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4.3

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for the Mazda CX-5

Love this little buggy!

By likesredcars written on 06-10-2015

I did research ad-nausea and test drove several different small SUVs before I made the decision that this was the best car for me. Why? reviews, quiet ride, gas mileage, safety ratings, and the fact that I could actually see out the back. I liked the Nissan Rogue's cargo configuration, and the panoramic sunroof better, but not the lower ratings it received from several car review websites. I'm also not in love with the CRV transmission, or anything with a turbo. Any car with a manual stick-thing for parking brake was automatically eliminated. Cheap looking. My inner voice told me to buy a Subaru Outback, but I just couldn't love a station wagon. Just not sexy enough for this granny. So, after owning this car for a year - and only driving it on the weekends - there are only two things that bug me - the navigation is not very good, and the rear tailgate could really use an automatic release.

Leap of faith, better than expected!

By Daniel Lind written on 10-10-2015

After driving a 2011 Toyota Sienna SE for the last four years, I was ready for something different. Prior to getting the Sienna, I had a 2004 CRV, 2007 Fit and a 2008 CRV. Both CRV's were good cars, don't get me wrong. The 2004 was a Japanese version that I specifically ordered. It was a tough little car and protected my family when we were involved in a six car pile up on Route 93 one night. We were in the middle, and everyone walked away unharmed. Aside from that, the two biggest issues with that car was ride comfort and a completely dead driving experience. The Fit was awful. As for the 2008 CRV, it was ok, but the quality was not good, with squeaks and rattles everywhere. The foreward-angled headrest was also so annoying due to the inability to adjust it fore and aft. Then I got the Sienna. I was not sure I wanted such a big minivan. The SE, being the sportier version turned out to be quite good. But I found it hard to park, not great on fuel economy and when anything broke, it was very expensive to fix. This was one of the main reasons I wanted out of the vehicle. So as I started my hunt for a replacement, I really wanted something that was fun to drive and had enough utility to address the needs of a four person, plus one dog, family. I looked at the new Pilot and the current model of Highlander. I was shocked how cheap the Pilot looked. I didn't want another CRV, especially since I did not want a CVT. I kept coming back to the CX-5. I was in Japan this summer and had a ride in an older version of the CX-5 and I liked it. The owner liked it too. We were able to fit five people and all their luggage! Then I had a chance to drive a US version, again a couple of years old. I wasn't too impressed with the smaller 2.0L, but overall, I liked the vehicle. I finally took a test drive in a GT 2016 and I really liked it. But I still was unsure if I could go from such a big minivan to a smaller SUV. The price of a Pilot with all the options I wanted was about 10K more than the Mazda! The Highlander was in the same range. I also came close to getting a Subaru Outback. But that car had so many little things I didn't like. So after reading many reviews about each one of the cars I was considering, I decided to take a leap of faith and go for a 2016 AWD GT. It has taken a little getting used to. As a family, we have had to streamline our array of junk we keep in the vehicle. We also had to get a turbo booster for my four year old, due to that lack of space in the back for a convertible child seat. He did fit, but the seat was very close to the back of the front seat. The first 600 miles were not impressive in the CX-5. But once the break-in was over, the car came alive! I still think it is not completely broken in at 800 miles, but seems to be getting better each day I drive it. Two points I would like to share. First is the sport button. Not sure why this is not highlighted more. It really isn't something to use consistently, but when you need a little more juice, it works great. You can toggle it on and off as needed with no worries. Another point about the sport switch is that it works in manual mode! I don't know why no one ever mentions this, but when you switch on the sport button and put it in manual mode, watch out! Mazda uses a locking torque converter that locks up about 80% of the time as apposed to 20-40% in many other vehicles, and not at all in a CVT. It also locks into each gear so if you know how to shift a manual transmission, you can really utilize the power of the engine. You won't win too many drag races, but the output of the engine is really impressive when needed. In normal automatic mode with the sport button off, it is much more composed. But this is all programed and actuated via drive-by-wire, in the name of improved fuel economy. Another item is the Bose entertainment system. One of the factors that almost prevented me from getting this vehicle was the negative reviews for the Bose system. The reality is that it is really very good. But you have to make adjustments in the menu to get the most out of the system. Also, the source is important. XM works great and sounds great. HD FM is ok, but is not as dynamic as XM. Finally Bluetooth is also quite good, but again need a bit of adjustment to sound correct. The age of the recording seems to have a sizable impact on the performance as well. Some classic hits tend to sound a little flat. But dynamic modern recordings sound awesome! Also, it seems that just like the engine and the transmission, the Bose speakers needed a little break-in before sounding right. The CX-5 is so much more fun to drive than the two CRV's I had. The price is right for what you get. I am so glad I didn't get a Pilot or Highlander. I do miss the intimidation factor the Sienna had, as it was an SE and in black. But the Mazda has proven to be the right choice, and I like it more every day!

Better than my BMW

By Cassye written on 03-19-2016

I?ve been in the market for a new car for over 5 years. I recently traded my trusty 2006 Subaru Forester for my AMAZING new Soul Red Metallic CX-5 GT AWD. Though the Sub was a practical and very reliable vehicle for me in my new mom chapter of life, I was ready to get back to my usual sporty-car personality that I?d abandoned a decade prior. Backstory: The car before the Forester was a red BMW 325i, and I was obsessed with that thing. I ordered it from the factory, waited the agonizing 8 weeks to take delivery, hand washed it every weekend and even set up a separate maintenance savings account based on stories I?d heard from fellow financially tolerant Bmer zealots. Typical DINK. I loved the way it drove, along with the quality of the construction. It made my 1.5 hour commute to and from my corporate job every day somehow worth it. Fast forward a few years and we got rid of it when our daughter came along, and we got tired of paying $800 per electric window repair; all 4 seemed to systematically go out ? one by one. I?d quit my job to stay home and we needed a DINKless ride to go with our new, decidedly unDINK lifestyle steeped mostly in kid barf and dog hair. My daughter basically grew up in the Subaru, along with the 3 aforementioned dogs and various school, swim and neighborhood friends. It served us well for hauling and domestic life in general. In fact, I didn?t technically NEED a new car at all right now. But my soul did. Now that my daughter is older and I?m working again, I finally felt like the time was right to regain what I?d lost in the vehicular mojo dept. Because I?m still a family gal I had to think somewhat practically, but this time without sacrificing fun and performance, and the CX-5 stirs those same old car obsessed feelings in me! This is an early review with only about 700 miles driven so far. However, there has yet to be one thing I don?t love about the car. Just like my old Bmer, but with a much better reliability rating and price tag. In fact, I love my CX-5 MORE than my old 325i because they thought of everything. The GT was the way to go for me ? larger engine, sporty wheels, newly standard nav and backup camera, and leather heated seats/mirrors. I have to say I haven?t used the nav and I know it got poor ratings from other owners. I?ll be back to discuss that once I take the time to mess with it. I will address the heated seats though. I think they?re more than fine, in fact the high setting is too hot, and I?m a cold-natured person. The sound system seems nice to me; another flaw highlighted in other ratings. However, coming from the Forester it could be more about perception than anything. Not having rear vents for backseat passengers was originally a concern for me, but so far my back-seaters are happy with the car temp and don?t seem to have issues like they did in the Subaru. Summer is coming so I?ll let you know how that goes. Fit and finish of the interior is supurb, along with the road noise. I can actually have a conversation with the backseat riders without yelling. MPG has been a solid 25.5 in and around town, so I?m happy with that. Ride is sporty and solid without being too rough like other small SUVS. Likewise it?s not swoopy and sloppy like the bigger SUVs. Shifting is smooth and the Sport mode turbo button is a fun and effective feature for interstate driving. I gave you the backstory because I don?t know where you?re coming from in looking at this car. I haven?t driven an upscale European vehicle for many years, so this lack of experience could certainly influence the high ratings I give this car. Coming from the Forester many compact SUVs today fare better. But for the price and for it?s class I give the CX-5 a hands down 5 star rating.

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Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Aux Audio Inputs , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Rear Bench Seats , Stability Control , Tire Pressure Warning , Trip Computer , Bluetooth , Back-up camera , Post-collision safety system , AWD/4WD , Blind Spot Monitoring , Power Driver Seat , Alarm , Keyless Entry/Start , Sunroof/Moonroof , Heated seats , Navigation , USB Inputs , Auto Climate Control , Leather Seats , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Upgraded Headlights , Automatic Emergency Braking , Pre-collision safety system , Upgraded Stereo , Adaptive Cruise Control , Lane Departure Warning , Remote Start .

Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded .

Drivetrain: all wheel drive , front wheel drive .

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Used Mazda CX-5 by Year

Vehicle	Deals	Starting Price	Total Available
Vehicle	Deals	From	Available
2016 Mazda CX-5	1 Great Deal 1 Great	$14,995	28 listings
2015 Mazda CX-5	2 Great Deals 2 Great	$13,995	10 listings
2014 Mazda CX-5	1 Great Deal 1 Great	$12,987	7 listings
2013 Mazda CX-5	-	$12,500	4 listings

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