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Genre: Autos & Vehicles
Date of upload: Oct 29, 2023 ^^
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I just shopped all these options and ended up with the CX-5. What most reviews don't show you is the price comparison for comparably equipped vehicles. If you get a RAV4 or a CR-4 with AWD, the Bose or JBL stereo, heated seats, leather interior, sunroof, premium wheels, any interior other than black, and a power liftgate.....the RAV4 and CR-V will run about $4000 to $5000 more than a CX-5 Carbon Edition or Premium. That's not a small amount of change. And if you want the hybrid powertrain, add on even more money.
Reviews often say the CX-5 has the "least space". How much space do you need? What are you carrying? The CX-5 is more than adequate. The 2.5L naturally aspirated engine has adequate power and in mixed driving I am regularly seeing 26mpg....that includes commuting in stop and go traffic. If you have a lead foot, your results may vary. I saw no need for the turbo. My only complaint about the CX-5 is the seat bottoms are a little short for my 6'5" 240lbs body...but I don't expect auto manufacturers to make vehicles to fit sasquatches like me. The seats are comfortable and I enjoy the lumbar support. I love the deep red interior color too. Very classy looking. We traded a Lexus NX 300 for our CX-5 and I don't consider it a trade down. The CX-5 is nicer in many respects.
And as for the infotainment control knob...it's really easy to use and I got used to it very quickly...much better than the awful Lexus touch pad. And for 2024, the CX-5 has a touch screen. Sadly it only works in Apple CarPlay or Android Auto...and if you want to use it while moving, you need to enable it in the settings. But it does indeed have a touch screen.
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CX5 all the way! After a disastrous ownership of a Honda Odyssey, bought new but turned out to be a huge money pit, I would never even consider buying another of their products, the choice between the Toyota and Mazda is quite clear. The CX5 base model is far better equipped than the RAV-4 at a much lower price, great looks, engine, a rock solid 6 speeds transmission and fun to drive. That was my son's choice and something I agreed 100% with.
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We had a CRV, RAV4, and a CX9, gotta say, the Mazda seems to be miles ahead of the other 2. The Honda gave us AWD problems, the RAV4 was noisy and the transmission was real clunky, didnโt give the the warm and fuzzies to want to keep it outside of a Warranty, so far the Mazda has been perfect.
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6 months ago
Honda CR-V for spaciousness Toyota RAV4 for fuel economy Mazda CX-5 for driving fun And all of them are good, reliable vehicles that can't go wrong
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