2017 Mazda CX-5

[Egan101]

I've tried the turbo 2016 XT and its a monster! Very powerful. I just find the suspension too stiff for me. I have yet to see a CUV that can beat turbo XT in terms of speed and acceleration.


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The Escape 2.0L Ecoboost is also very quick and fast for a CUV but the Forester XT offers better grip and bigger space.

If you can spend more, a Q5 TFSI or Macan or RS4 are even much quicker and faster.


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[Bravoexo]

I've tried the turbo 2016 XT and its a monster! Very powerful. I just find the suspension too stiff for me. I have yet to see a CUV that can beat turbo XT in terms of speed and acceleration.

My sis has a 2007 Mazda CX-7... probably the closest most powerful CUV Mazda has made. (2.3L Turbo - 244Hp - 258ft/lbs - 3.6klbs) Nearly there in performance with the XT (2.0L Turbo - 250Hp - 258ft/lbs - 3.6klbs)

I just know I was able to hang with a Lambo Murcie in a stretch of road in Scottsdale, AZ when I drove it.

[Egan101]

If only Mazda had introduced a Mazda6 and CX5 with the SkyActiv 2.5L turbo engine, it could have captured the market owned by the Forester XT and Passat 2.0T.

[sparcom2]

If only Mazda had introduced a Mazda6 and CX5 with the SkyActiv 2.5L turbo engine, it could have captured the market owned by the Forester XT and Passat 2.0T.

Sa US kakalabas lang ng Mazda 6 Skyactiv G Turbo

[travajante]

If only Mazda had introduced a Mazda6 and CX5 with the SkyActiv 2.5L turbo engine, it could have captured the market owned by the Forester XT and Passat 2.0T.

They all hold back....but the next 6 will finally have that.[emoji4]

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[jojopad]

They all hold back....but the next 6 will finally have that.[emoji4]

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I wonder if there's a real need for a turbocharged engine here in PH, considering that traffic is horrible at urban areas and you can't drive beyond 100kph at the highway (unless you want to prove something like breaking the law without getting caught). The naturally aspirated SkyActiv engine is good enough already on FC with sufficient engine power.

[3ple4]

Hello everyone. I'm new to Tsikot. I am choosing between the Mazda CX5 Pro and Honda CRV 2.0S. I prefer the styling of the CX5 (as well as its conventional 6-speed AT). However, I have a few questions:

1) Is the ride comfortable? Used to have a 2006 Mazda 3 and disposed it after two years because I couldn't stand the ride.

2) Does the 2.0L engine provide adequate power or does it feel underpowered?

3) How is back seat room? I noticed at the dealer that it has a high central tunnel.

4) Is cargo room adequate and useable? The sloping rear hatch seems to cut the vertical space quite a bit.

TIA

Got my CX5 2.0L last December. Very good overall city driving experience in my opinion. However, it lacks power for overtaking in uphill drives with 5 passengers. I experienced this going to Pico De Loro via the Kaybiang Tunnel.

Trunk space is adequate.

My only complaint as sir travajante would know, is the freaking iStop battery which can only be purchased at Mazda kahit na Motolite ang brand!! In short, if you battery dies out when you're in a parking lot somewhere, Motolite Express Delivery won't be able to help you

It's also my fault that I didn't do extensive research before I bought the CX5. I only found out about the "special" battery one month after I purchased the unit haha! I would have gotten the CRV had I known the battery issue.

[StockEngine]

Got my CX5 2.0L last December. Very good overall city driving experience in my opinion. However, it lacks power for overtaking in uphill drives with 5 passengers. I experienced this going to Pico De Loro via the Kaybiang Tunnel.

Trunk space is adequate.

My only complaint as sir travajante would know, is the freaking iStop battery which can only be purchased at Mazda kahit na Motolite ang brand!! In short, if you battery dies out when you're in a parking lot somewhere, Motolite Express Delivery won't be able to help you

It's also my fault that I didn't do extensive research before I bought the CX5. I only found out about the "special" battery one month after I purchased the unit haha! I would have gotten the CRV had I known the battery issue.

no power or you didnt mashed the pedal down?

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[3ple4]

no power or you didnt mashed the pedal down?

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I did step on the accelerator, I think it even reached 4,500 rpm. But that was on normal driving mode. May sports mode which I didn't try. Dunno if it would have made a difference.

[Nelson de Leon]

Got my CX5 2.0L last December. Very good overall city driving experience in my opinion. However, it lacks power for overtaking in uphill drives with 5 passengers. I experienced this going to Pico De Loro via the Kaybiang Tunnel.

Trunk space is adequate.

My only complaint as sir travajante would know, is the freaking iStop battery which can only be purchased at Mazda kahit na Motolite ang brand!! In short, if you battery dies out when you're in a parking lot somewhere, Motolite Express Delivery won't be able to help you

It's also my fault that I didn't do extensive research before I bought the CX5. I only found out about the "special" battery one month after I purchased the unit haha! I would have gotten the CRV had I known the battery issue.

Motolite has those batteries. Plus you can ask Motolite to jump start your car using their jump starting battery.

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[travajante]

My only complaint as sir travajante would know, is the freaking iStop battery which can only be purchased at Mazda kahit na Motolite ang brand!! In short, if you battery dies out when you're in a parking lot somewhere, Motolite Express Delivery won't be able to help you

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[3ple4]

Motolite has those batteries. Plus you can ask Motolite to jump start your car using their jump starting battery.

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iStop Motolite batteries are only sold in Mazda dealerships and are not available in Motolite dealerships. That was what Motolite Express Delivery advised me last January. Don't know about now if they can sell them as well.

My friend who has a Mazda6 changed his battery kahit hind pa ubos. Coz he felt the battery was getting weak so pinapalit agad hehe

[diehard]

Got my CX5 2.0L last December. Very good overall city driving experience in my opinion. However, it lacks power for overtaking in uphill drives with 5 passengers. I experienced this going to Pico De Loro via the Kaybiang Tunnel.

Trunk space is adequate.

My only complaint as sir travajante would know, is the freaking iStop battery which can only be purchased at Mazda kahit na Motolite ang brand!! In short, if you battery dies out when you're in a parking lot somewhere, Motolite Express Delivery won't be able to help you

It's also my fault that I didn't do extensive research before I bought the CX5. I only found out about the "special" battery one month after I purchased the unit haha! I would have gotten the CRV had I known the battery issue.

Thanks for the feedback. How is back seat space? I'm afraid it can only comfortably carry 2 passengers in the rear because of the big central tunnel hump? Cargo space is not as much of an issue for me as I have a van for the times I need to haul stuff.

[StockEngine]

I did step on the accelerator, I think it even reached 4,500 rpm. But that was on normal driving mode. May sports mode which I didn't try. Dunno if it would have made a difference.

if fully depressed it shouldve shifted closer to 6000rpm - peak power

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[Archerfish]

I wonder if there's a real need for a turbocharged engine here in PH, considering that traffic is horrible at urban areas and you can't drive beyond 100kph at the highway (unless you want to prove something like breaking the law without getting caught). The naturally aspirated SkyActiv engine is good enough already on FC with sufficient engine power.

If I'm not mistaken, the turbocharger is used to increase the efficiency of the engine. We normally think that turbochargers and superchargers are used to increase power. However, a turbocharger is run by the exhaust of the engine unlike a supercharger.

Since the exhaust gas is used to run the turbocharger, the heat energy that will be "thrown away" to the atmosphere is utilized. An increase in efficiency of about 10% or so is achieved. I may not have the correct figure but in theory, there should be an increase in efficiency as the turbocharger is able to convert the "wasted heat energy" into "useful" mechanical energy.

[Bravoexo]

I may not have the correct figure but in theory, there should be an increase in efficiency as the turbocharger is able to convert the "wasted heat energy" into "useful" mechanical energy.

Air + Fuel = Bang. More Air, means less Fuel to get the same Bamg, in theory....but what is needed is the ratio of fuel to air, usually it remains the same... so you will normally have to consume more fuel...to get more bang. As you do not want to run Rich or Lean...

If you do however get to that ideal speed, where the exhaust contributes enough to get more air into your fuel/air mixture that the efficiency is at max, then you'll likely end up with a great fuel consumption....but it is hardly anywhere near idle speeds of EDSA or in the roads of Metro Manila.

[Egan101]

To put some perspective, my FXT is as efficient on city driving and more efficient on the highway than my old 6th gen Accord. That is a 2.0L turbo with CVT compared to a 2.3L NA with AT but the FXT has 60% more power and 40% more torque translating to around 3 seconds quicker from 0-100kmh and a higher top speed.


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[3ple4]

Thanks for the feedback. How is back seat space? I'm afraid it can only comfortably carry 2 passengers in the rear because of the big central tunnel hump? Cargo space is not as much of an issue for me as I have a van for the times I need to haul stuff.

No problem with 3 passengers at the back, as long as they are not 6-footers and 200-pounders In case my case, it's my 6-year old who sits in the middle so wala naman problema.

But yes that hump can be a nuisance for an average adult.

[Ry_Tower]

^ Sabi nila masikip daw. Mukhang hindi naman as you describe it.

[3ple4]

^ Sabi nila masikip daw. Mukhang hindi naman as you describe it.

It's a little bit smaller than the CRV. But I'm ok with the size, tsaka malaki ang leg room.