Used 2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring SUV Review
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Lots of great, some not so great
sshankster, North Reading, MA, 11/19/2015
2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
After 28,000 miles, the first review still pretty accurate but to add a few comments. The engine seems to be getting louder. Marble sound lasts longer. Will get this checked out next service. The uncomfortable back seats have become an issue. Big complaints from my wife on those rare times she rides in back. Think of the exit row seat on a plane. Mazda has to fix this. Doing a lot of … highway driving these days. Good riding car. The radio is just not good. If it's not an hd signal it has no depth at all.
First, I drove every crossover in this class when I was shopping. I mean every one. Some were smoother rides, some more space, but really, no other car matched the handling of the Mazda. If you like to drive, this is really the best one, and a few other reasons to love it. Personally, I like the design. I think it is sporty looking with nice lines. Great ground clearance. Others, like the Nissan had a front spoiler kind of thing that cut the ground clearance down. Mazda had true height. Inside is nicely laid out and the materials are decent quality for the class. I had read a lot of reviews of this car and there were several comments about road noise. Frankly, I don't know what they mean. It's not a Bently, but it's more than reasonable. Could always be a tire issue. I got leather seats, Bose Sound, no navigation. So now to some critiques.
Mileage is not as advertised. I really don't know how you get the miles they say without driving like your grandmother.
You really can't drive like that with this car since the engine is geared high, must be to push the mileage, and it has other gas saving features. What that means is that, 1. You have to get used to the car sounding like marbles in a dryer when it starts up (for just about 1 minute so no big deal), but it is a little weird if you don't know it, and 2, you have to punch it more than you might be used to so it moves. It's a little hard to describe, but you'll know it when you feel it, but you will get used to it. But when you do punch it, this car can move. Love the regular gas it gets.
As far as comfort, the front seats are very comfortable, but I get complaints that the back seats are too upright. Mazda should give a reclining back seat like Nissan has. Another small thing is the center front console. I read one review where the guy complained it was too short for comfortable arm resting, and at least for my size, 5'11". he was right, it should be longer for a more ergonomic arm resting. Also, I would like the steering wheel to drop a little more, but not a biggy. The heated seats take a little longer to warm up than I would like, and the only other thing is the radio. Most reviewers complain that even the upgraded Bose doesn't sound so good and they are right, if you don't have a good HD signal. In HD, it sounds really good, in non HD, it is pretty lame for an upgraded system.
So for all my negatives, I like to think of them as constructive criticism, I really love to drive this car. If you are a driver, if handling, good (not great) economy, great pickup (just with some extra pedal) are important, great styling, this is the right crossover. Bottom line, it is for drivers.
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Except for the heating, A/C and defogger systems
SuzIndy, Bloomington, IN, 01/14/2016
2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
I wanted to wait till I owned this CX-5 touring long enough to experience all seasons to their worst. 8 month's ownership in central IN, former CR-V owner. I have to say that I love everything about this car except for the defogger/heat and air system. I must choose between having clear windows or a comfortable cabin. In the 11 years I owned the Honda CR-V, this was not the case. In the … CX-5 you cannot turn on the internal air re-circulation if you have the defogger dial engaged. (I went to the dealership to make sure it wasn't user error.) I realize this is common with other makes, but I hate it. I experienced sudden visibility loss on a hot, muggy night when I first owned the car. I hate having to smell car exhaust inside my vehicle. On a 15 degree day my windows froze shut on my 35 min. drive because I (only person in the car) could not keep the interior warm enough to keep the window seal from freezing. I had to keep the defroster on or I couldn't see. And, this was after parking in a heated garage overnight. The car rides like a dream, is quiet, gets great mileage, is comfortable for large adults in the front and back. The sound system is great and I love the look of the car. This car is great for a desert dweller, not for anyone who must fight foggy windows in humid environments. This is a deal breaker for me. I will trade the car within 2 years, whereas I kept my Honda for 11. If it were not for Honda's road noise, I probably would have purchased another. I thought the CX-5 was my answer. One other tiny thing, the cargo area could use more than a 1 by 2 inch light for a $28K car.
July 2016, still have the car, still hold the same opinion. Jan. 2018 update, I didn't trade the car because I would lose too much money. I am still driving the car. It's still a good car, but my feet freeze in the winter, even with the dial turned to floor blower and with the heat turned on high. January 2021 I am still driving the car. I am still the only car on the road with the windshield wipers running early on a summer morning because I can't get rid of the condensation, with the defogger, any way I set it. No other complaints. 1/2023: Still a reliable car at 96K. Still don't like the defogger or heat.
So Far, Exceeds Expectations
annika2, Portland, OR, 12/08/2014
2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
I traded in my sweet little 2010 Mazda 3 for this guy, and I'm in love. I would have kept the 3 (I was this close to paying it off), but I needed more room for the family. Namely my 6'4" husband. The CX-5 is beyond roomy, and it's really comfortable. But driving it, I don't feel like I lost much of the quick response and easy handling that I had with my 3. The only thing I'm not sure … about is the audio/phone computer thing. It's clunky and ugly and cheap and feels like an afterthought. An unwise afterthought. BUT...it's been working for me when it eventually gets all connected and set up with my phone. No problems so far streaming Pandora, or playing the music from my iPhone or calling out.
Peppy!
dpeerwani, 10/31/2014
2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
I got my CX-5 in July and currently have about 9,500km on it. Driving it has been nothing but fun. Great response, torque and stability in all conditions. I test drove the CR-V, RAV4, Santa Fe and Cherokee before settling on this one, the most balanced package of all. I am absolutely in LOVE with the steering, which adjusts firmness perfectly with speed. The interior build quality is … great with soft-touch materials and while some may find it bland, I prefer this over the overly done interiors of RAV4 and Santa Fe and the pointless buttons of the CR-V. No problems so far - definitely room for improvements as noted below.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Engaging driving experience
- Pro:fuel-efficient engines
- Pro:roomy, comfortable seating
- Pro:excellent crash test scores
- Pro:sharp styling.
- Con:Mediocre electronics interface
- Con:subpar stereo sound quality
- Con:weak acceleration with base engine.
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