This is a Motormouth couple car review of the updated 2025 Acura RDX compact luxury SUV.

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The 2025 Acura RDX is powered by a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission, 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, standard AWD. Premium fuel is recommended.
We’ve always liked the RDX for its engaging drive, it has a sport tuned suspension, an available adaptive damper system with three different damping profiles. This system is available on the top trim in Canada and in the US on the Advance trim. The RDX comes standard with an acoustic laminate windshield, active noise cancellation and active sound control.
The 2025 Acura RDX gets a few updates to the exterior and interior including a new grille, sportier wheel designs, new paint colour options, an updated centre console layout with increased storage, larger cupholders, easier access to the wireless charger and a standard 10.2” display screen with a new wide screen model. What I am disappointed in is the trackpad, it is still here and while I can live with the button shifter, I am not a fan of the trackpad. Acura should have eliminated it like the brand did in the MDX.
What I do like about the 2025 Acura RDX is the comfortable interior, the seats are great for longer trips and there really isn’t any hard plastic, mostly soft touch materials. Plus it’s big for the compact SUV class and I like the flat floor in the rear so anyone sitting in that middle seat is much more comfortable.
In Canada, the 2025 Acura RDX starts at $58,021 CAD, A-Spec $61,851 CAD and Platinum Elite A-Spec $66,851 CAD (Pricing includes, freight, PDI and fees).
In the US, 2025 Acura RDX $44,700 USD, Technology $47,300 USD, A-Spec $50,300 USD, Advance $52,450 USD and A-Spec Advance $54,450 USD.
2025 Acura RDX fuel Economy is not stellar at 11.3L/100 km city, 21 MPG city and 9.1L/100 km highway, 26 MPG highway. The RDX can tow 1500 pounds.

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0:00 Intro
0:32 The power
0:41 Key standardfeatures
1:13 What's new?
2:29 Ride/handling
4:50 Exterior
6:48 Interior
8:57 Available features
9:24 Rear seats/cargo
10:24 Questions, Coffee & cars
13:22 Hot topic
14:04 Vital stats
15:00 Competition
15:39 Final thoughts

This is a Motormouth couple car video answering your questions, like:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Crosstrek hybrid no spare tire?
3:13 Import more European vehicles?
5:37 CX-50 Hybrid, Rav4 Hybrid or CRV hybrid?
9:04 Thoughts on Panamera GTS
12:22 Cadillac Optiq review?
12:54 Wrangler pricing?
17:43 Hybrid for highway?
18:57 I.D. 7 cancelled?

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This is a Motormouth couple car video talking about the 2025 J.D. Power 3-year dependability study. This time around, the brands that are below average.

Above average video: https://youtu.be/bZEM19NC0L8

This is J.D. Power’s 36th year for this study and it’s based on responses from 34,175 original owners of 2022 model year vehicles after three years of ownership. It focuses on problems experienced by these owners and covers 184 specific problem areas across nine major vehicle categories. They are Climate, Driving Assistance, Driving Experience, Exterior, Features/Controls/Displays, Infotainment, Interior, Powertrain and Seats.
There are many benefits of the study for automakers and suppliers. It helps them better understand the makes and models that are most trouble-free, how vehicle problems experienced compare with owners’ expectations, the types of problems owners consider most bothersome, problems that have a negative impact on loyalty and major components that are replaced during the first 3 years of ownership.
J.D. Power says it’s important to remember that these three-year-old vehicles were built during a time when there were major disruptions because of covid which caused supply chain issues and record high vehicle prices.
Problems related to software defects increase with Android Auto and Apple Carplay connectivity being a problem, built-in Bluetooth systems and Wi-Fi are also among top problems. Personal device integration falls short with half of the issues related to smartphone integration, usage or connectivity. Over the air software updates help with 36% of owners indicating they performed one on their vehicle during the first three years. Only 30% of these owners say there was an improvement after the update, while 56% of owners say there was no noticeable improvement.
J.D. Power says, EVs see improvements in problems, plug-in hybrids get worse making them the most problematic of all vehicle fuel types. Hybrids experience the least number of problems, followed by gas models, pure EVs and diesel vehicles. The gap between EVs and gas models is closing.
New model launches struggle with 27 new models that launched in the 2022 model year only four have performed better than their segment average for dependability in the 2025 study. New models launched in 2022 average 241 PP100 whereas carryover models have 196 PP100 and perform better in all nine vehicle categories.

This is a Motormouth couple car video answering your questions from Instagram, like: Nissan not joining Honda? PHEVs not popular? Is turbo Mazda3 worth it? FWD in winter? Mitsubishi RVR, Corolla Cross or Chevy Trax? Thoughts on EV insurance? Worth waiting for new Palisade? What EV would we choose?

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Zack Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motormouth_auto/

0:00 Intro
0:29 Nissan not joining Honda?
2:28 PHEVs not popular?
5:55 Is turbo Mazda3 worth it?
7:08 FWD in winter?
11:08 Mitsubishi RVR, Corolla Cross or Chevy Trax?
14:05 Thoughts on EV insurance?
16:14 Worth waiting for new Palisade?
18:57 What EV would we choose?

This is a Motormouth couple car video talking about the latest J.D Power 3-Year Dependability Study.
This is J.D. Power’s 36th year for this study and it’s based on responses from 34,175 original owners of 2022 model year vehicles after three years of ownership. It focuses on problems experienced by these owners and covers 184 specific problem areas across nine major vehicle categories. They are Climate, Driving Assistance, Driving Experience, Exterior, Features/Controls/Displays, Infotainment, Interior, Powertrain and Seats.
There are many benefits of the study for automakers and suppliers. It helps them better understand the makes and models that are most trouble-free, how vehicle problems experienced compare with owners’ expectations, the types of problems owners consider most bothersome, problems that have a negative impact on loyalty and major components that are replaced during the first 3 years of ownership.
Lexus ranks highest amongst all brands for the third consecutive year of the study.
J.D. Power says, vehicle problems after three years of ownership have reached the highest level since 2009. According to the 2024 results, the industry experiences a 6% increase in problems per 100 vehicles. The rise in problems is partly attributed to mass market brands having software defects.
J.D. Power says the results of this study are not unexpected given the results of the J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study which tracked problems early in the ownership period of 2022 model year vehicles. That year, the initial vehicle quality notably declined from 2021. Three years later the issues continue to be problematic.
J.D. Power says it’s important to remember that these three-year-old vehicles were built during a time when there were major disruptions because of covid which caused supply chain issues and record high vehicle prices.
Problems related to software defects increase with Android Auto and Apple Carplay connectivity being a problem, built-in Bluetooth systems and Wi-Fi are also among top problems. Personal device integration falls short with half of the issues related to smartphone integration, usage or connectivity. Over the air software updates help with 36% of owners indicating they performed one on their vehicle during the first three years. Only 30% of these owners say there was an improvement after the update, while 56% of owners say there was no noticeable improvement.
J.D. Power says, EVs see improvements in problems, plug-in hybrids get worse making them the most problematic of all vehicle fuel types. Hybrids experience the least number of problems, followed by gas models, pure EVs and diesel vehicles. The gap between EVs and gas models is closing.
New model launches struggle with 27 new models that launched in the 2022 model year only four have performed better than their segment average for dependability in the 2025 study. New models launched in 2022 average 241 PP100 whereas carryover models have 196 PP100 and perform better in all nine vehicle categories.

This is a Motormouth couple car video answering your questions from Instagram, like: Upgrade from Corolla to luxury SUV? Kia K4 hatch coming to Canada? SUV for tall drivers? Subaru Digital dash coming to all cars? Best part of Chicago visit? Sell RAV4 hybrid for Ford Maverick? The cars we own?

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Zack Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motormouth_auto/

0:00 Intro
0:27 Upgrade from Corolla to luxury SUV?
5:01 Kia K4 hatch coming to Canada?
6:00 SUV for tall drivers?
7:30 Subaru Digital dash coming to all cars?
10:10 Best part of Chicago visit?
16:24 Sell RAV4 hybrid for Ford Maverick?
18:41 The cars we own?

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness model.
The NEW 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness is on display at the Chicago Auto Show! Subaru says, it has more standard features, greater capability and refinement compared to the outgoing model. We don’t have pricing and all the trim details, but we do know it will be hitting dealerships this fall.
The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, standard Symmetrical full-time AWD. This model has upgraded capability, 10% stiffer rigidity, advanced dual function X-Mode, enhanced cooling and more towing capability, 3500 pounds. It still has the same Wilderness specific features like an off-road tuned suspension, but the suspension has been upgraded. For 2026, the Wilderness model gets the latest generation of EyeSight driver assist technology.
The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness offers improved approach, departure and breakover angles compared to the rest of the Forester lineup. Approach is 23.5 degrees, breakover 21 degrees and departure angle 25.5 degrees.
The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness has increased ground clearance of 9.3", Wilderness specific badging and 17” wheels with all-terrain Yokohama Geolandar tires. It adds signature styling elements like LED hexagonal fog lights, underbody protection and copper exterior accents including front and rear bumper tow hook covers. The standard roof rails have an 800-pound static load capacity, 176 pounds when driving.
The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness has more standard features than the outgoing model including integrated navigation, a Harman Kardon sound system, a 12.3” digital gauge cluster and an 11.6” touchscreen with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. The Wilderness has a unique interior design with Wilderness graphics and all-weather seating.

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid, subcompact SUV.
We don’t have 2026 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid pricing or exact trim details but we do know it will hit dealerships late 2025 and there will be more trim options in the US. In Canada just the top 2026 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid Limited trim hybrid. Subaru is using its own engine for the Crosstrek hybrid, a 2.5L 4-cylinder Boxer engine, it’s matched to a CVT and has a combined 194 horsepower. It comes standard with the Symmetrical full-time AWD system which is mechanically coupled to the front and rear wheels. It also has the latest generation of EyeSight driver assist technology, hill descent control and X-mode. This hybrid is a marriage between Subaru and Toyota creating a unique hybrid model.
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid has 8.7” of ground clearance, 18” wheel designs and specific hybrid badging. In Canada the badging is e-boxer and in the US hybrid. It will debut two new exterior colours, Sand Dune Pearl which you see in the photos and Citron Yellow Pearl. The interior is like other Crosstrek gas models and in Canada comes standard with an 11.6” touchscreen, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a digital driver display and over the air updates. In the US, the larger screens are available.

This is a Motormouth couple car video on the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid.
We are at the Chicago Auto Show and Subaru has unveiled the NEW Forester Hybrid! What do you think?
I know many of you have been waiting for a hybrid from Subaru and it’s finally here. It will hit dealerships this spring. We don’t have pricing and fuel economy numbers for Canada but we do for the US. It has an MSRP starting price of $34,995 USD. For fuel economy 35 MPG city and 34 MPG highway. There is only one trim in Canada and it will be the top trim. In the US, there are more options.
The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder Boxer engine with two electric motors, it’s matched to a CVT and has a lithium ion battery. It gets a combined 194 horsepower, standard symmetrical full-time AWD. This system is mechanically coupled to the front and rear wheels. The e-Boxer hybrid powertrain is designed to integrate seamlessly into the existing Subaru architecture without any loss to AWD capability. This hybrid is a marriage between Subaru and Toyota creating a unique hybrid model.
The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid has 8.7” of ground clearance and the exterior is distinguished by e-Boxer badging in Canada and hybrid badging in the US on the fenders and power rear gate. The hybrid comes standard in Canada with an 11.6” touchscreen, available in the US, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a new 12.3” digital driver display and over the air updates. Although you lose very little cargo capacity or fuel tank size because of the battery, you do lose the temporary spare tire, this hybrid has a tire repair kit.

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2025 Lexus LX 700h body-on-frame luxury SUV. The 2025 Lexus LX 700h is powered by a 3.4L twin turbocharged V6 with Lexus hybrid drive, it’s matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission and gets a combined 457 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. Standard full-time 4WD.
The 2025 Lexus LX 700h comes with features like an adaptive variable suspension, centre locking differential, multi-terrain select, a multi-terrain monitor, crawl control and downhill assist control. The Executive VIP model or Ultra Luxury in the US has front and rear hydraulic suspension systems and Overtrail+ models add a front and rear locking differential. In the US, the F Sport Handling model features front and rear performance dampers and a Torsen limited slip rear differential.
The 2025 Lexus LX 700h is your most luxurious Lexus but it’s also very capable and has a great tow rating of 8,000 pounds. There are more trims in the US than Canada so a few more options when it comes to passenger configurations with most getting the third row. The LX is either a 4, 5 or 7-passenger SUV depending on the trim.
The 2025 Lexus LX 700h comes standard with a 12.3” touchscreen with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 7” screen, wireless charger, head-up display, 25-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, semi-Aniline leather seats, power heated and ventilated front seats with massage
leather upholstery, heated and ventilated second row seats, a moonroof, power back door with kick sensor and Lexus Safety System +3.0.
In the US, since there are more trims not all these features are standard but they are available. In Canada, pricing includes, freight PDI and fees. 2025 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail + (5-passenger) $139,391 CAD, Overtrail + (7) $141,456 CAD and Executive VIP (4) $174,457 CAD.
In the US, 2025 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail (5 or 7 passenger) $115,350 USD, F Sport handling (7) $117,850 USD, Luxury (7) $119,850 USD and Ultra Luxury (4) $141,350 USD.
2025 Lexus LX 700h fuel economy, it gets 12.5L/100 km, 19 MPG city and 10.7L/100 km, 22 MPG highway.

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Zack Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motormouth_auto/

0:00 Intro
0:21 The power
1:02 Key standard features
1:41 Ride/handling
6:01 Off-road capabilities
7:47 Exterior
9:31 Interior
13:01 Available features
14:04 Rear seats/cargo
15:15 Vital stats
16:01 Final thoughts