@@andreblackaller3560 not Honda. The 1.5t and 2.4 are junk motors. Honda is like apple refusing to do any work unless you can prove it's their fault and they need to fix it. I had countless issues with both
Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade are game changers. Easily better than all the competition and even the XT6. Very impressive. Just gorgeous inside and out
I purchased my Palisade Limited in June, 2021, and I’m enjoying it. I upgraded my tires to the Michelin CrossClimate 2’s and they have truly improved the handling in all conditions, making it an even better purchase.
Toyota just had their press launch event for the 2020 Highlander. I don’t think they wanted the 2019 to be in the comparison as it’ll soon be old news. Why waste the time when the new model will be out late next month? Makes total sense to omit having it in the comparison.
3 name changes allowed every 90 days. Many people care if it’s soulless to drive, although a sad majority (like you) prefer appliances since they only look at the rigid facts about a car. Nothing wrong with that...but don’t get mad if we don’t want to drive a toaster every day.
The Honda Pilot should have one 1st. It is so much more reliable then any of the other vehicles. What is the point of buying an expensive 3 row if it doesn't last?
...reliability was not factored into this test. this is a pure, right out of the box, first month buyer's remorse test/comparison. the 'reliability' side comes much later; so much later, that you would have to start nit-picking things to deduct points from 'reliability'. normal wear & tear and consumable items do not count.
They bought a $54,000 4 cylinder Ford Explorer and then complained how high the price was. I just bought an Explorer XLT, same power and drivetrain, well equipped for under 38K.
HOW THE 3rd ROW OF THESE CARS COMPARE TO EACH OTHER?!? WHICH CARA HAVE 2nd ROW THAT CAN MOVE W/ CAR SEAR INSTALLED?!? Astounding how nearly NONE of these reviews provide the info that really matters for the families looking to buy them… 🙄🙄🙄
These reviews are too gadget oriented. All these vehicles can be purchased, nicely equipped for less than 40,000.00. Personally, I prefer handling. performance and safety over gadgets. More expensive to fix when it breaks.
I recently was in the market for one of these. The Ford Explorer is by far the superior vehicle. The seats are great. Motor week conveniently left out the amount of front seat legroom, excellent seats and the very wide cargo area of 4 feet between wheel wells. The Explorers chassis is light years ahead of all the front drive clones. It rides better, handles better, stops faster, pulls more G's around curves if you want to push and it accelerates better. Of course the Korean twins cost less. They did not spend the R&D that Ford did on the new Explorer chassis. When you drive it the rear wheel based chassis is just great. I settled for the ST model which comes standard with all the safety suite of features. Plus 400 HP and 415 lb ft of torque. It will run circles around all of these. For a sticker of 56,500 its a bargain. As they say you get what you pay for .
... bummer, I was really hoping the Ascent would fair better. Here's to the mid-cycle refresh and gen2. The Mrs keeps nudging me that our CX-5 isn't big enough (just one 7yo to haul around), so I'm looking at 3rows so we can keep the 3rd folded and have the extra cargo area while still retaining a descent back seat. Even the Grand Cherokee has a smallish backseat. The CX-9 is nice, but still on the fence about Mazda infotainment. Our budget (usually) has us limited to the bottom trims anyway, so, I'm not all that interested in near lux do-dads because not everyone has $40k+ to spend on a (new) vehicle; plus i like to keep it simple.
Make sure to go sit in and test drive any models you want. The Palisade has a very narrow front window view and we could not deal with it. We liked the seating and views in the Ascent - but I found the ride a little bit stiff over bumpy roads for a larger SUV.
@@billyjoejimbob56 I worked at Chevy for 2 years or so as a porter once. Was a 13’ Traverse as a shuttle vehicle. When I started it has 67k miles. When I left it had 192k miles and they still used it quite some time after I left. Only issue was the condenser went bad at about 170k. When I tell you we floored tf out of that traverse cause we wanted a new one it never would break.
I can see that the aging Honda Pilot (ours is a 2017) is falling behind the pack a bit. But, it is the first and only vehicle we have ever owned that has needed only ONE trip to the dealer in five years... needing nothing more than a software update/reflash to solve a minor problem. Enjoy your class leading Kia and HMC infotainment systems folks. Yes, I wish we had the best in class space utilization of the VW Atlas. The Honda and Toyota faithful among us will be enjoying our 2nd hundred thousand miles while the rest of you are sweating out the non-existent resale value of your choices. Happy motoring!!!
gzyang1986 Highlander (even the upcoming 2020) would finish at the bottom with the Honda/Subaru/Chevy. No space increase and as bland and rental-focused as ever
Oof. That Exploder costs $7k more than the Palisade?! The Hyundai looks and feels like a $70k vehicle for $40s and the Explorer looks and feels like a product from 2010 for insane prices. Ford either phoned it in or is suffering from 1980s-level hubris.
Obviously you know nothing about the guts of a car especially the chassis and drive train. I have driven the KIA. Its soft, light steering and the engine has no guts and if a family was in this car with their luggage and tried to pass at high speed it would be scary.
Is the regulal Chevy lineup ever going to get away from the Unremarkable and boring trend? I remember when they actually designed stuff that was pleasing to look at.
Not really a fan of Toyota, but the fact that the Toyota Highlander was excluded made this review pointless to me...it is literally one of the best selling vehicles!!
VW seems to be playing it a little Too Safe these days, I get it the whole ‘Diesel Gate’ left a sour taste in buyers mouths and VW lost a lot of money, but the only way to move forward is to reinvent. The Explore was summed up perfectly, fun to drive, versatile but not as luxurious feeling
Went with the Atlas as it can fit three car seats in the middle row and you do not have to take them out to get into the back row like most of the competitors.
..but for how much? more than the $54k Explorer? unless you really have to tow heavy loads, or unleaded in not widely available in your area, or all your other vehicles use diesel, I'm struggling to see the benefit, once engine cost is factored in, how the Tahoe is a better deal; although it is probably bigger in side as it is a full size rig vs these "mid-size" ones.
A bold decision at the time by GM, and it performs beautifully. But the market has turned against diesel and you are on the wrong side of the trend. Good luck on the resale value. And longer term, finding the parts and dealer techs you will need to keep it running well.
And the REAL winner of this test is the Honda Oddyssey! Because let's face it, it has way more space and practicality, drives better, is more economical, and 99% of buyers do not need whatever extra capabilities these crossovers provide over a minivan (and those capabilities aren't very impressive anyway. Light towing and light off roading? That's about it, and most people don't tow and don't off-road!) SUVs are for posers; I eagerly await the death of this obnoxious, irrational trend.
I actually do tow (6x12 enclosed utility) and we live in an area with hills and regularly receives snow and ice so the added AWD is a nice feature on most SUV/CUVs. would like the added space of a mini van and tried to get the misses to look at them but she wasn't interested.
Totally agree with you. Our 2006 Oddysey was the best family vehicle we ever had. A Honda Odyssey with a hybrid option and electric rear axle would be the perfect large family vehicle if only they would build it.
All are way too expensive for the low capability and value. Would never spend $45k on this disappointment group. A bunch of ordinary vehicles at high class prices. Look for deep discounts or look elsewhere.
caleed jones I think the Durango probably competed and lost. It’s hard to tell since the design is almost a full decade old, and it’s been a few years since it’s received a meaningful update.
I’m not surprised at all at the two top winners. Total home runs, but let’s just see how they hold up in liability and resale value. The Tellaride is already having major problems with the front windshield breaking from small or minor impacts.
@@bradmanmisera2689 I just hope the Recalls and Fixes don't get to bad because knowing Hyundai/Kia they will make the owners look and feel crazy for their fuck-ups. I still must say, these are one hot design. Just hoping the problems coming through the pipeline don't diminish the ownership experience.
Another fall from grace for Honda. Just further proves that they are content to rely on their past reputation and overprice their uninspiring lineup of frappuccino retrievers.
Yep. And WAYYYYY too many people are stuck in the past with their head up their ass. There are insane numbers of people who just can't get over the fact that the Koreans are at the very least, on par now with the Japanese, if not slowly starting to out do them now. Times have definitely changed. Back to back car of the year awards have gone to the Koreans now. It's time to start accepting reality.
I would disagree and say that Honda is currently producing good cars. The Accord is a great car to drive not to mention it’s carried the torch of being on C/D 10 best every year it’s produced. It’s also packed with value especially on the 1.5 sport. The Civic was North American car of the year. The CR-V while not my cup of tea is by far one of the best in the segment. The pilot is an older design that I’m sure will be redone within the next year or two but still a nice three row SUV. It uses the J-Series V6 with is arguably one of the best 6 cylinder engine ever made. So while many people see 90s Honda with rose colored glasses, Honda has never stopped being a good car company that builds excellent automobiles.
I Really think the Japanese manufacturers got complacent. Very tired designs, and letting their models get too long in the tooth. It seems the Koreans are headed the right direction. Their latest cars are combining Japanese power train traits with German inspired handling and interiors.
Faux Craig Singhouse “Another fall from grace”? WTH are you even on? The Accord is a standout winner by critics retail buying public (non-fleet sales). The Same can be said for the Civic and the CR-V. The Odyssey continues to sell very well also.
@@senorgato70 What do you mean by what am I on? Why the insult? Do you own Honda? I never tossed any insult at you. I bet you don't dare talk like this in person, tough guy.
Wow you picked the Palisade over the Telluride because the more expensive Pallisade has a power third row? No wonder I look to Motor Trend and Car and Driver to pick the best vehicle! Everyone knows that the Telluride is # 1 in this class!
Needs CX-9 and Highlander. Atlas and Explorer interiors are plastic trash, no way they should be above Honda, Toyota, or Mazda. At least they got the top two right.
@@therealist4006 ...most ppl will lease these things for 3 years, so not many will have the same car beyond 36-42 months -for no out of warranty worries. shoot, if we could lease our clothes, we probably would (but I bet there is already a business out there that does this...if not, I need to start one ASAP!)
@@aayonce4 at least DURANGO has many options on engine choice. The 5.7L HEMI is a REAL DEAL & STEAL! annnnd let's not even talk about the top 392 HEMI, it's less and does more than most EURO SUVs
@@93remix but the durango is just not up to par quality wise imo and frankly others it's more sport oriented than family comfort. You see Honda is in the bottom 3 thats unheard of so they are really a stickler
I think were are all the real losers because we buy these oversized lumps of steel instead of proper sedans and wagons. Automaker advertising really did its job over the last 25 years...
@@andybub45 if people still bought wagons they could haul quiet a lot. I can put a fridge in the back of mine, and how much more does the average person need? Also, unique cases can still buy trucks, it just shouldn't be the case for most families...
Not feeling the Telluride at all. Not original looking at all. Looks like a Range Rover and Volvo. Just not original. Its a copycat and thats sad and desperate. The Palisades looks unique not for the best but its original which wins me over
@@daniels7862 1. You are ONE person and anecdotal evidence is worthless. Still doesn't mean that the Atlas is reliable, multiple sources that specialize in statistically sound research studies with with sample sizes in the tens of thousands say it isn't. 2. Just because you have a warranty doesn't mean your vehicle isn't going to have problems. Bringing your car in is a pain in the ass, or the possibility of it breaking down stranding your family is stupid. Yeah "who cares" about that. 3. VW's 6/72 warranty is going away in 2020 because it was costing them too much money. That really says a lot about their faith in their product that they took away that long warranty. What a joke.
Ford was stupid to put a 4 banger in this size vehicle ... A naturally aspired v6 would have worked with the rear wheel drive it would have helped to balance out the weight
Balance out the weight??? What? How? Their 3.7 makes less horsepower and torque than the 2.3 and is less efficient to boot. The 2.3 also makes far more torque lower in the powerband compared to a NA V6.
@@xadam2dudex Ford doesn't have a single naturally aspirated production V6 that produces more torque at lower revs than the 2.3 EcoBoost. Duratec/Cyclone 3.3/3.5/3.7 and even the legacy boat anchor Cologne 4.0 all make less power and are less efficient according to the EPA ratings.
The 4 banger is probably the best thing about the Explorer. If if had a naturally aspirated V6 with a lot less torque, it may have finished even lower.
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Nice test. My only complaint: Mazda CX-9 is missing. I know it wouldn't have won because of less space, but otherwise it's a good model.
Its the only one I'd get outside the Highlander. Everything else is known for issues of a sort or are just plain and uninspiring
emark24 Mazda’s are definitely in the top 3 most reliable brands Toyota, Honda and Mazda are THE smart choice.
@@andreblackaller3560 not Honda. The 1.5t and 2.4 are junk motors. Honda is like apple refusing to do any work unless you can prove it's their fault and they need to fix it. I had countless issues with both
@@Suction_ Agree. Honda is a shadow of its former self.
@@Suction_ The K24 is one of the most reliable engines Honda has ever put out.
The Telluride is the best in the segment. Provides a value like no other!
The Palisade is just as much of a value being its the same. the difference is that Hyundai includes destination on their MSRP, and Kia doesn't.
I agree to agree, great comparo:) The Hyundai and Kia really are super nice, they all are. Lets see how the competition reacts.
Hyundai & Kia have come a long way. That's awesome as competition is great for us consumers.
Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade are game changers. Easily better than all the competition and even the XT6. Very impressive. Just gorgeous inside and out
But nothing touches the Aviator. I said what I said.
I purchased my Palisade Limited in June, 2021, and I’m enjoying it. I upgraded my tires to the Michelin CrossClimate 2’s and they have truly improved the handling in all conditions, making it an even better purchase.
Toyota just had their press launch event for the 2020 Highlander. I don’t think they wanted the 2019 to be in the comparison as it’ll soon be old news. Why waste the time when the new model will be out late next month? Makes total sense to omit having it in the comparison.
Just saw the TFL review and against this group, I doubt it would’ve finished better than the Explorer. It looks as pedestrian and bland as usual
3 name changes allowed every 90 days. Many people care if it’s soulless to drive, although a sad majority (like you) prefer appliances since they only look at the rigid facts about a car. Nothing wrong with that...but don’t get mad if we don’t want to drive a toaster every day.
They should have just waited until the new Highlander was available to do this comparison.
DanScoob the Ascent is basically a rebadged Highlander so technically it was there
The Honda Pilot should have one 1st. It is so much more reliable then any of the other vehicles. What is the point of buying an expensive 3 row if it doesn't last?
...reliability was not factored into this test. this is a pure, right out of the box, first month buyer's remorse test/comparison. the 'reliability' side comes much later; so much later, that you would have to start nit-picking things to deduct points from 'reliability'. normal wear & tear and consumable items do not count.
Now base model comparison. Kia/Hyundai still win hehe
They should make performance versions of these. I would like to see a Palisade N line and a Telluride GT line
@@theKevronHarris ...probably not the direction you want to go, but I'm sure a Genesis derivative is headed this way (as a GX60
They bought a $54,000 4 cylinder Ford Explorer and then complained how high the price was. I just bought an Explorer XLT, same power and drivetrain, well equipped for under 38K.
All of these were top of the line specs
HOW THE 3rd ROW OF THESE CARS COMPARE TO EACH OTHER?!? WHICH CARA HAVE 2nd ROW THAT CAN MOVE W/ CAR SEAR INSTALLED?!?
Astounding how nearly NONE of these reviews provide the info that really matters for the families looking to buy them… 🙄🙄🙄
Highlander isn't on here because it's the #1 selling.
These reviews are too gadget oriented. All these vehicles can be purchased, nicely equipped for less than 40,000.00. Personally, I prefer handling. performance and safety over gadgets. More expensive to fix when it breaks.
They should have included the Durango
My top 4, 4th Subaru Ascent, 3rd Honda Pilot, 2nd Hyundai Pallisade, 1st Kia Telluride
I recently was in the market for one of these. The Ford Explorer is by far the superior vehicle. The seats are great. Motor week conveniently left out the amount of front seat legroom, excellent seats and the very wide cargo area of 4 feet between wheel wells. The Explorers chassis is light years ahead of all the front drive clones. It rides better, handles better, stops faster, pulls more G's around curves if you want to push and it accelerates better. Of course the Korean twins cost less. They did not spend the R&D that Ford did on the new Explorer chassis. When you drive it the rear wheel based chassis is just great. I settled for the ST model which comes standard with all the safety suite of features. Plus 400 HP and 415 lb ft of torque. It will run circles around all of these. For a sticker of 56,500 its a bargain. As they say you get what you pay for .
American cars were pretty much last in going to FWD and now they are first to go back to RWD. Trends a cyclical.
$56k is a bargain? I hope you got 10-15% off MSRP.
And if it does not turn into a money pit when it is five or six years old as most Fords do, I will agree with you.
2:32 Wait, the engine is transverse in the Explorer?!?
I’m pretty sure they all are. They’re all based on FWD car platforms.
... bummer, I was really hoping the Ascent would fair better. Here's to the mid-cycle refresh and gen2. The Mrs keeps nudging me that our CX-5 isn't big enough (just one 7yo to haul around), so I'm looking at 3rows so we can keep the 3rd folded and have the extra cargo area while still retaining a descent back seat. Even the Grand Cherokee has a smallish backseat. The CX-9 is nice, but still on the fence about Mazda infotainment. Our budget (usually) has us limited to the bottom trims anyway, so, I'm not all that interested in near lux do-dads because not everyone has $40k+ to spend on a (new) vehicle; plus i like to keep it simple.
Make sure to go sit in and test drive any models you want. The Palisade has a very narrow front window view and we could not deal with it. We liked the seating and views in the Ascent - but I found the ride a little bit stiff over bumpy roads for a larger SUV.
why no mazda cx-9 ? it would have been very interesting
The traverse is better than them all...Just needs better infotainment screen, as well as instrument panel cluster.
Dakota Daniel that’s some funny shit right there. Thx for the laugh.
If you can find a Traverse over 5 years old that doesn't have its check engine light on for eternity, let us know.... OK?
@@billyjoejimbob56 I worked at Chevy for 2 years or so as a porter once. Was a 13’ Traverse as a shuttle vehicle. When I started it has 67k miles. When I left it had 192k miles and they still used it quite some time after I left. Only issue was the condenser went bad at about 170k. When I tell you we floored tf out of that traverse cause we wanted a new one it never would break.
That Palisade is beautiful! I'll take one in basic trim for around $32k. What a bargain!
Agreed. Forget about the $47k nonsense. The real value is in the base model.
@@toronado455 SEL with the convenience package, add the premium pack and you start around $38K for heated seats steering wheel and a sunroof.
@@tylerhumpfer2493 Thing is I don't want leather wrapped steering wheel, so I'd stick with the base model.
I can see that the aging Honda Pilot (ours is a 2017) is falling behind the pack a bit. But, it is the first and only vehicle we have ever owned that has needed only ONE trip to the dealer in five years... needing nothing more than a software update/reflash to solve a minor problem. Enjoy your class leading Kia and HMC infotainment systems folks. Yes, I wish we had the best in class space utilization of the VW Atlas. The Honda and Toyota faithful among us will be enjoying our 2nd hundred thousand miles while the rest of you are sweating out the non-existent resale value of your choices. Happy motoring!!!
No highlander? That's the real winner.
That was a surprise no Toyota
Ugly and boring. Atlas is king
gzyang1986 Highlander (even the upcoming 2020) would finish at the bottom with the Honda/Subaru/Chevy. No space increase and as bland and rental-focused as ever
3 name changes allowed every 90 days. Love my atlas. Haven’t had a single issue
Oof. That Exploder costs $7k more than the Palisade?! The Hyundai looks and feels like a $70k vehicle for $40s and the Explorer looks and feels like a product from 2010 for insane prices. Ford either phoned it in or is suffering from 1980s-level hubris.
matt...ck out the 400 plus horse power v6 explorer..rear wheel drive biased fun to drive.
@@zerkfiter Still has a cheap interior and is too expensive.
Obviously you know nothing about the guts of a car especially the chassis and drive train. I have driven the KIA. Its soft, light steering and the engine has no guts and if a family was in this car with their luggage and tried to pass at high speed it would be scary.
@@zerkfiter yeah for $60k though....
Is the regulal Chevy lineup ever going to get away from the Unremarkable and boring trend? I remember when they actually designed stuff that was pleasing to look at.
Not really a fan of Toyota, but the fact that the Toyota Highlander was excluded made this review pointless to me...it is literally one of the best selling vehicles!!
You do realize that there's a new coming out soon.
Unfortunately, the redesigned 2020 Toyota Highlander wasn’t ready in time for our testing but we'll have more on it soon.
@@Motorweek Ok. Thanks alot!
VW seems to be playing it a little Too Safe these days, I get it the whole ‘Diesel Gate’ left a sour taste in buyers mouths and VW lost a lot of money, but the only way to move forward is to reinvent. The Explore was summed up perfectly, fun to drive, versatile but not as luxurious feeling
Went with the Atlas as it can fit three car seats in the middle row and you do not have to take them out to get into the back row like most of the competitors.
Hyundai Palisade gets a power-folding third row seat but the Kia Telluride doesn't. That's odd.
lol, what a game changer.
Not really, it's a Kia, the "lesser" model.
Kevron Harris Telluride got the looks!
Kia is the more economical version ... Hyundai is the more premium division
@@larzchavez I love the Telluride better along with the Palisade. A Palisade N and a Telluride GT would be nice and sporty.
I like the explorer. Then we keep coming back to the Subaru ascent
All that's nice but I'll take the new 3.0 diesel Tahoe
You lost me at diesel.
..but for how much? more than the $54k Explorer? unless you really have to tow heavy loads, or unleaded in not widely available in your area, or all your other vehicles use diesel, I'm struggling to see the benefit, once engine cost is factored in, how the Tahoe is a better deal; although it is probably bigger in side as it is a full size rig vs these "mid-size" ones.
A bold decision at the time by GM, and it performs beautifully. But the market has turned against diesel and you are on the wrong side of the trend.
Good luck on the resale value. And longer term, finding the parts and dealer techs you will need to keep it running well.
Toyota highlander?
Finally, fair review of the Palisade.
And the REAL winner of this test is the Honda Oddyssey! Because let's face it, it has way more space and practicality, drives better, is more economical, and 99% of buyers do not need whatever extra capabilities these crossovers provide over a minivan (and those capabilities aren't very impressive anyway. Light towing and light off roading? That's about it, and most people don't tow and don't off-road!) SUVs are for posers; I eagerly await the death of this obnoxious, irrational trend.
I actually do tow (6x12 enclosed utility) and we live in an area with hills and regularly receives snow and ice so the added AWD is a nice feature on most SUV/CUVs. would like the added space of a mini van and tried to get the misses to look at them but she wasn't interested.
M C No Hybrid.
Totally agree with you. Our 2006 Oddysey was the best family vehicle we ever had. A Honda Odyssey with a hybrid option and electric rear axle would be the perfect large family vehicle if only they would build it.
Reliability....history speaks for itself..
Don’t believe the hype!!... stick with what works .. Honda!!!
Kia has stepped up its game, kudos.
No Cx9?
Highlander....hello?!
They said top sellers
EGGINFOOLS
245k Highlanders in 2018. 60k In 2018 for atlas.
@@billthehofcollector4525 I don't disagree. Just saying that's what they stated
The 2020 wasn't available
terrance sneed it’s really no better than than the 2019. It would’ve finished with the bottom 3
Telluride rides a little better than the Palisade and is better looking.
Even on the same exact tires and wheel size? Base model Palisade rides on 245/60-18 so it might be the same.
Where is CX-9?
Too much low end imported crap.
All are way too expensive for the low capability and value. Would never spend $45k on this disappointment group. A bunch of ordinary vehicles at high class prices. Look for deep discounts or look elsewhere.
Well what happened to the Dodge Durango?😒
Feedrate 138. It’s a 10 year old design. It would have gotten last
Its old and has not been updated in a very long time
It's at the dealers being repaired.
It's old and overdue for a major update
Also a HUGE thing is reliability and well Toyota ....
wheres the Durango?
caleed jones I think the Durango probably competed and lost. It’s hard to tell since the design is almost a full decade old, and it’s been a few years since it’s received a meaningful update.
It probably broke down
In the shop waiting for parts
I’m not surprised at all at the two top winners. Total home runs, but let’s just see how they hold up in liability and resale value. The Tellaride is already having major problems with the front windshield breaking from small or minor impacts.
FLJAMESFL yes it is unfortunate as that just happened to my coworker. Asking Kia if the recall will replace it.
@@bradmanmisera2689 I just hope the Recalls and Fixes don't get to bad because knowing Hyundai/Kia they will make the owners look and feel crazy for their fuck-ups. I still must say, these are one hot design. Just hoping the problems coming through the pipeline don't diminish the ownership experience.
lousy resale and I doubt they will hold up as well as other brands. They are cheap because they are made cheap.
Toyota highlander anybody?!?!
WHERE IS THE HIGHLANDER THAT IS THE BEST SELLING!?
good question
Why no highlander? Why spotlight junk
Lmao.. Someone doesn't know what they're talking about.
Do you pray to toyota at night?
I swear some of you people really are stuck with your heads up your asses.
Sorry the VW should not be there poor quality.
Another fall from grace for Honda. Just further proves that they are content to rely on their past reputation and overprice their uninspiring lineup of frappuccino retrievers.
Yep. And WAYYYYY too many people are stuck in the past with their head up their ass.
There are insane numbers of people who just can't get over the fact that the Koreans are at the very least, on par now with the Japanese, if not slowly starting to out do them now.
Times have definitely changed.
Back to back car of the year awards have gone to the Koreans now. It's time to start accepting reality.
I would disagree and say that Honda is currently producing good cars. The Accord is a great car to drive not to mention it’s carried the torch of being on C/D 10 best every year it’s produced. It’s also packed with value especially on the 1.5 sport. The Civic was North American car of the year. The CR-V while not my cup of tea is by far one of the best in the segment. The pilot is an older design that I’m sure will be redone within the next year or two but still a nice three row SUV. It uses the J-Series V6 with is arguably one of the best 6 cylinder engine ever made. So while many people see 90s Honda with rose colored glasses, Honda has never stopped being a good car company that builds excellent automobiles.
I Really think the Japanese manufacturers got complacent. Very tired designs, and letting their models get too long in the tooth. It seems the Koreans are headed the right direction. Their latest cars are combining Japanese power train traits with German inspired handling and interiors.
Faux Craig Singhouse “Another fall from grace”? WTH are you even on? The Accord is a standout winner by critics retail buying public (non-fleet sales). The Same can be said for the Civic and the CR-V. The Odyssey continues to sell very well also.
@@senorgato70 What do you mean by what am I on? Why the insult? Do you own Honda? I never tossed any insult at you. I bet you don't dare talk like this in person, tough guy.
Wow you picked the Palisade over the Telluride because the more expensive Pallisade has a power third row? No wonder I look to Motor Trend and Car and Driver to pick the best vehicle! Everyone knows that the Telluride is # 1 in this class!
Needs CX-9 and Highlander. Atlas and Explorer interiors are plastic trash, no way they should be above Honda, Toyota, or Mazda. At least they got the top two right.
No Highlander, hmmmmm
It flaked out...
@@sdk1991zzang I'm sure. At least the Highlander will last more then 4 years...
@@therealist4006 ...most ppl will lease these things for 3 years, so not many will have the same car beyond 36-42 months -for no out of warranty worries. shoot, if we could lease our clothes, we probably would (but I bet there is already a business out there that does this...if not, I need to start one ASAP!)
If the DURANGO WASN'T IN HERE... THIS WASN'T A GOOD COMPARO. ANNNND 3 ROWED SUVs UNDER 300HP STANDARD are CORNY! NOT 285, 291, OR 296.. 300!
The durango is old as hell. Same platform since 2012
I was going to ask the same thing, where is the Durango. Who cares about how old the platform is, it’s still a contender
@@aayonce4 at least DURANGO has many options on engine choice. The 5.7L HEMI is a REAL DEAL & STEAL! annnnd let's not even talk about the top 392 HEMI, it's less and does more than most EURO SUVs
@@93remix but the durango is just not up to par quality wise imo and frankly others it's more sport oriented than family comfort. You see Honda is in the bottom 3 thats unheard of so they are really a stickler
They should be including the Flex !!
What a joke.
I will take the Pilot over everything else ugly
Lol your outdated overpriced pilot?
I think were are all the real losers because we buy these oversized lumps of steel instead of proper sedans and wagons. Automaker advertising really did its job over the last 25 years...
Agree...I don't see how the consumer comes out a winner here when the average cost of these "family" vehicles is $50K.
You cant haul as much stuff in a "proper" sedan
@@andybub45 if people still bought wagons they could haul quiet a lot. I can put a fridge in the back of mine, and how much more does the average person need?
Also, unique cases can still buy trucks, it just shouldn't be the case for most families...
Where you guys afraid that you don't have a Toyota in the review? What a shitty review.
Nope!
Not feeling the Telluride at all. Not original looking at all. Looks like a Range Rover and Volvo. Just not original. Its a copycat and thats sad and desperate. The Palisades looks unique not for the best but its original which wins me over
Volvo XC90
A Chinese car??
@@hondatrix they're built in Sweden and the US, dont hate on China $1000 iPhones are built there too it's all relative
Defy Convention may be they had a price cap. I think the Volvo is at a completely different price range and can top 80K plus
Volvo is Swedish not Chinese
Volvo XC90 is in the premium segment not the mainstream like these tested SUVs
Bias review.... segment quality/sells leader Toyota Highlander😡😡😡
Atlas is king. Palisade is hideous. Subaru boring
The Atlas is King of being the least reliable entry in the segment according to Consumer Reports.
sleeksilver my atlas hasn’t given me any trouble. And with a 6 year warranty who cares.
@@daniels7862 1. You are ONE person and anecdotal evidence is worthless. Still doesn't mean that the Atlas is reliable, multiple sources that specialize in statistically sound research studies with with sample sizes in the tens of thousands say it isn't.
2. Just because you have a warranty doesn't mean your vehicle isn't going to have problems. Bringing your car in is a pain in the ass, or the possibility of it breaking down stranding your family is stupid. Yeah "who cares" about that.
3. VW's 6/72 warranty is going away in 2020 because it was costing them too much money. That really says a lot about their faith in their product that they took away that long warranty. What a joke.
Atlas should get better MPG's considering it's all hard, lightweight plastic.
DanielSangster Horrible choices.
Ford was stupid to put a 4 banger in this size vehicle ... A naturally aspired v6 would have worked with the rear wheel drive it would have helped to balance out the weight
Balance out the weight??? What? How?
Their 3.7 makes less horsepower and torque than the 2.3 and is less efficient to boot. The 2.3 also makes far more torque lower in the powerband compared to a NA V6.
@@sleeksilver I'm sure Ford has more than 2 engines in its bag of tricks...
@@xadam2dudex Ford doesn't have a single naturally aspirated production V6 that produces more torque at lower revs than the 2.3 EcoBoost. Duratec/Cyclone 3.3/3.5/3.7 and even the legacy boat anchor Cologne 4.0 all make less power and are less efficient according to the EPA ratings.
The 4 banger is probably the best thing about the Explorer. If if had a naturally aspirated V6 with a lot less torque, it may have finished even lower.
You obviously haven't driven it. Its the same motor in the base Mustang. This motor in the Explorer out accelerates all the competition.