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- 18 Mazda CX5 AW
Started looking at other vehicles to possibly replace my 2018 CX-5 since they have tapping lifters and potential cylinder head cracks. May go with a newer turbo CX-5 but am testing everything.
Mazda CX-5 versus Honda CRV
Mazda had more power especially with 16 inch tires. Honda has lackluster acceleration from start.
Honda controls in similar location.
Mazda suprisingly more comfortable seating.
Honda drivers side door armrest ia better. Actually wide enough for armrest. Mazda too narrow.
Honda and Mazda middle armrest not long enough. Both fail to offer adequate support for right arm.
Mazda looks better. More stylish.
Honda interior look cheap.
To me, the honda feels like I imagine a yacht would feel like, slow and no fun. no Honda in the future.
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Forgot to add.. test drive in evening as getting dark... Honda headlights are yellow and dim.
And couldn't find a cigarette lighter adapter to plug phone in. Its all stupid slow charging usb ports. sales rep said there was none.
Lastly, when car stops the engine shuts down at stoplights and then shudders when let off brake and accelerates slow. Definitely not in the same class as mazda or other 4 cylinder vehicles.
Plan to test drive Toyota rav4 Ford escape and Ford maverick next. Test drive a Hyundai tucson before and it was small and cramped with uncomfortable seating so will not test again.
Mazda CX-5 versus Honda CRV
Mazda had more power especially with 16 inch tires. Honda has lackluster acceleration from start.
Honda controls in similar location.
Mazda suprisingly more comfortable seating.
Honda drivers side door armrest ia better. Actually wide enough for armrest. Mazda too narrow.
Honda and Mazda middle armrest not long enough. Both fail to offer adequate support for right arm.
Mazda looks better. More stylish.
Honda interior look cheap.
To me, the honda feels like I imagine a yacht would feel like, slow and no fun. no Honda in the future.
EDIT:
Forgot to add.. test drive in evening as getting dark... Honda headlights are yellow and dim.
And couldn't find a cigarette lighter adapter to plug phone in. Its all stupid slow charging usb ports. sales rep said there was none.
Lastly, when car stops the engine shuts down at stoplights and then shudders when let off brake and accelerates slow. Definitely not in the same class as mazda or other 4 cylinder vehicles.
Plan to test drive Toyota rav4 Ford escape and Ford maverick next. Test drive a Hyundai tucson before and it was small and cramped with uncomfortable seating so will not test again.
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