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WOW! The best car I have ever owned. PERIOD!
Ron LaGrone, 10/22/2015
updated 04/27/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I did my research on the top four vehicles in this class. I narrowed my decision down to the top two. This one WON hands down. I cannot get over how wonderfully it drives, the amazing acceleration, the way it grips the road, the stylish parchment interior, and SOOOOO much more. The seats easily lay down flat in the rear. Visibility is REALLY exceptional. It has the feel of a sports car
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UPDATE: Mazda - STILL Excellent dependable!
AlamoMike, 08/28/2016
updated 03/05/2018
2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
UPDATE-3-2-2018 Wind noise on highway still too high and interferes with radio sound. (No is not tire noise) UPDATED 8-31-2017 - Still enjoy this car. Doing more highway driving lately and notice the wind noise. Sometimes interferes with the sound of the radio. Gets great gas mileage on road. Looks much the same as 2015 - handles good, good performance - took the original tires off and bought Michelin - smoother ride, handles better and much more tread. If you wear polarized sunglasses you will see patterns of small circles in the rear deck glass. Seems that way in many models of cars, not just Mazda. Quality of glass now?? They may tell you the window is factory tinted, but it is not - just stained without any UV protection. Tinting does not help patterns of small circles disappear either.
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Great little SUV
MrTichy, 09/26/2016
updated 03/29/2021
2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
My first Mazda. Rides well. Peppy engine, good steering. the 6 step transmission works seamlessly. Gas mileage could be better though. The fuel tank should be bigger. Trunk space could be better but I absolutely love folding 40/20/40 split back seat. I have trailer hitch and cross bars. I do lots of skiing tin the winters. CX-5 handles ice, sleet and snow like a champ. On one snowy day, I have seen a few front wheel drive sedans try to make it up the hill. It was so slick that the sedans would not climb all the way up. Not my CX-5. I made it all the way up with no issues. AWD tech is seamless. Awesome traction. 4 year update: - I had installed Car Play update ($199 with discounts at the dealer). Totally worth it. - The brakes seized and I had to replace pads/rotors after the first winter. I live in north east. Lots of snow and salt in the winter. The brakes were obviously not designed for this weather. I have to inspect and clean brakes every spring otherwise, they will seize. The top guide rods in the rear set have rusted out. - Still love my CX-5. I plan to keep it for next few years - I have had this vehicle since 20216. I had Mazda dealer perform Apple Car software and hardware upgrade after the purchase.
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First Mazda, won't be the last - Still love it
Oliver, 08/19/2015
updated 02/15/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a follow up to my original post. There is something interesting about our CX-5 which I never experienced with any other cars we've owned before. Each time we fly home from a trip, we'd pile into the car and drive off the airport parking lot. As soon as we hit the beltway, I would feel that I've missed driving this car so much. You'd almost want to hug the thing. Cons: seats are not ergonomic and not very comfortable. Gas tank is a bit small. Overall, still a great car with good gas mileage. I've been averaging 28.5 MPG so far. Still loving it.
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Highway noise awful!
Thomas Cook, 06/01/2016
updated 06/12/2017
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 23 people found this review helpful
Good car, with one MAJOR flaw. Highway noise is so bad it is difficult to hear the radio unless you raise the volume really loud. Nice road feel on the highway, but bumpy on local streets. Engine works well, but transmission make it feel like engine is lugging at times at slower speeds. Navigation system does not work well and is infuriating that it will not allow you to make changes if the car is moving. I understand safety, but should have a disclaimer to allow the front passenger do this. Disappointed there is no seat memory even though I have the Grand Touring model with power seats.
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In a good groove with our 2016 CX5 Touring
Jerry F, 04/16/2018
updated 10/20/2022
2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
WeWe purchased this CX5 Touring new. In the 25000 miles wethe best on long trips. We love the overall design ( exterior and interior). The interior cockpit is user friendly, although the radio controls take a little getting used to. The MPG's are what we expected when purchased (23/31). All in all, we are happy with this vehicle and look forward to many more miles of pleasure. We no longer own the car.
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After five years
Dean, 05/05/2017
updated 05/16/2023
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I still like my CX-5 and I’m looking forward to the 2024 arrival of a plug-in hybrid that I read is a possibility.
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Compact SUV with personality
MikeS, 02/26/2017
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
So for background I was looking for a 2-row SUV along the lines of the Ford Edge or Nissan Murano in the 25-30K price range. But I quickly realized that my price range ruled out a new Edge and Murano. So that left me shopping in the compact segment for something close to their size and wheelbase. I narrowed my search to the Santa Fe Sport and Mazda CX-5 which I both test drove. I ruled out the smaller class such as the Tuscon or Sportage out of personal preference. Styling is edgy but not wild. I love the slightly larger wheels and darker rims on the GT and how they fill in the wheel wells with less of a gap than the 17". The CX-5 reviews on the web describing the handling and driving experience are spot on and lead the class. Handling is crisp and car like. The Sport mode keeps the engine in the upper end of the power band and holds the shift points to a higher RPM. Engine doesn't feel strained when pushed and the transmission rarely hunts for a gear. I didn't miss a turbo with this engine. Mazda has nailed the driving experience. It is clearly fun to drive and zoom-zoom. Interior: a few nits are the lack of rear air and usb for back seat passengers but hey it's a compact SUV not a limo. The air gets back there fine. The other nit is the armrest design for the front passenger. There is a cut out in the armrest for the driver's right hand to rest on the infotainment controls, leaving no place for the passenger to rest their left arm. Seats are very comfortable and nicely bolstered for lateral support. Thigh support is good front and rear. Rear seat knee room is a smidge smaller than the Santa Fe Sport but head and shoulder room is fine. I'm 6 feet tall and fit fine front or rear. The Bose sound system is awesome. I've read reviews complaining about this system but it must be the music they are listening to. As far as options and amenities, there is a pretty good selection at the Grand Touring level. You can get more tech and safety features with a tech package for around another grand which is on par with other manufacturers. I would like to have seen a few more features as part of the base Grand Touring package such as LED headlights and taillights. No power liftgate or heated steering wheel option as far as I know. Tire and wind noise is slightly more noticeable in the CX-5 compared to the CX-9 I also have. You need to test drive at highway speed to find out of it bothers you. It is quiet around town. Ride quality is more to the firm side but not jarring over train tracks for example. The CX-5 stands out among the sea of boring SUV's in this class. Check it out! Haven't owned in long enough to assess reliability but I've had a good track record with my other Mazdas.
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Love my CX5!
Sonja Freeland, 01/09/2017
updated 01/14/2021
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Mazda CX 5 for five years now. Very dependable vehicle. Except for a costly head lamp repair that my dealership covered, I've not had one issue. Gas mileage is so so. Overall I get 25 mpg on the highway. Road noise is so so. Back seat ride isn't real smooth. But overall it's a great car for its size and price. I love my sporty looking CX5 and would recommend this car 100%!
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LOVE IT!
Dan, 11/24/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Got a red one for my mid-life crisis...LOVE it, VERY satisfied with my CX-5
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