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Feb 20, 2023 | 08:07 PM

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SW17LS

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I just don't see what everybody thinks is so odd about the D pillars. Yeah they're a little thick...but it doesnt look unusual to me at all

Feb 20, 2023 | 08:33 PM

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I just don't see what everybody thinks is so odd about the D pillars. Yeah they're a little thick...but it doesnt look unusual to me at all

Recent crossovers and SUVs have larger, thicker rear roof-pillars for a reason. All else equal, their higher center of gravity makes them more prone to tips or rollovers, and the larger pillars help give more roof-strength. Roof cave-ins are one of the leading causes of injuries/deaths in rollovers....and it is impractical to install roll-bars in SUVs like in convertibles.

Feb 20, 2023 | 09:19 PM

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I just don't see what everybody thinks is so odd about the D pillars. Yeah they're a little thick...but it doesnt look unusual to me at all

My only concern is that it portrudes/sticks out too much. Personally, I wish the rear bumper was longer to balance that overly heavy-looking D-Pillar. But it's not a "make or break" I still think overall it looks decent.

Feb 21, 2023 | 09:59 AM

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d-pillar looks fine to me

. i like it so much better than the weird designs other makes are doing - lines, pinches, black trim, etc!

Apr 4, 2023 | 12:38 PM

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Early reviews are out. So far the driving impressions are pretty good. Still tight in 2nd and 3rd rows.

Apr 4, 2023 | 06:12 PM

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I'm looking at PHEV, kinda disappointed, I was hoping the range around 50+ miles.

Apr 4, 2023 | 07:54 PM

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I'm looking at PHEV, kinda disappointed, I was hoping the range around 50+ miles.

THat sounds like a reach to me. I'm not really familiar with PHEV range, but are there any vehicles (car or SUV) that can get close to 50 miles on EV power?

Apr 4, 2023 | 09:05 PM

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I just love they made this rwd

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Apr 5, 2023 | 06:46 AM

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THat sounds like a reach to me. I'm not really familiar with PHEV range, but are there any vehicles (car or SUV) that can get close to 50 miles on EV power?

RAV4 Prime.

Apr 5, 2023 | 06:50 AM

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Rav4 Prime is advertised at 42 miles of EV range and is a smaller vehicle

Apr 5, 2023 | 11:32 AM

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RAV4 Prime.

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Rav4 Prime is advertised at 42 miles of EV range and is a smaller vehicle

Yeah, and the RAV4 Prime's battery is actually slightly bigger than the CX-90's.

Apr 5, 2023 | 11:37 AM

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Early reviews are out. So far the driving impressions are pretty good. Still tight in 2nd and 3rd rows.

The third row in the Redline Review video looked downright claustrophobic. Around 25:50 Sofyan goes into the 3 seat bench in the 3rd row and even kids would be crunched back there. Even in the 2 seat 3rd row his feet barely fit under the 2nd row seats.

Apr 5, 2023 | 12:54 PM

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smaller in every interior dimension to hyundai palisade (and presumably telluride).

cx-90 https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/cx-90/specs
palisade https://www.caranddriver.com/hyundai/palisade/specs

other than that, it's pretty nice.

Apr 5, 2023 | 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Longevite1

RAV4 Prime.

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Originally Posted by Allen K

Rav4 Prime is advertised at 42 miles of EV range and is a smaller vehicle

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Originally Posted by TangoRed

Yeah, and the RAV4 Prime's battery is actually slightly bigger than the CX-90's.

And the just released today, Prius Prime has a 44 mile EV range.

Don't think we are there yet for 50 mile PHEV SUV's or sedans just yet.

Apr 5, 2023 | 01:43 PM

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And the just released today, Prius Prime has a 44 mile EV range.

Don't think we are there yet for 50 mile PHEV SUV's or sedans just yet.

Correct, my apologies.

For some reason, I thought RAV4 Prime got 60+ miles from battery.

Last edited by Longevite1; Apr 5, 2023 at 03:15 PM.

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