2014 CX-5 GT shifter?

romeoec

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2014 Mazda CX-5 GT
Hello,

I'm just curios. I just bought a 2014 CX-5 GT but I noticed that the shift knob only goes up and down on a straight pattern. However, when I test drove it last week (different 2014 CX-5 GT and the shifter has a zig zag pattern?)


FYI both GT w/ Tech pack and Auto.

Is that normal? I'm going crazy maybe Got ripped off and I don't have a GT or not a 2014 LOL........FYI both GT w/ Tech pack and Auto.

Thank you in advance.
 
You might have got the refreshed/newer model. 2014.5 Mazda CX-5 comes with a straight shifter instead. Any pictures?
 
i'm just confuse as I test drove the 2014 GT from two different dealership and both same make a model year but different shiters.One gated and the other straight (which was the one I bought). I literally just picked it up Tuesday evening.

I have no idea how to upload a pic in here......sorry!
 
Here is the pic
 

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Yeah, you got the updated version which if I recalled, it might be 2014.5 instead of a regular 2014. Just wondering.. what is your build date? Suppose to be the driver side door. Should have a month/year (e.g. 05/13)
 
I like how the bezel around the base jazzes it up a bit, and carries the theme from other elements in the center stack...

But, I really don't care for the knob. The previous knob is sweet looking.
 
My build date is 11/13 and the shifter looks just like that one.
 
Any CX-5 built after Sept 2013 has the updated shifter- (boot). I had a 2014 touring, built in Jan 2013 it had the 'gated shifter' also. I traded up to the 2014.5 GT which has the boot, I prefer the newer one myself. My Grand Touring was built December 2013, bought it January 2014. :)
 
^^^^^^^^This... the booted shifter was a change for the 2014.5 models. I bought my GT in January and it had a production date of 11/13. I have the new shifter myself and like it.
 
2014.5's also have an updated (stronger) chassis, if I recall.

Bon

I noticed my 2014.5 GT is a nicer ride then the Touring I had, I find it more enjoyable, maybe the 19" wheels/ tires helped...but it is very apparent.
 
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