2016 Mazda CX-5 - What do you not like?
- Thread starter bagelboy1
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What I don't like...
1. Matte finish on steering wheels. Prefer the traditional glossy finish.
2. Weird arm rest on center console.
3. No rear seat air vents
4. Reflection of chrome air vents on driver side windows
5. Ridiculously thin paint. I had half a dozen chips on the bumper and hood in 3 weeks. Installed a clearbra after that. Should've done it earlier.
6. Gas tank capacity. Would've been better to have close to 20 gal. Feels like I have to fill it too often even though I am averaging 27mpg in mostly suburban driving.
7. Lack of power lift gate
8. Mazda connect crashes frequently. I am updating to v55 as I type this. Hopefully it will help.
What do I like? Everything else (rockon)
1. Matte finish on steering wheels. Prefer the traditional glossy finish.
2. Weird arm rest on center console.
3. No rear seat air vents
4. Reflection of chrome air vents on driver side windows
5. Ridiculously thin paint. I had half a dozen chips on the bumper and hood in 3 weeks. Installed a clearbra after that. Should've done it earlier.
6. Gas tank capacity. Would've been better to have close to 20 gal. Feels like I have to fill it too often even though I am averaging 27mpg in mostly suburban driving.
7. Lack of power lift gate
8. Mazda connect crashes frequently. I am updating to v55 as I type this. Hopefully it will help.
What do I like? Everything else (rockon)
There are two 55 updates available : 55.000.650 and 55.000.750B, both seem to stabilize the infotainment system (no crashes since upgrading on my car) but neither allows for real time traffic.
frenchbiker
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- 2016 CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech
I don't like the "passenger airbag off" warning light staying on if there's no passenger in the front and I still haven't found of way to get rid of it.
Someone can help?
Someone can help?
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9. I don't like there are no directional tweeters on A pillars. This is part of the reason why the Bose sound system is so underwhelming.
10. The lumbar support doesn't come out enough in comparison to my 2008 Accord. I see this as a problem for long drives.
11. The rear seat head rests obscure rear visibility. This is a problem only with US spec head rests though.
In general, I see a lot of 'minor' issues. These are still not big enough for me to not enjoy the car. Overall, I love this ride.
Interesting on the lumbar support but that is subjective for everyone. I find the one in mine the most extreme I've had in recent times. I only power it out about half-way.
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Ha, finally see the same complain I made earlier!
boandlkramer
US Specs in Europe
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- '17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3
I really don't feel that the air vent reflections in the side windows are that bad. They blend into the side mirrors anyways.
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bbtfastback
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- 2016 CX-5 GT Tech
Which one did you get?
bbtfastback
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- 2016 CX-5 GT Tech
I meant which bra did you get?
I find the seats quite comfortable actually. Only minor concern is the lumbar support doesn't come out as much as I'd like. This could be a problem only for very long drives, which I don't do much anyway.
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The Infotainment system disables touch screen input when the vehicle is moving. I understand this. What's rediculous is that the vehicle can detect when a passenger is seated (for airbag reasons) yet it still disable the touch screen.
This is stupid. I want my passenger to enter GPS data.
This is stupid. I want my passenger to enter GPS data.
frenchbiker
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- 2016 CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech
+1
I don't currently own a CX-5, but am seriously looking into it... can the passenger not enter GPS data using the controller dial/knob? (dunno)
frenchbiker
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- 2016 CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech
How could the passenger type an address without the keyboard? Voice command is the only solution if touch screen is disabled.
Disagree. Let's stay on topic; the '16.
