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Rideshare Driver
RJ, 12/02/2018
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is my wood-burning stove. I’ve put 200,000 miles on it in 3.5 years. Only problems were an ignition switch replacement and handbrake replacement. Other than standard maintenance, one battery replacement, and a belt replacement (all done according to schedule), this car has not needed anything. My riders are always shocked it has so many miles. I get about 24-32 MPG. And I do a LOT of driving—Pittsburgh, Ocean City, DMV (DC), and cross-country.. This car can be truly driven.
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Beware of Road Noise
cozyjohn, 07/10/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The noise appears to be coming out of the rear wheel well area. I spend quite a bit of time on the Interstates for my job and the noise is constant. Friends say "just turn up the radio", but thatÂs not a solution. Both Consumer Reports and Popular Mechanics magazines have made it a point in their reviews to mention the "noise issue", wish I had read them first. The decision to purchase was based on my need to improve fuel economy, the looks and how the vehicle physically drove. (all of these are great) But I have regretted my purchase since the 1st road trip. Either a financial loss is taken by trading / selling it or I do something about it.
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The little big SUV
motiver, 04/09/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
I drove a Nissan Altima Sedan (2008, 170hp), then an Infiniti G37 Sedan (2010, 330hp). Now I just bought this 2014 CX-5 Touring AWD. I am surprised how Mazda was able to pack in terrific gas mileage in a powerful engine. The comfort in the cockpit is top notch and I love the Bluetooth Phone and Pandora integration. The blind spot indicators are awesome. Makes me feel very safe and confident. The drive smooth and comfy. Huge leg room for everyone in the car (I am 6ft tall). Overall, it is downright amazing. I don't miss my G37 anymore. :)
Mixed Feelings
kenshin, 04/15/2014
updated 04/22/2020
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
30 of 39 people found this review helpful
Significant wind and tire noise at highway speeds. Ceiling vibration noise if only the rear windows are open (supposedly a "normal" wind harmonics problem). The transmission automatically downshifts when slowing past 19 mph presumably to allow for smoother acceleration after speeding around a corner. Problem is this situation occurs in probably 2% of my commute. Having a "race car driver" in my tranny, as Mazda likes to call it, is hardly helpful if it doesn't know that most of the time I just want to coast to a stop instead of burn through a turn. After more than 5 years of ownership, it's still annoying. The tranny also tends not to upshift when driving uphill, meaning you the driver have to manually shift or keep playing with the gas pedal. Lame. Front door armrests are not the same height as the center console armrest. No biggie if you don't mind getting chronic scoliosis. Why is there only one switch that is lit out of all 4 door panel switches on the driver's door ? Is this supposed to make a huge difference to the sticker price ? Am I the only one who fumbles for the switches at night ? Cargo area light is placed on the side wall instead of the ceiling, probably for easier wire routing. I prefer having the light shine from above where it's less of a glare on your eyes and lights up the cargo hold better. Rear window wiper way louder than front windshield wiper even though it's only a single wiper and further away from the driver. A-pillars are much thicker than my previous car. Nice to have if it increases safety but hard to get used to especially when making turns at an intersection without traffic signals. Front headrests are angled WAY too far forward which forces my head down and I have to look up to see the road. Simply a terrible driving position that can't be fixed no matter how I adjust the headrest height or seatback pitch. The NHTSA should really revise this rule so tall folks don't have to install their headrests in reverse and/or use neck pillows while still achieving whiplash prevention. Rear headrests are too bulky and block the rear view in the mirror. Both of the side headrests should be like the center one shaped like an upside-down "L". Sporty seats with side bolsters are great except if you have an hour-long commute like mine. Over time, your shoulders get pushed forward and you end up with a hunched posture that slowly kills your back. Aftermarket cushions highly recommended. Automatic headlights really should've came standard. Cars made more than 20 years ago have this technology and I still have to flip the switch every night by myself in this day and age ? Adjusting the volume brings up a notification tab on the upper right of the touch screen. Unfortunately this happens while the backup camera is in use as well, which could be potentially dangerous if it just so happens to block your view of that kid coming up behind your car while you're backing up. A/C can be weak sauce sometimes as others have noted, but if it contributes to fuel efficiency, then I'm down with that. However, the center air vents are simply too low. As a result, the cool A/C can only be directed at my right hand or lower instead of my face. Clearly, none of the Mazda engineers/designers are over 6 foot tall. Those side vents that blows air at the front windows should also be closable because I don't imagine most of us tracking snow into the car that often. Another sad note is that my old '91 toyota pickup directs hot air at my cold feet better than the cx-5. Vents for the passengers in the back would've been nice too. The 3-spoke steering wheel looks nice and sporty but there are days when I like to drive lazy and put my hands at the 4 and 8-o'clock positions. The lack of spokes there means more of a workout for my arms but it's not a killer like the horrible headrests. A pleasant audible lock/unlock confirmation beep would be nice instead of just the signal lights flashing with the initial push of the remote button and the horn blaring way too loud the second time. Can't open/close windows except driver's after engine is shut off, unlike most other cars. Easy fix that should have been caught in testing stage. Exterior/interior color combos are rather lacking. All-black interior doesn't look bad per se but makes driving during those hot summer months quite hellish. And why are the interior door handles so far forward for the folks up front ? When do you ever see a door knob that close to the swivel ? Sliding rear seats sure would be nice. Everything else is as awesome as everyone says. Above average fuel economy, roomy, easily looks and drives better than anything else in its class, and a pleasure to own/maintain thus far. Getting close to 100,000 miles...
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Fun, But Missing Something
tlxxtl, 11/28/2013
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Ok, I read all of the reviews on all of the RAV4, CRV, Rogue and Escape and I purchased a CX-5 Why? MY wife liked it best, I loved the Escape but it had to much stuff! 15000 commands and I could not program a command, Hmmm. Rav4 just felt old and did the CRV. The Rogue simply was the victim of its own delays and timing, Nissan kept delaying shipments to sell off remaining 2013's so We could not drive and compare a 2014 to the CX-5. Back to the CX-5, 2014 GT runs like it was stolen with the peppy 2.5L and CVT, inside the reviewers got it mostly correct. The NAV is the best once you get past its slow speed. P.S. Forester Boring yet capable if you stay awake.