Yeah, that's how I felt too, plus I didn't like the added chrome to the exterior. I really hate the look of the '17 personally.
Ultimately, I agree with the previous posters. I don't know anything about Costa Rica weather, roads, etc. So ultimately, look at the feature sheet and look at which will match better with what you are looking for and need.
Hey! Ty for the replys. We love Joel Campbell too. HAHA. Also we love Keylor Navas.
In San Jos we are like 1 hour away to the Pacific and 1.5 hours away from the Caribbean Sea, so, yeah, we are really close to rural roads but I live in San Jos, and San Jos is a regular City, roads are not an issue (traffic jams are).
I know the 2017 version is better in some things, but my decision is strictly on looks and the $6k difference on price. I like the CX-5 2016.5 and also like the 2017. Its more like I have the NEW version over the I have the old version.
CX-5 2017 will come to Costa Rica around July-September, so I cant test drive until that time. I test the 2016.5 and love it, i guess it should be the same with 2017. The thing is they are offering the $36.000 deal until next week. If I didnt go for it, it will come back to regular price ($40.000) and I make the reservation on the last one with the color I want, deep cristal blue. I dont know if everything is the salesman speech but I'm afraid it can be true.
PS: Sorry for my bad english, not my main language.