Used 2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport SUV.
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Acceleration Issue
jam2825, Ashburn, VA, 04/13/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I purchased my 2014 CX5 in early 2013. It has 25,000 miles at this time, mostly highway miles. In the last 6 months there have been times when accelerating to pass, the car accelerates to extreme after I have let off the accelerator, and the tachometer flies up as if the accelerator is sticking. The accelerator also flies up while breaking. It is becoming more and more frequent. After … reading another review on the same subject, I felt it necessary to confirm the issue. I am very disappointed, as this vehicle was not cheap.
2.0 L is plenty of power
rstibbetts, Madison, WI, 08/27/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Recently purchased a 2014 CX-5 Sport AWD, as we were looking to get into the vehicle on a tight budget. So far so good.
Love the ride and handling.
I am surprised so many have commented that the 2.0 L engine is
underpowered; it is not.
Not by a long shot.
Test drove the 2.5 L and 2.0 L and found that the 2.0 L was plenty punchy to get up to speed on the freeway without too much engine … groan. This is coming from someone who has driven an overpowered V6 Rav4 for six years.
Its lower cost and better MPG make the 2.0 L a good choice for many.
Just disappointed the Sport is not trimmed out better. Will find out how reliable the vehicle is.
Responsive and Agile
christian_v, Bryans Road, MD, 05/21/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Looks great, easily the best looking CUV in the market right now.
I test drove a GT AWD, Touring AWD, Sport FWD and AWD.
The Sport models felt more agile and responsive.
Consequently, I chose a Sport AWD that sat in the parking lot unnoticed (2 miles on the odometer).
The lack of power really only becomes apparent on the highway.
The engine needs to be revved a bit more to squeeze all … the available power.
But it does it so smoothly, downshifts quickly, puts a smile on my face each time I hit the gas pedal!
Great little SUV - gets lots of compliments!
compurip, New York, NY, 02/12/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I had a CX-5 as a loaner vehicle a few months back and was really impressed by it.
Had to drive upstate to visit family and snow was predicted, so I wanted an AWD vehicle and it really impressed.
When I decided to buy, I test drove the Sport with the 2.0 liter and was more than pleased with the power.
I ended up leasing a 2014.5 Dark blue with Sand cloth interior with bluetooth.
The … mica finish is beautiful and the contrasting cloth interior is really unique.
UPDATE AFTER 3 YEARS: The seats and the audio system are the worst features of the car. The seats in the Sport model lack adjustments the lumbar is too aggressive without adjustments. The bluetooth audio system crashes, malfunctions, refuses to shuffle music - it's like driving around with a beta version of an audio system constantly. It's frustrating on a daily basis. For those 2 reasons alone, I'm ready for my lease to end.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Engaging driving experience
- Pro:fuel-efficient engines
- Pro:sharp styling.
- Con:Mediocre electronics interface
- Con:subpar stereo sound quality.
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