What's in store for the '17 CX-5?

[Kedis82ZE8]

Speculate about what options will be added for '17.

 

[socalcx-5]

I'd have to think memory seats will be added at some point, at least on the GT trim. And perhaps a power passenger seat.

 

[KCSam]

Power liftgate and panoramic moonroof.

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

I'd have to think memory seats will be added at some point, at least on the GT trim. And perhaps a power passenger seat.

I would have liked having the memory seat in my CX. It is a feature that I miss as my other cars have it.

 

[otapnam]

2.5 turbo option from the new cx9
paddle shifters
power liftgate

 

[ALafya]

Absolutely no changes from 2016.

 

[jhu8]

Really interested to see what's up for the 2017. Will be buying the end of summer/this Fall unless I hear something about the 17. Actually fiancee and I both will been picking up cx5s. Any possibility of hearing news about it by then? I know it's tough cause the 16 came out early.

 

[IHeartGroceries]

If Mazda doesn't intend on resurrecting the CX-7, the CX-5 needs to grow a tad. Otherwise, the Mazda 3, CX-5 and CX-3 are all too close in proportion.

I don't know if 17 model year calls for a new cycle. Just saying...when that time arrives, that'd be a welcome change.

 

[ramius]

Doesn't make sense to change too much from the 2016. It's still at or near the top of comparisons, etc. Memory/power passenger seats, paddle shifters, that's about it. Any other change would be too drastic. If they wanted to do it for the 2017, it'd already be in the 2016. I foresee 2017 and maybe 2018 being the same, then brand new model for 2019.

 

[Dean_TO]

I agree with this, 2016 is a mid cycle refresh. This means not much if anything will change until 2019.

 

[ALafya]

If Mazda doesn't intend on resurrecting the CX-7, the CX-5 needs to grow a tad. Otherwise, the Mazda 3, CX-5 and CX-3 are all too close in proportion.

CX-3:
Wheelbase: 101.2 in
Length: 168.3 in
Width: 69.6 in
Height: 60.7 in
Curb weight: ~2800 lb

CX-5:
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 179.3 in
Width: 72.4 in
Height: 65.7 in
Passenger volume: 102 cu ft
Cargo volume: 34 cu ft
Curb weight: 3564 lb (2.5L GT AWD)

The CX-5 is 11 inches longer than the CX-3. It does not need to get any bigger. In fact, it could do better in losing some weight.

 

[doopie]

Auto-controlled folding side view mirrors?

 

[DG_1234]

CX-3:
Wheelbase: 101.2 in
Length: 168.3 in
Width: 69.6 in
Height: 60.7 in
Curb weight: ~2800 lb

CX-5:
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 179.3 in
Width: 72.4 in
Height: 65.7 in
Passenger volume: 102 cu ft
Cargo volume: 34 cu ft
Curb weight: 3564 lb (2.5L GT AWD)

The CX-5 is 11 inches longer than the CX-3. It does not need to get any bigger. In fact, it could do better in losing some weight.

Mazda 3:

wheelbase: 106.3 in
length: 180.3 in
width: 70.7 in
height: 57.3 in

Mazda 6:

wheelbase: 111.4"
length: 191.5"
width: 72.4"
height: 57.1"

 

[Goguinness]

How about some more sound insulation!

 

[boandlkramer]

The HUD, like in the Mazda 3?

 

[Dean_TO]

I am hoping that they add Apple CarPlay to the infotainment system.

 

[Unobtanium]

How about some more sound insulation!

I'm on board with that. I would deal with another 100# of pork, if it were in the form of some foam and dynamat.

 

[Ride92]

I am hoping that they add Apple CarPlay to the infotainment system.

If they do I hope they make it upgradable for the 2016's

 

[IHeartGroceries]

CX-3:
Wheelbase: 101.2 in
Length: 168.3 in
Width: 69.6 in
Height: 60.7 in
Curb weight: ~2800 lb

CX-5:
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 179.3 in
Width: 72.4 in
Height: 65.7 in
Passenger volume: 102 cu ft
Cargo volume: 34 cu ft
Curb weight: 3564 lb (2.5L GT AWD)

The CX-5 is 11 inches longer than the CX-3. It does not need to get any bigger. In fact, it could do better in losing some weight.

I was anticipating this senseless response.

Exterior dimensions mean nothing. The SHO/Taurus is gargantuan on its exterior, but is literally just short of cramped on its interior. Offers quite a bit of volume in the trunk, but has a small opening, making it mostly useless.

I own both a 15 MZ3 hatch and a 13 CX-5. While the CX-5 obviously offers more rear cargo area, they're very similar in their passenger space offerings, namely in the rear.

The CX-5 can easily be outgrown, if one needed to utilize two infant carriers simultaneously, as the only optimal position on the rear seat is in the center.

The CX-9 is, and presumably will remain a family hauler. But, there is no in-between.

Once my CX-5 is outgrown, if there is no middle offering, I'll have to shop the market elsewhere. Hell, if they Skyactivated the 5 and brought it back to USDM, I'll bet I could get my wife into one of those and have plenty of space for more than a single child.

 

[cybercruiser]

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay(or whatever Apple calls theirs).