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    How the AWD works.

    "Other low down goodies include vented front and solid rear discs for a stopping distance Hyundai says is better than its rivals" I question that statement the Xtrail had vented discs front and rear and weighed less.
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    How the AWD works.

    I've driven cars with lock for 9 years and found its not required. While the 2013 cars system was inferior the 2015 car is just as good, in fact better due to preloading of 2% to the rear, with the Xtrails I could at times feel the 4wd take up.
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    How the AWD works.

    https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/222752-which-compact-suv-has-the-best-all-wheel-drive-system-for-snow-and-ice Found this on another site, thought it worth sharing. "In order to quickly share power with the rear wheels, Mazda employs an electromagnetic activated coupling between front and...
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    Dash gas MPG reading

    I got bored very quickly, manual is large with most of the contents not applicable to my model, I rarely refer to the book, but will search the PDF version.
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    Dash gas MPG reading

    Have you?
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    US Diesel's big splash introduction

    Nice one.
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    US Diesel's big splash introduction

    Uk gets the 150ps and 175ps, so 177ps would be a small increase.
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    US Diesel's big splash introduction

    Perhaps you might get offered the 190ps version with 450nm, on sale in japan and Australia.
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    CX-3 Diesel Recalled for Self Destructing Engines

    Diesel runaway can happen to any diesel engine, its nothing new.
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    US Diesel's big splash introduction

    I don't think you will see that sort of return overall, on a run I've see 55mpg uk on a couple of occasions, but my average is nearer 36mpg.
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    Dash gas MPG reading

    Both my UK diesel read outs showed 2.5 to 2.6mpg uk high, very inaccurate, maybe the US doesn't allow the same sort of deception. There are plenty of UK drivers who actually believe what the average shows.
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    Dropping weight!

    I'm always under 140 pounds, 136.8 at present. But I'm only 5'4" (couch)
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    2017~2025 Finally I'm A 2018 Mazda CX-5 Owner

    That I would find useful.
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    This is why I have AWD...

    I nearly bought a bungalow with a small brook about 100 yards away, seller refused my offer, we know someone who lived on the street she had been there 30 years and never seen the brook flood. Well it did that year the bungalow we wanted was under water half way up the garage!! Lucky me.
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    2017~2025 Finally I'm A 2018 Mazda CX-5 Owner

    Review please.
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    Car learns your driving habits?

    I was told by a Nissan tech in 1990 that the ECU learnt my driving habits, he mentioned 30mile to learn it, that car was a manual so the transmission type doesn't matter.
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    This is why I have AWD...

    I'd just put animals on it, sheep cows or horses....
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    Battery problems?

    Battery is covered for 3 years in UK anyway according to my dealer.
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    CX5 Voted 'Most Comfortable Car in UK'

    I'm disappointed thinking you were getting the best engine for the car, the diesel. Then I actually read your footer.
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    CX5 Voted 'Most Comfortable Car in UK'

    Good point I routinely drive round pot holes because the 19" wheels give a ride bordering on hard. But I accept that to get the better handling over the 17" wheels.
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