dad of jon
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- cx-5 se-l 2.2D
I've driven diesel models of crv (two test drives), and cx5 3 test drives both 150ps and 175ps versions.
Both are good cars, the crv is better quality but only if you value such things as galvanised nuts and bolts, mainly out of sight under the bonnet etc.
The crv is also much quieter on the road.
So really its only the engine torque that sells the cx5 to me, i don't particularly like the looks as i prefer cars with good all round vision.
But its a gem to drive, you can only buy whats on sale, and the new Xtrail looks like its set to go 7 seat, with the same curvy looks as the rest.
VW have very patchy reliability and don't really appeal to me, to be honest i cant understand why they are so highly rated in the UK.
This time round i haven't bothered to test drive the tig, as it dated, and lacks torque in diesel form.
I love the style of the kuga but it's smaller the cx-5 has the same dimensions as my old kia 10mm difference in height length and width. Wheelbase the same. Didn't need 7 seats anyone (kids grown up) So I only test drove the cx-5. I just love the torque on the engine. Rear visibility is pants, high waistlines are the fashion thesedays. crv was bigger with less performance and mpg. I looked at the outgoing Mitsubishi outlander that looks quite smart.