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Oh CRV gives me 35 features on paper and Mazda only gives 30 - that right there is a big hint you are not a Mazda customer.
Well said.
Oh CRV gives me 35 features on paper and Mazda only gives 30 - that right there is a big hint you are not a Mazda customer.
Not having to fuss around with a cap is the benefit. I know you are going to argue how it's a stupid little feature but I actually like it. The touch screen on the honda is very responsive where I found the mazda screen to have a lag.
Not having to fuss around with a cap is the benefit. I know you are going to argue how it's a stupid little feature but I actually like it.
"It's not just getting from point A to point B," says Mazda's soft-spoken CEO, Masamichi Kogai, who heads up perhaps the only major automaker that is not working on autonomous cars. "Our mission is to provide the essence of driving pleasure.
Not too difficult. It's just a nice little feature and my wife will be driving it so. How difficult would it have been for Mazda to add that. It's not like an expensive part. I think Mazda dropped the ball on a few items that should have been included in the CX-5 GT where you do not have to purchase a special package like memory seats, no remote start, no apple car play, cannot use the screen while driving. Rear USB ports are hard to get to if you have a car seat in the back (my daughters seat would block it). I can get all those features on the EX-L which is not even the top on the line trim.
OTOH - I saw a 17 first time in flesh, one of the biggest biggest difference is the grille - 16 grille is plastic, 17 looks very very upscale. It looks like a legit 45K car from outside and probably inside. I cant say the same for 16. Bravo Mazda you have probably given too much in MY17.
Don't forget the door switches which don't even illuminate at night. I can't imagine adding something like this would cost much, but yet Dave Coleman from Mazda seems to think it can compete with the Lexus, Audi and Mercedes-Benz of the world...
Don't forget the door switches which don't even illuminate at night. I can't imagine adding something like this would cost much, but yet Dave Coleman from Mazda seems to think it can compete with the Lexus, Audi and Mercedes-Benz of the world...
When did this even become a thing? Gas caps are too difficult now?
I really urge you not to buy a Mazda. If you really want more # of little features like this - you can try Honda / Toyota or if that is hard to strike a deal go Nissan. They will discount a 17 probably 15% off MSRP.
For folks who have driven both and feel that the ride is very similar, you better not buy a Mazda, else we will see a negative review from you on kbb or edmunds few months down the line. If the difference in ride quality and looks and the upscale interior cannot convince you - STOP there! Spend your money where you feel its worth it.
There are fanboys who will oppose this advice but if you have driven both cars and say - Oh CRV gives me 35 features on paper and Mazda only gives 30 - that right there is a big hint you are not a Mazda customer. Even Mazda says they dont want to sell to everyone. Dont make this financial suicide. Wait for CRV rates to come down or 4th of July etc and jump on that.
Dont buy another brand car because of bad dealer experience from Honda - YOU WILL REGRET THIS!
OTOH - I saw a 17 first time in flesh, one of the biggest biggest difference is the grille - 16 grille is plastic, 17 looks very very upscale. It looks like a legit 45K car from outside and probably inside. I cant say the same for 16. Bravo Mazda you have probably given too much in MY17.
Around the same time as keyless entry and push-button start. Because keys are hard to use...?
So no lights on the door at night on the CX-5? Thats weird.Don't forget the door switches which don't even illuminate at night. I can't imagine adding something like this would cost much, but yet Dave Coleman from Mazda seems to think it can compete with the Lexus, Audi and Mercedes-Benz of the world...
So no lights on the door at night on the CX-5? Thats weird.
So let's forget about the gas door. Why would Mazda not have a remote start available. We have summers that can be almost 100. It's nice when you can start up your car from indoors and allow it to cool . Can't be that difficult to have. Even the Mid level CRV EX has it.
The only thing I heard is that Mazda is willing to negotiate more on the CX-5 where the Honda Dealers are less inclined.
YepThey are both plastic. I actually like the 2016.5 car better. No stupid pop-up, and better lines. Grill is much more sensible too. Not a 2017 fan so far...
Not too difficult. It's just a nice little feature and my wife will be driving it so. How difficult would it have been for Mazda to add that. It's not like an expensive part. I think Mazda dropped the ball on a few items that should have been included in the CX-5 GT where you do not have to purchase a special package like memory seats, no remote start, no apple car play, cannot use the screen while driving. Rear USB ports are hard to get to if you have a car seat in the back (my daughters seat would block it). I can get all those features on the EX-L which is not even the top on the line trim.
They are both plastic. I actually like the 2016.5 car better. No stupid pop-up, and better lines. Grill is much more sensible too. Not a 2017 fan so far, but then, I have not ridden in or driven one. Maybe they ride and drive better than they look.
https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123859766-The-2017-Grill
Its not plastic. Plus look at the picture closely, forget you own a 16 and tell me with a straight face the 16 horizontal chinese platic grille looks better.
And if you read these forums a lot you see a few who traded in their 08 mercedes SUV for the Mazda.
You see folks turning in their Volvo's for a Mazda.
Like I said - 5 out of 10 Mazdas sold are top trim, for Rav4 / CRV that number is close to 3 out of 10. Many Mazda buyers are not pulled from Nissan / Toyota or Honda but from the luxury segment.