How are the seats on a long drive? Wife is 5’ 2’, do you think it will be uncomfortable for her?
How is comfort and ease of entry/exit for the Front Passenger Seat?
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I am a 250 lb man and my 2023 CX-5 seats are comfortable on very long drives. I have driven from NJ to Huntsville, AL several times in total comfort. I would be shocked if your wife has a problem with comfort.
My other cars are BMWs with very comfortable seats. The CX-5 is not quite on level with BMW seats but very close and my Mazda is far more reliable.
My other cars are BMWs with very comfortable seats. The CX-5 is not quite on level with BMW seats but very close and my Mazda is far more reliable.
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I was also worried about her entry into the car , if the seating was too high for her . On other car a Honda sedan she has to lower herself into the seat and when getting out it’s a bit difficult for her exit .
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How is the entry getting into the front passenger seat? I know Honda suvs have what they call zero entry, your hips are about the same level as the front seat making entry smooth, you don’t have to raise or worse lower yourself to get in the car.
My wife is 5’ 2’ and I’m concerned about her entry into the CX-5 and exit.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
My wife is 5’ 2’ and I’m concerned about her entry into the CX-5 and exit.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Both my wife and I are 5'5" and entry/exit for our 2016.5 is great!
The only issue was/is, if a certain someone wears boots that have buckles on the back, the outside bottoms of the sills can/do get scratched if care isn't taken...
The only issue was/is, if a certain someone wears boots that have buckles on the back, the outside bottoms of the sills can/do get scratched if care isn't taken...
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Some thoughts.
Have had a 2016 CX-5, a '90s Honda Accord sedan, and a late-'80s Honda Accord coupe.
In my case, I find firmness and shape to be vital. Primarily firmness. Not quite stiff, but very firm with a slight bit of relaxing ... then it tends to be a fairly comfortable seat to me. The 2016.5 CX-5 seats are pretty good in that regard. Could even be a bit firmer.
In terms of shape, too many seats are too short on the seat bottom, failing to fully support the upper leg's length. I find the CX-5 seat to be fairly good, though it could be longer. In your case, a 5'2" person can't have that long of legs, so it ought to be fine. With the GT's power seats, too, it allows for a fair degree of adjustment.
All in all, the CX-5 seats work well. They aren't a Recaro Ergomed, but then few seats approach that. But they're not bad. Even for longer travel days, I find them reasonably comfortable and supportive.
Beyond that comes "butt" shape. If your body's shape, limb length, width and muscle tone don't quite suit the seat in question, there could be challenges. But that's like a shoe's fitment ... very subjective. No way to know those aspects unless you sit in it for some time, drive around a bit. Often, at least I find, seats don't "show" their true nature for awhile, though the CX-5 seems to be what-you-feel-is-what-you-get.
As for comparison with a Honda sedan, I've had one of those as well, along with a late-'80s coupe. I find the CX-5 seats to be a bit more supportive and comfortable than the Honda seats. Though most seats have come a long way since then.
Hope that helps.
Have had a 2016 CX-5, a '90s Honda Accord sedan, and a late-'80s Honda Accord coupe.
In my case, I find firmness and shape to be vital. Primarily firmness. Not quite stiff, but very firm with a slight bit of relaxing ... then it tends to be a fairly comfortable seat to me. The 2016.5 CX-5 seats are pretty good in that regard. Could even be a bit firmer.
In terms of shape, too many seats are too short on the seat bottom, failing to fully support the upper leg's length. I find the CX-5 seat to be fairly good, though it could be longer. In your case, a 5'2" person can't have that long of legs, so it ought to be fine. With the GT's power seats, too, it allows for a fair degree of adjustment.
All in all, the CX-5 seats work well. They aren't a Recaro Ergomed, but then few seats approach that. But they're not bad. Even for longer travel days, I find them reasonably comfortable and supportive.
Beyond that comes "butt" shape. If your body's shape, limb length, width and muscle tone don't quite suit the seat in question, there could be challenges. But that's like a shoe's fitment ... very subjective. No way to know those aspects unless you sit in it for some time, drive around a bit. Often, at least I find, seats don't "show" their true nature for awhile, though the CX-5 seems to be what-you-feel-is-what-you-get.
As for comparison with a Honda sedan, I've had one of those as well, along with a late-'80s coupe. I find the CX-5 seats to be a bit more supportive and comfortable than the Honda seats. Though most seats have come a long way since then.
Hope that helps.
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It's difficult to say whether you or anyone else would have issues regarding entry/exit. Height alone isn't enough to go by, because the human body's proportions (in this case, torso length and leg length) differ from one person to the next. The experience of someone who is the same height as your wife may not be relevant because of this difference.
The best thing you can do is stop by a dealership and test ingress and egress out for yourself. They usually have demo vehicles on the sales floor specifically for this purpose.
A nice long test drive (30 mins or more) should give you a fair idea of seat comfort on longer drives.
The best thing you can do is stop by a dealership and test ingress and egress out for yourself. They usually have demo vehicles on the sales floor specifically for this purpose.
A nice long test drive (30 mins or more) should give you a fair idea of seat comfort on longer drives.
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My wife is 5'2" and she has no problem getting in or out of the CX5. And she's never complained about the seat comfort on long trips.
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hsdejong
Mazda CX-5 2023 Exclusive-Line Black Comfort Pack
My original comment was deleted because someone took offense to it.
My comment (even though I added a smiley) was serious.
Not only the height of a passenger determines whether a seat is comfortable, but also other body dimensions.
Gfrosty said the same thing in slightly other words:
My comment (even though I added a smiley) was serious.
Not only the height of a passenger determines whether a seat is comfortable, but also other body dimensions.
Gfrosty said the same thing in slightly other words:
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To clarify, someone took offense to it because of the way it was written. Regardless of your intention, we should always try to consider how it may be interpreted by others. Using a "smiley" doesn't always work to convey your tone. I figured it was a simple mistake, and that's why I didn't post a reminder in this thread or anything like that. What you originally wrote was interpreted as a "tongue-in-cheek" comment towards the OP's wife. That was the reason they gave for the report.
In the future, if you have questions regarding a deleted post, please PM any moderator. We all have the same access to reported content, and we try to keep detailed notes regarding each report, including actions and resolutions.
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Let’s face it the comment at was ment to be a wise crack . Enough said .
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Make sure you go on a good, long test drive.
When I was looking to buy a CX5 a few years back (2021 GTR model), the dealer let me take one home for the night.
That's when I realized the seats didn't work for me.
Short drives were fine, but after about a 1/2 hour, my left leg started to go numb. Never happened before/after with any vehicles. From what I can remember, the side bolster was putting pressure on the side of my leg and hitting a nerve or something.
I even took another CX5 for a long test drive and same thing.
It sucks because I worked out an absolute killer deal on it. Sometimes I wish I would have bought it and figured out something with the seat.
I hear the seats were updated a bit on the later models, but I never went back to check them out.
When I was looking to buy a CX5 a few years back (2021 GTR model), the dealer let me take one home for the night.
That's when I realized the seats didn't work for me.
Short drives were fine, but after about a 1/2 hour, my left leg started to go numb. Never happened before/after with any vehicles. From what I can remember, the side bolster was putting pressure on the side of my leg and hitting a nerve or something.
I even took another CX5 for a long test drive and same thing.
It sucks because I worked out an absolute killer deal on it. Sometimes I wish I would have bought it and figured out something with the seat.
I hear the seats were updated a bit on the later models, but I never went back to check them out.
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SimpleCanuck
2022 Mazda CX-5 GS AWD (Canada)
My 5'0" wife has some physical limitations, and been struggling the last while with entering/exiting my car, even with her seat in the lowest vertical position. As much as I enjoy my CX-5, I may have to consider an actual car (not SUV/CUV) in the near future to accommodate her.
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The seat bottom tends to be too short and narrow for people above avg height and weight. Short and thin people rarely have issues with the. Hopefully the redesign will make them 2" longer and 2" wider. The seats in the CX9 and Mazda 6 were perfect. They should have just used those
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I am around 198cm and have done numerous long trips (up to 12 hrs in a day) in our previous 2016 KE CX5 Akera and found it comfortable to do.
Done a few 1-2 hour trips in the new KF 2024 Akera and it seems even more comfortable. Yet to do a real long run.
The Leader of the Opposition forces does weekly 45 min to 1.5 hour runs and seems happy. She is 165cm tall.
Perhaps CX5 is better suited to we taller models? Another advantage compared to the sufferers of ducks disease …. LOL!
Done a few 1-2 hour trips in the new KF 2024 Akera and it seems even more comfortable. Yet to do a real long run.
The Leader of the Opposition forces does weekly 45 min to 1.5 hour runs and seems happy. She is 165cm tall.
Perhaps CX5 is better suited to we taller models? Another advantage compared to the sufferers of ducks disease …. LOL!
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