Questions, Coffee & Cars #139 // The most reliable type of cars?

This is a Motormouth couple car video answering your questions from Instagram, like: Does colour effect value? Compact SUV with large rear legroom? New Audi Q3? Why do most hybrids use CVT? Why does Zack like the RVR? Do hybrids need special maintenance?

0:00 Intro
0:31 Does colour effect value?
4:46 Compact SUV with large rear legroom?
7:04 New Audi Q3?
7:59 Why do most hybrids use CVT?
10:05 Why does Zack like the RVR?
13:17 Do hybrids need special maintenance?

[RigiLiquid]

14:40 My 2019 Kia Niro SX Touring Hybrid doesn't even have a 12V battery. It uses a section of the drive battery. One winter it was around -40 overnight and the car didn't want to start. There is a button to press on the dash that instantly self recharges the engine starter section using the rest of the battery, and then it started. The car has been very reliable and efficient. My wife and I use it as the primary car, and my 2019 Sorento V6 is the secondary vehicle and I use it for towing sometimes.

[OFOFBORG]

Lots of interesting conversations on electric, hybrid and plug in hybrid vehicles. I do have a button underneath of my dashboard has recharging the 12v battery and so far I haven’t use it…yet. Thanks for answering my question. That’s helps others! Great show Andrea! Cheers! ☕️☕️

[jimmathieson]

Non turbo engines are my goal for less complication and expense fixing

[JohnHogg-tt]

Have a 2020 UX 250h, needs a new battery, five year. The Cold Cranking Amps of the OEM are very low 235 vs. the new battery 435 from CT. Small battery, low amps, you are right Zac

[nickolastiguan]

13:17 just to add (using new Toyota hybrid as an example), the only two extra service required are coolant for the hybrid inverter, and filters for the hybrid battery. Other than that, The fluid for both front and rear transaxle are just drain and fill, similar to transfer case and rear diff.

[palebeachbum]

I love distinctive car colors. I feel safer driving them since they're more noticeable on the road. My favorite color I've owned so far is Kiwi Green on my 2014 Mirage hatchback. Such a fun color. Regarding the RVR/Outlander Sport, we have had two in the family since new. A 2015 GT 2.4 and a 2019 ES 2.0. No, they're not fancy, but we find them comfortable, have good handling, an elevated driving position, and they've been nothing less than bulletproof. The 10yr/100k mile warranty is extra peace of mind. Fuel economy is decent for a 3, 300 lbs. vehicle with among the highest ground clearance in the segment. The 2.4L routinely gets 27mpg in the city and 31mpg on the highway. The only complaint I have is the narrow rear doors. Adult feet don't fit well between the doorframe and seat cushion when getting in and out. Personally, I'd rather own a low-tech, reliable vehicle. I'll let other people buy the new designs packed full of unnecessary tech that costs 4-figures to repair. I'd rather take a vacation or pay off debt.

[lsft]

As with the 12V battery issue - My 12V battery died on the NX phev a few times and the dealership replaced it with a bigger battery and I have connected a battery monitor with the 12V battery and noticed at when driving the car does a nominal charge at 12.7-12.8Vs which is extremely slow. With the tech and mobile app pulling the 12V battery while the car is off, it drains the 12V battery much faster than normal. I have learnt to idle my phev if I drive short distances for 15 mins so that it will do a charge so that it can maintain a decent charge on the 12V battery.

[moisetopaz]

Great show, guys. Good topics discussed. Especially the hybrid topic. 🙌🏽👏🏾👏🏾

[jeffer]

Just some clarification regarding the 12V battery in hybrids in Toyota's system. The 12V battery is only for running the vehicle's electronics. There is no starter motor, which is why the 12V battery is quite small and why they tell you not to "boost" another vehicle, since you'll likely damage that battery as it is too small to start a conventional car. The 12V battery is typically located in the rear of the vehicle as well, not under the hood, so it's not something quickly accessible. There also isn't direct battery connections allowing you to "boost" another vehicle. In the Toyota hybrid system, the main high voltage battery provides the power and MG1 (motor generator 1) starts the gas engine. MG1 also charges the high voltage battery. MG2 is what actually drives the wheels when needed (and MG3 for AWD models). There is also a voltage regulator that charges the 12V battery from the main hybrid system. The 12V in the Toyota hybrid vehicles is actually quite small. The reason is it doesn't have a lot of amps capability (which is why it could get damaged if you try to start a conventional vehicle with it). The starter motor draws a LOT of current, which is why the 12V batteries in regular cars are quite a bit larger, heavier and expensive. Since the Toyota hybrid system doesn't have a starter motor, it doesn't need such a robust 12V battery.

[TerrySmith]

You guys are a hoot! Love this channel and as fellow MetroVan people that also helps. Quick question: when you do your rear seat leg & head room demos, how do you set the front seat? Thanks.

[malcolmbennett]

EVs they use a DC-DC convertor to charge the 12v battery from the main high voltage battery. The inverter(s) convert the stored DC electricity in the high voltage battery to AC to drive the electric motor(s).

[johnmartin]

Good point, the batteries aren’t that big in some Toyota hybrids I believe.

[citibear]

I rented an RVR (not my choice) for a weekend in October. Although the horn made a 'bow wow' sound, it really wasn't a dog (the RVR, not the horn). The interior was small, but the vehicle was solid and well-built. I did, however, feel embarrassed in the big box parking lots when I had to (gasp!) manually open and close the rear hatch.

[JimAllder]

Good to see Zack's eye has healed up really well. Another terrific show! Cheers! 🥂🎉👍💯

[BertrandRacicot]

For cold climate states or provinces you got to have a "AGM" battery in your car.
About every Honda and Toyota they changed the battery in Québec.

[ronkemperful]

Where I come from, a large high altitude valley in Colorado, we have only one car wash for a 20, 000 sq. Kilometer area. Snow and subzero weather can be expected between the end of August to the beginning of June. We have a long standing tradition of washing our cars once a year whether they needed or not. Silver or gold metallic paint works best in that miserable climate but we all joke the dirt helps protect the paint from the sun.

[billurban]

11:50: Regarding CVTs. The optimum set-up uses a normal transmission IMO. My Volvo, with an eight speed trans, has the electric motor in the rear axle. This provides all wheel drive without the complexity and frictional losses of a driveshaft. It also frees up the driveshaft tunnel to store the battery in a protected cavity.
Regarding CVTs vs eCVTs . . . A continuously variable transmission is a continuously variable transmission (yes, the Toyota planetary gearset design is vastly superior to the belt and pulley).

[g.a.]

@andreaspencer9813 Hi I found it interesting you mentioned hyundai 12v battery. I actually have a 2021 hyundai sonatat hybrid and recently discovered the reason why hyundai and kia hybrid cars have this 12 v battery reset button is because these cars dont have a physical 12v battery anywhere within the car. Rather the manual says the drive train battery has been partitioned similar to a how a hard drive can be partitioned for a computer. So the 12v battery is integrated with the drivetrain battery under the seats. Therefore any parasitic draw from the car would cut the battery off to prevent further degradation and a complete loss to the battery. Though these cars do have terminals in the engine bay such as to jumpstart someone elses car if needed. Apparently 12v battery never needs to be replaced. Thats a pro and a con. If 12v battery partition is fried up, that would mean the entire drive train battery needs replacing. Though the pro is this car will never leave you stranded such as if you accidentally left lights on overnight since system will cut off battery to prevent total loss

[KenCheng]

I heard from another YouTuber car reviewer that (supposedly) cars that have exclusive colors that's only offered on certain trims will hold their value better. Like the baby blue color that BMW had only on the M3 back in the early 2000s. So, that car today would be valued higher than another M3 of the same condition but black or grey etc etc. (🤷)

[timwinkel]

I own a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE, its been very reliable. Plus it's built-in Japan