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2014 CX-5 Grand Touring, the best ever!
dps782, 12/12/2013
updated 12/13/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased it loaded with everything possible on the 2014 CX-5 Grand Touring. Its gas mileage surpasses expectation at 28.6 city using cruise control when possible. The 2.5 engine is peppy and responds fast, nothing sluggish about this vehicle whatsoever. Thankfully the rear camera doesnt beep at you when in reverse up like a Prius, and inside beep would is so useless. (As if you dont know you are backing up?) The heated seats are nice on cold mornings and warm quickly. The 9-speaker Bose stereo system is symphony quality and quiets any minimal road noise. The navigation (TomTom) is touchy but adequate. I would prefer to see a Garmin navigation system in the CX-5 but that is a personal pref
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Time to change
Rlf, 09/09/2015
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have a 2014. Mazda CX-5. Get.. Great car but for the following . No ac vent in rear. Passengers very uncomfortable. Blue tooth never works properly. And for a car that cost over 30k no compass even through I have the tech package.
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Sucks!
Keith Ahearn, 10/29/2015
updated 10/31/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
What a mistake I made buying this POS. The overdrive sticks so although you're hitting the brakes, the engine is revving higher making it harder to control. According to the dealer, this is an engineering problem that all SkyActiv vehicles have. The so-called "high definition" BOSE stereo fades in and out and radio stations with strong signals come in with static (even in high definition). The Bluetooth is useless as it's only compatible with certain phones and the iPhone isn't one of them. All in all, an incredibly bad decision on my part and even worse was the dealer I went to - Palisades Mazda in West Nyack, NY. They are a part of the Precision Auto Group and they are the definition of lowlife car salesmen. Once they have your money, they don't want to know from you and if you give honest answers to their feedback request, they will confront you about any responses that were not glowing. When I raised these issues with them, they told me to contact Mazda directly - in essence, they told me to [non-permissible content removed]. Never EVER again. One year in and I still wish I never bought this car. The Mazda brand pales in comparison to its competitors. They went to the absolute cheapest electronics manufacturer for their cars. Example: blind spot monitors (BSM) go off when you have a divider or guardrail on either side. Then they don't go off when you have a vehicle in your blind spot. I've given up complaining to Mazda about it since they just don't care. You are far, far, FAR better off with spending the extra money on a Honda. Hell, you'd be better off with a Ford Pinto.
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Decent but Disappointed
kewlcanuck, 03/02/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
Having driven the CX5 for a year I must say Mazda needs to make some changes in my opinion. Handling is very good, fuel mileage is good for the 2.5 and power is pretty decent. Seats are comfortable and driving position has good visibility. Overall not a terrible choice but could be a lot better for the price. Will be looking for a replacement in the next few months.
interior changes you should know about
consumer77, 11/23/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
There have been new updates to the interior as of November 2013 on the 2014 cx-5 model. I just purchased a white GT with Tan leather interior. The transmission shift gate has been greatly improved to a straight up and down shifter with a leather boot and chrome surround. No more cheap plastic look. I was pleasantly surprised when my CX was delivered to the dealer as I was not expecting this.
My first Mazda and I like it a lot.
kathyma, 11/22/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
I've owed this new 2014 Mazda CX-5 AWD Touring for about 5 months now (purchased this year, 2013). I overly like it a lot. I narrowed my choices down from three similar vehicles at the time: Mazda CX-5, the Chevy Equinox and the Nissan Rogue. Here are my current conclusions from this very nice Mazda compact SUV that also feels like a sports car...
A great choice!
lizlubee, 04/17/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 29 people found this review helpful
I spent the better part of 2 years researching small SUV's. I keep my vehicles for a decade or more, so wanted to get it right. I ultimately decided upon the 2014 Mazda CX 5 Grand Touring (AWD) and I am extremely pleased. My gas mileage has been very good (31 highway/27.5 city) and will likely improve as the weather warms and the engine "breaks in". It also handles well, is very comfortable, and includes "blind-spot monitoring" as a standard feature! It's great fun to drive and a great value. I couldn't be happier with my choice!
Love the 2014 CX5 Grand Touring w/minor exceptions
nrgxmsn, 03/30/2013
updated 10/07/2020
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 29 people found this review helpful
This car was a very pleasant surprise. I was set on a Honda CRV at first and after a test drive the CX-5 was surprisingly quick and felt luxurious. Also test drove a Suburu Forester and it was below average with basic or no interior frills. Never test drove the Rav4 because of its ugly cowhide dashboard. Wasn't considering a Mazda but after looking at it, it looked rich and classy, the interior was above all the others lots of frills, but the ride was amazing very steady going around turns like a race car. Test drove a 2013 and it appeared light on HP but not the 2014 no longer an issue and was very snappy. Three years after purchase the seat heaters stopped working and way to expensive to repair. Six years after purchase reverse back up camera went out and will cost over $600 for dealer to repair. The gas mileage is much better than my previous car a Honda CRV.
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Great little SUV - gets lots of compliments!
compurip, 02/12/2014
updated 08/12/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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.
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The CX-5 is simply best in class
akchris, 07/17/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 31 people found this review helpful
I have a long commute, need a nice ride and good MPG - drove everything in the class - CRV (loud), new RAV4 (ugly int), Sportage (poor ride), Escape (ugly in/out), Equinox (outdated), Compass and Rogue (CVT), they all had little warts that became glaring weaknesses after driving the Mazda. I have a sound meter, it's tied for quietest at 75 mph, fuel economy is unmatched looking at real world results, no CVT (noise, ugh), best handling, great seats, great dash, its roomy - I'm 6'2" and never feel cramped in the CX5. Others have a little more cargo space, or a touch more rear seat room, but none have the complete package like the Mazda. Averaging 28.6 mpg in mixed driving after 3,000 miles.
Great car; terrible dealer
V.M. Walters, 08/20/2015
updated 08/22/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Kelly Blue book gave the 2014 Mazda CX5 the top rating for an SUV that year. I tried every SUV on the market and liked this the best. For short people, however, the length of the seats is somewhat uncomfortable, but a pillow behind the back solves this. I would have liked the vehicle even more if I had a good experience at the dealer. CardinaleWay Mazda in Mesa, AZ was the worst car buying experience I have ever had! The sales person was fine, but when the deal was taken over by the used car manager and finance person, the experience turned horrific. The pressure to take the expensive add-on extended warranties was amazing; making me feel stupid for not taking it. I won't go on and on, but I couldn't wait to get out of there and it definitely put a damper on the car. I would definitely not recommend buying a car from this dealer.
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Beautiful Ride
Mike, 08/06/2018
updated 02/08/2022
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall MPG is better than EPA. Never a problem with this car. Still excellent after 195K miles, no issues. Requires very little maintenance as nothing seems to wear out! Original exhaust system!
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Brake Problems/MPG decline
gryphon84, 06/24/2014
updated 06/26/2018
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 33 people found this review helpful
I loved this car but after 18 months the brake pads went bad. According to the dealer there was no reason and since the warranty on those expires at 12,000 miles or 12 months we were stuck with having to pay for all new rear brake pads and rotors. There is no reason they should have failed and Mazda Customer Service said "Too bad not under warranty". The MPG has also steadily declined after 6 months even with regular maintenance. I am disappointed since we bought it for it's supposed fuel efficiency and safety. After this experience I do not expect this to be a reliable long lived car and will not buy a Mazda in the future. Update, we've had the car 3-4 years now we had to replace the brakes again and the oil pressure sensor, mazda maintains this is an us problem even though the dealer admitted they see this a lot. I'll be happy when I'm rid of this car. Total piece of junk. Update: Had to replace the brakes for a 4th time and now a wheel bearing went bad. Worse car ever. Update replaced all the wheel bearings. What a piece of crap!
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True to expectations - Comfortable but some quibbles
agaurav, 05/12/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 32 people found this review helpful
I have had my CX5 for 2+ months and driven 2200 miles in Dallas metroplex. It has been great so far with no surprises. Comfortable ride and no squeaks or any mechanical issues. Gas mileage for this FWD has been 27 mpg in mostly city driving with a very light foot and a constant eye on the current mpg reading. The USB port in the console charges phones at a slow rate since it has medium amp. The rear seats don't recline so not very comfortable for adults. Now that I am used to backup camera and blind spot monitoring, I need to be careful when driving wife's car without these aids. The gas tank is 15 gallons but I could fill only 12.2 gallons when range left was 5 miles.
Good - not great
dougal1098, 12/15/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have been driving my 2014 CX-5 Grand Touring for a couple of days now. I got the base Grand Touring model with a remote start and a trailer hitch. The car itself is nice with good handling and styling. The car just looks nice. The 19" wheels are a distinctive feature that really makes the car unique. The handling of the car is nice but not dramatically different than other cars in its class. And really, why buy this car of this class for handling anyway?
Mazda CX-5 GT
vladeze100, 01/21/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
88 of 151 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2014 Mazda CX-5 GT and absolutely love it. I was a big fan of the vehicle when it came out, but felt that the 2.0L engine was not powerful enough for me. When I test drove the 2.5L, I knew that this is a car for me and bought it. I am impressed with the overall quality of the interior (other cars I've owned - Audi, Lexus, Nissan, Toyota). This is one sweet SUV. Trust me, test drive this before you buy any other small SUV and compare it to what you were thinking of buying. Mazda really makes fun to drive, high-quality vehicles.
The CUV to beat
hammer105, 05/19/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased a CX5 after spending 3 months looking and waiting for the new RAV4. I actually purchased a RAV4 but waited 2 month for a FWD in the northeast before giving up. I always liked the look of the CX5 exterior better but was really drawn to the passenger view of the interior on the RAV4. The 2013 RAV4 XLE would have cost me about $2.5K less than the 2014 CX5 Touring with Sunroof and a few extras that are standard in the RAV4 (excise tax larger). I would have got the Grand Touring but did not want leather or the low profile tires. The CRV was to boring and was not that impressed with the rest of the competition although some can be found with better prices. To many angles in the escape and I found them to be expensive with options. From a driving perspective the CX5 was always better and the gas mileage is impressive on the 120-mile ride home from the dealer it averaged 34.7 at 65-70 mph on the computer and is still above 30. The car looks like itÂs a BMW except it looks more aggressive. The seats are comfortable and the ride very smooth and quite. Like Toyota they are using long life fluids and most last over 100K. As a side note I traded a Mini cooper 40+ to the gal and would leave any of these cuvÂs for dust on a windy road with 2 people inside. I also have two Toyota,s shame on Toyota for not giving customers what they want when they make it, regional bull$h$#. All the manufactures need to take their apple heads off and just make the inboard computer a fully customizable computer the owner/buyer of the vehicle can fully customized to their taste i.e. picture of your kids or dog comes up instead of their logo, vehicle status screens with temp gauge, audio screen so on and on, although both the Toyota and the CX5 are getting close. As for resell value thatÂs a bit like the stock market will a RAV4 build in Canada hold its value more than a CX5 built in Japan, what if gas goes to $6 a gallon and who cares if you keep it for a while because if you donÂt you might as well lease. I feel this is the car to beat in this segment and I am sure Mazda will keep adding to it. Mazda try to make a profit this year as your cars are no cheaper than the compertition.
Well-priced and fun Small CUV
benny_boy, 11/10/2013
updated 11/10/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 28 people found this review helpful
Have had this car for 3000 miles in 3 months. Happy with my choice so far. I am 6'-2" and I have two toddlers. My wife is already driving a minivan. So, i was looking for a car that can fit the whole family occasionally, yet compact enough to fit the short street curb between driveways in san francisco, versatile, two car seats, good looking, satisfying to drive, sit high, around $22,000 (out of the door), good mpg for my long commute and respected. I have found all these in my new cx-5. I was not considering mazda. But then, i got a chance to drive a mazda3 rental with a skyactiv engine. I re-discovered the driving experience I loved so much with my old BMW 3 series. ============ Update: 26,000 miles, 3.5 years. Still love it.
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Road Noise, Radio
charlesc32, 04/29/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 23 people found this review helpful
Nice car. Love the back-up camera and blind spot warning system. However, the road noise is excessive. It came with Yokohama Geoearth tires. Very noisy. At the behest of my tire dealer I changed to Michelin Defenders. Touted as the quietest tires available. Don't believe it. The road noise reduction was not noticeable. I just wasted lots of money. Told him so. He was not inclined to change his advice. Didn't expect him to do so. It would seem the Japanese engineers could address this road noise problem as the GM engineers have. I think, in retrospect, I should have bought an Encore. So far, CX-5 Touring is reliable.
Great car
Renee, 11/06/2017
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Its fun to drive. Roomy, not alot of cubies to put things had lots in my car kinda miss that. There is a little tiny light for the far back not to bright would like a better light back there. But a great suv so far.
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Love it
Mr. Just the Facts, 06/06/2017
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife is the primary driver and she loves it. Her only complaint is the headrests that push her head too far forward. With my broad shoulders it isn't an issue but I think those with slim upper bodies fit deeper into the seat and the headrest becomes an issue. When she drives we turn it around backwards. Other than that she loves this vehicle.
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Great engine and dependable. Some flaws.
A. Chieffi, 09/09/2015
updated 03/13/2017
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great engine, transmission and suspension. Not impressed with body robustness. Great cargo space, however very poor cabin storage. Noisy on highway speeds (60-70 mph). Looks like some flaws are part of the 2016 upgrade.
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CX-5 SAVVY
Theresa, 03/15/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about a month and I am please so far. It is a smooth ride and I feel safe in it. It has plenty of room for all the riders and in the cargo space. Easy to accelerate and brake. I love the navigation system and the digital radio. Happy with my purchase!
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Nice small suv, not good on gas
robinlewes, 03/05/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my CX-5 last summer after doing a lot of research to find a small suv that would get good gas mileage. I thought I had made the right decision but now I'm thinking I made somewhat of a mistake. I like most things about this car, the way it handles and it's comfort and convenience but mine is getting lousy gas mileage. Mazda claims I should get 26/35 but I'm generally only getting 20mpg! Even my dealership was questioning this low mileage. They have checked the car over but found nothing wrong suggesting that I use a better grade of gas. I did so but it made no difference. My BMW 325i I traded got better. I'm really thinking of trading this car as I'm disappointed in Mazda's claims.
Almost 4 years, and 78K miles later
MichelleBerm08, 11/21/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I first started looking at crossovers in 2013 I looked everywhere but what eventually sold me with this car was the turning radius and handling, I used to like my fast, sporty cars and this one was a great transition. Since then I have driven this vehicle from Florida all the way to California (starting in Houston, TX) and have not had any problems besides the FOB and brakes. Be careful with the FOB, your car will do REALLY weird things when the battery is low. My brakes had to be completely replaced and rotors turned at 70K miles. Seat comfort is not very good, I haven't seen or sat in some of the new models but I'm hoping it doesn't cut off circulation in the future because I'm hoping to buy a new one next year with AWD. However, I don't mind because I just love driving this car. I actually drove the PCH with it and man, was it fun! Gas mileage is also great, and I never had issues accelerating and braking which is very important in Houston, TX. I always have plenty of room for all my junk, and this is a FANTASTIC road trip car even with just FWD. Literally not a single issue when driving it through Death Valley and mountains in mid-June. This was a good first car purchase, just wish I had gone with the Grand Touring over the Touring and gotten a different exterior color.
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Very Happy
Crazy Will, 03/23/2023
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Owned this for six years now and have had very little problems. It has 180,000KMs on it now. I had to replace the brakes and it went into limp mode one day. It turned out it was the ignition coil number 3. For a little while I was getting these weird error codes about the braking system and the traction control but it turned out to be that the window was dirty, right where the rearview mirror connects. I guess there’s a sensor there. So I had to keep it clean for a while. Can’t say enough good about this vehicle. I have the GT with the Bose sound system. The speakers are great but, the stereo is a joke. I replaced it. Not only because it was underpowered and cheap piece of junk. But my hands free Bluetooth sounded like I had marbles in my mouth and so did the people I was speaking to on the phone. It got to the point where people didn’t want to talk to me if I was driving.
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Feel a little cheated with this one....
trx284, 09/12/2013
updated 03/13/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car has a mix of good and bad features. Not a bad car overall, but probably not the best SUV in this category on the road (at least for me). It really depends upon what you value in a car. If you value exterior styling, good gas mileage, and a decent engine you will be happy with this purchase. If you value technology, ride quality, and comfort (interior components) you will likely be happier with the CRV or Escape. Update: I have had several costly repairs in the last 3 years of ownership. The first repair was for chipping and peeling paint on the front of the vehicle. Paint is actually peeling off around the front borders in large patches and bubbling up elsewhere. I had to pay a dealer to fix this (not cheap!) and guess what, it's doing the same thing again. The second major repair was the need to replace rusted out rotors. Let me be clear, the break pads were fine and had over half the pad intact. Apparently this is a common finding on the CX5. Mine rusted severely on a garage kept vehicle with less than 3 yrs ownership and 40,000 miles. Expect to pay between $400-500 per axle. And rusted body parts and peeling paint are not covered by the manufacturers warranty or the extended warranty I purchased.
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Ongoing ownership - updated
photoguy22, 04/04/2014
updated 10/11/2022
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 27 people found this review helpful
Oct23 Update - 130k miles - Still very happy! Zero issues! Apr 2021 Update - 100K miles. All continuing well - STILL a great little SUV! Have yet to have a single real problem... several years back the "Bluetooth Module" failed and had to be replaced. There was an issue around 60k miles with front brake rotors warping that the dealership covered at their own expense - probably was a Service Bulletin but regardless, it was a minor hiccup. Original brake pads actually lasted far longer than expected and were replaced with 15-20% remaining around 75k miles... Apr 2020 Update - 88,000 miles. All continues well ! No change in opinion :) Starting to develop a little more road noise in the cabin but not bad. Otherwise, still happy over-all. ---- An update to the review written only a few days after buying... We've now put 2500 miles on our '14 CX5 AWD and it's performing well. Nothing failing, no problems - performing as expected. Gas mileage not quite what we hoped but still reasonable at around 25 mpg combined. Closer to 30 on the open road but never higher average than that. So far a good choice in a new vehicle.
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Are you kidding me with this lock system?
lkasko, 06/16/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 20 people found this review helpful
Had my CX-5 for 5 days. Love the drive, love the styling, love the gas mileage. Hate, hate, hate the locking system. Are you kidding me with this maybe the lift gate will lock and maybe it won't. How would you know. You have to walk away and when you come back with your key it is always open. What the heck is the purpose of the black button anyway. Are we supposed to depend that this locking sensor is going to work indefinitely. How do we know when it stops working. Not light, no beep not indicator, no nothing. Worse design I have ever seen. I am 66. I have owned a lot of cars. I would not have purchased this one had I known. Will try to get a lock installed
A wonderful small SUV----and still is after 36000
gc666, 12/15/2013
updated 06/15/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 23 people found this review helpful
originally looking at CX9. Dealer said best hoped for mileage would be 22-24. Needed better. Bought this 2014 as a certified preowned, 6 mos old, 11000 miles. it is the Grand Touring with 2.5 engine. plenty of power, smooth running, smooth shifting, and best of all great mileage. I was used to a tdi Jetta getting 49 mph. Mazda estimates this engine at 30 combined and 35 highway. that is exactly what I am getting; and actually closer to 36. I couldn't be happier. Interior room much larger than I had expected. I can carry 4 golf bags and their owners with comfort. Here is an update after 18 months of ownership and 36,000 additional all-around miles. It is still a wonderful small SUV. Combined mileage hovers around 28; long freeway only drives around 34. I dropped overall rating for these reasons: Performance: unlike my previous Jetta that still had original brakes after 250,000 miles, i replaced the mazda brakes at 38,000. Let's see how long the aftermarket pads last compared to the factory. Comfort: Still very comfortable. However, when exiting the drivers side, my shoe will occasionally get hooked on the plastic console shroud that extends down alongside the accelerator and runs back to the seat. it hasn't been an issue with moving from the pedal to the brake, yet. Of course, my feet are big. But i dropped a star on the rating for this issue. Interior: Dropped a star here because of material quality. The carpet is cheap. it is as if they took a sheet of flexible plastic, heated it and dropped short fiber on it. There is no pile at all. Dirt and grit adheres to these little fibers and is hard to vacuum. Safety: Dropped a star due to the visibility. i know all the small SUVs suffer here. Thank goodness for the blindside radar, because it is hard to see vehicles in the blind spot. And the front A Pillars are so large that they restrict to the front left and right. Entertainment: Dropped a star here. You pay extra for the Bose, but it sounds no better than my old stock Jetta system. And 100 miles past the 36,000 warranty the separate bluetooth amp went out. Dealer wanted $800 to repair. After my complaint to the Manufacturer, they settled on $80. Reliability: I dropped a star here due to the dealer support. They could have settled the bluetooth amp issue but chose not to, and my biggest gripe is the constant oversell for service items. Value: Still high. A fantastic SUV with low maintenance and high fuel mileage. Overall, i dropped it a star. But i would buy it again. <br><br><br><br>
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Great MPG. Well engineered. Priced right.
edz3, 11/25/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The only Mazda I have owned are Miata (three cars). I loved them for their performance oriented handling and reliability even when they are over 10 years old. Therefore, CX5 was the first crossover vehicle I researched when I started looking for a bigger vehicle to replace my last Miata. I did comparison with other make and models over and over and I always came to the same conclusion. CX-5. Some competitors were ranked higher than CX5 by Consumer Reports. However, none of them had better gas mileage or had lower MSRP when equipped similarly. I went and traded in my Miata for a CX5 after a couple of test drives. And after 4 months of ownership, I have no regrets. Mazda hit a home run
Good car, after some modifications
Phil, 12/02/2017
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased this CX-5 from a dealership with 35,000 miles. Seemed ok during the short test ride, but after owning the car and riding for longer distances, we found the passenger seat to be very uncomfortable. Also, the headrests were tilted too far forward and caused neck aches. We talked to the dealership about these issues, but they offered no solutions. I had to remove the passenger seat from the vehicle, unhook the leather upholstery, and cut away some of the seat foam from both sides of the seat cushion. Had to repeat this procedure a second time to achieve the desired comfort. Clamped the headrests in my bench vice and bent each support rod until they fit right. Now the car is comfortable, but one shouldn't have to go through all of that. Also had to adjust the headlights up to see adequately on dims. The owners manual gave no instructions to do this - thank goodness for google. Just a few other minor gripes: Mazda should have included a water temperature gauge. An ammeter would be good too. The GPS navigation system is NOT user friendly and the voice control is an exercise in frustration. The Bose sound system is not as good as the stock radio in my Honda Accord. Still trying to figure out the door locks - push the button, still can't get in... push it again, you might get in... and when you walk away from the car, it sometimes locks automatically and sometimes doesn't. You just never know. So overall, we like the car. It's finally comfortable, handles great, is fun to drive, does great in snow or rain, gets about 26 average mpg and is very reliable. I also installed a hitch, and it tows a trailer well. Would I buy another one?..... well, maybe.
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lharsh, 04/02/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
I just purchased the 2014 Mazda CX5 Grand Touring and am thoroughly impressed with everything I see. The styling is far above the other similar SUV's of Honda, Subaru, Toyota and Chevrolet. Before buying I looked at each model based on price, styling, gas mileage, specifications and all the standard features of each model. In my opinion, the Mazda came out ahead in all categories. My first tank of gas came in at 27.9 miles per gallon driving a mixture of highway and local miles. I would recommend this SUV to anyone that wants a fun vehicle to drive and still have good gas mileage.
Never again
Sonny, 04/12/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
I Leased a Mazda CX - 5 2014 Grand Touring during Acceleration car jerks and slams into gear. Mazda Techs couldn't diagnose the problem after several Repair appointments. Lease is up Oct.2016 got riddance my worst car ever.
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Very disappointed
kimberlyr1, 10/26/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought my car in Oct 2013, and it was ok for about 5 months. I switched from a Toyota Highlander (which I absolutely LOVED) to save on gas. While I realized gas savings over the Highlander, I am not getting the gas mileage they promised. I average 26 mpg tops! On top of that, my vehicle had to be at the service center on 3 occasions, all for the same problem. My push button start would not work correctly. They still haven't fully fixed the problem. The other problems are road noise and no interior storage, and not enough cup holders, which made for a very long trip with my kids. All in all, while it has saved some $ on gas, I don't think I would not buy another Mazda again.
2014 GT CX5
scweeeker, 04/17/2013
updated 04/18/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
After test driving the Kia, Honda, Ford, Chevy Equinox the CX5 made it quickly to the top of my purchase list. It offered the style, comfort, more creature comforts and most importantly price. This vehicle is great handling and a pleasure to drive. I simply love this vehicle. I traded my CRZ hybrid for Mazda so the gas mileage, regardless of what i bought, would never exceed my lil hybrid, but this is definitely worth the switch. I have room again!
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Transmission replaced
Brian, 02/11/2020
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
2014 Touring AWD CX 5. Excellent mpg. Good looks. Being my first Mazda I was extremely disappointed that my transmission needed replacement at 100,000 miles.
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Zoom Zoom now applies
imadad2, 04/09/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought the Touring model of the CX-5 only because it has the bigger 2.5 liter engine. The extra 30 horsepower in the Touring and Grand Touring model really make a difference when driving. The Sport model is nice, but the engine makes the vehicle just average. Mazda has a winner here in the CUV division and I would recommend this SUV to anyone over the Forde Escape or Honda CR-V that are it's main competitors. This market is competitive and Mazda has what I think is the winner when buying the bigger engine.
The Total small SUV Package?
jmr1061, 02/18/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
55 of 154 people found this review helpful
The 2014 really addressed what was the biggest problem with the 2013, and that's the power. The increase in power along with a couple of new electronic features for 2014 really make's one wonder if this isn't the complete package when it comes to small SUV's. There are a couple of other SUV's on the market that may be slightly more comfortable, or have a more user friendly electronic interface, but the 2014 Mazda CX-5 seems to have it all at the price. Interior materials, along with design, fit and finish are of a very high standard. The vehicle is extremely spacious for it's exterior dimensions. It has very efficient use of space for both passengers and cargo, and its looks are great!
Coming from a Rav4, a step down
jayne10, 03/19/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 27 people found this review helpful
I live on a gravel road in the land of snow. The car managed just fine this winter with our snow, ice and slop. I did not have any trouble getting up the hill to the house. I get less mileage than others, as you would expect, given our driving conditions. Driving along this winter and a piece of the interior plastic below the dash just fell off. Why? I don't know. It is now lying on the counter in my kitchen waiting to be dealt with. I don't really think that I would buy another one. Lacking power.
Disappointed
ali36, 09/10/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 22 people found this review helpful
Have owned this car for two months now. Stereo is awful, cabin noise is horrible, it's also very sluggish. The only thing going for it is the looks. Now I'm told the heated seats only work in 63/68 degree temp!!! This was the reason why I bought leather seating. The backup camera doesn't beep when in reverse. I wish I would have chosen the Nissan Rouge instead. The biggest disappointment is the gas mileage, I'm getting about 22mpg, not the 28 suggested!!!!
Fantastic car - made 2 of my friends buy them!
compurip, 10/21/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Favorite car I have owned so far, and my first Mazda. I purchased it in Feb of 2014, I got the AWD Sport model since I wanted a lease payment under $300 a month - can't say enough good stuff about this car. I rented one for a weekend previously to see how it was, and took it through a foot of snow in upstate NY without a slip or slide. It was comfortable and a ton of fun to drive.
Northwest Goodie
James, 07/21/2017
updated 07/30/2018
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle. Could be somewhat quieter.
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Best car in its class
cdubbg, 10/17/2013
updated 10/17/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought a CX-5 Touring with the bose/moonroof upgrade and love it! I spent months researching and couldn't seem to find a crossover that had everything on my wishlist and still managed to have good gas mileage. It was love at first sight when I found this car! If I had to be picky, I would love to get a little more bass from the car stereo, and the seats could be just a little bit more comfortable but this car really is the total package at an affordable price.
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MAZDA CX-5 LOVE
dhr, 08/31/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm not one to gush, but Mazda's CX-5 is worth gushing over... this SUV is "easy" in all respects and super dependable, oil changes and wash only... Great performance in the snow, I feel safe driving it... It has the pickup required to accelerate quickly, gorgeous exterior styling, best value ever... It's a joy to drive!
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Fun car!
Mazda fan, 09/25/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just bought a 2014 with all the options (leather, sunroof, tech package, navigation). Fun car to drive! Too soon to rate the reliability but so far we are loving it!
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Mazda CX-5 2014 - A very enjoyable, reliable ride
Stanley Orlowski, 09/17/2016
updated 03/21/2018
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Mazda CX-5 2014 - A very enjoyable, reliable ride. Great driving position, fun to drive.
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No Complaints
Diana, 10/17/2016
updated 04/20/2020
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Does everything great. New tires at 60k miles & brakes are still in great shape. As a 215,000 mile Subaru Outback owner from 2005 - 2013, I was surprised how well the Mazda AWD performed. It is very quick to correct motion in foul weather. I have high hopes for keeping this well into the 2020s. Update at 90k miles: No surprises, just works. Phone music integration is sometimes frustrating, but it does work. Update at 110,000 miles: Nothing new to report, it just works, still attractive and a pleasure. Compared to some newer cars the transmission & engine integration is not as smoothly refined as the latest models. That comes down to software. Paint is holding up great, but would be better if people would be more gentle in parking lots. A number of dents.
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CX5 review
lovedcx5, 01/29/2020
updated 07/30/2020
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was extremely happy with the car. My repair expenses were limited to less than $500 over the period of six plus years of ownership. I had to replace two sets of tires and one battery and I had 71,000 miles on the car. My car had the original brakes and when I traded the car the brakes were good for another six to none months. I did change oil and filter at least twice a year in the last seven years
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Give me a brake
sgopus, 09/24/2017
updated 09/25/2020
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Somewhere in the back end body metal wise it creaks and rattles, I'm thinking it's the rear covers over the glass in the hatch, go over 60 or in a strong wind and they rattle like mad, with only 25 miles on the car. when I hit 15k on milage the mpg dropped dramatically, from 33 to no more than 25 mpg. at 30k my brakes starting fading and shuddering on braking at freeway speeds, I've replaced the rotors and with less than 1k on them the shudder came back, I've tried the reseating the brake pads to no good effect ie breaking them in properly. on the road. The electrical system kills the battery , replaced battery and a few days later it died as well I would not have another Mazda like this. Not reliable at all.
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