Mazda CX-5 v CX-3 v Mazda 3

[April_Ryan]

Hi all,

I'm currently choosing between the following variants of the CX-5, CX-3 and the Mazda 3:

Mazda CX-5 2017 2.0L FWD PRO - Php 1.550M (base model)
Mazda CX-3 2017 2.0L FWD SPORT - Php 1.380M (mid-model)
Mazda 3 2017 Skyactiv R 5DR (hatch) - Php 1.268M (mid-model)

I don't need lots of space - usually 1-2 passengers only; commute is mostly Taguig and Makati. I'm not a fast driver. I'm coming from a Subaru Forester, before that the RAV4 (when it was still a small-ish SUV). I occasionally encounter floods, although not too much in the last years, which is why I have opted for an SUV. But I like the CX-3's looks, realized from the threads here that its ground clearance is sedan-like, so I thought I'll add the Mazda 3 na din. My budget is 1.5M and below, preferably below.

Not interested in any of the current offerings of Honda, Toyota, Hyundai. The only other cars I'd be interested in looking at right now are the Nissan Juke NStyle or maybe the Kia Soul CRDi. Maybe the Ford Everest, in the big SUV segment.

I would appreciate your thoughts. Salamat.

[Walter]

Get the Mazda CX-5, it's the latest among the three ... plus it has better ground clearance ... scratch out the Mazda CX-3 ... the Mazda 3 is much better option than the CX-3, it's roomier, has better value, drives better, larger cargo area ...

[StockEngine]

wait for the new version cx5. the nvh improvement is very good. its like riding a bmw as some reviewers commented.

the everest seems a better option though. diesel is sooo cheap.

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[Egan101]

+1 on the CX5. It's the most practical choice among your options.

What model of the Forester do you have? If it was the previous generation, maybe you can consider the current generation? With the current discount, the mid trim Forester 2.0i-P (Premium) is priced about the same as the CX5 Pro.

[Yatta]

+1 sa CX-5 but wait for the new model to come out this month.

[glenn manikis]

Dba mazda 3 and CX5 share the same flatform?

If yes.. do they ride the same? Is the performance the same...

[Egan101]

Dba mazda 3 and CX5 share the same flatform?

If yes.. do they ride the same? Is the performance is the same...

The Mazda3 is lighter than the CX5 so don't expect similar performance assuming they have a similar engine. The CX5 rides higher unlike the Mazda3 which sits lower to the ground.

Among the CUVs, they say the CX5 drives closest to a compact sedan if not better than some compact sedans.

[StockEngine]

Dba mazda 3 and CX5 share the same flatform?

If yes.. do they ride the same? Is the performance the same...

I think the new cx5 is more like the mazda6...

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[April_Ryan]

+1 sa CX-5 but wait for the new model to come out this month.

It's already out. I saw the 2017 model when I visited a showroom last Sunday

[Yatta]

Dba mazda 3 and CX5 share the same flatform?

If yes.. do they ride the same? Is the performance the same...

CX5 shares the platform of the Mz6, the CX3 with the Mz2.

It's already out. I saw the 2017 model when I visited a showroom last Sunday

Oh its May na nga pala.

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[April_Ryan]

+1 on the CX5. It's the most practical choice among your options.

What model of the Forester do you have? If it was the previous generation, maybe you can consider the current generation? With the current discount, the mid trim Forester 2.0i-P (Premium) is priced about the same as the CX5 Pro.

I own the previous generation. If I go the Subaru route, it'll likely be the XV. Though I know that there's a new model coming out later this year. But based on my history, I got my RAV 4 when a facelifted one was about to come out; I got my Forester when the XV was coming out. I'm not really a latest and greatest type of person. Haha.

[April_Ryan]

Was back in a Mazda showroom today. Intent on taking a further look at the CX-5, i still ended up drawn to the CX-3. Haha. Darn it. So much for ground clearance and being practical.

I'm trying to convince myself to get the Subaru XV (base model) instead. Priced close to the CX-3 and small-ish but with SUV-ish ground clearance.

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[Nelson de Leon]

Was back in a Mazda showroom today. Intent on taking a further look at the CX-5, i still ended up drawn to the CX-3. Haha. Darn it. So much for ground clearance and being practical.

I'm trying to convince myself to get the Subaru XV (base model) instead. Priced close to the CX-3 and small-ish but with SUV-ish ground clearance.

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I was also in the same dilemma as yours. CX3, Tucson, Sta. Fe and Sportage were my other choices. I ended up with the CX5 though honestly I have not even driven it.

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[sientobente]

I was also in the same dilemma as yours. CX3, Tucson, Sta. Fe and Sportage were my other choices. I ended up with the CX5 though honestly I have not even driven it.

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Uy master konsi! May bago ka palang ride dyan! Congrats!


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[Nelson de Leon]

Uy master konsi! May bago ka palang ride dyan! Congrats!


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Haha! Wala pa. Baka July pa daw because 3 weeks din ang processing sa LTO.

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