The CX-5 is capable of very good fuel economy, even with AWD.
In fact, take a look at fuelly data and compare it with other vehicles in its class. Look at the distribution in addition to the average.
Some will correctly tell you that fuelly mixes FWD with AWD, but if you look at the distribution you'll see that no other vehicle in this class gets any better and that the EPA gap between FWD and AWD is not really effecting real-world drivers as made obvious by the equal or better distribution.
Whatever CX-5 you get, I'd definitely recommend getting the Tech package. The Bose is very good imo, and the LED lights are great (first time with LEDs for me). I was at first skeptical about spending so much on lights, but they do make a difference... and lots of extra little bonuses as well. I didn't think auto-dimming mirror was a big deal, but now I love it! I personally don't care for leather seating and I could take or leave bigger rims (tires only cost more down the road), so I went for the regular Touring, but I really would recommend the Tech package.
I got it on my second car as part of the deal. Toyota dealer said cost was $400 lolol.Never had LED lights, and BOSE has been hit/miss depending on the vehicle, but bro...auto-dimming mirrors are the bomb. I miss mine from my Jeep greatly. That said, you can get it installed for a few hundred bucks no-matter what trim level you buy, I believe.
The lease is ending on my '15 GT w/Tech and Mazda has been bugging me to consider my several options. I stopped in at a dealer today but he has no word on the arrival of the 2017's here. I also stopped at a Honda dealer to look at the 2017 CR-V with the 1.5L and turbo. I can safely say the interior window control buttons are illuminated on the Honda.
Hopefully I'll get a look at the 2017 Mazda at next month's auto show here in the Twin Cities. I like the styling of the Mazda over the Honda.
It's almost March. Kind of lame it's still a big secret.
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Never had LED lights, and BOSE has been hit/miss depending on the vehicle, but bro...auto-dimming mirrors are the bomb. I miss mine from my Jeep greatly. That said, you can get it installed for a few hundred bucks no-matter what trim level you buy, I believe.
I wish we could "like" posts here.
I'm already so attached to the "Commander knob"...it's been 2 months....I don't think I can own a car without it now. Seriously.
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I wish we could "like" posts here.
I'm already so attached to the "Commander knob"...it's been 2 months....I don't think I can own a car without it now. Seriously.
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On a 45-minute commute I use the Main Commander knob and smaller volume knob no less than a dozen times adjusting volume, fast forwarding songs, scrolling to check on MPGs, dialing numbers, ect.
In something like the new CRV its missing that tactile feel of clicking/toggling/turning a manual Commander knob. Like my drive is missing a level of control I'm used to. Its dare I say... driving Infotainment stick shift