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5 out of 5 stars

Our 2013 CX-5

185911, 10/02/2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

We have had our pearl white CX-5 now for 7 weeks and could not be happier with the purchase. Mazda build quality is everywhere along with great handling. No..it's not a power house but not under powered and @ $4.00 a gal for fuel that's ok with us. It is just fine the way it is and do not understand some of the talk of lack of power..it zips right along! The rear back-up camera is great to have..Bose sound system rocks and so far fuel economy with very little highway is 29.5 Mpg...grab one..not the Chevy or the Ford!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

I Really Wanted to Like the CX-5

redskins5926, 09/03/2013
2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful

The CX-5 is certainly the best-handling crossover on the market, with dynamics similar to the BMW X1/X3. The ride was stiff, which was good on smooth roads but uncomfortable on rough roads. Space was plenty for passenger comfort as well as cargo. But the big disappointment with the 2013 CX-5 was the engine and transmission. The engine is definitely underpowered for the car, I literally had to floor the gas pedal every time I merged onto the highway. The transmission was even more terrible as it lagged significantly whenever I floored the pedal to get more power. Fuel economy was good, though not significantly worth it with the underpowered engine.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome little SUV

donovan280, 04/01/2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful

This car is the complete package. Best looking of any SUV and you really do get alot for your money. I have the AWD, but even the FWD handles like a sports car, but rides like a sedan. Touring models come pretty well equipped. It is definitely a little slow off the line, but there is power there if you need it. The manual mode on the automatic works great, and its just like driving a stick without the clutch. If the gas mileage really is 28-30 real world, then this truly is the best all around vehicle. I did not notice much difference in the upgrade to the Bose, so I stuck with the base radio since I didnt want a sunroof anyway. I might say the Bose is only slightly better.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV with Excellent MPG & Looks

verysmartcar, 08/08/2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful

Just brought this CX-5 and love it. Right away driving 4 miles to work and 4 miles home getting 25 MPG in the city driving. You can't go wrong with this Mazda. Owned 9 Mazda's is a row and never had any problems with them. Best looking SUV for the Money. Very smooth ride and excellent visability. I have the Touring model that has the 17" Wheels that I think has a little better ride than the Grand Touring with the 19" Just my opinion. Mazda has the looks and reliability. Honda CRV Boring, RAV4 Ugly, Kia Sportage has the looks but not sure on reliability. Just go and look at the Mazda and you will be impressed.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

4 months and 5000 miles

bsailing2, 09/02/2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

Purchased this shortly after they arrived in US. Decided on Mazda over CRV to be different. Also like BSM and that the better radio/speakers can be added to the mid level Touring model. Wife is primary driver and she is getting about 26.5 MPG w/ 30 mile city daily commute. Also very comfortable on highway. Noise level is very acceptable. Now that my wife has driven this a lot she likes it more and more compared to 2001 Town & Country which was actually a very quiet and competant driving vehicle.

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