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Luxury feel for midlevel price
George C., 08/01/2018
2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
Just got this car 2 days ago. Traded in my 2007 Toyota Rav4 Sport. This car is much nicer inside than my other car. Really like the selector knob to navigate the infotainment system. The infotainment screen is touch screen too. The selector knob is something that you usually only see on higher end cars. I like the seats. In my touring model they are suede/ leather. The seat itself is a bit firm. I opted for the preferred package. This got me the upgraded 10 speaker Bose stereo, navigation, and auto dimming mirror. It is worth the $1200 cost to upgrade. The Bose stereo is not as nice as I thought it would be. I think Mazda needed to install an amplifier. The basic radio doesn't have the wattage to really make the stereo thump. Minor flaw, imo. Perhaps something they need to address in future model years. I expected the stereo to really boom with 10 speakers. Another drawback is no more CD player. Most newer cars are ditching them. The ride is a bit firm, but that is what makes the car handle so well when turning/cornering. Acceleration I think is great compared to my old Rav 4. When you step on the pedal this thing gets up and moves. The accelerator is a little funny feeling. It is floor mounted rather than the usual suspended in most cars. Can't speak on gas mileage as I'm still on my first tank of gas. Lol. All in all I think that this is a great mid price SUV with a higher end feel to the inside. I believe that is what Mazda strives for, and they've succeeded. This is a must try car for anyone in the market for a new SUV.
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Review after 1 1/2 years owning a '18 CX-5
Hector, 10/24/2018
2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
54 of 60 people found this review helpful
I will focus my review on the things that other consumers and potential buyers should know. 1) The red leather stitches, which really stand out and make it look luxurious, faded to a very light almost imperceptible orange-ish color after 1 year. The Bluetooth connection had glitches when the camera (Gear in reverse) was on. In one occasion I needed to turn off/ turn on the car to make it work again. But the worst part, after 27,000 miles the fuel pump failed and I needed to take the car to service (I was driving from Manhattan to Albany, NY) and it ruined our family trip, not to mention that it happened on a Saturday and the piece needed to be sent overnight and the car was ready until Monday at 5:00pm. The console's plastic clear plastic section (around the shifter) scratches quite easily therefore you need to be super careful if you put a cell phone there.
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Chris R., 06/14/2018
2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
The CX 5 is absolutely a winner! From handling, fuel economy, interior quality, exterior design, and engine performance, the CX 5 has it all. Believe it or not I traded in my 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE for the CX 5. The car dealer thought I was crazy! 6 months later I still say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. It has twice the bells and whistles the Land Rover for 1/2 the price. I highly recommend potential buyers check out the CX 5.
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Great car for the money!
L.S., 09/26/2018
2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I really love my car and compliments all the time! I bought the CX-5 because I did not want to own a bland vehicle, but wanted the space and height of an SUV. I found the CX-5 to be the best for its money, and most attractive for it's class (non-luxury SUV). I have enjoyed everything about my CX-5 so far, except having to get an update to the electronics for it to properly load my contacts. I also required a re-alignment a few weeks in because of some pot holes.
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Great value, good choice
Kevin, 12/17/2018
2018 Mazda CX-5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I went to the local Mazda dealer with the intention of buying a pre owned Mazda 6. I had been driving cars for the last ten or twelve years. However at 6' 3" the sedan wasn't necessarily the best fit for headroom and living in the Northeast I'd grown a little tired of the whole front wheel drive thing in the snow. After driving the CX-5 I was impressed enough to take it home that same day. It's not my dream vehicle, not even close. However it's supremely functional, handles great and gets good mileage for an AWD vehicle. This car has certainly changed my perception of crossovers and smaller SUVs. It's also a good looking vehicle thats reasonably priced. If you want to forgo saving for retirement or live in a cardboard box, go buy the Lexus. If your smart you'll buy the Mazda.
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