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Before I decided on my CX-5, I had narrowed it down to 2 models (the other being a 2013 Forester 2.5X base). I took each on the same 50-mile nighttime test drive route which included a short highway stint. Before I even knew the CX-5 existed, I was 95% positive I was going to get the Forester...

Good question. I, too, wavered between the AWD and the FWD. Ultimately I settled on the FWD for the following reasons (in no particular order): 1. The dealer didn't have a Sport AWD available and I didn't want a higher trim; 2. CX-5 already has stability and traction control; 3. The AWD model I...

Good info all, and thanks!

The specs page at Mazdausa.com describes the manual tranny as a "SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed overdrive" whereas the AT description reads "SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed Sport with manual-shift mode" I assume that includes an OD gear but I couldn't find anything definitive. Just wondering.

I think you're fine... on mine it seems to take forever to go from full to 3/4, but then going from 1/2 to 1/4 happens relatively quickly. Come to think of it, all my previous cars' fuel gauges did that.