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    AWD... for how long?

    I recall the 90:10 ratio as well but can't find it now. The AWD was revised for 2016. But you would think going 100:0 would afford the vehicle better fuel economy but the 2015 and 2016 AWD versions have the same highway rating.
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    AWD... for how long?

    The torque split is 100:0 front rear, and up to 50:50 during slippage. The 50:50 split is temporary and the system is not built to hold that for long. https://www.mazda.co.nz/innovation/driving-engine-technology/active-torque-split-ats-all-wheel-drive
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    CX-3 review

    Alex on Autos review of the Mazda CX-3. Posting here since people seem to cross shop this with the CX-5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zshmg5SBOU for comparison, below is the CX-5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTtoSFehn2E
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    Continental True Contact Review

    My guess is the price may be high for two reasons. 1 being the OE tire they can command a higher price and 2 they are playing the supply demand game. No doubt toyo is prioritizing production direct to Mazda than consumers and in order to meet Mazdas demands they need to curb aftermarket demand...
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    2016 GT Break in period/gas mileage

    Any 0w20 that meets the GF5 spec will do.
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    New Tire Replacement Question

    Hankook tires in my experience turn loud, annoying loud, as they age. Wouldn't be my choice.
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    Buying used 2014 CX-5 tips!

    Even for Canada?
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    That's a great price. I paid 30100 for the configuration OTD in May.
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    Dealer Mark up in Montreal, QC

    If you find someone who has this information please let us know. It is one of the most closely guarded secrets in the industry...aka no one really knows
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    Totally weird logic on the auto headlight and auto wiper functions

    Yes. But DRL satisfy this requirement. PA is the same. I personally turn my light on, as I'm thinking you do too.
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    Totally weird logic on the auto headlight and auto wiper functions

    You make a good point. But the car does have DRLs for this reason.
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    Raise headlight on 2016 CX-5 with Tech and i-Activsense?

    They are auto leveling.
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    "Break in" period?

    THIS!! Finally someone with some common sense questioning the vague nature of the break in period. To the OP, ignore it and just drive the car.
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    Consumer reports talks AWD

    I have a snow blower attachment on my riding mower. 48 inches wide and 18 inches tall. I can throw snow about 25-30 feet. Needless to say, I enjoy a good snow fall.
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    Consumer reports talks AWD

    Glad to see the xi3 do so well. It's the set I got. Now I feel even better not paying the up charge on the nokian R2.
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    Compare CX3 with CX5

    The cx5, Mazda 3 and 6 all share the basic platform. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_CX-5
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    Compare CX3 with CX5

    The CX-3 is built on the Mazda 2 platform, the CX-5 is built on the Mazda 3, a superior chassis.
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    Consumer reports talks AWD

    The point of the video wasnt AWD with all seasons vs FWD with all seasons. It was AWD with all seasons vs FWD with snow tires. Consumer reports was trying to point out that AWD isn't as important as snow tires. Here are a few other videos that highlight this point...
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    Over reacting?

    So are you satisfied with the resolution?
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    Consumer reports talks AWD

    Consumer reports tests cars the way they are typically driven. As they note, less than 15% of AWD vehicle owners in their survey responded to using snow tires. The point of the test was to test the following options, 1)Do I buy an AWD vehicle and use the all season tires year round, or 2)Do I...
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