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Toyota cheaped out and didnt include hood insulation on the new RAV4, so thats why harsh engine noise is so prominent in reviews. What a dumb decision on their part.

A huge percentage of consumers dont really care about the look of their car. In fact, based on the list of top-selling cars, other factors weigh much heavier to the average customer. So yes, its totally fair to rip in Toyotas bad design team even though they sell a boatload of cars.

I disagree. Aiming for the 0.1% who like manuals and cheap speed wasnt keeping the company afloat. Far more buyers want entry luxury crossovers these days, and theyre well-positioned to make a splash because of their knack for good looks.

Because its hilariously unmarketable for these reasons: 1. Too late. The VW scandal means theres a lot more consumer skepticism about diesel in the US, which never really loved diesels in non-trucks to begin with. 2. Lame fuel economy. This thing needed wow-factor fuel economy. It failed...

Yikes. Mazda was on a nice hot streak with the turbo and Mazda3, but now theyre losing my confidence. Between the silly CX-30 naming decision and this ridiculously unmarketable CX-5 diesel, who the heck is leading this company? Whats next, a next-gen CX-5 with a floating roof and a...

Agreed. This is wasted effort from a company with limited resources. Hope the extra 3k diesel CX-5s they sell a year makes up for the investment.

Yeah, those ratings are moot in my opinion. Since we never saw the 2018 for sale, something clearly was amiss and Mazda went back to address it.

The pizza wheels have grown on me. Don't mind the 19 wheels, but they're kinda generic.

I*ve been browsing tons of car forums for over a year and every brand has people complaining about paint chips and windshield cracks. The problem is that US roads aren*t what they used to be and there are more SUVs on the roads prone to kicking up rocks (sedans with lower ground clearance and...

Ive seen some weird CX-5s for sale with the new body but old interior. I assumed those were 16.5s - is that not true?

Well to be fair, the Crosstek is Subaru*s bottom shelf crossover. Kinda like basing an impression of Mazda*s from the Mazda2.

MSRP can be a relatively worthless number since a lot of companies inflate them as a marketing gimmick. How do sales prices compare? The Sig does not tend to get discounted much. Not sure about Honda.

Don*t know about it*s weight, but I*d recommend just putting a piece of cardboard down in your cargo area. I*d keep it and try to sell on Facebook or craigslist. Maybe someone will crack a rim and come calling. Or maybe call a couple local rim shops to ask for recommendations?

Doesnt hurt to use Z2 without cleaning, but for the best results youll usually want to perform a cleaning step first to remove oxidants, grime, water spots, old layers of polish/wax. Even if the car is brand new, it probably sat outside for a few weeks or months. I use a clay bar, but a liquid...

I do! Love the stuff. Regarding the OP's question, my recommendation is to pick out whatever clean/polish/wax system you want to help bring out the paint's overall luster and distract from the scratches - Maguires, Griots, Zanio, etc. are all reputable. People will swear by particular...

So youre saying whatever we want in a CX-5 might not be unobtanium? ;)

You dont think the OP knows his car has a trunk, or that trunk store things? Theres no reason to question his intelligence or his need to use the front seat. FWIW I agree with the suggestion buckle the seatbelt.

LOL gotta love the internet judgement here. "It's for safety, I hope you die." "How about you put your junk somewhere besides the seat?" People.

I predict they'll get the 8" nav screen next year. Why? Because I think the current dashboard design allows them to easily add the larger screen without a major redesign. Similar to how they changed the climate controls for 2019. My guess is that the only reason it wasn't on the 2019's is...

I'd strongly avoid dishwash soap. It is made to cut thru grease/oil and will dry out leather. Use Murphys Oil Soap and a very soft brush if you need some sud action on the perforation.