Looking for a New SUV

[Blueprint]

My old boss just took delivery of his new Passport. He loves it so far, except for the fact that it won't go below 14 l/100 km...

[GreatBigAbyss]

In the winter?  It's not really that bad.

[Bridgecity]

14L/100km doesn't mean much unless there's a comparison to other vehicles on the same route or we know specifics of the route. 

I got in the wife's MDX the other day and it was sitting at 18.  If I were to drive it back forth to work it would be around 10. 

[Tortoise]

I really really like the new Passport.  But the $60k starting prices are crazy.

[dkazzed]

Have you made a decision or narrowed down your search?

From what I'm seeing on Reddit, don't get a Highlander with the 8 speed auto.

[Tortoise]

Haven't really made any moves yet. We're so busy during ski season that there's no real time to go and test drive cars.

And yeah, I'm disappointed we have to avoid the Highlanders and Lexus RX's with the 8 speed auto.

[Fobroader]

My moms 22 Lexus RX450h is the perfect retiree vehicle. AWD so snow and ice aren't a problem, easy to get in and out of, great fuel mileage, and enough sensors to avoid all those senior moments in parking lots haha

[dkazzed]

The hybrids will definitely be ok.

[Tortoise]

Still haven't had much time to go looking. And the Highlander is soldiering on just fine for the moment.

Ron had sent me this link for an MDX Hybrid. I didn't know they were a thing but I'm intrigued. It has a 3.0L V6, 7spd DCT, and three electric motors. Basically a similar setup to the NSX.

Reviews are very positive and the forums aren't revealing any issues with the powertrain. The transmission fluid changes are a simple drain and fill (vs VW's costly fluid swaps), and other maintenance seems easy.

Downsides are the old tech, additional repair costs of the adaptive dampers, and potential issues getting parts (these things are pretty rare, only one for sale nationwide, but I assume people are holding onto them). Towing isn't recommended, but I'm sure it' fine with a boat as light as mine.

Upsides are more performance and much better fuel economy.

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/acura/mdx/nepean/ontario/5_69379936_20091230073138111/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=hl&orup=1_1_1&pc=K1Z%208J4&sprx=-1&lstIdx=1&srtOrd=ScoringProfileBoostDesc&lstName=advancedSearch

[Gurgie]

Interesting! And local!! I had no clue these things existed either. Looks good in the pictures, not sure about the price though? Seems a bit on the higher side, but I guess you're paying for the Hybrid. Noticed it has after market wheels & winters, hopefully they have the stock wheels with summers

[Tortoise]

The Facebook ad says it comes with two sets of wheels and tires. Which is nice.

Agreed the price is a bit much for a 2017, especially since the premium for the hybrid was about $4k when new.

Either way, it's something unique.

[Bridgecity]

We loved our '14.  Only downside to it was the tech, but bluetooth worked fine.  If you don't care about Carplay or Android Auto I'm sure you can live with it. 

For reference, we sold the '14 in late 2024 for 21K.  This unit has less kms and is a step up in the trim and driving experience, so price isn't crazy out of line.  I also sold ours with one set of wheels.  Worth a drive anyway if its local.  Would be neat having something more unique that's for sure.

[Tortoise]

Good perspective on the pricing.

It's also a few grand less than the equivalent Highlander Hybrid.

Here's another unicorn, the L version of the 450h: https://www.autotrader.ca/a/lexus/rx/toronto/ontario/5_69616112_20160401114447468/

[RRocket]

Good perspective on the pricing.

It's also a few grand less than the equivalent Highlander Hybrid.

Here's another unicorn, the L version of the 450h: https://www.autotrader.ca/a/lexus/rx/toronto/ontario/5_69616112_20160401114447468/

Oh that's nice!