Thank you for the rundown, enjoyed it as I do most of the KBB reviews. However, I did not see a full-length video on the site. You admit that this is a very quick glance at these vehicles, so what was the reason for not making a, let's say, 30 min video? Again, great job, just curious why you didn't decide on a longer review.
I need a review of chevy cruze 2016. As i might be buying in the coming year and i previously owned a 2013 chevy cruze and i really loved it. But since im getting married soon i need to know what cars should be on my shortlist for new married couples
The problem I find with reviews and comparisons like this one is that features and gadgets are always high on the list. When it comes down to it, they are just machines and they need to be reliable everyday because no matter how many gadgets you have they won't help you when you break down and reliability is never high on the list when these comparisons and reviews are done.
Once you get into the $50,000 and up range you're just buying what you like and your family adjusts around the purchase. You'll have people arguing a Tesla Model S is better than a minivan, but family friendly would not be in the top 2 reasons you actually considered it.
In my opinion Toyota makes some of the best ALL-TIME use cars, compared to many other companys, the make the most reliable, family-friendly, off-roading(trucks and suvs) cars, for a great price. For example the toyota highlander is someting hard to beat. Most of the "luxurious and high tech" you find in many high priced cars are found in toyota
The heck with all these Cadillac Escalade 2015, and I'm in fucking love with it. Will not be an upgrade for me, thought about it but since I can afford the gas I'm good, great cars I bet!
In my opinion, the Nissan Rogue is better than the Pathfinder. Not only does the Rogue now have a 3rd row seat, is has excellent gas mileage, over 20 mpg in the city and i think 28 mpg on the highway, and this an all wheel drive Rogue.
Highlander 3rd row width / legroom great, headroom is laughable. Tahoe if you are spending that coin get a Suburban. Pathfinder is unreliable. Soul has weak (25 Combined) MPG. Cargo is limited unless you can drop a seat. The Sienna is the each choice over the Odyssey.
Rawr McRawr CVT's need fixed ratios. 7 ratios is ideal. Is it ideal for total efficiency no, but a traditional automatic with a torque converter is a fuel sucker. Having fixed ratios gets rid of the drone. I drove a 2006 Caliber, probably the worse CVT ever put into a production vehicle. With fixed ratios it's cheap to add the "paddle shifters" to draw in more buyers.
Jake Matton im a tech in a Chrysler dealership and those minivan arent that bad alot of them come in for regular service and in my opinions the biggest issue with these are the rear HVAC system but under than that they are quite reliable
Why not the Golf? The most award wining and talked about car in months... Also best seller in Europe and top pick for European families. How come an american family of 4 needs a Tahoe while Europeans are perfectly happy with a Golf?
Vlad Saghin American roads are bigger- I live in Europe and our roads are tiny- so golfs fit better! If it wasn’t such a tight fit on the roads I’d totally spring for the big SUV’s- I agree I really like the golf as well should be talked about
I know .. I was thinking the same, for the price of a tahoe or new siena you could get a nice beamer, audi or VW ...which would blow that asian junk out of the water ... american cars I can't tell, since I've never had one
still34u The germans have so-so fuel economy, and a BMW for the same price as a $50 grand tahoe, can't match the standard equipment list of the tahoe or sienna. Besides, the asians are more reliable, everyone knows that.
Cayvon Nazih Good points, but some of those German cars (VW mostly) have those diesel engines. Those TDI Jettas will give you about 38 mpg combined (with the manual), and 150 HP. I completely agree with you on that Asian reliability though.
Hmmmm the 2015 Corolla has more leg room and Trunk space for car seats and strollers. However the civic made the list and the Corolla didn’t? HMMM oh that’s just KBB showing favoritism as always 😂😂 this is why I never take anything KBB says seriously 😂
The 2015 Corolla had 13 cubic feel of trunk space while the 15 Civic had 12.5… nothing crazy but yet it’s still bigger. This comparison if for families right? The 2015 Corolla has 41 inches of rear leg space and the 2015 Civic has 36 inches. Why was the civic on this list? Yes it’s a good car but this is clearly biased.
The Civic does NOT belong on this list. Not a bad car by any means, but not a family car. Hell, it's hardly good enough to cart around more than 1 friend. It makes a good commuter car, hence the name.
Charger Hellcat could have won this, what family doesn't love fresh donuts on the way to school?
This video is still relevant for anyone who can't really afford to buy new cars. I agree with putting the outback as #1.
Legacy definitely deserves a spot on this list
AllYourTechNow Pretty much a smaller Outback. But I agree that thing is pretty cool.
Thank you for the rundown, enjoyed it as I do most of the KBB reviews. However, I did not see a full-length video on the site. You admit that this is a very quick glance at these vehicles, so what was the reason for not making a, let's say, 30 min video? Again, great job, just curious why you didn't decide on a longer review.
I need a review of chevy cruze 2016. As i might be buying in the coming year and i previously owned a 2013 chevy cruze and i really loved it. But since im getting married soon i need to know what cars should be on my shortlist for new married couples
The problem I find with reviews and comparisons like this one is that features and gadgets are always high on the list. When it comes down to it, they are just machines and they need to be reliable everyday because no matter how many gadgets you have they won't help you when you break down and reliability is never high on the list when these comparisons and reviews are done.
That music at the end kicks butt.
So is list for lower priced family vehicles? I guess it's pretty obvious, but will there be a list for more of the expensive family cars?
Once you get into the $50,000 and up range you're just buying what you like and your family adjusts around the purchase. You'll have people arguing a Tesla Model S is better than a minivan, but family friendly would not be in the top 2 reasons you actually considered it.
For high end cars, look at a BMW 3/5 series or an x3/x5. Or Audi Q5/q7
This channel needs more views
Is the Hyundai Sonata even reliable like Toyota or Honda?
In my opinion Toyota makes some of the best ALL-TIME use cars, compared to many other companys, the make the most reliable, family-friendly, off-roading(trucks and suvs) cars, for a great price. For example the toyota highlander is someting hard to beat. Most of the "luxurious and high tech" you find in many high priced cars are found in toyota
I loved this video, keep up the good work!
The Taurus has a 20.1 cubic foot trunk, the Impala trunk is unacceptably small, you should've put it instead of the Impala
No Mazda 3/6/CX5??? Are you high?
It was disappointing not to see them... :(
+cilvrado Imagine this is a fight for second place.
stfu mazda sucks
Congrats to Honda with the most cars on this list! Next year, add another when the 2016 Pilot replaces the Highlander or Pathfinder for midsize SUVs.
The heck with all these Cadillac Escalade 2015, and I'm in fucking love with it. Will not be an upgrade for me, thought about it but since I can afford the gas I'm good, great cars I bet!
P85D!!
could you repeat that please? I had the volume off.
What are you guys smokin'? A KIA Soul - a family car?
hehe I know right
lol :-)
too small for a family
Gerald's Videos it's perfect if your family doesn't have more than 3 kids
No Mazda? Why KBB, whyyyyy????
Yeah, just crazy.
you put CRV in the list but not Forester? lol ok.
In my opinion, the Nissan Rogue is better than the Pathfinder. Not only does the Rogue now have a 3rd row seat, is has excellent gas mileage, over 20 mpg in the city and i think 28 mpg on the highway, and this an all wheel drive Rogue.
Highlander 3rd row width / legroom great, headroom is laughable.
Tahoe if you are spending that coin get a Suburban.
Pathfinder is unreliable.
Soul has weak (25 Combined) MPG. Cargo is limited unless you can drop a seat.
The Sienna is the each choice over the Odyssey.
Ivan Vojt And the Outback is all around the best crossover. Good legroom, and very good storage.
Rawr McRawr I did like the Outback when I sat in a 2015.
Ivan Vojt They really need to get rid of the CVT or at least make it better.
Rawr McRawr CVT's need fixed ratios. 7 ratios is ideal. Is it ideal for total efficiency no, but a traditional automatic with a torque converter is a fuel sucker. Having fixed ratios gets rid of the drone. I drove a 2006 Caliber, probably the worse CVT ever put into a production vehicle. With fixed ratios it's cheap to add the "paddle shifters" to draw in more buyers.
Rawr McRawr but piss poor reliability
Legacy? Forrester?
I'm really confused why the vw golf didn't get a mention. It ticks all the box's...
I agree. Or Jetta wagon.
CaliforniaHuman They changed it to the Golf Sport Wagon. Kinda weird.
Why isn't the Chrysler/Dodge mini van on there?
Jake Matton Because it's a piece of junk. Everything in that car WILL break within 5 years.
Rawr McRawr I work in the plant that builds them, they are great quality!
Jake Matton No they aren't.
Jake Matton no
Jake Matton im a tech in a Chrysler dealership and those minivan arent that bad alot of them come in for regular service and in my opinions the biggest issue with these are the rear HVAC system but under than that they are quite reliable
No Mitsubishi???? Disappointed video
I feel like the grand cherokee should be on here. Also maybe like the ford fusion. Idk I'm just saying that they are great cars also
Some family's are rich so people should get the rolls royce ghost or the bentley flying spur or mulsanne.
Where's the town and country???
back in 2008
why was the golf eliminated???? It deserved to be there instead of the civic
My opinion of who should win--- Toyota Highlander.
or, no kids and an Alfa Romeo 4C
Rather have an exige/vette.
anything over a minivan
100vasiliy but the odyssey is so so sexy
I think it is prejudice to think the definition of family must have kids and spouse or carry them around all the time.
mercedescl
Uh What are you talking about dude. That is exactly what having a family is like.
Why not the Golf? The most award wining and talked about car in months... Also best seller in Europe and top pick for European families. How come an american family of 4 needs a Tahoe while Europeans are perfectly happy with a Golf?
Vlad Saghin American roads are bigger- I live in Europe and our roads are tiny- so golfs fit better! If it wasn’t such a tight fit on the roads I’d totally spring for the big SUV’s- I agree I really like the golf as well should be talked about
No Lexus GX460? This guy is defenitly blind I just test drove lots of space family focused features Smooth ride aggressive look good fuel econmey
Well if you want everything on the Chevy Tahoe (LTZ) that will be $62
The phrase "fun to drive" is thrown around so loosely by journalists these days. On what planet is a minivan fun to drive?
In relation to other minivans. They did say "for a minivan".
Gautel Griffiths In comparison to other minivans, slow poke.
Have you ever driven one?
No German cars. This list is disappointing...
The golf is german
I know .. I was thinking the same, for the price of a tahoe or new siena you could get a nice beamer, audi or VW ...which would blow that asian junk out of the water ... american cars I can't tell, since I've never had one
still34u The germans have so-so fuel economy, and a BMW for the same price as a $50 grand tahoe, can't match the standard equipment list of the tahoe or sienna. Besides, the asians are more reliable, everyone knows that.
Cayvon Nazih Good points, but some of those German cars (VW mostly) have those diesel engines. Those TDI Jettas will give you about 38 mpg combined (with the manual), and 150 HP. I completely agree with you on that Asian reliability though.
I'm a teen and I am going car shopping tomorrow PLEASE someone tell me the names of some nice TEENAGER cars I don't want to get a MOM car!!!!
bmw e46 330i nice fast and cheap
Wheres the durango?
Thats what im wondering about too
I've driven the impala. It's not responsive and like any other damn chevy, feels giant and extremely disconnected from the road.
KBB? I think not.
where is Nissan altima 2015 or mazda 6 toyota avalon ???? then German cars for my opinion korian cars should be on bottom of list we all know why
Why?
+Romio Niz Romio Well when there are 3 Toyotas and 4 Hondas to tout out of 15, ain't no room left for non-advertisers to join the group...
+Domagoj Kovačić cus korian cars rubbish
Honda civic hatchback yeah but not the 2015 model
nissan pathfinder is the best
Hmmmm the 2015 Corolla has more leg room and Trunk space for car seats and strollers. However the civic made the list and the Corolla didn’t? HMMM oh that’s just KBB showing favoritism as always 😂😂 this is why I never take anything KBB says seriously 😂
The 2015 Corolla had 13 cubic feel of trunk space while the 15 Civic had 12.5… nothing crazy but yet it’s still bigger. This comparison if for families right? The 2015 Corolla has 41 inches of rear leg space and the 2015 Civic has 36 inches. Why was the civic on this list? Yes it’s a good car but this is clearly biased.
The Chrysler town n country and Dodge Grand Caravan beat SUVs by all means
Dodge Grand caravan fan this is for 2015 cars
C dav thankyou
The Civic does NOT belong on this list. Not a bad car by any means, but not a family car. Hell, it's hardly good enough to cart around more than 1 friend. It makes a good commuter car, hence the name.
I agree the civic is an ideal car for a single person in college or out of college to small for a family
+Peter Schmidt I'd probably say the 2016 Civic is a different story.
ford . dodgle
When Subarus became so ugly?
They've never been very attractive. Ever see a GL from the 1970s? Totally fugly.
CaliforniaHuman and that's why people love them
Johnny Marke Oh I agree. I'm a proud owner of a 2008 Forester.
I guess there´s a niche for everyone :D
CaliforniaHuman That´s a nice looking model, even the SVX, and the 90-94 Legacys were fine to me.