I agree with you, but I don't think they are considering longer term reliability or resale value here. It's mostly for people looking to buy a new car and get rid of it by the time the warranty is up, so they're just looking at the features, drivability, etc.
@@uttamgala7186 Kia/Hyundai reliability has improved significantly since the 2010s. In turn, the resale value has been increasing for these vehicles. Honda and Toyota have been too complacent.
I think reliability should be one of the most important factors in the BEST SUV, No car is good, if it leaves you stranded or is in the shop all the time, costing you thousands of dollars.
So the video is about the “best” SUV according to a couple Canadians that don’t seem to know what to avoid for dependability. Best would mean avoiding 3 cylinder engines, avoiding turbos, avoiding CVT’s (unless it’s a Toyota ECVT or maybe Honda), avoiding AWD (although some brands may be ok) and avoiding direct fuel injection if possible (or at least never use dinosaur oil, only full synthetic.)
@@JL-kb5oo The general consensus is Toyota or their premium brand Lexus. Honda is next or their premium brand Acura. But everybody has had their share of issues. You'd have to delve into the engines and transmissions to find out if those issues are serious enough to pass. The first thing I look for in a used vehicle is see how much the major components are on car-part and if they're higher than a grand (sometimes $3k) I'll move on. The best are less than $500 which indicates not much demand for replacement.
Dependability should be #1 on the list, it won't do anyone no good if the SUV can go thru the mud but it won't start or move. As you said, avoid turbo gas engines in place of a naturally aspirated and this is due to manufacturers inability to solve piston ring land wear in gas turbo engines, they just don't last as long as naturally aspirated.. CVT's in any form are nowhere near as reliable as standard automatic trans vehicles. Towing capacity should also be something of concern. They call them "utility vehicles" for a reason and your choice should be able to tow a trailer etc. at least #2000 pounds. So there really isn't much choices out there that fit those categories. Last I checked Toyota Rav4 base FWD comes with a 2.4L naturally aspirated and regular automatic trans but its towing capacity is not great.
My sister drives a kia seltos got it in 2020 it has 142k miles and still running with no major issues on the way and it comes with 3 year full warranty and 10 year engine warranty
I've owned a VW Jetta since 2012, and have driven close to 250,000 trouble free km with no significant issues. Never even had to bring it to the dealer for any 'new car adjustments' that are typical for most vehicles. Currently own the latest model of Jetta and it too is as trouble-free as the last one... Granted, this was not always the case for VW models, but like several other manufacturers, VW has gotten it's act together, and quality is top of the list as far as I'm concerned. Don't base your biases on decades-old problems. There's a reason why VW is the largest vehicle manufacturer in the world. It's also a very well-designed and executed vehicle with great looks and performance, and a quality interior, all at a competitive price. I'm totally happy with mine.
@@garymaclean6903 yes vw is the largest world manufacturer but their US infrastructure is lacking. The closest vw dealer to me is 1.5 hours away in Chicago
The VW Taos is above a Honda!? What kind of grass are these journalists smoking? According to consumer reviews the VW Taos has the lowest consumer satisfaction rating along with the Kia seltos. I'm beginning to wonder if these journalists are The kind of people who don't actually own their own vehicles but daily drive free press vehicles that we hear so much about.
Idk man, they NEVER account for reliability either so that's odd. I mean who goes shopping for the 2nd most expensive item you'll ever purchase and disregard how long it'll last?
@@GregHall-v1n The 17 year old version of myself😅 First car I ever bought was a 7 series BMW. My bank account never stood a chance.😭 Now I daily a Subaru.
The Toyota rav 4 hands down for reliability. Enough said. My wife and I bought one in 2019 and it has been flawless. I maintain the vehicle and change oil every 5000 miles. Toyota Corolla cross has also got the dynamic force engine.
You know that reliability crap that goes with Toyota is becoming more and more falsehood they keep recalling and recalling the last five years is unbelievable- do your research- the quality is just not there like it used to be
@@krisp.1593 A recall isn't a reliability issue, it's a potential flaw that has been discovered and being addressed. Reliability is when you don't get stuck on the highway, in the rain, because your car just died.
Only problem with this video is it doesn’t take reliability into account, because if it did Kia would not be number one and the Honda would have to be higher
You clearly haven't been following Honda. They are no longer reliable and their customer service sucks!! I bought a brand new 2018 Honda CRV, failure at 71,000 due to well known oil dilution problem. Honda did zero to help fix it. They blame everything on the customer.
Im Australian and purchased 2024 Eclipse Cross Exceed s-awc and my wife and i love it. We are both in our early sixties and to us simplicity is the attraction, great size for us and do not want a sports car. Agreed fuel economy is a little on the high side however it takes regular fuel, and s-awc must be taken into consideration to increased mpg. All lighting is LED, except small rear inner boot lamp, awesome adaptive cruise control, twin sunroof and head up display with digital speedo a highlight. We live regionally and have never wished for more power on the highways, just yesterday i timed an overtake of twin trailer semi and from behind to in correct lane in front of semi was six seconds. Ten year warranty when serviced at Mitsubishi service centres and capped price servicing meant it was a no brainer. Also upon delivery the vehicle came with $1000 fuel card 😊.
I've test driven a number of these small vehicles and without question the one that feels and looks the most upscale in both all-around performance and features is the Mazda CX-30 Turbo, while combined with a track record of reliability. So many of the cars in this class feel and look incredibly cheap the second you sit in the drivers seat, with performance that is simply lackluster. If maximum interior space isn't at the top of the list, the CX-30 Turbo is head and shoulders above it's competition in this sector.
It's normal, Mazda moved almost a decade ago from the upper mass-market segment to the premium segment in terms of quality, but it still kept a decent price, even lower than many of its upper mass-market competitors.
@@dominickwilliams3504 My local dealership is great and was recently under renovation, also my credit is excellent, I own an Evo, 22’ Outlander and 23’ Outlander Sport. 😎💪🏻
@@cat_luver16 not true, also I have owned many Mitsubishis, currently own 6, 2022 Outlander, 2023 Outlander Sport, 2006 Eclipse Spyder, 2011 Evo X, 2006 Lancer es and 2009 Lancer never had any issues just regular maintenance, also I used to own a 2017 Mirage, I did long road trips with it no issues, now I plan to do a road trip in my Evo. great cars.
Bought a KIA optima in 2013, absolutely love it when new. After 4 years, heated seat broken, windshield cracked, door handle broke, software update almost made the car undriveable. Finally, the 2.4 engine started to burn oil, 1 Q per 2000km. will never buy Korean car even you guys rated it no.1.
Expert here : The vehicle that makes the best use of your money is the Toyota Rav4 LE. Granted, ours was $31, 733, but it should last us 30 years with no problems! So, spend a little more and get a real pleaser.
Great video. I'm actually in the market for a new vehicle, and I'm looking for a compact SUV, so this comes right on time. And I'm really glad my top two options are on this list.
As a CX30 owner I have heard reviews talking about this hunting of the gearbox but have never experienced it its smooth shifting and never hunts. Switching to Continental or Michelin completely changes the ride on this vehicle as the oem bridgestone's are rocks. It also really doesn't belong in this showdown as it was never meant to compete with any of these suvs.
We have one Mitsubishi Exclipse Cross plug in hybrid and it's one of the most fuel efficent cars. Interior could be more up to date but it's a really great suv over all
I owned a Crosstrek and the cvt was awful. Every time I went in R it delayed maybe a second. Not fun when backing out quickly. Went with a 6 speed Mazda Cx-5. Best vehicle i've owned and i've owned over 25 cars in my lifetime. Honda's cvt's are best, followed by Toyota. Nissan the worst. Subaru is avg.
i have the kia in this video and it's great. they didnt even point out how it gets 35mpg on highway in practice. the subaru has a bad trans the toyota has bad features and the mazda is straight out of 2015. Kia wins 100%
I test drove a few of the cars on this list and ended up buying a brand new 2024 trax 1RS for $26,000 CAD ($19,000 USD). I'm a city dweller with no need for AWD. The value was by far unbeatable. Decent gas mileage, best looking compact suv in the entire list imo, plenty of room for my family of 4, easy to park in the city for its size. More and more people are starting to realize this little hidden gem of a car. Also,I test drove your "winner" KIA seltos, msrp $32,000 CAD ($23400 USD). Nothing in that car was better than the trax in anyway that was worth the $6000 CAD difference. The corolla cross hybrid ($46,000 CAD) is the only better car imo but it has such unreasonable markup here in Vancouver BC, it makes it not worth considering. In these hard times of economic decline, Trax just makes the best sense to me.
Too bad initial impression beats out build quality and predicted lifespan. I know too many disappointed KIA and Hyundai owners to put any of their vehicles ahead of Toyota.
Why most of these compact SUVs don't have vents to the back seats? With temperature hitting over 105°f/40°c in the US, they should all have vents and not just the vent under the seat.
I’d take the turbo Honda Civic Hatchback over alll of these to be honest. If I had to pick one of these SUVs, it would be the Mazda if it had IRS, but it doesn’t. Therefore my choice would be the Seltos as it’s a perfect blend for an everyday driver. The Corolla Cross and Crosstrek are already dated and blah to drive even in this pack
Just depends on your lifestyle. People on the West Coast/PNW who like to go camping and do outdoorsy things are more likely to choose something that handles gravel better and less likely to choose a sporty little car like the Mazda or Kia. Those two are better for the city. Others who prioritize fuel economy will choose the Corolla Cross.
Own a Mazda CX-5 and it's amazing. I find the nav system offered a very poor one. Updates are infrequent, lack location information and costly. Moved into a 2 year old subdivision and after nearly 2 years now still no valid location for home!
No relevant information. What about engine reliability? How about transmission? How are repair costs? Are parts easily obtainable? How does it rate in safety? What about spare tires?
These rankings obviously don’t factor in reliability which is pretty high on the priorities of car buyers, especially at the cheapish end of the market these SUVs compete in. With reliability factored in, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is far and away the winner here for me
Too bad the Suzuki SX4 isn't sold in the US. IMHO, it would win hands down on bang for the buck practicality and value. I've got one nearing 5 years old now, having some 65,000km on the clock, and haven't had any issues with it.
They didn't have decent engine for the US market. And in comparison with started from 25 grand Mazda CX-30, how much should underclassy and underpowered SX4 actually cost here, in the United States? 🤔
Taos is among the LEAST realiable models according to consumerreports, among the models with the LEAST satisfied owners according to consumerreports and has some of the worst owners ratings on Edmunds, avoid VW.
And as an owner of said 'least reliable' they are flat wrong. Dual shaft gearbox, IRS, 4-Motion AWD with electronic locker, auto hill descent, best cargo in a sophisticated driver for handling and zip. All that and 35+ MPG. Yeah, a real junk wagon from the Audi/Porsche group. Look at TAOS owner forums not Consumer Reports. Avoid any review about reviews. Read what's up on real owner sites.
@@g-mo961 Just a couple of points. Firstly, DSG stands for Direct Shift Gearbox, not Dual Shaft Gearbox. Small point. Secondly, Consumer Reports data comes directly from real Taos owner’s input. That is the source of the ratings. Owner forums are worth looking at, but to be fair, Consumer Reports have been accepted as a legitimate source of reliability data and problem areas, no matter the car or truck, for many years. Also, just as a point of clarification, the Taos comes from the Volkswagen Group, not Audi/Porsche. Audi’s Q3 would be their closest to equivalent model.
I've had 3 new, leased hyundai and genesis vehicles over the last 9 years. No major issues but one and they fixed it under warranty without so much as a question and gave me a loaner for the duration of the repair...idk what all this hyundai motor group hate is on the internet. This isn't 1996, mister impala.
The Ford Escape could have been included, though it's slightly larger. Test drove one recently and came away impressed. Not sure about Ford's reliability though.
I would have included the Toyota RAV4 instead of the Corolla Cross. And I would have ranked it as #1 too... More power, more room, more options, and for not too much more money. I rank the RAV4 Hybrid as the best small to mid-size SUV available, and the e-CVT transmission is one of the reasons why. None of the reliability and drivability issues of the more primitive belt and cone CVT designs that tend to still be on non-hybrid vehicles, such as Subaru, etc. The RAV4 is highly efficient and reliable, as these hybrids have been proven and refined in their Prius models for decades.
Agreed, biggest issue with the HR-V is that it is underpowered. If they put the 2.0L Hybrid setup from the 2025 Civic into the HR-V it would have plenty of power and get much better gas mileage.
Amazing how this tiny Kia gets HEATED and VENTILATED seats with a wide navigation display. Modern day economy cars are superior to classic luxury cars.
Your review disagrees with what drivers-owners found out: the Japanese top cars are rulling through reliability and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), the German cars are clunkers and the Koreans are just slightly over Germans, but far below the Japanese best cars.
Dang I'm really surprised by the Kona review. I own the previous generation and it's really fun to drive, tho it is quite small. The 1.6 is a GREAT engine but their dual clutch is a terrible transmission at slow speeds. I've seen a lot of the Corolla Cross's around town and I actually really like them.
Guess the reviewers are being paid by Kia, the review had nothing to do with reliability.. Kia over Toyota? Well known unreliable Taos over the Honda?? 1 word: Unsubscribed …
Shopping this class, you'll find TH-cam reviews seem to deliver 'safe' reviews. They can't really dig or bash as it may insult the OEM and/or respective owners. They can't gush too much, or they come off biased. This review is outside the norm. The ratings and comments were driver and feature based not charts and graphs from Consumer Reports. Thing is... owner reviews can be terrible harping over dual-zone HVAC, ventilated seats, or other stupid stuff. Stick with Consumer Reports as the Defacto word, and you may miss out on a sweet ride. That's what's different. Drivers not dolts. Thanks guys.
one huge flaw in this SUV review is they never mention how reliable these SUV's are. Some makers of SUV aren't very reliable. Back to the review drawing board!!
No score board in the video to see how did you evaluate each one of them ? Kia you made it No.1 are you kidding me unless you are members of engine replacement club . Kia engines have the tendency to fail early what make them unreliable cars so how did they reach that No. 1 position.
We had to make a cut off somewhere. Yes, the Trax was in there, but we wanted to how it stacked up in the segment. But you've given us an idea...Trax vs Niro -MS
@@AutoGuide As an owner of CX30 , your comparison test didn't give me an answer what he to buy next unfortunately. The seltos is too big for me and that awesome looking Subaru isn't sold in my country.
Not considered in this "best" test is reliability. While Mazda, Honda, and Toyota make reliable cars pretty much across the board, Hyundai, Kia, VW, Chevy are not known for this very much. Subaru unless you change the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles won't get past 100,000 miles without a transmission problem (and even then, the solenoids may fail by that point for about $600 repair). Hyundai/Kia have powertrain problems as well as electrical issues around 100,000 miles so they don't tend to age well - yet they put it #1 not considering this. Good luck to you if you go by their recommendation - if you keep your cars a long time, you might regret it.
Went with the CC hybrid AWD SE. Always hypermile, 80+MPG non highway, 78% of mileage, 55-59 highway, no number for 70 MPH freeway, @50. Dealers in NW ALWAYS order w/sunroof package. Didn't want sunroof, wanted paddles. After 4-1/2 months, never use paddles, always use sunroof 🥴🙃. I wouldn't buy Korean unless I was desperate. Utterly horrible reputation here. Toyota still tops. If you don't know about the Toyota eCVT, it's forever, no wear parts, clutches, belts, chain, etc. Same as motor, electric pump, only used when driven hard, splash/throw design otherwise. Super technology and design. Forever vehicle. In/egress height for us seniors is SPOT ON.
Guys, All new Toyotas have the worse seats comfort. Do the same test for the # 1 , 2 and # 3 but for a 500 miles ride. I owns both Subaru and Mazda. They both feels more comfortable than a Corolla or the Kia Seltos.
Excellent Review of many SUV's. Is there any options without a Infotainment System? In my opinion the best Infotainment System is not to have one. I do not want this in my Automobile. I would like a Physical buttons, knobs, switches, a Key, Manual Parking Break, not an Electric Parking Break. Basic things like a Dipstick so I can check my Engine Oil and complete some Maintenance for example. The more bells and whistles that are on a Vehicle means the more there is to break. Also, a Fully Digital Instrument Panel is something that I can do without as well. I am not a fan of these bright Displays shinning in my face. If the Vehicle was lighter in Weight. 200HP and lower would be more than enough. One would have a better Power to Wight in the Vehicle did not weigh as much. A Manual Transmission option would be nice as well.
@dforrest4503 Yeah, but it's bigger than the CX5 which is in the Compact class. These classes don't mean much anymore. What we call a compact today is bigger than the 90s Jeep Cherokee. So back then what is now known as a compact would've been called a full sized vehicle. Look at the new CRV. That thing is huge but they still stuck it in the compact class.
Small SUV's? In Europe you need to be a millionaire to drive these lol. Most people drive much smaller SUV's like mazda CX3, renault captur, VW t-cross and kia stonic.
You didn't give any consideration to AWD options like terrain management systems, dual clutch rear diffs or center locking that sends torque 50/50 front and rear.
@@Javierm0n0 Even something like "Review" or "Comparison Review" in large font would go a long way to prevent it from getting lost in a subscription feed.
No power lift gate and no power seats. Who freaking cares. It saves weight and cost. I'm not 100 years old so I can handle the lift gate. I set the seat when I took delivery at the dealership and haven't touched it since. 🙄
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Subaru Crosstrek, only way to go! Symmetrical AWD, safety, reliability, standard features, resale value!🤗👍
Crosstrek if you need the AWD, CX-30 if you don't. Seltos if you get a great deal money wise
You guys selected the Kia over Toyota and Subaru and Mazda are you kidding me. It's an ok vehicle but it doesn't beat out the other three I mentioned.
Exactly
I agree with you, but I don't think they are considering longer term reliability or resale value here. It's mostly for people looking to buy a new car and get rid of it by the time the warranty is up, so they're just looking at the features, drivability, etc.
@@uttamgala7186 Kia/Hyundai reliability has improved significantly since the 2010s. In turn, the resale value has been increasing for these vehicles. Honda and Toyota have been too complacent.
@@uttamgala7186100% this feels more like a $1000 smartphone review rather than a $30,000 for a decent amount of it.
@@uttamgala7186 Educate yourself Kia has overtaken both Honda and Toyota in dependability plus it has a 100,000 mile warranty.
I think reliability should be one of the most important factors in the BEST SUV, No car is good, if it leaves you stranded or is in the shop all the time, costing you thousands of dollars.
So the video is about the “best” SUV according to a couple Canadians that don’t seem to know what to avoid for dependability. Best would mean avoiding 3 cylinder engines, avoiding turbos, avoiding CVT’s (unless it’s a Toyota ECVT or maybe Honda), avoiding AWD (although some brands may be ok) and avoiding direct fuel injection if possible (or at least never use dinosaur oil, only full synthetic.)
So which car is that?
@@JL-kb5oo The general consensus is Toyota or their premium brand Lexus. Honda is next or their premium brand Acura. But everybody has had their share of issues. You'd have to delve into the engines and transmissions to find out if those issues are serious enough to pass. The first thing I look for in a used vehicle is see how much the major components are on car-part and if they're higher than a grand (sometimes $3k) I'll move on. The best are less than $500 which indicates not much demand for replacement.
Dependability should be #1 on the list, it won't do anyone no good if the SUV can go thru the mud but it won't start or move. As you said, avoid turbo gas engines in place of a naturally aspirated and this is due to manufacturers inability to solve piston ring land wear in gas turbo engines, they just don't last as long as naturally aspirated.. CVT's in any form are nowhere near as reliable as standard automatic trans vehicles. Towing capacity should also be something of concern. They call them "utility vehicles" for a reason and your choice should be able to tow a trailer etc. at least #2000 pounds. So there really isn't much choices out there that fit those categories. Last I checked Toyota Rav4 base FWD comes with a 2.4L naturally aspirated and regular automatic trans but its towing capacity is not great.
VW Taos - reliability doesn't count ? ? ? ? ? ? ? and KIA Seltos - reliability doesn't count ? ? ? ? you are intoxicated by the smell of new cars.
My sister drives a kia seltos got it in 2020 it has 142k miles and still running with no major issues on the way and it comes with 3 year full warranty and 10 year engine warranty
I've owned a VW Jetta since 2012, and have driven close to 250,000 trouble free km with no significant issues. Never even had to bring it to the dealer for any 'new car adjustments' that are typical for most vehicles. Currently own the latest model of Jetta and it too is as trouble-free as the last one... Granted, this was not always the case for VW models, but like several other manufacturers, VW has gotten it's act together, and quality is top of the list as far as I'm concerned. Don't base your biases on decades-old problems. There's a reason why VW is the largest vehicle manufacturer in the world. It's also a very well-designed and executed vehicle with great looks and performance, and a quality interior, all at a competitive price. I'm totally happy with mine.
@@garymaclean6903 yes vw is the largest world manufacturer but their US infrastructure is lacking. The closest vw dealer to me is 1.5 hours away in Chicago
@@camkeena6874 nearly every new vehicle can make 140k miles. Thats not alot.
They obviously get paid to promote the garbage
Definitely the Subaru Crosstrek. I trust Subaru to build a very safe, reliable vehicle.
Ambitious job, assembling 11 of them! Good evaluation fellas.
The VW Taos is above a Honda!? What kind of grass are these journalists smoking? According to consumer reviews the VW Taos has the lowest consumer satisfaction rating along with the Kia seltos. I'm beginning to wonder if these journalists are The kind of people who don't actually own their own vehicles but daily drive free press vehicles that we hear so much about.
Idk man, they NEVER account for reliability either so that's odd. I mean who goes shopping for the 2nd most expensive item you'll ever purchase and disregard how long it'll last?
@@GregHall-v1n The 17 year old version of myself😅
First car I ever bought was a 7 series BMW. My bank account never stood a chance.😭
Now I daily a Subaru.
@@randommanlady wow...u learned early
@@randommanlady Volkswagen have had a lot of problems.
the kia seltos i have is wonderful? it rides nice and preforms good in the wisconsin snow
The Toyota rav 4 hands down for reliability. Enough said. My wife and I bought one in 2019 and it has been flawless. I maintain the vehicle and change oil every 5000 miles. Toyota Corolla cross has also got the dynamic force engine.
that car cost 30k more than the winner
You know that reliability crap that goes with Toyota is becoming more and more falsehood they keep recalling and recalling the last five years is unbelievable- do your research- the quality is just not there like it used to be
@@krisp.1593 A recall isn't a reliability issue, it's a potential flaw that has been discovered and being addressed. Reliability is when you don't get stuck on the highway, in the rain, because your car just died.
Only problem with this video is it doesn’t take reliability into account, because if it did Kia would not be number one and the Honda would have to be higher
You clearly haven't been following Honda. They are no longer reliable and their customer service sucks!! I bought a brand new 2018 Honda CRV, failure at 71,000 due to well known oil dilution problem. Honda did zero to help fix it. They blame everything on the customer.
Im Australian and purchased 2024 Eclipse Cross Exceed s-awc and my wife and i love it. We are both in our early sixties and to us simplicity is the attraction, great size for us and do not want a sports car. Agreed fuel economy is a little on the high side however it takes regular fuel, and s-awc must be taken into consideration to increased mpg. All lighting is LED, except small rear inner boot lamp, awesome adaptive cruise control, twin sunroof and head up display with digital speedo a highlight. We live regionally and have never wished for more power on the highways, just yesterday i timed an overtake of twin trailer semi and from behind to in correct lane in front of semi was six seconds. Ten year warranty when serviced at Mitsubishi service centres and capped price servicing meant it was a no brainer. Also upon delivery the vehicle came with $1000 fuel card 😊.
I've test driven a number of these small vehicles and without question the one that feels and looks the most upscale in both all-around performance and features is the Mazda CX-30 Turbo, while combined with a track record of reliability. So many of the cars in this class feel and look incredibly cheap the second you sit in the drivers seat, with performance that is simply lackluster. If maximum interior space isn't at the top of the list, the CX-30 Turbo is head and shoulders above it's competition in this sector.
It's normal, Mazda moved almost a decade ago from the upper mass-market segment to the premium segment in terms of quality, but it still kept a decent price, even lower than many of its upper mass-market competitors.
@@codincoman9019 If only they would trim back all that cladding.
Yeah, the CCs sub 7sec 0-60 is HORRIBLE 😂 And the 80+MPG non highway mileage, 78% of mine, 55-59 highway is horrible too.
@@nosretep1960 are you high?
@@camkeena6874 no, are you?
They are wrong across the board on everything. Don't listen to them-Do your research!
Not the 1st time a poor opinion is posted😛
I’m still choose Mitsubishi, may not be the most modern suv but it’s super reliable and the S-AWC is amazing not to mention one of the best warranty
Mitsu dealerships are crap. Bad credit People go 4 Mitsu now.
@@dominickwilliams3504 My local dealership is great and was recently under renovation, also my credit is excellent, I own an Evo, 22’ Outlander and 23’ Outlander Sport. 😎💪🏻
err... I don't think the term super reliable can be applied to eclipse cross
Mitsubishi has been rated in the top 10 least reliable brands for the past 2 decades
@@cat_luver16 not true, also I have owned many Mitsubishis, currently own 6, 2022 Outlander, 2023 Outlander Sport, 2006 Eclipse Spyder, 2011 Evo X, 2006 Lancer es and 2009 Lancer never had any issues just regular maintenance, also I used to own a 2017 Mirage, I did long road trips with it no issues, now I plan to do a road trip in my Evo. great cars.
The corolla cross is the best for me .
@user-fq4td4no9c That's another vehicle thats far too big for this class.
Each of these cars could be broken down into a 60 second short for those looking for a particular model. Excellent work, you guys are undersubscribed!
Thank you so much. The shorts is a great idea.
Bought a KIA optima in 2013, absolutely love it when new. After 4 years, heated seat broken, windshield cracked, door handle broke, software update almost made the car undriveable. Finally, the 2.4 engine started to burn oil, 1 Q per 2000km. will never buy Korean car even you guys rated it no.1.
Expert here : The vehicle that makes the best use of your money is the Toyota Rav4 LE. Granted, ours was $31, 733, but it should last us 30 years with no problems! So, spend a little more and get a real pleaser.
I choose Mazda all day long.
Great video. I'm actually in the market for a new vehicle, and I'm looking for a compact SUV, so this comes right on time. And I'm really glad my top two options are on this list.
As a CX30 owner I have heard reviews talking about this hunting of the gearbox but have never experienced it its smooth shifting and never hunts. Switching to Continental or Michelin completely changes the ride on this vehicle as the oem bridgestone's are rocks. It also really doesn't belong in this showdown as it was never meant to compete with any of these suvs.
The CX30 is too classy for these vehicles
I'm with you I have owned a 2021 cx30 since new and I had never had any issues with it especially this shifting nonsense
Fantastic car, but not as great for camping/grave roads as the Crosstrek. Different applicatons for sure.
We have one Mitsubishi Exclipse Cross plug in hybrid and it's one of the most fuel efficent cars.
Interior could be more up to date but it's a really great suv over all
I owned a Crosstrek and the cvt was awful. Every time I went in R it delayed maybe a second. Not fun when backing out quickly. Went with a 6 speed Mazda Cx-5. Best vehicle i've owned and i've owned over 25 cars in my lifetime. Honda's cvt's are best, followed by Toyota. Nissan the worst. Subaru is avg.
I can’t believe you put a Kia above Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota.
I just hope that pay off from Kia was fat 🤷♂️
i have the kia in this video and it's great. they didnt even point out how it gets 35mpg on highway in practice. the subaru has a bad trans the toyota has bad features and the mazda is straight out of 2015. Kia wins 100%
Are you kidding? In the car business for 42 years and I can absolutely tell you that the Kia products are at the bottom of the food chain.
I test drove a few of the cars on this list and ended up buying a brand new 2024 trax 1RS for $26,000 CAD ($19,000 USD). I'm a city dweller with no need for AWD. The value was by far unbeatable. Decent gas mileage, best looking compact suv in the entire list imo, plenty of room for my family of 4, easy to park in the city for its size. More and more people are starting to realize this little hidden gem of a car. Also,I test drove your "winner" KIA seltos, msrp $32,000 CAD ($23400 USD). Nothing in that car was better than the trax in anyway that was worth the $6000 CAD difference. The corolla cross hybrid ($46,000 CAD) is the only better car imo but it has such unreasonable markup here in Vancouver BC, it makes it not worth considering. In these hard times of economic decline, Trax just makes the best sense to me.
I was rooting for trax too but I end up with Chevy Colorado ZR2.. 😂
But hey, it's good to see that their are few others who still likes chevy.
@@skalawitz Compare to the dumpster fire at Ford and Stellantis, I'd say Chevy is doing the best.
Too bad initial impression beats out build quality and predicted lifespan. I know too many disappointed KIA and Hyundai owners to put any of their vehicles ahead of Toyota.
Why most of these compact SUVs don't have vents to the back seats? With temperature hitting over 105°f/40°c in the US, they should all have vents and not just the vent under the seat.
I’d take the turbo Honda Civic Hatchback over alll of these to be honest. If I had to pick one of these SUVs, it would be the Mazda if it had IRS, but it doesn’t. Therefore my choice would be the Seltos as it’s a perfect blend for an everyday driver. The Corolla Cross and Crosstrek are already dated and blah to drive even in this pack
I wish the cx30 turbo had rear IRS, but the NA cx30 doesn't need it.
@@dominickwilliams3504I still don't know why Mazda went with a torsion beam rear axle. Even in the CX50
Just depends on your lifestyle. People on the West Coast/PNW who like to go camping and do outdoorsy things are more likely to choose something that handles gravel better and less likely to choose a sporty little car like the Mazda or Kia. Those two are better for the city. Others who prioritize fuel economy will choose the Corolla Cross.
I'd take the corolla cross hybrid if there were any available around me.
Also, they should’ve been labeled as a subcompact crossover SUV comparison
I almost bought a second CX30, it is that good
A Kia?? YIKES
2 clowns not old enough to know what reliability means lol
The Kia Seltos has poor resale value and a garbage turbocharged engine. Interior looks nice though
Own a Mazda CX-5 and it's amazing. I find the nav system offered a very poor one. Updates are infrequent, lack location information and costly. Moved into a 2 year old subdivision and after nearly 2 years now still no valid location for home!
No relevant information. What about engine reliability? How about transmission? How are repair costs? Are parts easily obtainable? How does it rate in safety? What about spare tires?
I would never ever recommend KIA!!!
These rankings obviously don’t factor in reliability which is pretty high on the priorities of car buyers, especially at the cheapish end of the market these SUVs compete in. With reliability factored in, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is far and away the winner here for me
LOVE the Seltos! It's also one of the only Kias built in Korea so reliability should be great.
It would be nice if you have time stamp for each model.
Too bad the Suzuki SX4 isn't sold in the US. IMHO, it would win hands down on bang for the buck practicality and value. I've got one nearing 5 years old now, having some 65,000km on the clock, and haven't had any issues with it.
We miss it too
They didn't have decent engine for the US market. And in comparison with started from 25 grand Mazda CX-30, how much should underclassy and underpowered SX4 actually cost here, in the United States? 🤔
Toyota Corolla cross hybride she is the best.
Taos is among the LEAST realiable models according to consumerreports, among the models with the LEAST satisfied owners according to consumerreports and has some of the worst owners ratings on Edmunds, avoid VW.
Sadly, I have to agree. VW have great showroom appeal, but then the ownership experience can be troublesome.
I have never had an issue with my VW and it is already a 2020. Just maintenance and new rear brake pads. Otherwise it has been trouble free.
And as an owner of said 'least reliable' they are flat wrong. Dual shaft gearbox, IRS, 4-Motion AWD with electronic locker, auto hill descent, best cargo in a sophisticated driver for handling and zip. All that and 35+ MPG. Yeah, a real junk wagon from the Audi/Porsche group. Look at TAOS owner forums not Consumer Reports. Avoid any review about reviews. Read what's up on real owner sites.
@@g-mo961 Just a couple of points. Firstly, DSG stands for Direct Shift Gearbox, not Dual Shaft Gearbox. Small point. Secondly, Consumer Reports data comes directly from real Taos owner’s input. That is the source of the ratings. Owner forums are worth looking at, but to be fair, Consumer Reports have been accepted as a legitimate source of reliability data and problem areas, no matter the car or truck, for many years. Also, just as a point of clarification, the Taos comes from the Volkswagen Group, not Audi/Porsche. Audi’s Q3 would be their closest to equivalent model.
I'd take the Eclipse Cross.
A Kia? It’s gonna break down at one point or another.
6 year 100k warranty tho
@@womwom6774 they won’t honor it for crap
What isn't??
I've had 3 new, leased hyundai and genesis vehicles over the last 9 years. No major issues but one and they fixed it under warranty without so much as a question and gave me a loaner for the duration of the repair...idk what all this hyundai motor group hate is on the internet. This isn't 1996, mister impala.
The reason the engines and key is a Hyundai is mostly fails because the owners never change the oil
The Ford Escape could have been included, though it's slightly larger. Test drove one recently and came away impressed. Not sure about Ford's reliability though.
I would have included the Toyota RAV4 instead of the Corolla Cross. And I would have ranked it as #1 too... More power, more room, more options, and for not too much more money. I rank the RAV4 Hybrid as the best small to mid-size SUV available, and the e-CVT transmission is one of the reasons why. None of the reliability and drivability issues of the more primitive belt and cone CVT designs that tend to still be on non-hybrid vehicles, such as Subaru, etc. The RAV4 is highly efficient and reliable, as these hybrids have been proven and refined in their Prius models for decades.
Hopefully, the Honda HR-V will have a hybrid option soon.
The same car is sold in Europe as ZR-V and its full hybrid only.
Agreed, biggest issue with the HR-V is that it is underpowered. If they put the 2.0L Hybrid setup from the 2025 Civic into the HR-V it would have plenty of power and get much better gas mileage.
Amazing how this tiny Kia gets HEATED and VENTILATED seats with a wide navigation display.
Modern day economy cars are superior to classic luxury cars.
Amazing review guys!
Thanks for the kind words
I like it small/mini/compact...I noticed it just got bigger and I hate it. Most parking lots around here is "compact"
At least your organization skills are on point
Your review disagrees with what drivers-owners found out: the Japanese top cars are rulling through reliability and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), the German cars are clunkers and the Koreans are just slightly over Germans, but far below the Japanese best cars.
In the US the kona has more options than the seltos for the same price
Dang I'm really surprised by the Kona review. I own the previous generation and it's really fun to drive, tho it is quite small. The 1.6 is a GREAT engine but their dual clutch is a terrible transmission at slow speeds. I've seen a lot of the Corolla Cross's around town and I actually really like them.
Kia and premium shouldn’t be said in the same sentence unless you at the work not before premium
Guess the reviewers are being paid by Kia, the review had nothing to do with reliability.. Kia over Toyota? Well known unreliable Taos over the Honda?? 1 word: Unsubscribed …
Kia? You gotta be kidding me! Ever heard of reliability?
Just change the title to "Best small suv most likely to breakdown."
Shopping this class, you'll find TH-cam reviews seem to deliver 'safe' reviews. They can't really dig or bash as it may insult the OEM and/or respective owners. They can't gush too much, or they come off biased. This review is outside the norm. The ratings and comments were driver and feature based not charts and graphs from Consumer Reports. Thing is... owner reviews can be terrible harping over dual-zone HVAC, ventilated seats, or other stupid stuff. Stick with Consumer Reports as the Defacto word, and you may miss out on a sweet ride. That's what's different. Drivers not dolts. Thanks guys.
Thanks for the kind words.
Kia is awesome
Weighting the ranking for price, mpg and reliability…?
one huge flaw in this SUV review is they never mention how reliable these SUV's are. Some makers of SUV aren't very reliable. Back to the review drawing board!!
I love my 2022 VW Taos! Great car for the money spent. Vrooooom.
guys, if you’ve been bought out, don’t make it so obvious.
love the Seltos .
No score board in the video to see how did you evaluate each one of them ?
Kia you made it No.1 are you kidding me unless you are members of engine replacement club .
Kia engines have the tendency to fail early what make them unreliable cars so how did they reach that No. 1 position.
Awesome comparison.
Is there a reason to not including Kia Niro in the test?
Thanks
We had to make a cut off somewhere. Yes, the Trax was in there, but we wanted to how it stacked up in the segment. But you've given us an idea...Trax vs Niro
-MS
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As an owner of CX30 , your comparison test didn't give me an answer what he to buy next unfortunately.
The seltos is too big for me and that awesome looking Subaru isn't sold in my country.
@@electronicland7214I’d recommend a Mazda cx 5, Kia’s aren’t as reliable as Mazda
@@electronicland7214stick to your CX-30.
@@electronicland7214Stick to your excellent CX-30.
The Seltos is so good, that I went for GREAT!, and got my wife a Sportage!!!!!!
I absolutely love my 2024 Kia Seltos SX. It is a fantastic little car. Thank you for the reviews.
This was a great review!
Not considered in this "best" test is reliability. While Mazda, Honda, and Toyota make reliable cars pretty much across the board, Hyundai, Kia, VW, Chevy are not known for this very much. Subaru unless you change the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles won't get past 100,000 miles without a transmission problem (and even then, the solenoids may fail by that point for about $600 repair). Hyundai/Kia have powertrain problems as well as electrical issues around 100,000 miles so they don't tend to age well - yet they put it #1 not considering this. Good luck to you if you go by their recommendation - if you keep your cars a long time, you might regret it.
I think in U.S. small is an other word ...
Vehicles with CVT transmissions are just aweful to drive. I had a 2018 Cross Trek with a CVT. Never again.
Went with the CC hybrid AWD SE. Always hypermile, 80+MPG non highway, 78% of mileage, 55-59 highway, no number for 70 MPH freeway, @50. Dealers in NW ALWAYS order w/sunroof package. Didn't want sunroof, wanted paddles. After 4-1/2 months, never use paddles, always use sunroof 🥴🙃. I wouldn't buy Korean unless I was desperate. Utterly horrible reputation here. Toyota still tops. If you don't know about the Toyota eCVT, it's forever, no wear parts, clutches, belts, chain, etc. Same as motor, electric pump, only used when driven hard, splash/throw design otherwise. Super technology and design. Forever vehicle. In/egress height for us seniors is SPOT ON.
Guys, All new Toyotas have the worse seats comfort. Do the same test for the # 1 , 2 and # 3 but for a 500 miles ride. I owns both Subaru and Mazda. They both feels more comfortable than a Corolla or the Kia Seltos.
Good morning. Thanks for the vídeo, it was interesting, but, what about Kia Sportage?
Great job
Now do the same video but for the next size of suvs
We did that two years ago, but it's probably time for a new one. th-cam.com/video/cvWgjLTW-Jc/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
Excellent Review of many SUV's. Is there any options without a Infotainment System? In my opinion the best Infotainment System is not to have one. I do not want this in my Automobile. I would like a Physical buttons, knobs, switches, a Key, Manual Parking Break, not an Electric Parking Break. Basic things like a Dipstick so I can check my Engine Oil and complete some Maintenance for example. The more bells and whistles that are on a Vehicle means the more there is to break. Also, a Fully Digital Instrument Panel is something that I can do without as well. I am not a fan of these bright Displays shinning in my face. If the Vehicle was lighter in Weight. 200HP and lower would be more than enough. One would have a better Power to Wight in the Vehicle did not weigh as much. A Manual Transmission option would be nice as well.
When are you doing a best large SUV video
The VW is NOT a subcompact. It should be in the compact category
The VW Taos is their smallest offering.
@dforrest4503 Yeah, but it's bigger than the CX5 which is in the Compact class. These classes don't mean much anymore. What we call a compact today is bigger than the 90s Jeep Cherokee. So back then what is now known as a compact would've been called a full sized vehicle. Look at the new CRV. That thing is huge but they still stuck it in the compact class.
This is compact suv, not small. Small is like CRV, escape, Rav 4 and etc.
What about the Honda HRV??
Small SUV's? In Europe you need to be a millionaire to drive these lol. Most people drive much smaller SUV's like mazda CX3, renault captur, VW t-cross and kia stonic.
Trax for the win. Thank you.!
You didn't give any consideration to AWD options like terrain management systems, dual clutch rear diffs or center locking that sends torque 50/50 front and rear.
Because people buying these don’t need or use those. Very few people need AWD.
@@dforrest4503 I think all of these vehicles come in 2wd. If a customer has AWD, they conciously chose it.
@@gregbarry5875 Mazda and Subaru are AWD only
@@dforrest4503 So 9 of the 11 can be had in 2wd ? That's most of them.
You need catchier thumbnails/graphics for these TH-cam videos.
It's a car comparison not gen alpha viewbait or a gaming content channel.
@@Javierm0n0 It's a business and visibility matters.
@@wolflarson71 true
@@Javierm0n0 Even something like "Review" or "Comparison Review" in large font would go a long way to prevent it from getting lost in a subscription feed.
how will you rank the toyota cross without the hybrid system?
It would finish lower. That hybrid system really transforms the vehicle.
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@@petealwayslovesuclose to the Honda. Tight back seat & not fun to drive
@@caliboyrob thinking about that too, it's nothing wo the hybrid system
And again with the Cross Hybrid the price & wait time knock it out of the park snd out of the competition.
They must be joking 😢. Putting KIA Sheltos in the top and VW above Honda HRV. Will not consider their rank to buy a car
No power lift gate and no power seats. Who freaking cares. It saves weight and cost. I'm not 100 years old so I can handle the lift gate. I set the seat when I took delivery at the dealership and haven't touched it since. 🙄
Mazda, Subaru and Toyota, guys....that should be it, re: 1 2 3. I guess weed is legal in Canada, and your ratings prove it, eh? Jeez!!
Kia? I won’t even test drive a Kia.
Why
It's very reliable car it can go for 200 miles issue free
@ lol!
I don't understand: The Bronco Sport is probably the closest competitor to the Subie, but was not included in this review.
What's with the pronunciation of Mazda? Sounds American
KIA SELTOS WINS!!!
Perfect for small soccer moms and emasculated men!
"Hey... let's make a video full of ads with a small amount of car reviews in it!" O M G.
As is the Toyota. Have you ever looked in a Toyota shop? They’re full of broken Toyotas.
Kia is in Korea but not actually korean