From audi s4 to cx5

I have driven a G35, a 6speed 220hp tuned 04 Jetta GLI (was a really fun car to drive), and a tuned 07 accord coupe. I have only had my CX5 GT AWD for a few days but let me tell you I love driving this car, simply put "it's fun". Still feel like I am driving a sporty car, but also have so much room, love the seats, the LCD screen, etc, and the handling is superior to any other SUV I have ever driven.
 
We replaced a 2005 Mazda3i with our new CX5GT with Tech. From that car, it was a huge upgrade in everything.
Coming from my 335d, honestly I am only really sad about the technology in the navigation. iDrive is a huge win to me, and the nav in the Mazda just doesnt compare looks wise. But if you dont care about that, you have all of my BMWs features for 1/2 the cost!

This may seem stupid but what's idrive? I have a 14 cx5 GT AWD
 
simply put "it's fun".

And that is what so many car companies and even individuals don't understand. Fun isn't something you can put numbers on, you can't say "oh this car has 300 HP so it is fun" or "this car goes 0-60 in 5 seconds so it is fun" or even "this car goes through a slalom at such and such speed so it is fun" You have to drive it to get it.
 
This may seem stupid but what's idrive? I have a 14 cx5 GT AWD

It is BMW's infotainment and vehicle control interface:
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technology/technology_guide/articles/idrive.html
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you get a joystick twist knob and buttons on the center console that controls the options on the display screen.

CX5's in some countries get something a bit similar:
audio-control-mazda-cx-5.jpg




Trevor
http://mazda.handa.com/cx5.html
 
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ah ok, thought it was the BMW version. Believe the new Mazda 6 GT does as well, but CX-5 doesnt in America correct? I have a GT without tech package in NJ
 
Could also explain why the black on white info screen in my tach cluster has "i-divi" greyed out (I cant get it illuminated no matter what I do) couldnt figure out what that was.
 
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