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Better than expected
Robert Germscheid, 01/04/2018
2017 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is the best way to travel or shop for seniors. Its nice to be able to get into and step out Rather than get down into or fall into and climb up and out of a vehicle. You don't need a cast of thousands to extract the old folks at the event! Shopping bags come out at waist level even from the seats. Bending is eliminated. CX 5 looks good makes old folks look cool. The body contouring has people asking what is it? Young or elderly this car fits everyone.
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Newer is better
Bruce H, 02/10/2018
updated 02/14/2020
2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This vehicle replaced my 2015 CX5 Touring which was 100% reliable for the 35,000 miles that I drove it. My only complaints with that model were a poor sound system and excessive engine and road noise. The new model resolved both of those issues and is a very nice drive. The GT upgrade is worth the money with some very nice tech features plus leather and moon roof. Highly recommend this vehicle which has sporty handling and great fuel mileage. After 16,200 miles, I still have had no issues and will probably buy another one in a couple of years.
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CX5 - bang for the buck
Mark R, 10/25/2017
updated 10/26/2018
2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2014 CX5 and loved it. In looking for a new car we tested Audi, Acura and Mercedes and found the value proposition more enticing in the Mazda. The interior and exterior are pleasing with comfort and roominess. We took the car on a long trip and loved the comfort, ride and handling. The safety features in the new tech are solid with the ability to allow the car to drive itself - only steering. Biggest beef I would have is the updated Sirius which no longer has your favorite pre-selected picks bundled. While the new model has favorites you have more work to get through the list and cannot do what we did - pre select our top picks so either of us could easily transfer between music selections. The navigation takes some patience but appears better than Tom Tom. Pet peeve is that you are locked out of NAV when car is moving rather than having an option to allow the passenger to key in directions. And the programming took a little getting used to but the search feature is a plus. Updated: A year in to ownership I find myself returning to my earlier CX5 primarily due to the radio set up. The screen is touch screen and embedded in to the dash. While the Tom Tom navigation remains a joke the Sirius radio remains a favorite with a three tab offering (18 pre-programmed stations). The 2017 has Sirius and the ability to pre-program favorites but rather than just hitting a button on the screen to change stations I have to use the control in the column between the front seats and scroll through the favorites. That is distracting, even with the monitor being set above the dash so that your eyes are not straying far from the road. The navigation does not lend itself to a quick program - having a speech programmed navigation would be much better (like Siri on my I Phone). Supposedly the navigation updates automatically but we found ourselves traveling on a 4 lane interstate in Indiana, while the GPS showed us driving through corn fields. The mileage is not as advertised with an average of 22.3 mpg since we bought the car (mixed conditions). Another comment is that the seat settings don't appear to be co-ordinated with the side and rear view mirrors so adjusting to my settings still requires having to re-align the mirrors. The car has radar controlled distance and breaking and such to give you more a a car driving itself feel but we haven't used that feature since we took the car home.
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Great, but not perfect
edrockster, 10/23/2017
2017 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
My CX-5 is fiercely sexy and hot, and it drives like a dream. My biggest disappointments in this vehicle are the technology and fuel economy. The InfoTainment center is lacking. Navigation has no up to date traffic. The Bluetooth is kinda clunky. The climate control is a little frustrating. And the fuel economy is no where near the EPA estimate. It reminds me of the economy I got on a 2001 Ford Taurus. They promise iCar will be supported in a vague "sometime soon."
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Unabashed Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring owner.
Jason C., 11/08/2017
updated 05/16/2019
2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
This CX-5 has fantastic handling and road manners and adequate acceleration. Mazda does not do CVT's or turbos in their drive trains and that factored in to my decision to buy the CX-5. The Bose sound system is top notch for an SUV in this price range. The jury is out on the reliability and resale value but I suspect it will be competitive. Fuel economy is competitive but it's not the leader. This is a very under-rated SUV because it seems to be overshadowed by the CR-V, the RAV, Rogue and Forester which are its' nearest competitors. Mazda is a much smaller company and does not have the "cache" and reputation of Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Subaru but it's still producing a very competitive product. Comparably equipped, the CX-5 seems to be the best value for the money especially when you factor in the safety features and other amenities that are all standard in the higher trims. The others are slowly coming around to that marketing concept. They all have their strenghts and weaknesses obviously but for me, the CX-5 hit the sweet spot. Buy this SUV to enjoy driving it.....it's a great value and it won't disappoint!!
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