2017 Impressions, Noise Comparison and Our New 2016 GT
- Thread starter Werechull
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horrible taste in cars.
I am 123.
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Don't laugh, Ford C-Max is very popular in Europe and Asia!
And thanks for pointing out the skewed Fuelly data on 2017 Honda CR-V!
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- Denver, CO
26 right now, bought at 22.
Most people I know or have seen in CX-5s appear to be in their 30's or younger.
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Same here! Out of 6 CX-5 owners who took my suggestion bought CX-5, only one is in 30's!
I test drove a 2017 CX-5 Touring model. The dealership didn’t have any GT models so I’ll have to make a return visit to test drive it.
The 2017’s steering is slightly lighter than the 2016.5. The 2017 is a little quieter than the 2016.5. I drove it with both the windows all the way up and all the way down. No paddle shifters behind the steering wheel but it wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me. The 2017’s red color is one flashy shade of red and expensive too at $595. Too flashy I think for an SUV but it’s perfect for a sports car. If you want to get noticed, then Soul Red is the color to get. I wish a couple more colors were available like a dark shade of red color. I like the 2017’s higher mounted display screen over the 2016’s middle level display because it’s less head/eye movement to look at it and then go back to looking through the windshield. The rear seats do not fold flat and become level with the floor but this also would not be a deal breaker for me. Looking over the accessory list, I don’t see side moldings. Too bad. They do help prevent dings a little but not a lot.
The Mazda was the best SUV so far of all the vehicles I’ve tried. Next vehicle to try is the Nissan Rogue Sport (Qashqai) but it hasn’t arrived yet.
The 2017’s steering is slightly lighter than the 2016.5. The 2017 is a little quieter than the 2016.5. I drove it with both the windows all the way up and all the way down. No paddle shifters behind the steering wheel but it wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me. The 2017’s red color is one flashy shade of red and expensive too at $595. Too flashy I think for an SUV but it’s perfect for a sports car. If you want to get noticed, then Soul Red is the color to get. I wish a couple more colors were available like a dark shade of red color. I like the 2017’s higher mounted display screen over the 2016’s middle level display because it’s less head/eye movement to look at it and then go back to looking through the windshield. The rear seats do not fold flat and become level with the floor but this also would not be a deal breaker for me. Looking over the accessory list, I don’t see side moldings. Too bad. They do help prevent dings a little but not a lot.
The Mazda was the best SUV so far of all the vehicles I’ve tried. Next vehicle to try is the Nissan Rogue Sport (Qashqai) but it hasn’t arrived yet.
annmarie2004
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- 2016.5 CX-5 Touring AWD blue reflex mica
I'm 31 and just bought my CX-5 in March.Same here! Out of 6 CX-5 owners who took my suggestion bought CX-5, only one is in 30's!
Same here but bought mine last weekend. This will be our first baby buggy and I think we made a good choice.
Yes, Mazda's real world fuel-economy is likely best in class.
It is still early to make a judgment on the CR-V numbers for 2017, as there are too few reports yet. As you noted above, 61 vehicles are reported as 2017 but only 22 were reported to have the 1.5T. It seems that the % should be higher and that some people simply did not report their engine type. If you try to select anything other than 1.5T you get 2 gas, 2 H4 Gas and 4 L4 Gas. 22 + 2 + 2 + 4 << 61.
Also, if you select submodel you'll see 34 AWD Touring, which all get the 1.5T engine ... people have no clue what they drive, or miss-report it. BTW, the latter category still gets 21.74 avg / 1 margin of error.
With more data, this will get better.
BTW, the CR-V's EPA is 27/29/33 (28/30/34) with the 1.5T AWD (FWD) and 25/27/31 (26/28/32) with the 2.4L AWD (FWD). I'd be pretty upset with a 22 MPG with this rating. Even 26.6 is below the city number.
Overall, the CX-5 loses none of its handling, deals with the added weight with no problems, adds a lot of refinement, and doesn't feel like it was either rushed to market or fell victim to bean counters. In comparison, the new CR-V feels like a rushed half-assed product. Sorry Red! Advantage: Mazda!
We drove the 2017 crv about a month ago. Hike I did like the acceleration, I didn't like the cvt transmission, and absolutely hated the interior. My personal belief is that Mazda did a great job with the 2017. If we didn't already have a 2014, I might have considered a 2016.5 at a lower price. As it is, we paid MSRP, and got above blue book for the trade of our 2014. Each person will be different, but given the option of a previous model year, or a new with redesign and added features, I choose new every time.
Pipemajor
Hoot Mon!
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- Minnesota
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD
We just picked up a 2017 Soul Red Crystal GT with premium package last night. Coming from an early 2014 model (purchased in Jan 2013) I can say that the 2017 is in deed a fine vehicle. Overall everything is more comfortable, and the head-up display is great.
Test drove a '17 GT with Premium Package this evening. Big difference in noise level compared to my '15 GT! Infotainment wheel will take some getting used to. This was was Machine Gray Metallic which was hard to see the highlights in the dwindling evening sun. They had one Soul Red Metallic in the lot across the street.
Not dark enough to compare the LEDs with my HIDs but the HUD display was pretty nice. Had to dial it in for the correct viewing height. Still gonna take a close look at the '17 Honda CR-V. The Mazda's heated rear seats and steering wheel via the Premium Package would get appreciated in our MN winters. My 2015 is slow to warm up the cabin or seats.
I only have 13,000k on my leased '15 GT so we'll see what they can do for equity.
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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
We just picked up a 2017 Soul Red Crystal GT with premium package last night. Coming from an early 2014 model (purchased in Jan 2013) I can say that the 2017 is in deed a fine vehicle. Overall everything is more comfortable, and the head-up display is great.
That red is just mesmerizing. Really growing on me.
mazdadude
ZOOOOOOOOOM ZOOOOOOOOOM
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- '16.5 Mazda CX-5 Touring
Have you read the story on the quest for this color red?
http://www2.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2016/201611/161116a.html
I sure hope Mazda doesn't waste that much of their limited resources on paint color, that is ridiculous. I think it is an over-hyped ploy to invoke some emotional response. I remember old Minolta catalogs from the 70's showing some ancient Samurai-looking craftsman hand making "perfect glass" for their premium Rokkor-X lenses. Turns out they were mass-produced in a modern automated factory.
Sort of reminds me of the story of "inspired, crafted food": http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/19/travel/chef-fools-diners-taste-test/index.html
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