Same here. I never intended to buy gray, but I kept seeing the them on the lot while looking at other CX-5's and eventually I realized if that's the color I keep starimg at, I really should bring one home. I know it's a cliche to say, but it really is a color you have to see in person.the more I looked at the Gray the more I liked it.
I chose Zeal Red which my dealer tells me is the most popular at the moment. I've noticed that it changes shade quite noticeably with the changing light conditions.