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Can’t afford it

Compared to the competition, this is terribly overpriced. Wear a blind ford and sit inside a loaded Kia Sportage or a loaded 2023 Hyundai Sante Fe. Many would have difficulty differentiate either from an XT5.

Who has more fun during these videos! Impressive team dynamics. The lighting is good for northern residents! Great info as usual Justin, well done! Cheers to you and camera guy James! Well done!

All these features can be found in many Chinese electric car like for example the HiPhi X which was released 3 years ago, Mercedes are copying HiPhi X!

Agree that true, dedicated winter tires are necessary where you get a lot of snow. I had Michelin Crossclimate 2s on my Camry. While we don't get much snow in southwestern Tennessee they were fantastic when it did snow last winter (they don't plow here).

I wish that Ascent had a better engine.

I recognise Canada Tire Park! How did you get on at Moss Corner? It's TRICKY!

Best description video I’ve watched thus far…

❤❤❤ love Mercedes

Good review! I’m picking up at 19’ Bullitt this coming Saturday. Only 3900 miles. Can’t wait!!

Great video

Hello sir I bought 2023 crown majesta and i have a problem It only reads 400 km of range on full tank and i dont why please help

Gen 1.5 still the best: czcams.com/users/shortssNzCdv_UVPw?si=W6WGzI5wKX3T7WDR

We bought a new one 2024 been broke down 18 days of the thirty, been towed in three times replace emission componets , loud banging noise under drivers seat ,another time we were stopped in a grocery store lot by a concerned customer that there was a loud grinding noise coming from the back end , run away from this car!

Great review..

Complaining about rear power window placement is rather petty. Buttons rarely used are often no placed in less accessible spots. Split folding seats make sense to partially expand cargo area with a hatch. It makes little sense here where you don’t get a flat expanded cargo space and hatch cargo space. It would be a distinction without a difference.

Nitpick: There is no such thing as a hybrid engine. It has an Atkinson engine connected to a hybrid transmission. And underlying that nitpick is another, almost universal mistake. Never compare the engine to an electric motor-generator. The MG doesn't *_make_* power like an engine does, it converts the electrical power made by a battery or generator, from electrical power to mechanical power. So the MGs are more properly part of a hybrid's transmission, than something that compares to an engine. But while you gave a very good explanation of the hybrid system, I like mine better. Numbers below will reflect the 2018-2022 version, but they didn't change much. Most of the time, this is an EV. Not a *_Battery_* EV, like a Tesla, but a *_Battery_* *_and_* _Generator*_ EV. It is more properly called a serial hybrid. The disadvantage of a serial hybrid is that it has to convert power twice between electrical and mechanical. The losses in that process are its "transmission losses." But in fact, this transmission can be more efficient than a CVT. Still, when needs are fairly constant - highway cruising - it changes to a parallel hybrid with essentially no transmission losses at all. The way a serial hybrid helps with fuel economy, is seen in that green-and-blue power display. That Atkinson engine is most efficient at 2000 rpm and 88.5 lb-ft of torque, which is about 34 HP. It is 40.6% efficient at this point on the torque curve. Now, the engine in a non-hybrid has to produce the exact amount of power needed by the car. At 55 mph on a flat road in this car, that is about 15 HP. With it best rpm at 15 HP, this engine is only about 37% efficient. (A larger, or non-Atkinson, engine would be less efficient at 15 HP.) So what the serial hybrid will do - as you describe - is run the engine at 34 HP as often as it can, and use that extra 19 HP to self-charge the battery. Then, at a later time it will use that charge either for acceleration, or in EV drive. As a parallel hybrid, between about 40 and 80 mph, it will vary rpm (rpm=mph*37) but still keep efficiency above 40%. And the traction motor will use any extra power to self-charge, instead of the generator. Two more nitpicks: it uses engine drive only in low-power situations. So ma wheel power is determined by that 181 HP motor. But remember, a motor is a transmission, not a power plant. In order to get 181 HP to the wheels, a conventional gas car has to make 212 HP (www.motortrend.com/how-to/modp-1005-drivetrain-power-loss/). And yes, that is where Honda's older hybrids go their "rated" power. And, there is one other situation where the generator will act as a motor. If the battery ever becomes full while using regenerative braking down a long hill, you will lose regen if you don't find another place to dump energy. In this situation, the generator will be used to spin the engine for "engine braking." That surprises some people, when the engine seems to come on while braking downhill.

just configure one on Honda, its way more expensive than the blazer........... goodbye Honda LOL

I just got mine, any tips during winter, does it easily starts in outdoor cold during winters?

I don't use the heater but the ac in the heat

For about 13.5k you can get north of 650whp. I bought mine used for 34k with 40kmiles on it. Did all the labor myself and and am at $50k with fully built trans and 636whp on e30. Just started revising the e60 tune and will be pushing around 700whp.. straight monster

I’m bias… ST all day long.

What year and trim is this?

This model doesn't have a cvt only motors. Great suv, but the major issue is that it doesn't do good mileage for long drives on the highway. Rav4 is much superior for highway driving. Toyota's more efficient hybrid system. But I don't like the rav4 hybrid interior cabin, the engine noise is very annoying.

Can you p, ease put that funky music a lot louder. And I would like you to whisper on the videos. 🤟🎵

7:16 i am so glad i went with the 2024 Genesis gv70 EV, it does NOT whack / crash into even the larger potholes / bumps.

Awesome review until you called a Jeep a luxury SUV....

Thorough video! Well done! Nice blue T-Shirt!😊

I quit watching at "chevy blazer".

Honda should up the capacity of batteries from 1.1 kw/h to at least 10 kw/h the euro PHeV has a 17.7 kw/h batteries

Absolute junk do not buy Acura my wife’s 2019 Acura RDX just had the brakes fail while driving. Towed it to the dealership has a defective electronic brake booster just out of warranty. They want us to pay $3000 for this problem that should never have occurred.

I enjoyed watching your video on the acura rdx every things you mentioned it 100% true I owned a 2021 I love my acura but I expected a much better profarmance I was hoping acura would come out with a type-s RDX with more horse power and higher torque at lower RPM. Look at. Mazda cx50/cx5 turbo or lexus nx350 as 317/ 320 foot pound of torque.i am thinking of replacing my RDX with lexus NX350 or mazda I will do my test drive first your comments stay safe.

This car is trash… after 100k miles the timing chain needs to Be replaced…. $1900 cost On all these regals

The GV60 performance is a sleeper. People will assume they pulled up beside another small SUV, and have no clue about the 483HP, 3 second supercar that will quietly and ferociously blow away pretty much anything AMG or BMW M has to offer. This car is a unicorn, and well worth the price of admission. I'm excited to get mine.

A thorough review! Love the lighting features. Good work Justin, and car guy James.😊

Crv is much better. Hrv has too much noise in the back. Also rear suspension is not that great quality for hrv

2022 Lighting is AMAZING, Especially That High Beam Spotlight. 👍🏽👍🏽❗️

I need it to be plugged in, it will be my best choice if it can be driven 90 miles on EV alone..

This model isn't "fully loaded." It's the Limited trim, the missing buttons are for the driver eye watch and the front view monitor camera only available on the Touring model.

258 HP "may leave some wanting more"... What, 0-60 in 5.3 secs is not good enough for you? BTW: That is the fastest in this class.

Very good video, lot of information provided, I will be shopping soon for a used Macan S probably 2022. Will watch again.

I would love to upgrade to a powerboost if they came in a regular cab 8 ft bed

I rather buy a honda civic hybrid, this car doesn't show anything more special then a Civic or rather pay little more for a TLX.

Dad is back! Greatly detailed video Justin. The seating info is great for drivers doing long trips!

No way is anyone paying that price. Get a Tesla

Own a 2017 Crosstrek. It gets stupid good MPG in city and hwy. I’m in the south and driving in the rain is amazing with this type of AWD. Almost like magnets holding you to the ground. 95lb Dog and she fits fine in back seat for short and long trips.

Wife just purchased a 2024 Honda CRV Touring Sport Hybrid last month. This is our third Honda hybrid (2006 Civic hybrid - 2010 Insight hybrid). The 2024 CRV Hybrid is getting up 42-45 MPG city and 39-40 MPG at highway speeds. We love this CRV, good job Honda. ( Like your video... )

The GTS looks way better than srt10

I don't know why, but your videos almost never come up when searching from inside CZcams.

I'm enjoying these headlight demos.