Used 2016 Mazda CX-5 Consumer Reviews
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Hands down the best choice in its class
Alan A, 06/18/2016
updated 06/21/2017
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I'd been looking at replacing my 2002 PT Cruiser for quite some time, and have been researching compact SUVs for about a year. After reading reviews, comparing a wide range of vehicles, and test driving several top choices, there simply was no comparison. The CX-5 was hands down the winner on so many levels. I splurged on the Grand Touring trim with the technology and i-Activsense package. The adaptive cruise control and radar assisted emergency braking is a great safety feature. I only have a little over 500 miles on the car thus far, but I'm getting great gas mileage. I love the outstanding styling, inside and out and great use of space. The perforated leather seats are comfy and cool. My critiques thus far are few: The ignition switch is hidden behind the bulky windshield wiper control stalk. A minor annoyance. The navigation system does not have real-time traffic monitoring and rerouting. That's about it. Everything else is just about perfect. 1 year update: A little more than a year later, I still think this is a absolutely fantastic choice. The car drives confidently and securely. If rumors are to believed, the lack of real time traffic monitoring will be irrelevant if Mazda follows through on its promise to install Apple Car Play.
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Great mid price mini SUV
Pete S, 06/24/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Test drove Honda CRV, Sante Fe and Mazda CX5. Mazda has a great "driving factor", which means it is fun to drive. Not so much in the others. Plenty of the same features that all of the competitors have.
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Outstanding! Just two small gotchas
Ira, 11/26/2015
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This 2016 CX-5 GT with full tech packageis my replacement for my 2012 BMW X-3. Mazda has better Interior and technology. Road handling is only slightly less acute and acceleration above 60 mph is the only range where BMW is better. Is the BMW worth and extra $22k. Not a chance! Besides, I was quite tired of the BMW dealership trying every trick in the book to cheat me on deals or returns. We are very happy with the CX-5. The GPS is far, far superior than that in out 2014 Prius. However the Mazda Traffic display has to be the lamest traffic warning system I have ever seen. It is a very low resolution display with no ability to scroll east-west or to change zoom scale. In a word, entirely useless. The manual hints that better data is available for display, however, we can not find it. The adaptive hi beam system when in "Auto" mode for the headlights only pops up hi beams when traveling more than 30 mph and only when there is no traffic coming or going from the front sensor. Very inconvenient.
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Nice Ride
Rob, 08/06/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Transmission failed just under 5,000. Mazda replaced, no hassle. New tranny feels better than the original ever did.
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all I wanted is a power seat...
jess a, 07/28/2016
updated 08/08/2017
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
All I wanted was a power drivers seat. Narrowed it down to CX-5, CRV, RAV-4 and Encore and drove them all. Encore cargo way too small - out. RAV-4 ride too rough, noisy, and for what you pay you don't get much. to get a power seat had to go up two trim levels from what I wanted to spend - out. CRV - they sure are proud of their vehicles! Felt like I was driving a toaster. yeah, it would get me from point a to point b, but very ho hum and loud ride noise. Again, had to go up trim levels and price to get power seat - absolutely no negotiation. Then I drove the CX-5! Roomy! (my 6ft tall son can sit in the back seat comfortably) Fun! Responsive! nice handling! quiet ride! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Could have gotten the power seat at the touring level - but wound up getting the grand touring (those wheels! sunroof, nav, leather, bose sound, totally loaded!!!)) for LESS than I would have had to spend for a lesser model elsewhere. Best value, best vehicle! UPDATE - have had my CX-5 for a year now, and still love it! the only minor issue I have is that it is difficult to see the screen for the back up camera, navigation, entertainment, etc with the glare from the sun making the back up camera unusable. I understand that all vehicles with dash inset screens have same issue. doesn't effect the entertainment, the console contrition are so intuitive don't even have to think to use them! Still wish I had a Mazda dealer closer the nearest is 30+ miles away and I bought mine 60 miles away! I would buy again in a heartbeat! Love my CX-5!!!!!
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