Recent content by gazelle

this is iX3 2026. The most drastic interior UX redesign, they removed the dash completely replacing it with window projection, but still left some buttons. Now that I think about it, these are probably the most critical ones to me. I use volume control all the time, and in winter the...

As I understand DSLR world has moved past the touchscreen hype and touchscreen is only used as aux control, like focus control / playback navigation. This tug of war is everywhere. Garmin watch introduced touchscreen a couple of years ago. It's not helping in any way, myself and most people I...

CX-50 PHEV is more than a second slower than CX-50 Turbo and that's the same weight I keep my fingers crossed for the heavier CX-5 2026 PHEV to have at least the same 0-60 as 2025 Turbo

it's not about power, it's about 0-60 and cornering abilities

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...