I recently bought a 2021.5 CX-5 GS AWD. When driving on secondary highways, I noticed a high pitched whine when the vehicle was going at 80 km/h (50 mph). The sound is distinct but is not particularly loud, i.e. you can't really hear it with the radio on or if the ventilation fan is above the low setting. The noise is dependent on vehicle speed but not engine speed. It is present whether accelerating or decelerating, but may be a bit more pronounced under acceleration. While there is a distinct peak at 80 km/h, there are fainter noises at other speeds, although the pitch varies with speed.
I raised this issue with my dealer. One of the principals drove my vehicle and comfirmed the noise was there at 80 km/h. However, he then drove two 2021 CX-5s (a GS and a Kuro-edition) and said that both of them made the same noise at 80 km/h. As a result, they viewed it as a common characteristic of these vehicles. For what it's worth, the dealership lent me a 2021 GT Turbo for the day and it did not make this noise at 80 km/h.
I'm wondering whether anyone with a 2021 or 2021.5 CX-5 has (or does not have) this same noise. Any responses appreciated.
I raised this issue with my dealer. One of the principals drove my vehicle and comfirmed the noise was there at 80 km/h. However, he then drove two 2021 CX-5s (a GS and a Kuro-edition) and said that both of them made the same noise at 80 km/h. As a result, they viewed it as a common characteristic of these vehicles. For what it's worth, the dealership lent me a 2021 GT Turbo for the day and it did not make this noise at 80 km/h.
I'm wondering whether anyone with a 2021 or 2021.5 CX-5 has (or does not have) this same noise. Any responses appreciated.
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