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2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring
cbrianflynn, 03/24/2014
updated 03/24/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
After test driving all of the competitors (Ford, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Subaru, Hyundai), I settled on a 2014 CX-5 Touring to replace a 2001 VW Jetta Wagon. I was tempted by the Sport model, but the larger engine in the Touring and GT is much peppier for passing. I've had the vehicle now for about 3 months and do not regret my decision. The performance is more than adequate, handling is pretty good and gas mileage has been better than my VW and more than acceptable. I drive long distances a couple of times a week and have enjoyed the cruise control. Overall, it's a solid and fun care to drive, with plenty of room for hauling kids, gear, etc. Perfect for a small family. Update (3/24/2016): After owning this vehicle for a little more than two years and putting about 57,000 miles on it, I can say I am still very happy with the vehicle. I got about 46,000 miles out of the stock tires and had to replace them about 7 months ago. I purchased the Yokohama Avid Ascend to replace the stock Yokohama's and they seem to do well in dry and wet conditions. My driving is combined city/hwy and I'm averaging 28.6 miles per gallon fairly consistently over the last 40,000 miles or so. The only service the vehicle has needed was routine oil and filter changes and the tires - I've had no mechanical failures thus far. The vehicle still rides well and handles well. I don't have any experience driving the vehicle in snow conditions, but wet traction and handling is solid, especially with good tires. The interior has held up well. I have the tan interior and have managed to keep it pretty clean, even with kids getting in and out and riding in it. No major rattles or cracks from the plastics either. And yes, it is still fun to drive! It still has the pep that it had from day one and has kept it's good looks in the style department. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase and would not hesitate to purchase another CX-5.
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Best Car I've Owned in a Very Long Time
kewright, 04/07/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2014 GT/AWD 2.5 CX-5 in October 2013. I test drove Audi, Lexus, BMW and Infinity models of compact SUVs (with the intent to buy a luxury SUV), but this vehicle was the best bang for the buck overall. This vehicle felt comparable in handling and "fun to drive" with the Audi Q5. The size is great for (downtown) city driving (as about 90% of my driving is). I am getting great gas mileage, around 23-24 mpg city. It handles well in the snow, and feel like I have good traction when the road condition is less than perfect. I feel that it has good power to make it up the CO mountain roads. The trim level is good with just a few things needing improvement for the GT trim level.
Best in Class
mjh84, 07/27/2013
updated 07/29/2016
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Before buying, I researched and test-drove 3 cars in this class: CR-V, RAV4, and CX-5. To me, there was no competition in the test-drive that matched the CX-5. Not even close. After that drive, I knew a CX-5 would be my next car. It was the most responsive, had the most strength entering freeway, and had the best overall driving experience. A big complaint I have read with the CX-5 was the road noise/firmness of ride. After test driving all 3, I didn't really notice a significant difference in any of the ones. They were all relatively loud. I think the road noise is just a fault of cars in this class.
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Acceleration Issue
jam2825, 04/13/2014
2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
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.
Excellent mechanically, terrible electronics.
kardell, 10/30/2014
updated 05/06/2021
2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
After six months and 6000 miles we still really like the vehicle. The AWD handles mountain roads and snow storms superbly. The manual control, of the auto transmission, is the best I have used, - smooth, no jerks, which is necessary for downshifting on icy, steep roads. The electronics, navigation and Bluetooth, are, at best, antiquated and inadequate. The HVAC works, but, when the cabin is hot, you must manually turn up the fan control to max. The Cruise switches are dangerous with Cancel and Resume being next to each other, and the Resume the easiest to hit. Mileage is as represented. After two years, my feelings remain constant. If anything, my patience with the poor performance of the Bluetooth, "Information" systems, and HVAC wears more thin. At the 30,000 mile mark. Our opinions and feelings remain constant. We haven't had any mechanical problems. After three years, at 45,000, the same. We did, however, put in sound dampening material, and really like the noise reduction. After four years and 55,000 miles pretty much the same. The heater core plugged up at 47k, fortunately Mazda covered it. Had it not, the charge would have been $1700!!. Five years and 65k. Only new thing to add is no significant mechanical problems! We have learned to ignore, or live with, the electronic short comings, and are very pleased the only new mechanic mechanical problem was a defective brake pedal switch. That cost $22 and 15 minutes to install. 67k, no change in my opinion. No additional mechanical problems. 74k opinion remains constant. Did have one more problem, the switch that sensed when the car was in park. Almost $400 to repair. Still, I believe it's a good car. 76,000, no changes in my review because there's no changes in the car. Good news, indeed.
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