2017 Mazda Cx 5 side Mirrors
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mazdadude
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- '16.5 Mazda CX-5 Touring
Yes. The mirrors are a break-away design that flexes forward or back when hit, or can be manually folded by hand.
No, they do not have an automatic motor to fold them in when parked. (although this feature is available in other countries)
No, they do not have an automatic motor to fold them in when parked. (although this feature is available in other countries)
Mattyredsox
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- 1990 Eunos (Mazda) V-Special Roadster (sold), 2014 Mazda CX-5 Pr
Japanese ones have a three way auto fold system, as well as the manual option. I can push a button and fold them in when I reach an narrow walled street or pass on a tight street. I can set it so that when I park my car and lock the door they automatically fold in/unfold at unlock. I can lock them open or closed. I can fold manually. You folks should ask for this, it's a great feature. Then again my old CX5's mirrors cost round $300 for a repair and replace.
frenchbiker
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- 2016 CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech
The Japanese must believe that streets and parking spaces are wider in the US than anywhere else. <sigh>
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Some Japanese auto makers do feature power-folding side mirrors on US version vehicles such as Lexus. I believe it's purely the cost issue. And most people in the US are not familiar with this feature and not demanding auto makers to offer them to us!
Mattyredsox
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- 1990 Eunos (Mazda) V-Special Roadster (sold), 2014 Mazda CX-5 Pr
As someone who grew up in the US, mainly east coast where the roads are narrower, and has travelled quite a bit before settling in Japan, I can safely say those Japanese automakers are by and large correct. You could not fit a Jeep Wrangler down my street. I need to fold my mirrors in so they do not scrape the walls. If they wear open, they would.
frenchbiker
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- 2016 CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech
While it's mostly true for streets (I grew up in France), it's not the case for parking spaces anymore. Nowadays, the more cars they can squeeze in a US parking lot, the more money they make.
Mattyredsox
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- 1990 Eunos (Mazda) V-Special Roadster (sold), 2014 Mazda CX-5 Pr
I've never been in lots in the US (NYC) as tight as the ones here. I'm not saying that they don't exist or that the US model shouldn't get auto-fold mirrors like we do. I've been blocked out of my car before, because I couldn't squeeze in through the driver's side door. Crazy.
Auto Folding Mirrors available in Australia
In most markets no, but here in Australia yes. Here is an extract from the Australian CX-5 brochure.
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In most markets no, but here in Australia yes. Here is an extract from the Australian CX-5 brochure.
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Would be nice if most if not all features were uniform across all markets. This would be one of them along with auto up and down for all power windows.
