[trailblazer]

I was slightly disappointed with the fact that the RS isn't as powerful or torque friendly as the Edge ST.

Torque is especially bad at just over 100 lb.ft less and yet both the RS and ST are priced similarity! Ford might be the winner in this category for me.

 

[trailblazer]

Chevy has been a little aggressive with pricing on the higher trim levels for sure. There is no way it should be set so closely to luxury models.

I don't see the problem as its price well within competition. Unlike premium offerings, here you're paying less for more options.

 

[trailblazer]

When it comes to transmissions, Acura is skeptical, they don't have a good recent history to the point even domestic car makers outpace them.

 

[trailblazer]

Even with the same transmission build, sometime having a different version or tune can drastically change your experience.

Unfortunately you never find out ahead of time, its always after miles have racked up and the issues start showing through

 

[trailblazer]

Right now the key motivation for automakers and these high gear transmission is to meet gas mileage demand so in that regard a 10-speed transmission is justified.