2017~2025 New CX-5

[morgantruce]

I recently woke up one morning feeling that old familiar urge to trade a car. I owned a 2015 Honda Fit and a 2018 Honda Civic----both CVT cars. If I were to get a new car, it was not going to be an electric car, a hybrid car, or have a CVT transmission. Considering those parameters, it didn't take long to discover Mazda!

This week I traded in the Honda Fit for a new 2025 Mazda CX-5 Select... in beautiful Platinum Quartz Metallic. I had to drive a long distance to find one that came with no options or extras. Once home, I ordered some RokBlokz mud flaps, a complete set of https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned) floor mats, and a few oil filters and crush washers.

It's taking a while to get used to all the knob and button functions, but I'm impressed by the way everything works. The CX-5 handles well, feels wonderful, has tasteful styling, and has this great forum with lots of information!

 

[GFrosty]

Welcome aboard, Morgan.

Haven't driven any of the CX-5's of the past couple of years. My 2016.5 CX-5 GT is going strong. Good cars. And I'm sure the newest ones feel typically tight-handling and zippy.

Enjoy.

 

[wlong01]

Welcome aboard, Morgan.

Haven't driven any of the CX-5's of the past couple of years. My 2016.5 CX-5 GT is going strong. Good cars. And I'm sure the newest ones feel typically tight-handling and zippy.

Enjoy.

Actually they don't feel as nimble as the previous gen. I enjoy driving my 16 more than my 19. It just feels like it hugs the road better. May be the 17" tires compared to the 19" or that it's a little lighter. Each has it's plusses and minuses.

 

[morgantruce]

I very purposely chose the Select trim because it specified 17" wheels with higher profile tires. Our local roads have lots of potholes. I might have gone for a fancier trim level if those didn't include ever-lower low profile tires.

 

[Mazdiod2]

I agree about the 17" wheels. They are probably a bit more robust as well as providing more cushion, and I find the handling is decent enough for me with the 65 profile tires.

How are the floor mats? do they come in any color other than black?