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Grant, 10/09/2015
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
One thing I hadn't heard before purchasing my CX-5 is that Mazda is considered the poor man's BMW. That's actually a huge compliment in my opinion. What that means is it drives very like a BMW (though not as fast), feels very solid, good ergonomics, BUT doesn't cost $2000+ every time you take it to the dealer for a repair. And yes, I owned a 325i for 6 years, so I can say there are some very BMWish qualities. I like a slightly firm ride and that it handles corners better than it should. Who wouldn't. Overall it is quiet, comfortable, good sound system (with Bose), and enough power for regular driving. One of the main reasons to consider this over its top competitors is its transition. Simply put you don't notice it, which is a good thing. The CX-5's competitors all have CVTs or now DSTs. Both have issues that don't warrant the extra 1-2 mpg in my opinion. Definitely worth a test drive!
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Great Vehicle for Skiers!!! Love it
More Snow, 02/11/2016
updated 08/11/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
After driving 2 Subaru Outbacks for 300,000 miles combined we went over to the CX-5. Nothing against the Outback but we always weigh our options. Love the roomy inside, handles fabulous in the snow, little noise in the cabin, fun to drive. We added a tow hitch for our mountain bikes, cross bars and rails for the ski rack, Mazda re-mote car starter, mud flaps and door sill plates. We ski an average of 30 days a year. This car rocks if your active and outdoorsy!
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I love this car!
George Jacobs, 06/01/2018
updated 06/08/2023
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for seven years. It has been completely trouble free. It is very responsive to the steering, throttle and braking. Very fun to drive and economical. Great MPG (average 29MPG) considering I drive mostly city miles. Very happy so far.
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love it
Victor Yeh, 11/29/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
all the reviews and car magazines were spot on. drives like a dream, not just for an SUV, but for any car. the size is just right for us, and the seats feel great. of course some pieces could be metal instead of plastic, or just a higher quality material, but this is not a luxury car and nothing feels inadequate. for the price, we think this is an amazing deal. and with mazda being such a reliable brand, we are driving it happily and worry-free. top-of-the-line safety ratings gives us peace of mind too. two thumbs up.
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Sporty SUV
Joe, 11/24/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2016.5 Mazda Grand Touring AWD with everything. This was the right purchase for me. I think it looks sharp outside and inside. I find it spacious and comfortable enough. It has very good handling and acceptable braking, acceleration, and gas mileage. I really like its safety features. The control center (stereo, settings, backup camera, gps, etc) works well, although I am never satisfied with the sound of stock stereos (even when it is the premium version). I like the reliability and economical maintenance costs too. In sum, I think this is a sporty SUV for those that can’t afford the BMW. For my much more thorough review, please look here: http://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-cx-5-54/review-2016-5-cx-5-grand-touring-37509/
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Very good value
Dale Price, 10/31/2016
updated 05/03/2023
2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love the exterior appearance. Roomy inside for compact SUV. Instrumentation is well laid out. Seats are comfortable. Road handling is very good. Braking is excellent. Engine is peppy. Rides heavy for a small SUV giving a firm yet comfortable ride. Very good value for the money. It’s four years since my last review. Still enjoying my CX-5. I average 26 miles per gallon. No mechanical problems to date.
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Great car with excellent technology
Samuel Alterovitz, 09/16/2016
updated 03/21/2018
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I found the best price by using edmunds website. I obtained written prices by email for the exact model and options I wanted, and I got a real good deal. The Mazda CX-5 is the best overall deal in the small SUV segment: best acceleration in the 4 cylinder engine group, excellent storage, good comfort, ride and noise and good feeling of the road and a lot of technology. The interior gives a feeling of quality, at least in the grand touring trim. The only minor complaint is that the brakes are a little weak as compared to the excellent acceleration. Updated review at 14 months of ownership. I stand by my initial review, except one item: the road noise is a little high. I enjoy the electronic safety features like adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross travel warning and back up camera. Nice touches are headlights turning with the car is turning, automatic high beam and brake assist while starting on a hill. Updated review after 20 months of ownership. I reiterated my initial review, except one point. The brakes are very good. It took them several months to get them to work at their full capacity. Maintenance is minimal and I ask for synthetic oil.
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Two Common And Major Issues, Otherwise 5 Stars
Dave, 12/30/2019
updated 01/03/2023
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Update 01/01/2023: Still love this car at 59K miles! Dealer worked with Mazda to cover most of the cost of replacing the Infotainment Computer and DRL. Since then, Mazda issued a recall for the DRL and replaced the left one, which also died. No other issues with the car. I purchased a used 2016 CX-5 with 37K miles from a dealer. I love the car except for two well-documented issues that Mazda will not do anything about. 1. The Infotainment Computer (CMU) crashes and goes into an endless rebooting process. No Nav, no radio (other than the station it was last tuned to), no Bluetooth. It is worthless. Estimates to replace the CMU are $1200. 2. The Daytime Running Lights fail early. These are LED and are approximately $1200 (each side) to replace. I would not buy this car again without a comprehensive extended warranty. Do your homework before purchasing.
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Love my new CX5 Touring
Karen Green, 03/21/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 2014 Sonata Limited for a 2016 CX5 Touring AWD Crystal White Pearl with black interior, no packages, production end 1/16. I wanted to go back to an SUV after poor performance in the snow in the Sonata this winter. I test drove the Hyundai Sante Fe Sport and the new Tucson Limited which is a turbo. Something didn't feel right with these SUVs after being a loyal Hyundai owner for past four vehicles. The Sante Fe was too big and the Tucson just didn't move when you put your foot down, too much lag and really indifferent handling. I wanted to drive the CX5 based on its rankings. Found a great deal at my local dealer, no pressure at all. Hopped in and drove away and absolutely love the handling of this SUV. Feels great on the road. Much better pillar visibility than the Sonata. Seating position is high and you get a great view of the front of the SUV and the mirrors are great for vision all around. There are only two things that are disappointing to me. The dashboard dials are very boring. During the day they have no lighting and are very dull. This is a big change from my Sonata which was lit up like a christmas tree. Also, the fact that they don't have auto on/off headlights in the Touring. I knew this going in, but still it is a pain. I didn't want to upgrade to a package because I don't want a moonroof. So if I could change anything that would be it. I just got this SUV but I just want to drive it all the time. I love the way it handles on the road. It really moves. So far so good!
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love my ride
colorado6161@yahoo.com, 07/25/2016
2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I did research on all the crossovers but kept coming back to the CX5 and I did just buy a 2016.5 sport AWD this SUV is just fun to drive plain and simple the MPG is the best in it`s class I get 25 in the city alone with AWD I have the 2.5 and it delivers, ok it may not be a hot rod but it will go ! when you punch the power and I live in Colorado I have the 6 speed auto witch shifts smooth and quick and when in sport mode it is even more fun steering is quick and responds well seats in the sport are firm they could be a bit better but even the upper trim levels are firm the ride is good and quiet extra noise padding on the 2016 make it pretty quiet some road noise at higher speeds but not enough to give it a second thought I have the navigation and it is quick and easy to use the info system is also quick and boots up fast and is either a touch screen or hand control knob next to the shifter witch works very well and easy to reach and control Bluetooth was quick to pickup my android and works well however text messages read thru the system are only compatible with Samsung or I phone there is ample cargo space for my needs with the rear seats up but both fold down for extra room the sound system is ok for my needs but maybe the upgraded system may be better for some I bought the sport because I didn`t need all the extra bells and such and this sport comes well appointed I am 62 and just wanted a fun car to drive with good MPG and safety this CX5 delivers on all points.....Love my new CX5
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