joloriquelme
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- 2014.5 Mazda CX-5 GT 2.5 AWD
Hi!
My name is Jolo, and I'm from Santiago, Chile. My wife and I we're planning to replace our current 2013 Mazda3 Sedan for a CX-5.
In Chile, Mazda, and all brands really (even Luxury) have very badly 'pre-configured' models at sale. So, you can't choose Packs or Trims with different transmissions or tractions like you can in other markets. Because of that, the CX-5 is available in only 8 'pre-configured' versions.
Resuming, the model that we're potentially buying is a "sort-of" GT:
- 2.0 engine (2.5 is the high-spec model along with the 2.2 Diesel and both are too expensive, nearly BMW X1 territory)
- Auto
- AWD
- Nearly all the extra-equipment is included (i-Stop, Bi-Xenon AFS, Bose, 5.8" touchscreen (without TomTom), Leather, Sunroof, Dual-Climate, Rear-Camera, 19" wheels, Power Seats etc.), EXCEPT the following, that are available only on the 2.5G/2.2D versions:
* Rear View Monitoring (RVM)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (don't know if this feature is available in USA or Canada)
* High Beam Control (HBC) (don't know if this feature is available in USA or Canada)
The other features not available even in 2.5G/2.2D models are:
* Smart City Brake System (well, that's a shame)
* Heated seats (also, a shame, but the winter isn't too cold anyway)
* HD radio & Pandora, SMS text, E911, HomeLink (not really needed)
* TomTom Navigation System (maps for TomTom are very bad here; I use my iPhone and Waze and it's far more better)
The 2.0 AT AWD "GT" costs USD$ 32.000 aprox.
The 2.5 AT AWD "GT" (with RVM, LDWS and HBC) costs USD$ 34.500 aprox.
We're investigating every aspect of the car, because we are planning to have it for at least 5 or 6 years. So, our main questions before buying this model are:
- We can't opt for the 2.5 engine. It's aprox. USD$ 2.600 more expensive than the 2.0. Is REALLY that slow when is fully loaded and you try to overpass a vehicle (like the reviews say), or it's something decent and we can live with it?
- How much time do you plan to have your car? The SkyActiv technology is something new, so the reilability is under test. We're planning to have it 5 or 6 years, and we calculate aprox. 60.000 miles.
- What gas octane or type you load on the CX-5? Here, Mazda Chile recommends 93 RON, for the CX-5 and the Mazda6 with SkyActiv (the new 3 will be launched this year).
Thank you very much for your opinions, and SORRY for my english!
Cheers,
Jolo.
My name is Jolo, and I'm from Santiago, Chile. My wife and I we're planning to replace our current 2013 Mazda3 Sedan for a CX-5.
In Chile, Mazda, and all brands really (even Luxury) have very badly 'pre-configured' models at sale. So, you can't choose Packs or Trims with different transmissions or tractions like you can in other markets. Because of that, the CX-5 is available in only 8 'pre-configured' versions.
Resuming, the model that we're potentially buying is a "sort-of" GT:
- 2.0 engine (2.5 is the high-spec model along with the 2.2 Diesel and both are too expensive, nearly BMW X1 territory)
- Auto
- AWD
- Nearly all the extra-equipment is included (i-Stop, Bi-Xenon AFS, Bose, 5.8" touchscreen (without TomTom), Leather, Sunroof, Dual-Climate, Rear-Camera, 19" wheels, Power Seats etc.), EXCEPT the following, that are available only on the 2.5G/2.2D versions:
* Rear View Monitoring (RVM)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (don't know if this feature is available in USA or Canada)
* High Beam Control (HBC) (don't know if this feature is available in USA or Canada)
The other features not available even in 2.5G/2.2D models are:
* Smart City Brake System (well, that's a shame)
* Heated seats (also, a shame, but the winter isn't too cold anyway)
* HD radio & Pandora, SMS text, E911, HomeLink (not really needed)
* TomTom Navigation System (maps for TomTom are very bad here; I use my iPhone and Waze and it's far more better)
The 2.0 AT AWD "GT" costs USD$ 32.000 aprox.
The 2.5 AT AWD "GT" (with RVM, LDWS and HBC) costs USD$ 34.500 aprox.
We're investigating every aspect of the car, because we are planning to have it for at least 5 or 6 years. So, our main questions before buying this model are:
- We can't opt for the 2.5 engine. It's aprox. USD$ 2.600 more expensive than the 2.0. Is REALLY that slow when is fully loaded and you try to overpass a vehicle (like the reviews say), or it's something decent and we can live with it?
- How much time do you plan to have your car? The SkyActiv technology is something new, so the reilability is under test. We're planning to have it 5 or 6 years, and we calculate aprox. 60.000 miles.
- What gas octane or type you load on the CX-5? Here, Mazda Chile recommends 93 RON, for the CX-5 and the Mazda6 with SkyActiv (the new 3 will be launched this year).
Thank you very much for your opinions, and SORRY for my english!
Cheers,
Jolo.
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