Your favorite non-luxury SUV?

[Anonymous]

Mazda. CX-5 probably a little small for you, so check out the CX-9

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:VW Atlas SEL for sure

+1 huge inside

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mazda. CX-5 probably a little small for you, so check out the CX-9

The cx-9 has looked the same since 2016 and will be redesigned soon. Just something to be aware of if this matters to you (or if you are looking for a good deal.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:VW Atlas SEL for sure

+1 huge inside

Atlas is decently priced for the space it offers, but I'm not a fan because it will depreciate quickly (most VWs do) and will struggle with long-term reliability (most VWs do).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks. Maybe we will look at Telluride but we have avoided because DH does not want to pay the premium over MSRP. The others we’ve seen and appreciate your comments. We also liked the Ascent but are worried about quality issues.

What quality issues with the Ascent? I have one and didn’t know there were issues. I’m very pleased with it! I do think any of the cars will be good- Atlas, Ascent, Pilot/Highlander, palisade. I like the Ascent because it’s AWD, very roomy (more so than Highlander, which is tighter), and a really nice interior. It does go through gas quickly! That has been my main complaint. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks. Maybe we will look at Telluride but we have avoided because DH does not want to pay the premium over MSRP. The others we’ve seen and appreciate your comments. We also liked the Ascent but are worried about quality issues.

What quality issues with the Ascent? I have one and didn’t know there were issues. I’m very pleased with it! I do think any of the cars will be good- Atlas, Ascent, Pilot/Highlander, palisade. I like the Ascent because it’s AWD, very roomy (more so than Highlander, which is tighter), and a really nice interior. It does go through gas quickly! That has been my main complaint. Good luck!

I’m glad to hear it. I’ve read about issues with the CVT, and more concerning ou lawsuits over problems with Eyesight (not just Ascent.) The lawsuits state the emergency braking is going off when there is no reason to brake and causing or nearly causing accidents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mazda. CX-5 probably a little small for you, so check out the CX-9

NP. No touchscreen so I had to cross that one off my list.

[Anonymous]

All of these suggestions sound great. Just make sure you get any color other than white

[Anonymous]

I test drove the palisade, Telluride, atlas, and ascent, and I found them all to really drag. Very little performance and maneuverability, which for me would be an issue in DC traffic. I liked them all for different reasons but couldn’t get past how it felt like driving a Toyota/Honda sedan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I test drove the palisade, Telluride, atlas, and ascent, and I found them all to really drag. Very little performance and maneuverability, which for me would be an issue in DC traffic. I liked them all for different reasons but couldn’t get past how it felt like driving a Toyota/Honda sedan.

Did you find a non-luxury car that you like? I really enjoy my hybrid Toyota sedan and also enjoyed driving my neighbor's Palisade.

FWIW I didn't enjoy driving the Mazda CX-5, the CRV, the Rav-4 (hybrid or gas), or the Forester. These all felt sluggish to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I test drove the palisade, Telluride, atlas, and ascent, and I found them all to really drag. Very little performance and maneuverability, which for me would be an issue in DC traffic. I liked them all for different reasons but couldn’t get past how it felt like driving a Toyota/Honda sedan.

So did you buy something?

[Anonymous]

OP here. We are going to put some work into our current car and ride out this market nonsense. It helps that we both are still at home.