Family Car of the Year Finalists!!!!
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- čas přidán 8. 01. 2024
- 2023 was quite the year for the family car market! There were so many redesigns, refreshes and releases so the family car market is now more competitive than ever!
For 2023 we’re doing something new, our first ever Car Mom Award! To be eligible, the car had to undergo a significant redesign or refresh or be a whole new model entirely. Also another caveat is the vehicle had to be available for sale during the 2023 calendar.
Our categories for judging these cars were:
🚗 Comfort
📲 Technology
🦺Safety
💰Value
💺Car Seat Capability
We did not judge these cars against each other but instead based on that set criteria so today I am excited to announce our four finalists for the Car Mom “Car The Year” Award.
Finalists:
2024 Volkswagen Atlas:
• 2024 Volkswagen Atlas ...
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
• 2024 Toyota Grand High...
2024 Lexus TX
• The All New 2024 Lexus TX
2023 Honda Pilot
• Is the 2023 Honda Pilo...
*THEY ARE NOT IN ORDER
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01:06 Toyota Grand Highlander
01:46 Lexus TX
02:35 Honda Pilot
03:23 Volkswagen Atlas
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I really think reliability needs to be part of the categories. Because most of these cars won’t have problems for the first 3-5 years; however, there are still several families that buy cars to own for 10 years or more and I believe many out there heavily weigh reliability in their decision process. Cars such as Kia, jeep and dodge have not yet proven long term reliability, while they have done major changes to improve this, it is still not proven yet.
All the manufacturers are in question now with reliability now that most of them including Honda and Toyota which are using turbo-charged engines which are not as reliable. I would go for a vehicle with a naturally aspirated engine.
Yes I agree, however if you get the hybrid 2.5L 4 cylinder (not turbo, meaning not hybrid max version on grand highlander, just regular hybrid) this has gone through the test of time. So depends on which engine you get within Toyota. Not all engines available on the grand are turbocharged.
Also, the Honda pilot is using the 3.5L V6 and not turbocharged.
Yes! I have had my Honda CRV now for 11 years, I want to do the same for my next eventual car, keep it at least 10 years, family and carseat friendly will always second reliability for me.
I agree with you. Some of what is recommended are abysmally bad for reliability.
Bought a Grand Highlander and we LOVE it. So comfortable and spacious. We are a Toyota family and we’re so happy when they came out with this option.
We love our 2024 Atlas SEL. Interior , exterior and technology is just outstanding
Well my husband and I just bought a 2024 Atlas 3 weeks ago so it's the winner in our eyes!
I love this 🎉🙌🏽
The honda pilot checks all the boxes for me, but the atlas is such a good contender!
Can you please convince every car manufacturer to put latch connectors in the 3rd row?! All the safest boosters require them and that’s where the older kids are easier to seat but the 3rd rows don’t have the latch for the boosters.
Love our Grand Highlander! Would love a TX but way too expensive. I guess it all depends on what you are use to- I drove a Sienna for 12 years and loved it. GH feels like an upgrade because i drove an older car. We have 4 very tall teenagers (5’8”-6’1”) and we all fit fine. We have had great luck with toyota so that is why I waited for a GH.
@TheCarMom Thanks for the great content! Do three booster seats fit in the second row bench seat of Lexus TX?
Love my 2024 VW Atlas (red)!!
Tx!❤
Honda Pilot! Although would love to drive a Lexus TX after reading the comments. I have a 2008 Pilot and love it. Still going strong and rides great. I can imagine upgrading from my 2008 to the 2024 Pilot would be a dream ride! (and a learning curve of all the new tech ;))
The pilot doesn’t have car seat tilt and it was hard to accommodate the car seats, it took me a while. In the atlas it was a breeze!
I am in the market for a large SUV and have recently driven all four. We have had 2 straight Sequoias (Gen 2) and loved them so I was excited about the GH, but then I dtove it and was very disappointed. The ride was rough and not comfortable. I did not love the ride of the Atlas as well. The Pilot surprised me and drove amazing. I also enjoyed the quiet nature of the TX and the new tech in the TX.
We bought a pilot but would’ve probably gone with the Grand Highlander hybrid if they weren’t so hard to find in stock
I love our Pilot. I wouldn’t trade it for any other vehicle in the market.
The new Honda Pilot checks all of my boxes.
I love Toyota but we were thinking of moving to Lexus because it is within the same family. We checked out the Grand Highlander and really liked it too.
Touring Pilot checked all the boxes for us (affordability, features and availability). Would love to have a TX or Grand Highlander but affordability and availability were the issue.
The Grand Highlander is the obvious winner. Less expensive than the TX for basically the same package. Hybrid powertrain that the Pilot does not have. No way the VW should win anything due to their reliability record.
the atlas' reliability has been phenomenal since introduction, especially compared to their history. 2018 had a few issues, but that's a given for an all new car.
VW reliability is actually not as bad as the words on the street… I’ve owned two VW in the past: Passat from 2012 to 2021; Golf from 2019 to 2023. Zero issues other than a few recalls. Have not spent any money on repairs…
@@yixuz42 my sister has a 2023 Taos and it's been flawless so far
Except the price… totally nuts
Only the GH Hybrid should win, not the base 2.4t or the expensive hybrid-max. The base 2.4t in the normal highlander, lexus rx, lexus nx, and even the new grand highlander has been having a lot of negative feedback from owners. Just google real consumer reviews of those vehicles with that engine and you’ll see how unhappy people are. Poor reliability apparently… odd for Toyota.
For brand new models both the TX and Grand Highlander are not performing as well in safety tests compared to almost every other 3 row midsize. For some people that’s not a concern, but for vehicles specifically built to transport families that’s super disappointing and for some a deal breaker. I think safety should be a bigger part of this process going forward. Curious to see what wins your list, keep up the good work!
Totally agree!! I really want a grand highlander but part of that is because I expect safety with Toyota! Now I don't feel comfortable buying one.
I don’t think TX was tested yet…They use GH’s test to evaluate TX. But as a TX owner, it does make me feel very nervous when I saw GH’s test after purchasing the car… I wasn’t even thinking a Lexus would not be top-safety pick before buying the car so I didn’t even look…
Where did you see this? Did the IIHS release test results? Thanks.
Part of that is because they have updated the test. If you go back and look at the Highlanders rating, they updated it with the new test. It scored marginal in the updated test, but good in the former test. It had a top safety pick rating. Comparatively, the GH/TX scored acceptable on the updated test. If this car had been released a year earlier, it would have gotten the top safety pick.
Honda Pilot hands down! I am a big Toyota fan but absolutely love my ‘23 Honda Pilot!
Honda Pilot!🎉
How do you feel about the Atlas' reliability? I've watched your VW Atlas video, but I am hearing around that they have mechanical issues early on in mileage even in the newer models. We love the Atlas and want to purchase a CPO this year, but are nervous.
I realize this is just anecdotal, but we purchased a CPO Atlas last year and love it. It has over 66K miles and no issues thus far. It’s been great, and it was a good deal as well.
Suggestion, take your Stanley and a Starbucks re-useable cup to the 3rd rows and see if they fit in those holders. What i've been finding is they dont fit and you are left with it only fitting a water bottle or to-go cup with small bottoms
VW ❤
Slightly surprised that the number of cupholders was not a criteria :D
There should be a category for it!
So, if I had the money, I'd choose the TX. Otherwise Honda Pilot is the winner. The only thing negative about the Pilot is the lack of ceiling vents, which I would resolve by getting everyone in the backseat their own handheld fans for hot days 😂😂
Just bought the grand highlander!
Grand Highlander is the winner winner chicken dinner, IMO! ❤️
Honda pilot! They have always been reliable
Great video topic and I can't wait to see your winner. I think the VW Atlas is the most improved and most family friendly one in the list. It has bench seats on even the top trims, and also can move the 2nd row without removing the car seats. Most space behind the 3rd row and you can get a good deal. Even in the looks department, honestly it looks better than all the rest. Honestly you are one of the few people to say that the 3-seat 3rd row makes no sense. Unless you have 3 skinny kids with no car seats, you can't seat 3 in the 3rd row properly, so 2 good seats are better.
I really find the new front grill style of the TX, but honestly that competes with the MDX and QX60 or XC90 for that price.
Also the new Acadia as well since that went from being MDX and QX60 sized to now being Grand highlander and Traverse sized. Otherwise the GLS and X7 are similar in size to the TX, but will be much more expensive
Although, is the new Acadia available for sale yet?
@@nj6441 gonna be on sale soon along with the traverse that came before
Atlas!!!! Just got it and love it
My vote Lexus Tx. Honestly, none of these vehicles if you need seating for 7-8 people. The best to seat a family of 7-8 is Toyota Sienna XLE or Limited.
Pilot 10/10 times
Which of these SUVs has the smoothest/softest ride quality, particularly on rougher surfaces?
Excellent question! I bet the TX might win. A shame they don't make the Toyota models as smooth.
TX. The ride quality is similar to Audi Q7, but not as smooth as Mercedes GLE. But you can tell the ride quality belongs to a luxury car when driving it on the road.
I have driven all 4 recently and the TX and Pilots ride quality was far better than the GH and Atlas.
@yixuz42 u mean GLS, third row, cargo, and overall passenger space doesn't compare. Just because they have similar price points don't make them competitors
Hyundai Palisade 🙆
My vote is the Pilot
Is the Safety Ratings being completely ignored?
My pick is the atlas
I’ve been driving our TX for about a month and 2k miles on road trip, and I would like to say a bit about TX vs. Grand Highlander. The main difference is the ride quality: the TX ride is noticeably smoother. The suspension is much more refined, so you don’t feel you are driving a boat. The cabin of the TX is much quieter, similar to Audi Q7, but not as good as Mercedes GLS. Interior wise, I don’t think TX is that luxury, at least I’m not paying the premium for the interior…
So it really depends on whether the improved ride quality worth the extra money or not. It’s a very personal question. For most people, probably not. For us, it does because our other car is Mercedes C300 and we are used to that level of ride quality, and Grand Highlander will not deliver that (not that it’s not a good car. You just can’t do that without hiking up the cost).
I agree...the GH ride was horrible for me while the TX was super nice.
I agree… TX rides so much quieter than GH. Plus, the Lexus service experience is much better. We drove our last Lexus for $200,000+ miles and it survived two teenagers learning to drive.
Instead of grand Highlander, Toyota sienna make sense.
I’m down a kid next year and considering trading in my expedition max for a more standard size suv…eyeing that Lexus! Love your reviews. You’ve saved me so much time!
Well technically the TX is very close to a full size SUV dimensions size so it may not be as standard as you think
Atlas
atlas
No vans…why tell us why!
Probably bc none of the minivans had a mid cycle refresh/redesign
no vans were released or redesigned this year!
When is the winner being announced?!?! I’m waiting to buy based on this video. 😂
Winner announced on my instagram!!
@@TheCarMomI didn’t check all the appropriate socials. How amateur of me. Thanks!
Honda Pilot
Palisade didn’t make it??!!
What vehicle was the winner?
2024 VW atlas! More info on my ig
All 4 have fatal flaws.
Pilot has poor rear air circulation. You and many other youtubers complained of this when reviewing the Pilot during summer. Cant have baby’s in the back if they’re overheating.
Toyota/Lexus new 2.4t in the base GH and TX and the hybrid-max/500h is apparently riddled with issues as well check out real consumer reviews from owners online from Edmunds etc. (highlander, grand highlander, lexus Rx, lexus nx), many complaints about poor reliability. Also you cant get a bench in the second row on most trims of the GH or TX.
Atlas is all brand new and isnt tried and true, questionable reliability. Poor infotainment system that’s difficult to use with haptic touch for everything instead of actual buttons and knobs.
The only true winner can be the Grand Highlander Hybrid (base hybrid not the hybrid-max). Tried and true powertrain, bench available in upper trim levels, efficient mpg, good air vents for kiddos in the back. Only downside is that it’s pretty slow, but shouldnt be a major deterrent in finding a family hauler.
Atlas is not all brand new. The overall body style is the same as when it first came out. It's just a refresh
@@normanli7085 engine and interior are brand new.
@jakes5530 highlander had a new engine in 2023 and more standard features in the top trims, doesn't make it all new, so refresh is the better term, all new signifies a redesign/major overhall of a vehicle
@@normanli7085 okay, my original post still stands.
@@jakes5530 besides the atlas being "all new" sure
Well let’s see, the Toyota will last longer than all of the other put together and has the highest resale value so why wouldn’t you go with that? I mean we know why people buy Chrysler products… because they have no common sense.