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- Mazda CX5 Touring with PEP
My thread below, on the fence as to whether to buy now or later.
Something that I was concerned about and did not mention, was why I like my Xterra. It is rugged and heavy, feels strong and powerful. Relatively certain it can go anywhere due to it's ground clearance. I like the size of the X and thought the CX5 was smaller. I do not go off road (much, fire roads for the most part) and am just like about 99%+ of the SUV type vehicles on the road today. People like the look of rugged high off the ground driving, Going to a CX5....am I giving that up for a lesser potential all around vehicle?
Did a side by side fact comparison. What I found that has really changed a perception.
The Xterra AT tale of the tape:
180hp/202 ft lb of torque, 178" long, 10" of ground clearance, 104" wheelbase, 3777 lb curb weight
The CX5 with AWD AT tale of tape:
187hp/ 185 ft lb of torque, 179" long, 7.6" ground clearance, 106" wheelbase, 3655 lb curb weight.
So WOW, the CX5 has a longer wheelbase which gives a less bouncy ride, what I lose in clearance height, I seem to gain in almost all categories including gas mileage with flatter cornering. Same size! Waaaaaay nicer interior. And better road manners.
Something that I was concerned about and did not mention, was why I like my Xterra. It is rugged and heavy, feels strong and powerful. Relatively certain it can go anywhere due to it's ground clearance. I like the size of the X and thought the CX5 was smaller. I do not go off road (much, fire roads for the most part) and am just like about 99%+ of the SUV type vehicles on the road today. People like the look of rugged high off the ground driving, Going to a CX5....am I giving that up for a lesser potential all around vehicle?
Did a side by side fact comparison. What I found that has really changed a perception.
The Xterra AT tale of the tape:
180hp/202 ft lb of torque, 178" long, 10" of ground clearance, 104" wheelbase, 3777 lb curb weight
The CX5 with AWD AT tale of tape:
187hp/ 185 ft lb of torque, 179" long, 7.6" ground clearance, 106" wheelbase, 3655 lb curb weight.
So WOW, the CX5 has a longer wheelbase which gives a less bouncy ride, what I lose in clearance height, I seem to gain in almost all categories including gas mileage with flatter cornering. Same size! Waaaaaay nicer interior. And better road manners.
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