Quite possibly down to driving style? When driving fast I tend to be a "slow in fast out" kind of driver. I enter the corners and trail brake to the apex and then gas it out. The rear biased brakes on this car combined with my driving style (derived from MC racing, can't shake it at this point) accounts for a nice rear end dance at the limit.
I probably entered the corner a bit fast because of lack of power and was planning to carry more momentum, as well as being used to my Grand Jeep Cherokee, which was much more neutral in a corner. A bit of trail braking planted the front end again, but it was a much more "front-heavy" feel than my Jeep. Likely due to the suspension on the Jeep, as well as the torque from the HEMI. However, even in traction compromised situations, the Jeep was very neutral in corners when it broke traction. I was just expecting a bit more neutrality from the CX-5, I think.
I might pull that next time I'm on a trail. I really really dislike ABS in the dirt, really screws things up when things get sloppy. On the road, I wouldn't want a car without it.
I also priced out GM products when I was looking for a lease vehicle. I looked at the Canyon and Colorado. I have to agree with others, many of these vehicles are Soooo overpriced it's ridiculous. Same option package I have on the CX5 costs $20k more.
