, Kia Sorento etc Three row Midsize: Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Explorer, Volkswagen Atlas etc.
@@urabusliberty9258 Correction: there were two versions of the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Sport was the 2 row and the Santa Fe XL was the three row. In 2019, The Santa Fe is back as the original two row and the all new Hyundai Palisade is now the three row.
Atlas with the lower tier turbo 4 seems like it would be the best rounded option. Only downside would be relatively sluggish performance, though not by much, those 2.0 tsi engines are darn good.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder won IIHS safety award and was rated best family car by Kelly Bluebook last year. But now the 2017 Nissan pathfinder has dropped 30% in value in less than 1 year to $20,000. Yet the newest models are selling at full value of $34,000.00 just like the NEW 2017 models were. Most new cars loose about 6%-19% value but these vehicles loose 30% value according to the company (Kelly Blue Book) that promotes them and gives them awards.
@@eduardosampoia5480 hondas mainly came with timing belts which my dad blew is motor in his 1990 accord ex after he failed to do it, but if you take care of it they'll run forever . Pilot is ungly but they won about every comparison and were great in long term testing. Idk
I would Personally choose either the Toyota Highlander or the Cx9. I like the CX9 for its premium interior and fun to drive nature. I like the Highlander because it's super smooth, has less wind and road noise than the Mazda, and will outlast any of its competitors by a long shot. If regularly maintained, they can go 300,000+ miles. I wouldn't touch a Honda because their transmissions are a hit and miss and I hear a lot of people complaining about the infotainment system .
Brian Lawrance This CX9 is quieter, specially one with 18" wheels is super quiet, most importantly drives soooo much more composed, and flat out better than anything else here....Sorry Toyota driving dynamics are not comparable . also comfort is superbly balanced with handling on new CX9 . Turbo is a real treat , also technologies overall are much more advanced than other cars here.... Seats are very good , just could use longer cushion , only for those 6ft and taller.... still more comfy than Toyota.
The Mazda CX-9 is by far the nicest of the bunch. That Soul Red paint really stands out with the competition and their plain, common colors. The only thing missing is Apple CarPlay, but I can forgive that since everything else is spectacular.
These comments are hilarious. People actually want to see a the Dodge Durango included in this test? c'mon! It's been the same basic model for 7 years now. Things have moved on.
Just bought a VW Atlas SEL premium... what a fantastic SUV. I test drove the Pilot and Highlander, something about those cars just didn’t match the quality of the VW!
Funny enough, i have NEVER thought about an Explorer or any of these as Mid Sized SUV's, lol. I always though they were just regular full sized ones and the smaller Escape and the rest were the smaller ones.
I'm thinking full size would be Toyota land cruiser and sequoia 4runner , Cadillac escalade, gmc Denali and all the big fancy black cars that are used in presidential escorts, maybe a land rover, Lexus Gx470 , the big ones with v8 for hauling big boats
I was in the market for one and I picked the Pilot. It boiled down to features. CX-9 lacks ventilated seats, lacks panoramic sunroof, lacks rear entertainment system, lacks 2nd row captains chairs.
Hmmm, no Hyundai Santa Fe? 290hp, 29mpg on the sticker (I get 33+ all the time on hwy), solid glass roof, heated/cooled seating, 3-row seating that you can actually use, and quiet ride.......
Cheaply made? How so? What particular Hyundai are you referencing? All low-end models use cheap products to some degree. Toyota used cheap "aluminum type" dash materials for years. The Highlander got some poor reviews for headroom and is nearly impossible for a 5'10" adult/adolescent to fit in without their knees in their chest. However they have great resale value if that's important. As for reliability....I have a 6 year old Sonata with very minimal issues and received an increased engine warranty to compensate for the one they found. Hyundai has done an about-face over the last few years and are producing very competitive products. Toyota and Honda have been producing vehicles a lot longer, so you'd expect them to still be light years ahead, but they are not. As a friend of mine said, you can't go wrong buying a product from a country with a 93% literacy rate.
Sam Bartoszek I didn’t say they were better, you did. Toyota and Honda outsell Hyundai because they have a larger market share as they have been producing vehicles longer and have built a reputation. All I said to start this thread was that it was surprising the Sante Fe didn’t make the video considering how much it has improved in performance and characteristics. It had gotten very good reviews from other auto blogs. Hyundai cannot compete with the Odyssey because they don’t make a van and as far as your 2001 4-runner, Hyundai’s 2001 Sante Fe’s are still going as well. It’s obvious you are a Honda die-hard and probably just going off of what you’ve read or heard, instead of actually driving one first.
I conducted my own comparison last month on 2017 models (I buy used) and the Nissan Pathfinder was the winner! It had the best combination of comfort, practicality, and value. I bought an S certified model. Honestly, it's a bit Spartan, but I traded some features for warranty at a price point I could afford. Close second went to the Highlander,which lost out on cost and rear seat. The 8 passenger claim is a joke! Just for the record,the Explorer wasn't as comfortable for me as driver and had a tiny screen, and the Traverse has second row seats that sit right on the floor! My 3rd went to the Durango,which was sporty and roomy, but that sporty aggressive look made me, at 6 2.5, feel claustrophobic, and at 48, I'm not willing to trade practicality for looks anymore. CX9 was the only one in this comparo I did not drive. I have a friend with one she loves, but they are rare, there isn't a Mazda dealer close by, and it's designed for people who want a 2 row with sweats in the back if they ever need them.
I understand the Explorer wasn't available to test, like he said in the first few minutes, but where's the Durango? I think they should still show it even if it is considered "unreliable" because people also have the option to lease their cars and have every issue covered by the dealer.
I owned a KIA Sorento for 9 years. In all that time it never gave me one day of trouble. I traded it on a 2019 KIA Sorento EX AWD. Before buying the 2019 Sorento I also looked at the Highlander and Pilot; they looked very cheap in comparison to the Sorento. Next time go and do some research bofore making such statements.
Neat comparison, KBB! All of these vehicles have their pros and most definitely their cons, but as you mentioned it is difficult to buy a bad new car nowadays. It is just a matter of buying rhe right car. Personally, I find the Mazda to be the most attractive (stylewise), but the Honda and Toyota to be the most practically packaged (overall). While, the others seem to fall somewhere in between those two categories. From one car enthusiast to another, keep up the great work! 👍🏽
Test drove all but the atlas and pilot. Ended up getting a Durango. Loved the ride and handling in it more than all but the Mazda. The Mazda was just small overall!
I’m well aware the GMC Acadia in lower trims isn’t the greatest option, but I’d take a $46K Denali over any of these models-or even the Telluride or Palisade.
I love my pathfinder but next time I'm getting a basic minivan and a coupe sports car. A lot more fun and if you take both that's 11 people comfortably.
Beauty is so subjective, you guys always give points to mazda for their "beautiful design" but I find it really really fugly. Every other car in the segment looks hotter than that cx-9.
The only thing the CX-9 I hated was that when the vehicle was in park, the gearshifter obscures 50% of the climate control switches. I prefer it above all, but parents are convinced all Mazda have perpetual rust issues, thanks to the abundance of early/mid-2000 Mazdas always with rust on their bodies. The father loves the Acadia but I already know of its less-than-stellar reliability.
It's unfortunate that the Ford Explorer wasn't available, but the Chevy Traverse is already represented in this video by its GMC counterpart. They look different, but that's all.
Antonio Styles absolutely...and in 20 years it will still be on the road, while all its other competitors will be in the junkyard (perhaps with the exception of the Honda Pilot - depending on the transmission reliability)
Cx-9 and the highlander are looking great it's a shame they don't offer apple carplay or Android auto. Which isn't a deal breaker but it would be nice if they had it
How many people really purchase a vehicle because of Apple Carplay or Android Auto? Many current offerings actually hurt overall vehicle rankings. If possible, can you list the number of complaints logged with the NHTSA? Some items like Nissan reliability or Honda 9spd transmission problems would be more obvious to consumers. While I like the Highlander it's dash is difficult for shorter drivers to reach.
I don't trust the Volkswagen brand. But of those cars I'd lean toward the Highlander or the Pilot. The pilot has slightly more room. I've been a Toyota fan for years but Honda seems to be building better cars lately.
As you described all these cars' interiors as good quality, then when would describe the cheap hard plastic in most of them as cheap? Especially, Highlander...
bull crapi They were both redesigned in 2011 and underwent a mid-cycle refresh pretty recently, people buy Explorers and Durangos so they should be included in comparisons like this.
VW puts old engine with the 3.6 liters. Really sad the firm did not learn a lot after disel afair and put new motors inside a 2017 car and lower gas consumption.
sky works The VR6 is one of VWs best engines. Now I'm not a German fanboy by any stretch of the imagination....I personally find they are over engineered piles of junk, but the engines are pretty good. Toyota has been using the 3.5 V6 for many years and Nissan's VQ35 has been in production for a long time as well....why replace something that's still fine....also realize V6 engines get better gas mileage than turbos in the real world.
Why do they keep turning once worthy offroaders into new uni body crossovers??? Pathfinder, explorer, cherokee, Santa fe, Kia sportage all used to be body on frame .
I don't know how you guys get these fuel mileage numbers. We just bought a new pathfinder and can't even hit 15 mpg. We do drive all city but it's not really stop and go traffic.
Austin Rice did it last 400,000 miles like a typical Camry or Corolla could...without any major repairs. Or did your keep it for 3 years and put 50,000 miles?
Firstly, Kia is more reliable than any other automaker according to Consumer Reports and Hyundai owns Kia. Also, Honda is having issues with oil dilution on there NEW CARS with the 1.5 Turbo. Also, for everyone saying Japanese Cars are always reliable, look of Nissan’s Jetco CVT issue. You really need to do your research before saying comments like you did
Really, no Kia Sorento??? are you kidding me? its a mid size 3 row SUV. but instead you put in the crappy pathfinder and the gigantic Atlas. The Kia Sorento properly equipped would kill every other SUV on the list. It has 3 rows, well designed, plenty of options, 4 and 6 cylinder options, AWD available, panoramic sunroof, Apple carplay. You guys did no homework at all.
Christian Cooper "properly equipped" is rather unclear. Toyota can simply bring out hybrid and make even more statements considering highlander also has 4 cylinder option and so is another trim of atlas which will be powered by 2.0L turbo engine.
Correct alzhn. And those are body on frame SUV's. What we have in this test are mid-size crossovers (unibody). It's a little fuzzy what is considered mid and full size but most crossovers stop at mid-size. Atlas and the new Traverse could be called full-sized but they still compete with these. There's a range of sizes.
Don't worry about the mpg, when VW comes out with a diesel model it will get 200 mpg and zero carbon emissions 👍🏻
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0:21 "...and before you ask, 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer were not available yet."
Every other comment: “Where’s the Ford Explorer? Why wasn’t the Explorer included in this?”
Smh…
I swear they didn't even watch the video.
Yeah
And in the first 30 seconds of actual watching what is said...
This is why there are mental hospitals!
Because is a peace of shit now... engine parts are plastic and weird sensors system -- Ford= headache
Highlander or the CX-9. I think these 2 are the best in the comparison.
Highlander for sure, Smooth as Silk Ride, very powerful & responsive engine and lower cost of maintenance. 🚘👍
Geeth San true
Mazda’s are so great
I'll take the Pilot!
Love the Volkswagen Atlas 😍
I love Toyota highlander
Highlander with the new engine and transmission is the No.1 Choice for obvious reasons.
@Kelley Blue Book: You should have two categories of the Midsize SUV Comparison: Two row Midsize: Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Subaru Outback, Nissan Mirano, Kia Sorento etc Three row Midsize: Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Explorer, Volkswagen Atlas etc.
The outback is a station wagon. -_-
Its called the Nissan Murano
Charles allen jr santefe fe sport is 3 row
@@urabusliberty9258 It used to be a three row. The new Santa Fe for 2019 is back to a two row. The new Palisade is now the three row.
@@urabusliberty9258 Correction: there were two versions of the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Sport was the 2 row and the Santa Fe XL was the three row. In 2019, The Santa Fe is back as the original two row and the all new Hyundai Palisade is now the three row.
The pilot seems the best to me in almost all categories, Comfort, looks , practicality, reliability, and luxury features
Pure Life LOOKS, no way. But everything else YESS!!
Jay Man yes I agree! And I just bought a Pilot a few days ago.
Goon Dawg congratulations👏🏿
Looks? The least appealing of all of them
Mazda looks amazing!!!
Honestly they are all quite good family SUVs. It all comes down to personal preferences.
1 pilot
2 highlander
3 cx9
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Pilot
Nissan Pathfinder has the most comfortable ride and vehicle puck up is awesom
It has a CVT? Awesome is not the way they're described!
The pathfinder is ugly
Atlas with the lower tier turbo 4 seems like it would be the best rounded option. Only downside would be relatively sluggish performance, though not by much, those 2.0 tsi engines are darn good.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder won IIHS safety award and was rated best family car by Kelly Bluebook last year. But now the 2017 Nissan pathfinder has dropped 30% in value in less than 1 year to $20,000. Yet the newest models are selling at full value of $34,000.00 just like the NEW 2017 models were. Most new cars loose about 6%-19% value but these vehicles loose 30% value according to the company (Kelly Blue Book) that promotes them and gives them awards.
Every model tested got the IIHS Top Safety Pick + award in 2017. And no, the Pilot was the KBB Best Buy award in 2016.
That’s actually hilarious. I think they suck
I love highlander
I would go with the Pilot
The pilot has a timing belt which sucks and has a problematic VCM. Telluride or Paisade is the way to go.
@@eduardosampoia5480 pilot more reliable
@@eduardosampoia5480 hondas mainly came with timing belts which my dad blew is motor in his 1990 accord ex after he failed to do it, but if you take care of it they'll run forever . Pilot is ungly but they won about every comparison and were great in long term testing. Idk
I would Personally choose either the Toyota Highlander or the Cx9. I like the CX9 for its premium interior and fun to drive nature. I like the Highlander because it's super smooth, has less wind and road noise than the Mazda, and will outlast any of its competitors by a long shot. If regularly maintained, they can go 300,000+ miles. I wouldn't touch a Honda because their transmissions are a hit and miss and I hear a lot of people complaining about the infotainment system .
Brian Lawrance This CX9 is quieter, specially one with 18" wheels is super quiet, most importantly drives soooo much more composed, and flat out better than anything else here....Sorry Toyota driving dynamics are not comparable . also comfort is superbly balanced with handling on new CX9 . Turbo is a real treat , also technologies overall are much more advanced than other cars here.... Seats are very good , just could use longer cushion , only for those 6ft and taller.... still more comfy than Toyota.
k domster Exactly! I have the CX-9 and drove the Highlander too. The Highlander drives like a truck. And the CX-9 is super quiet
The Mazda CX-9 is by far the nicest of the bunch. That Soul Red paint really stands out with the competition and their plain, common colors. The only thing missing is Apple CarPlay, but I can forgive that since everything else is spectacular.
The Honda Pilot should offer 3 seats in the 2nd row in the top trim! (Same problem in the Acura MDX)
my fav is CX9. design is way better than others.
These comments are hilarious. People actually want to see a the Dodge Durango included in this test? c'mon! It's been the same basic model for 7 years now. Things have moved on.
Just bought a VW Atlas SEL premium... what a fantastic SUV. I test drove the Pilot and Highlander, something about those cars just didn’t match the quality of the VW!
LOL
PATHFINDER 🔥💪🏼
Funny enough, i have NEVER thought about an Explorer or any of these as Mid Sized SUV's, lol. I always though they were just regular full sized ones and the smaller Escape and the rest were the smaller ones.
I'm thinking full size would be Toyota land cruiser and sequoia 4runner , Cadillac escalade, gmc Denali and all the big fancy black cars that are used in presidential escorts, maybe a land rover, Lexus Gx470 , the big ones with v8 for hauling big boats
@@Brian-jv8iy correction raised ford fusion lol
1. CX-9
2. Pilot
3. Highlander
Carlos Ortiz thank you
@carlos what about volvo?
I was in the market for one and I picked the Pilot. It boiled down to features. CX-9 lacks ventilated seats, lacks panoramic sunroof, lacks rear entertainment system, lacks 2nd row captains chairs.
Cx-9 has less interior room and can't tow as much and the front seats are very uncomfortable
Hmmm, no Hyundai Santa Fe? 290hp, 29mpg on the sticker (I get 33+ all the time on hwy), solid glass roof, heated/cooled seating, 3-row seating that you can actually use, and quiet ride.......
290hp, sure about that?
yoyomaster Yea boss, look it up.
Jeff Yoder Hyundai!? Are you a troll or just being sarcastic?
Cheaply made? How so? What particular Hyundai are you referencing? All low-end models use cheap products to some degree. Toyota used cheap "aluminum type" dash materials for years. The Highlander got some poor reviews for headroom and is nearly impossible for a 5'10" adult/adolescent to fit in without their knees in their chest. However they have great resale value if that's important. As for reliability....I have a 6 year old Sonata with very minimal issues and received an increased engine warranty to compensate for the one they found. Hyundai has done an about-face over the last few years and are producing very competitive products. Toyota and Honda have been producing vehicles a lot longer, so you'd expect them to still be light years ahead, but they are not. As a friend of mine said, you can't go wrong buying a product from a country with a 93% literacy rate.
Sam Bartoszek I didn’t say they were better, you did. Toyota and Honda outsell Hyundai because they have a larger market share as they have been producing vehicles longer and have built a reputation. All I said to start this thread was that it was surprising the Sante Fe didn’t make the video considering how much it has improved in performance and characteristics. It had gotten very good reviews from other auto blogs. Hyundai cannot compete with the Odyssey because they don’t make a van and as far as your 2001 4-runner, Hyundai’s 2001 Sante Fe’s are still going as well. It’s obvious you are a Honda die-hard and probably just going off of what you’ve read or heard, instead of actually driving one first.
1.pilot
2.cx9
3.vw eatlas
4.hightlandish
5 mall finder
6.acodiax
MAzda CX9 fits my personality
I conducted my own comparison last month on 2017 models (I buy used) and the Nissan Pathfinder was the winner! It had the best combination of comfort, practicality, and value. I bought an S certified model. Honestly, it's a bit Spartan, but I traded some features for warranty at a price point I could afford. Close second went to the Highlander,which lost out on cost and rear seat. The 8 passenger claim is a joke! Just for the record,the Explorer wasn't as comfortable for me as driver and had a tiny screen, and the Traverse has second row seats that sit right on the floor! My 3rd went to the Durango,which was sporty and roomy, but that sporty aggressive look made me, at 6 2.5, feel claustrophobic, and at 48, I'm not willing to trade practicality for looks anymore. CX9 was the only one in this comparo I did not drive. I have a friend with one she loves, but they are rare, there isn't a Mazda dealer close by, and it's designed for people who want a 2 row with sweats in the back if they ever need them.
1:Pilot
2:VW Atlas
3:Highlander
Julian Morale
In Australia, we call the Highlander,kluger,and the GMC Acadia, Holden Acadia! The USA is wierd!😕☺
randomideas 779 considering gmc is an American brand, Australia is weird
@@folklore_of_beth Holden is similar to GMC, Chevrolet and Opel! In Australia, we call the Chevrolet Silverado, Holden Silverado!😊
@@randomideas7799 lol Highlander was the original name and also the Holden one is just rebadged
Atlas and CX9 are the clear winners
Jurgen DX exactly
I understand the Explorer wasn't available to test, like he said in the first few minutes, but where's the Durango? I think they should still show it even if it is considered "unreliable" because people also have the option to lease their cars and have every issue covered by the dealer.
Where Is the Kia Sorrento?
Anthony Tony Because this list had reasonable and comfortable cars. Not Korean Play Doh Cars.
It's more American than half of those vehicles. Made in West Point, Georgia.
Tu Ru yeah right...
I owned a KIA Sorento for 9 years. In all that time it never gave me one day of trouble. I traded it on a 2019 KIA Sorento EX AWD. Before buying the 2019 Sorento I also looked at the Highlander and Pilot; they looked very cheap in comparison to the Sorento. Next time go and do some research bofore making such statements.
Who Are yp
We get it kbb, you like mazda
Where is Hyundai Santa Fe? Should have include it.
Ahmed Munir Hyundai cars have terrible resale value. You buy s brand new Santa Fe for $40K and in two years it's worth 20K.
The Subaru Forester and the VW Tiguan are the two I would have a look at in this segment. So nice both.
John Grytbakk Different segment....those are smaller.
John Grytbakk those are in same tier as rav4, crv, rogue which are dominating the market
Neat comparison, KBB! All of these vehicles have their pros and most definitely their cons, but as you mentioned it is difficult to buy a bad new car nowadays. It is just a matter of buying rhe right car.
Personally, I find the Mazda to be the most attractive (stylewise), but the Honda and Toyota to be the most practically packaged (overall). While, the others seem to fall somewhere in between those two categories.
From one car enthusiast to another, keep up the great work! 👍🏽
Thank you! We really appreciate your feedback! 😁
Kelley Blue Book, No problem. I appreciate the time you guys put into your videos!
The Mazda CX-9 makes designing a vehicle look easy. But, as you can see in this comparo, none of these other car companies have figured that out.
i will take the pilot
CX-9 Signature hands down overall the best looking
Test drove all but the atlas and pilot. Ended up getting a Durango. Loved the ride and handling in it more than all but the Mazda. The Mazda was just small overall!
They all have their strong points for sure though
how is this a comparison when you haven't told us which one is best
If VW Atlas is a "mid size", what is the "large size" then? The modern roads and parking lots becoming too tiny for these jumbo jets!
In Kelley blue book 📖 comparison I saw many 90s,80s, car
Hey guys. I was wondering if at the end of the videos you can have a simple spreadsheet with the comparison numbers.
Do not buy a nissan. Read consumer complaints on its transmissions .. Had my 2015 transmission replaced 5 weeks after purchase..
I’m well aware the GMC Acadia in lower trims isn’t the greatest option, but I’d take a $46K Denali over any of these models-or even the Telluride or Palisade.
most of these were 40k+ and most had no apple carplay/android auto. seems reasonable.
I love my pathfinder but next time I'm getting a basic minivan and a coupe sports car. A lot more fun and if you take both that's 11 people comfortably.
I prefer the new Traverse over all of these, but I do like the Atlas, CX-9 and the Pilot of course...
As a Honda Pilot Touring owner, the car is great except for the front design and lousy infotainment system.
Beauty is so subjective, you guys always give points to mazda for their "beautiful design" but I find it really really fugly. Every other car in the segment looks hotter than that cx-9.
Pilot the best
Isn't the Nissan murano considered the mid size SUV?
It's a 2 row. The Pathfinder is Nissan's answer to this segment. The Murano competes with the Ford Edge for example.
Pilot or Highlander for me, its a toss up!
Highlander Limited, for Reliability, Resale Value and Low Maintenance Cost. 🚘👍
I know you mentioned the explorer but where's the Kia Sorento and jeep Grand Cherokee
And Dodge Durango
Aj Tamburino grand Cherokee is not midsize. It's feels like a small suv
Kia Sorento?😐
Toyota Highlander 🚘👍I have the exact color ((Exterior and Interior)) shown in this Video by KBB.
ACADIA & ATLAS FTW
AND CHEVY TRAVERSE
How is it possible the Mazda can have such a nice interior at this price point, jeez
The only thing the CX-9 I hated was that when the vehicle was in park, the gearshifter obscures 50% of the climate control switches. I prefer it above all, but parents are convinced all Mazda have perpetual rust issues, thanks to the abundance of early/mid-2000 Mazdas always with rust on their bodies. The father loves the Acadia but I already know of its less-than-stellar reliability.
The CX-9 is bae
Pilot and Atlas
I always thought it was Arcadia.
It's unfortunate that the Ford Explorer wasn't available, but the Chevy Traverse is already represented in this video by its GMC counterpart. They look different, but that's all.
What category is the Ford Flex considered Midsize or Full Size?
the Toyota Highlander is by far my favorite
Antonio Styles totally agreed
Antonio Styles absolutely...and in 20 years it will still be on the road, while all its other competitors will be in the junkyard (perhaps with the exception of the Honda Pilot - depending on the transmission reliability)
Brian Lawrance only one here is build in JAPAN and clearly best , the CX9.... unless you need another boring appliance
k domster the CX9 is amazing in style🤤‼️
Antonio Styles , trust me drives best too, has nicest cabin too, the only premium car here....
Cx-9 and the highlander are looking great it's a shame they don't offer apple carplay or Android auto. Which isn't a deal breaker but it would be nice if they had it
How many people really purchase a vehicle because of Apple Carplay or Android Auto? Many current offerings actually hurt overall vehicle rankings. If possible, can you list the number of complaints logged with the NHTSA? Some items like Nissan reliability or Honda 9spd transmission problems would be more obvious to consumers. While I like the Highlander it's dash is difficult for shorter drivers to reach.
Which one has the smoothest ride quality?
Are you sure that 6 year 70K mile warranty is bumper to bumper? VW knows that kids kick the crap out of these SUV's.
I don't trust the Volkswagen brand. But of those cars I'd lean toward the Highlander or the Pilot. The pilot has slightly more room. I've been a Toyota fan for years but Honda seems to be building better cars lately.
As you described all these cars' interiors as good quality, then when would describe the cheap hard plastic in most of them as cheap? Especially, Highlander...
hyundai santafe is my fav
I remember when the Nissan was a REAL SUV :(
Mike C yeah they made great cars....20 years ago. Still have my 1997 Maxima in the family
Mike C the only real SUV Nissan built is the Patrol
Mike C yeh, before the stupidly merged with Renault!!! uugghhgh!!!
Mike C xvcnbvg
Why is the Durango and Explorer never included in these types of videos?
Peter Guardino because that's how good theybare
im wondering myself
bull crapi They were both redesigned in 2011 and underwent a mid-cycle refresh pretty recently, people buy Explorers and Durangos so they should be included in comparisons like this.
Peter Guardino right so they are not outdated yet.. the 2019 explorer is gonna be redesigned
Peter Guardino because the cops are dying from co2 poisioning. Why would anyone want a cop car?
VW puts old engine with the 3.6 liters. Really sad the firm did not learn a lot after disel afair and put new motors inside a 2017 car and lower gas consumption.
sky works The VR6 is one of VWs best engines. Now I'm not a German fanboy by any stretch of the imagination....I personally find they are over engineered piles of junk, but the engines are pretty good. Toyota has been using the 3.5 V6 for many years and Nissan's VQ35 has been in production for a long time as well....why replace something that's still fine....also realize V6 engines get better gas mileage than turbos in the real world.
Why do they keep turning once worthy offroaders into new uni body crossovers??? Pathfinder, explorer, cherokee, Santa fe, Kia sportage all used to be body on frame .
Highlander, hands down
I don't know how you guys get these fuel mileage numbers. We just bought a new pathfinder and can't even hit 15 mpg. We do drive all city but it's not really stop and go traffic.
Does the Highlander consume more fuel
I would have loved to have seen the Dodge Durango in this comparison.
Honda Pilot Touring. The best! 👌
Where's the Santa Fe?
Austin Rice in the shop..getting a new engine put it.
Brian Lawrance Hyundai's are super reliable. Ive owned a few and have had no issues.
Austin Rice did it last 400,000 miles like a typical Camry or Corolla could...without any major repairs. Or did your keep it for 3 years and put 50,000 miles?
Brian Lawrance no car can last that long without major repairs
Firstly, Kia is more reliable than any other automaker according to Consumer Reports and Hyundai owns Kia. Also, Honda is having issues with oil dilution on there NEW CARS with the 1.5 Turbo. Also, for everyone saying Japanese Cars are always reliable, look of Nissan’s Jetco CVT issue. You really need to do your research before saying comments like you did
Really, no Kia Sorento??? are you kidding me? its a mid size 3 row SUV. but instead you put in the crappy pathfinder and the gigantic Atlas. The Kia Sorento properly equipped would kill every other SUV on the list. It has 3 rows, well designed, plenty of options, 4 and 6 cylinder options, AWD available, panoramic sunroof, Apple carplay. You guys did no homework at all.
Christian Cooper "properly equipped" is rather unclear. Toyota can simply bring out hybrid and make even more statements considering highlander also has 4 cylinder option and so is another trim of atlas which will be powered by 2.0L turbo engine.
Own a 2018 atlas and like it a lot. VW needs to scrap the 3.6 litre engine and make a bigger turbo than the 2.0 and it would be much better!
Wait...If those are the Medium-Sized SUVs, what are the Full-Sized ones? :O
Right these are all huge
GTIke Full-size SUVs: Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator, Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon/XL, Cadillac Escalade
Correct alzhn. And those are body on frame SUV's. What we have in this test are mid-size crossovers (unibody). It's a little fuzzy what is considered mid and full size but most crossovers stop at mid-size. Atlas and the new Traverse could be called full-sized but they still compete with these. There's a range of sizes.
Full sizes are escalade, expedition, suburban, tahoe, sequoia, land cruiser, Mercedes GLS, etc.
Nissan Armada
Hey, there's no Ford Explorer. Also, they didn't review the Explorer. Why wasn't the Ford Explorer in this review. They left out the Ford Explorer.
I'm surprised the Pilot and Atlas are included in this group.
Why? They are part of this segment. The CX-9 is actually longer than either of them.
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No Nissan Rogue?
Midsized? They are huge...
Lots of comments to reinforce the feelings you came in with and no real criticism of anything. Just buy something.
Hope to see a new line up for 2018/19 with the Subaru Accent.
If the CX-9, it would be the best. It still is anyway though haha.
Toyota highlander then nissan pathfinder for me
Atlas, Highlander, explorer, or the CX-9(definitely).
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ATLAS/CX-9