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Thanks, Mike! That's good for me and everyone else to read. I didn't mention in the original post that my adventure was *very slightly* upslope. Enough so that it would count. I like your idea that stopping on a downward slope -- even a slight one such as your photo -- could end up helping to...

Mileage: 2,228 THAT is painful.

I'm pretty confident that with the new shovel I would have gotten out. I would have used the camping stove in the back to make something hot to drink, taken my time, and dug as much as needed. The takeway from this thread is that the CX-5 is a really good and moderately capable car for...

I'm a Jeep Rubicon driver at heart. I want something that can go most places, get into trouble and can get pulled out with a winch. I like the idea of getting scrapes and scratches on the side and telling the stories of what happened and where. But I don't have a Jeep. You might remember I...

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm definitely getting some gear tomorrow. While it's not likely I'm to put myself in this position again, there are enough opportunities to accidentally do this in the mountains that I want to be ready for it. Love the tarp idea! That's brilliant. Yesterday I...

I would have gotten pictures, but the timing wasn't right. It was night, dark, cold, windy and snowing when we got it out and I didn't feel like taking the time. It's a shame because I think the pictures would have been very informative. Especially when I returned with the tow truck, I...

I've been trying out my 2014 CX-5 2.5L AWD with Nokian Hakkapellita snow tires this winter and for the most part really happy with them. Today I pushed this combination a little too far and thought it would be helpful to share. In a somewhat remote part of Rocky Mountain National Park in...

I have a Sky Blue. When I leave someone and head to a parking lot and start scanning for my car, my Sky Blue CX-5 almost jumps out in a sea of otherwise boring grey, silver, dark red, blue and green. I thought maybe this was a USA thing: that something about the mood of our country was...

"A car with cloth seats, in the top 3, how can it be?" --autoguide.com The most notable thing about this video is the clear enthusiasm the presenter has for the CX-5. I notice that they presented the CX-5 last, the position usually held out for the top car. The opening comments that "you...

Hi, everybody. Thanks for the all the comments. I never considered the brakes and the dealer only inspected the area around the differential with no talk of the breaks. So when I go in for an oil change this week I'll discuss that with them. This isn't a winter thing as it definitely has...

I've had an intermittent problem with my 2014 CX-5 (AWD, Touring) for several months. The symptom is an audible "thunk" sound accompanied by a slight vibration both of which appear to come from the rear tire or tires. I first noticed this when I'd leave work. My car would be parked in such a...

Right now is not a good time for me to be taking risks and potentially damaging my CX-5 doing donuts behind some walmart parking lot in the middle of the night. Not that I would know anything about how to do that. Having said that, and acting responsibly, if I do report some damage to my CX-5...

Cody, thanks for the feedback! Thanks for sharing your snow experiences, too. I'm from near your area (Laurel, MD) and so until now, FWD was all I needed. Out here, I want to know that I can face a snowy hill and without worry head up or down safely. So I'm glad to hear more reports of the...

Hi. Thanks for the feedback! I'm using the stock 17" wheels that came with the touring. The tires are 225/65-17, same size as the OEM AS tires I imagine.

I get absolutely nothing for mentioning Nokian tires. http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=32097735&name=NOKIAN+HKPL+R2+SUV&group=2.01

Northern Colorado had its first decent snow storm of the season last night. After about 12 hours of falling snow my area near Fort Collins, CO, has about 3-6 inches on the ground of light, fluffy powder. The road conditions are a mix. Highly trafficked areas are plowed and salted well so...

My experience as an owner of a CX-5 after six months matches the reports in countless, consistent professional reviews of the CX-5 as well as the many satisfied owner testimonials from CX-5 owners. I get excellent fuel economy, I have enough power, the car is fun to drive, it can go offroad in...

This is the shot for the brochure. Car or park, either is good.

Old Fall River Road, Rocky Mountain National Park (2013)

FYI, I helped a friend buy a 2014 CX-5 AWD Touring about a week ago in the Denver area. He emailed and telephoned several dealers. Some were responsive, others not. Surprising since he had money burning in his pocket and anyone could have at it. Groove Mazda on the south side of Denver...