Some people may have noticed that I'm partial to the CX5. If it was my decision the Mazda would be my choice since I'll be driving it everyday.
Things changed a bit though and the new job requires me to work from home. That means my wife drives herself to work and back. Since we're planning to upgrade to a bigger car her preference now takes precedence because most of the time she's the one who will be driving.
For now the Forester gets the vote from her. The all around visibility is a major plus with its huge windows. The CVT is also a plus because she likes the smoother power delivery over a conventional AT. The hood is visible from the driver seat and that gives her extra confidence when maneuvering through tight spots. We can take the tagtag because we both prefer a stiff ride. If all goes well we'll be getting it before the year ends. If all goes very well we'll get the Premium Anyone interested in a 2011 Vios E AT? :naughty2: