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Used 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A Happy New Mazda Owner

esslewis, Chicago, IL, 05/10/2013
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I was looking very hard for a few months at the 2013 RAV4 and the Honda CRV. Something got my attention, though, with the Mazda CX-5, and I ended up buying the 2014 Grand Touring version, and I love the choice I made. Others have mentioned a higher than usual amount of road noise, but I don’t notice it, and you have to compromise something (in this case, heavier and thicker materials) to get such good gas mileage. All in all, it feels good to think that you got more car than you thought you could for the money spent, with features you didn’t think you could get, and that it’s such a strong performer in the safety and reliability department. One very happy Mazda owner here, so far.

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5 out of 5 stars

I couldn't be happier with my new CX 5!

lizlubee, Byfield, MA, 05/19/2013
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

I spent 1 1/2 years researching small SUVs and finally decided to purchase a Mazda CX 5, AWD Grand Touring. I now have just over 1400 miles and can honestly say it's all the car the manufacturer claims it is. It's responsive, very comfortable, and good fun to drive. It also has good ground clearance (important for me) and standard blind-spot monitoring (a real plus). My gas mileage is outstanding for a car of this type: 37 mpg (highway), gas tank 1/4 full and 34.5 mpg (highway), gas tank 4/4 full. In the city I get between 27-28 mpg. And these are real numbers not EPA estimates! If you're in the market for a new small SUV you can't go wrong with this car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car, Great value 2.5 GT AWD

zoom_dan_zoom, Saint Paul, MN, 02/26/2014
updated 02/28/2022
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I did my research for a new SUV/CUV purchase, compared all the manufactures out there. Price was important, but so was power and features of the cars. My choice was clear after I test drove the CX-5, had the power I needed for every day traffic, comfort, handling (This thing handles like its on rails) and the tech included. Bose sound is fabulous, I wouldn’t go without if considering this car. Gas mileage was best in class for an AWD CUV with the HP offered. Sure, the 260 HP Turbo offerings from other manufactures sure sounded nice, but the MPG suffered drastically and so did the sticker price. In my opinion, you can’t get a better car in this class for the price,not with all the CX-5 offers***4 year update- 95,000 miles and would still buy this car all over again. Regular oil changes, 1 brake job and a few wiper blades. I have a slight dash rattle in the corner when I hit a bump but it has been a cold winter and I'm sure that has something to do with it, I will check that out in the spring. Might consider trading up next year but I'm not crazy about all the interior changes they have done, specifically to the center arm rest and radio control knob by the shifter. We liked mine so much my wife bought a used 2015 CX-5!**6 year update- im at 153,000 miles now. Replaced my shocks and struts this spring along with a trans service I did in my garage at home, the car just goes and goes. Thinking about passing this one to my son who will be driving next year and purchasing a 2nd hand 2019 or 2020. If I could find a brand new 2014 or 2015 I would buy once in a heartbeat! **7 year update- I purchased a new 2021 GTR in March and have passed the 2014 to my son with 165,000 miles. No major issues, just typical wear and tear. I decided I wanted to test drive one with a Turbo and ended up driving it home the next day. I will continue to Zoom Zoom for many years now :) No new updates, so this will be my last for the 2014. Y son is almost done with his behind the wheel requirements and will start driving the car soon.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So happy I went with this vehicle!

kewright, Emporia, KS, 11/06/2013
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Overall, I have to say that I am really pleased with the 2014 Mazda CX-5 GT with Tech package. I feel like it was a great value and upgrade from our previously owned Jeep Compass. The ride can be a little stiff on bumpy city road surfaces, but feels great at highways. The handling is fantastic and sport-like. It feels like it handles more like a sedan than an SUV. We broke in our CX-5 by taking up to the mountains right off the lot, and it handled great up the hills (plenty of power). I've seen many comments about road noise, and this vehicle was far quieter than others in its class that I test drove. It's a little loud at start up, but that is the rapid engine heating system.

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4 out of 5 stars

Bad Brakes! Otherwise a good car.

pat_the_rat, Philadelphia, PA, 06/17/2015
updated 06/29/2020
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful

My front rotors began to shimmy badly on braking at around 22k miles. I was told the rotors were "visibly warped". What? You're kidding right? I replaced the rotors (pads were like new) and about 10k later it did the same thing. This time i had the original rotors turned and bought new pads as well. still ok at 3k later, but i checked a squeaking sound in my rear brakes and found they were completely worn down and scoring the rotors. Now I have to replace the rear rotors and pads too. This is absolutely unacceptable! I've NEVER had a car go through brakes and rotors like this and I've owned cars for 35 years. Never had brake problems again after replacing the original pads/rotors with aftermarket parts. Other than that it’s a good, solid car. Especially if you get the top end model with the leather seats. Pretty comfortable. A safe car, too. Ended up rolling my car once in the snow after swerving to miss a deer and hitting an unseen culvert. Right wheels slipped into the culvert and before i knew it i was rolling over and ended up sitting on my wheels in a field. walked away with only a minor scratch on my leg I think from the plastic under the dash and a small abrasion on the side of my forehead from the side airbag. car was totaled but i walked away virtually unscathed. Ended up buying a new 2016 CX5 to replace it. Still driving that today.

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Reliability
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4 out of 5 stars
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