Recent content by gazelle

Just checked the official fuel economy numbers, they match my 27mpg hwy experience. But EPA estimates at done for 55mph hwy driving (I believe), but if I drive my turbo at 55mph it gets about 30mpg. Go figure.

Same here. I only do highway driving with minimal city driving. I do 74mph mostly. 79 when in 70 limit zone. My average is 27MPG.

Lights on my 2021 are weaker than I had on 2016 w/tech. 2016 w/tech was a really nice car overall.

are you saying fog lights can be turned on without headlights?

Does that apply to 2016 only? Dealer replaced rear brake pads half a year ago on my '21 and last week they told me pads are at 6 (out of 10)

doesn't it look like they are just pushing CX-5 owners to switch to CX-50

I beg their pardon, but that review is delusional. "The CX-5 remains a chunky SUV aimed squarely at young families"? CX-5 has never been a chunky SUV; it's always been the most fun-to-drive and driver-oriented SUV in the segment. With the oversized trunk, rear row room and 10sec 0-60 it will...

do you consider Mazda's infotainment in two previous CX5 generations usable? My 2016 was painfully slow, but at least i was able to enter destinations as there was touch screen. Entering addresses in 2021 model with the dial is virtually impossible. Voice entry remains a joke, does anyone even...

this is surreal new 2.5 is 1.5 seconds slower in 0-60 vs old?

They indeed position it as all new :) The all-new CX5, meticulously designed to be very similar to the current model, I can only imagine how much effort it takes...