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Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Car expert reveals the top five most 'overrated' SUVs of 2025
A car enthusiast has revealed the top five most 'overrated' SUVs of 2025. Tomislav Mikula regularly posts motoring insights and maintenance advice for his 377,000 followers on TikTok. But most recently, he took to the platform to share the list of vehicles that he deems to be 'not good,' adding: 'Arguably most aren't that reliable.' Before launching into his full evaluation, Tomislav he began with an 'honorable mention' of the Toyota RAV4 which narrowly escaped the list. The expert, who founded car buying platform Delivrd, began: 'Before you freak out, hear me out for a second because I think the RAV4 is the definition of overrated. 'It is still one of the best SUVs in its class but it only does one thing really well. It is an important thing - which is reliability - but everything else is just middle of the pack. 'It's looks are mid. When it comes down to the driving experience, it's mid. When it comes down to the safety, it's good, but not the best. 'And when it comes down to the overall incentives on this car, they're just fine.' He continued: 'The competition is starting to creep up on this car, slower and faster and faster, but when it comes down to it, the RAV4 is starting to get outdated. 'With that being said, I still think it's a great buy. 'In 2026, it looks like a redesign year, so this car will be completely revamped. 'But going into 2025, this is my honorable mention.' 5. Buick SUV lineup Tomislav then officially launched into his most 'overrated' list - starting with the entire Buick SUV lineup. 'I just think Buick has lost their identity. They don't know who they are trying to serve,' the expert said. 'Buick used to be this luxury American brand but they have fallen off because they are trying to appeal to too many crowds. 'Their price point, for example, is more competitive with an economy car than it is a luxury car. 'And the car looks good in theory but when you actually sit in the vehicle, you realize how cheap of materials they used. 'When you are trying to appeal to everybody, you start to lose value. When it comes down to it, a lot of people like the looks of these cars, but the second they sit in them, they realize how cheap they are. 'I think Buicks should go all-in with luxury, or all-in with economy. If they do that, I think they'll be more successful.' 4. Mazda CX-70 Tomislav said the Mazda CX-70 was next on his list because he 'doesn't think it serves a need.' 'I think if they made this car just a little bit more different than the CX-90, it makes sense,' he explained. 'But if you just pop the third row down in the CX-90, you have a CX-70 at a very similar price point. 'And why not have access to the third row if you need it? The CX-70 does not differentiate itself from the CX-90, which is its biggest problem.' He added: 'I think it's a great SUV, but if I'm in this market, I'm buying a CX-90 even if I don't need the third row - I'll just throw that third row down.' 3. Jeep Wrangler The car enthusiast went on to tackle the Jeep Wrangler, saying: 'Let's face the facts, it isn't a good SUV.' He continued: 'Now I understand this vehicle has a cult following, and I understand the owners are single-handedly keeping the rubber ducky market afloat, but when it comes down to it, it's still not a good vehicle. 'It lacks practicality, it lacks safety and it lacks reliability - and those three things are extremely important to add to an SUV. 'Now this vehicle, you understand is bad when the up and coming, exciting feature is that they made power windows and locks standard for the first time in 2025. 'What? Welcome to the 20th century,' he quipped. Tomsilav continued: 'This car used to have a really good target audience of teenagers that wanted to take the top off and hang out with their friends, but this car's safety rating has become so bad that parents don't want to put their kids in the car. 'They would rather put them in something more reliable and safe and practical than put them into a death trap.' 2. Audi Q5 The car expert said the Audi Q5 is on his list because 'simply, there is not a single thing that Audi does that is better than its competition, which is the Mercedes and the BMW. 'It's not as sporty, it doesn't look as good, it doesn't have as good on technology, and when it comes down to it, it's just not a better value. 'The Audi Q5 has fallen on every single attribute. Now, some people are going to swear by the all wheel drive system and say it's the best thing since sliced bread - but the problem is, if your own redeeming feature can be fixed with another car having good snow tires, your car is flawed. 'Now this car is going to get redesigned and hopefully it's better because some Audis are great in its lineup, but the Q5 is a car that I wouldn't buy, but some people swear by it.' 1. Lexus GX550 Tomislav branded the Lexus GX550 as the 'number one most overrated car of 2025,' stating: 'I'm sorry, just like everybody else, when this car was announced, I was blown away. I thought it was one of the best designed vehicles in the last 15 years. 'I think this car looks gorgeous - from the outside. 'The first time I actually went to go review this car and actually sit in it and drive in it, I sat in this car and was underwhelmed.' He continued: 'It seemed like the interior was an afterthought, which some people might say, "Tomi, it's Lexus, it's an off-roader." But, I'm sorry, when you're spending $80,000 on a vehicle like this, this is something that they should have given more thought. 'I'm sorry, but the Land Cruiser interior is just as nice - if not better - than the interior on this car, which is absolutely insane. 'Now, I understand the outside of this car looks better, but I would honestly go with a Land Cruiser versus the GX550. 'Combine this with their so-little inventory because so many people are preordering this car. It is not worth the mark-up, it is not worth the hype, it is not worth the wait. 'In my opinion, a lot of people were backing out of their orders once they see these cars because they are underwhelmed with the interior. 'I expect this car to fall off super hard. I really hope Lexus puts some extra effort into the interior over the next few years because if it doesn't, I think this car will struggle.' A few viewers agreed with Tomislav's picks. 'When I was younger, I wanted a Wrangler SO BAD. Then I got adult money and test drove one. Absolutely not,' a person shared. 'Couldn't agree more with the RAV4. It's so boring and uninteresting,' someone wrote. 'This video was crazy good. Nailed it on all of them,' one person applauded. 'This is very helpful information to know! Thank you,' someone thanked. Another said: 'This is a perfect list.'
The Drive
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
You Can Get Glossy White Wheels on the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatch
Whenever I get upset with the state of the world, I like to remind myself that whatever force has guided us here obviously has a sense of humor. What else could explain Toyota's transformation from the big kahuna of beige into one of the most reliable sources of fun and interesting new cars for several years running? And they're at it again, folks. Before you get too excited, no—this isn't a GR Corolla with a business-casual makeover. Meet the 2026 Corolla Hatchback FX Edition. It's taking the place of the Nightshade Edition this year, and while it won't do anything for your Corolla's performance, it does make for one undeniably eye-catching package. The 'Inferno' finish shown here is pretty sweet on its own, but the contrasting wheels are what we're most interested in. The FX's 18-inch rims are finished in gloss white and fitted with black lug nuts, matching the FX's blacked-out badges and vented wing. White wheels aren't unheard of, of course, but they're certainly exceptions in a world of grey, silver, and black finishes. Off the top of our heads, we can name a couple from Ford (Mach-E Rally, Bronco Heritage Editions), while both Land Rover and Porsche have introduced white finishes on some styles. Needless to say, it's not exactly a mainstream offering, and at least this Corolla hatch figures to be one of the cheaper vehicles to offer the privilege. Toyota Inside, the FX Edition gets the upgraded Sport Touring seat package (the same suede-trimmed thrones available in the spicier GR) and orange contrast details and stitching throughout. And if orange isn't your thing, Toyota will offer the FX Edition in two less tropical colors dubbed 'Ice Cap' (previously offered on the GR Corolla) and 'Blue Crush Metallic'—a white and deep blue, respectively. I know what you're thinking: White on white? In this economy? Better invest in some cleaning products. [Ed. note: Could be worse—you could slap these on the brake dust factory that is the GR Corolla. Ask me how I know.] Toyota Speaking of which, Toyota has not yet named a price for the FX Edition, but it has set a limit on how many of them will come stateside: 1,600. And that's not 1,600 per color, mind you, just 1,600, period . Pricing will be revealed closer to the car's on-sale date later this fall. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@ Byron is one of those weird car people who has never owned an automatic transmission. Born in the DMV but Midwestern at heart, he lives outside of Detroit with his wife, two cats, a Miata, a Wrangler, and a Blackwing.
