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Finally enough power!
Sam, 10/10/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I had been researching for 2 years to find a replacement for my Toyota Rav4 V6 Sport. I wanted a similar size SUV that had decent power and was fun to drive. I was having trouble finding anything except German makes (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) that came close and I did NOT want a CVT transmission like what came with many Japanese choices. I knew the Mazda CX-5 met most of my criteria with one big exception. The power and resulting 0-60 time was not enough for the fun I wanted to have when driving it. When the 250HP Turbo engine was offered, I was very relieved. I read all I could find on it and then did a test drive. One drive and I was sold. A week later, I bought one. I have had my CX-5 for 7 months and report the following: PROS: - 310 Lb Ft of torque give it low end punch - It is a blast to drive in all situations - Sport mode raises the fun factor by 50% - The interior is VERY high quality - The safety tech is great and functional - The design is attractive and different from most - The seats are very comfortable - The control knob/joy-stick screen controller is slick - The cabin is quiet and the engine sound is pleasing - There aren't a million of them on the road (like CRV & Rav4) CONS: - The factory tires are junk, I replaced them at 600 miles - I mounted high performance all season replacements in size 245-50/R19 - The new (wider) tires are the same overall dia. with same ride & speedometer readings - The display screen is slow to load and has just OK graphic quality - Rear camera clarity suffers because of the graphic quality - Rear seat room is just adequate and suited best for short trips only Overall, the few negatives are insignificant compared to all the positives this vehicle has. Mazda has a strong quality record over the past 8-10 years and is approaching that of Toyota and Honda. As long as you don't need tons of hauling space for passengers or cargo and rate fun to drive high, the CX-5 is a choice well worth considering.
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We really love our choice
Chethan Murthy, 02/06/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
138 of 146 people found this review helpful
We looked around for an Audi, Lexus or an Acura. Finally gave the Mazda store a casual visit as we had seen a lot of CX5s around as we drove and the design did catch our attention. The soul red crystal really caught our attention as we walked into the store. The exterior profiling and the design really impressed us. Inside the cabin it did really feel upscale. Built in support for Android Auto and Apple car play was a plus. We never felt a downgrade from the luxury choices we had. We took it for a test drive and there was nothing to disregard the CX5. The 6 speed auto would rev until it picks up but then it just gets better as it up shifts. The HUD is amazing. With adaptive cruise control traffic jams are no longer a pain. They were premium add ons with some other European luxury brands. So the premium package for $1400 made complete sense and a decent ask. After having used for a month with 1200+ miles only thing I am unsatisfied is the infotainment system. Feels out dated. The paint job appears to be below par. That's only to nitpick. We also feel there is too little storage in the cabin. 2 pairs of sun glasses and center console is full. A user manual and documents fill up the glove box. Comfort and ride quality isn't compromized. Luxury brands are not worth their price tag when you have a CX5. Rear boot space is a compromise but wasn't a deal breaker for us. Overall very happy with our choice.
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CX5 is the compact SUV you should buy.
Monty, 01/03/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
105 of 111 people found this review helpful
Okay I have had a number of Mazda vehicles and currently own a 2018 CX5 Grand Touring and a New 2019 CX5 Signature. I got the new CX5 to replace a Mazda 6 I have been driving for 3 years as I have a back issue that makes bending down to get in a car right now an issue. Getting in and out of the CX5 is easy and the space in the cabin is good with a good seating position easily achievable. My commute is 37 miles each way on a mix of roads and I have been impressed with the road holding of the CX5 and its economy, neither of which I expected to be as good as the Mazda 6 but they are close! The interior of the Signature trim I would put up against a lot of more expensive vehicles in the class, excellent comfort, easily used technology, clear instruments and plenty of bells and whistles.
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Look out Q5
LGPfeifer, 12/20/2018
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
127 of 135 people found this review helpful
Drove Mazda CX-5 GT Reserve and Audi Q5 Premium Plus back to back. Was already planning on purchasing the Audi but my son who has a 2018 CX-5 convinced me to give it a try. Mazda is quieter, corners flatter, slightly slower but quick enough. Interiors are of equal high quality. Audi has more features but I found them a distraction from the driving experience and Mazda is head and shoulders above Audi in ease of use. My first drive was from 100 miles north of Sacramento to Palm Desert, a trip of over 600 miles. Weather was a mix of heavy rain and sunshine. No driver fatigue, no sore spots from driving nonstop. Heads up display was a plus driving in traffic on I5. All in all no complaints and arrived ready to go out for the evening. It has all the features and quality I would expect in a much more expensive car with a more prestigious decoration on the grill. Second trip was to Santa Cruz, Ca on Christmas Eve and home Christmas Day for a total of 550 miles. Highway 17 through the Santa Cruz mountains was exceptionally wet with multiple spin outs and accidents. The CHP provided a controlled speed escort for a portion of the trip. CX5 performed flawlessly. I was unable to detect the all wheel drive system engaging and it handled the wet corners with no drama. For comparison my son with his 2018 CX5 with FWD was in front of me and noticed his traction getting lose on his drive wheels. One final comment on the handling. Going into a corner mild understeer can be detected, a little more throttle and the back end gets pushed a bit and the steering becomes neutral. It is a very easy car to drive on a windy road.
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Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring is a joy to drive
SNW, 02/02/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
69 of 73 people found this review helpful
We found the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring to be an amazing vehicle. We looked at comparably-equipped Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue and they did not come close to the handling, interior layout and features. The key features in the Mazda CX-5 that made the difference for us: active driving display, iActiveSense safety features, BOSE sound system, 40/20/40 rear fold-down seats.
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