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An SUV sports car
Davideyes, 01/02/2022
2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
1-2 months ago I bought a CX5. A large part of my getting this SUV is because with my age and arthritis a car which is higher off the ground is easier to get in and out of than a sedan which is low to the ground. My decision was also based on my having read in Consumer Reports magazine that Mazda as a company was rated first place in their cars' reliability. Reviews in car magazines mentioned that the CX5's turbo-charger gives it a 0-60 mph time of about 6 seconds which pins me to the seat when I stomp on the accelerator in a highway entrance ramp. it also handles like it's glued to the road, which is in part a characteristic of the 4 wheel drive and the large tires. I have the top of the line "signature" model. It's heads up display is great and you can even alter the position of where on the lower windshield the display is projected - it can be moved vertically and horizontally. Another great option is that the accessory computer display is not a touch screen. My wife's car has a touch screen and I have to reach for it which takes my eyes off the road. The CX5's display is controlled by a 2.5 inch rotary knob which is just behind the gear-shift. That knob not only turns, but also tilts side to side, making selecting options easier than a touch screen. Right next to that knob is a small rotary knob which controls the radio's volume - pushing on it vertically turns the radio on or off. That display always shows the time. The doors lock automatically when the car reaches about 10 mph. There's two seat position memory buttons. The windshield wipers turn on automatically in the rain. The arm rest box has two USB-A outlets. The front seats can be heated or cooled. The steering wheel can be heated. The side rear view mirrors can be folded in and they also do so when you turn the car off. The center display can show you a 360 degree view, and automatically shows a front view when you're near something ahead like when I park in my home's garage it prevents me from running into the garbage pails. I'm not keen in the very large size of the key fob and its buttons are too small and are too easily pushed unintentionally, but it contains a conventional key inside of it, and you can easily replace the internal button battery. The headlights have an enormous lateral field of view. There's little room for an adult to fit in the back seats, but I bought the car as if it were a two seat car.
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My Mazda
Beezer, 02/02/2023
2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
So many SUV's to chose from. I made the best decision. Exceeds my expectations!
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Best value for the money
Mark , 04/29/2021
2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bmw and Mercedes should be concerned.
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Traded it after only 2 months
Avid Driver, 04/18/2021
2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
73 of 183 people found this review helpful
The Mazda CX-5 signature is great car for the value, but it is no luxury vehicle. I traded my old BMW for this car thinking it was good choice. But I was so wrong. The CX-5 features starting getting on my nerves. The heads-up display was distracting, the beeping from safety features were annoying, and the driver’s seat leather started to wrinkle after only 2 months. The worst part was the dark and depressing interior. The size of the sunroof was incredibly disappointing. I didn’t realize how much I’d miss having a panoramic sunroof. I honestly started to hate this car. Thankfully. I paid cash for the CX-5. I looked at several luxury vehicles and traded it for another (new) BMW X3. The BMW drives like a dream, has light interior and a panoramic sunroof. I’m so happy driving it! Got a great deal. It didn’t cost much more than the signature. I’d rather have a true luxury vehicle for that price range. I won’t make that mistake again.
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Over rated toy car.
Ken W., 05/21/2021
2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
32 of 83 people found this review helpful
I test drove the Touring trim. Drive was not impressive; engine lacked power of other similar sized SUVs, suspension lacked refinement and comfort, and seats are designed for little people. Exterior and interior design was ho hum. I returned to the dealership after a test drive, grabbed my trade-in key and moved on. It is way over rated compared to other SUVs in the same market.
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