Wink Mazda CX-5 finally got one...

[ReginaBWilliam]

Have not seen many post in regards to CX-5 lately so let me comment on my impressions after 3K miles.

Got one in MT for 20.5K + taxes. Not a bad price, I must say, since one must drop 23K for a LE Camry or similar car.

The car looks great. Well, of course I'd have not gotten it otherwise.

Manual tranny works super smooth and it is a true pleasure to use. Due to having 6 forward gears, the reverse took a couple of rides getting used to.

I've been getting 33-34MPG constantly on every fill up I've done ~50/50 city/hwy driving. The engine is only 155HP or so, so MT was a must for me.

Unfortunately, to get MT you must go with the lowest "sport" trim level. It is perfectly fine with me as the interior is nice and soft black dashboard looks/feels pretty good. It has standard hill assist, mirror built turn signals which usually are hard to find in this price range.

I chose "Metropolitan Gray" which I like the most from three offered.

I had been considering Honda CR-V but did not like the looks especially after looking at CX-5.

Good day everyone. If anyone has questions, go for it....

 

[mazdadude]

Welcome to the forums!

I too have the 2.0L, and have a hard time getting under 30 mpg even after waiting at lights, drive-thrus, and properly leaving other drivers in my dust.(drive)

It is a very enjoyable vehicle, both to drive and to look at. The SKYACTIVE MT is a blast to drive, and yes the new reverse location does take some adjustment.

The styling and look of the rear of the CR-V leaves me scratching my head. Is Buick now pulling ahead of Honda in the styling dept.?

 

[mtvon2]

Welcome to the forums!

I too have the 2.0L, and have a hard time getting under 30 mpg even after waiting at lights, drive-thrus, and properly leaving other drivers in my dust.(drive)

It is a very enjoyable vehicle, both to drive and to look at. The SKYACTIVE MT is a blast to drive, and yes the new reverse location does take some adjustment.

The styling and look of the rear of the CR-V leaves me scratching my head. Is Buick now pulling ahead of Honda in the styling dept.?

Regina congratulations and welcome to the jungle. Mazdadude I guess you really liked the Mazda 626. I've owned a new 1982 RX-7 when it came out and more recently the 2003 Protege 5. Loved both cars. Here I am again with a third Mazda CX-5. Mazda is now the brand that I have come back to the most.

 

[mazdadude]

Regina congratulations and welcome to the jungle. Mazdadude I guess you really liked the Mazda 626. I've owned a new 1982 RX-7 when it came out and more recently the 2003 Protege 5. Loved both cars. Here I am again with a third Mazda CX-5. Mazda is now the brand that I have come back to the most.

Well I liked them, and they were also easy to find with a blown headgasket. So as a teen, I would repair and resell it after a month or so, and roll the profit into the next car and hopefully upgrade. I have had a lot of other cars besides Mazda's, but I always come back to Mazda because I enjoy driving.

The Protege5, and 82 RX-7 are also fine examples of what makes a Mazda a MAZDA. Great handling, fun to drive, light weight, and unique styling, all while staying somewhat practical.

 

[hat1018]

Buick has really stepped up their game.