2017 Mazda CX-5

[Nelson de Leon]

Sir, OT, but may I know what made you decide to get a CX5 over Tucson and Sportage? I can see the CX5 is better in terms of exterior and interior look as well as its feature sets, but the two Korean models are also substantially cheaper, with good CRDI engine and feature set (especially the Sportage GT line).

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It's a driver's car meant to be driven by the owner. That's what it feels to drive it. Very simple interior design. Mazda did a good job of preserving the simple classic interior whilst integrating their "tech". Every little detail was thought of carefully, the springs that holds the cup (cup holder) in place, buttons accessibility, the color, the tires, handling etc. As Mazda master travanjante describes it, premiumisque (tama ba spelling ko? [emoji13] ). Seamless transition of the sequential twin turbo. Daming features.

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[travajante]

It's a driver's car meant to be driven by the owner. That's what it feels to drive it. Very simple interior design. Mazda did a good job of preserving the simple classic interior whilst integrating their "tech". Every little detail was thought of carefully, the springs that holds the cup (cup holder) in place, buttons accessibility, the color, the tires, handling etc. As Mazda master travanjante describes it, premiumisque (tama ba spelling ko? [emoji13] ). Seamless transition of the sequential twin turbo. Daming features.

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Haha...no master here, sir.
Those mentioned are all worthy options. Above them comparative features, specs, stats & figures, if I were to sum the deciding factor in 1 word, it would be CONNECTION. It's that abstract that's difficult to articulate, reason & defend.
The new CX5... minimalist....driver-centric.....doesn't scream "hey, look at me!!!"...it just draws & gets you. Am I wrong, Nelson sir?[emoji4]


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[Nelson de Leon]

Haha...no master here, sir.
Those mentioned are all worthy options. Above them comparative features, specs, stats & figures, if I were to sum the deciding factor in 1 word, it would be CONNECTION. It's that abstract that's difficult to articulate, reason & defend.
The new CX5... minimalist....driver-centric.....doesn't scream "hey, look at me!!!"...it just draws & gets you. Am I wrong, Nelson sir?[emoji4]


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Spot on master. [emoji13]

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[travajante]

Spot on master. [emoji13]

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Hahaha...again, not worthy of such moniker. Just a victim of the same bait that got you, sir.[emoji2]

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[3ple4]

Hi guys, I'm also planning to buy the CX-5.

Ilan km/liter ang FWD & AWD? Ok ba ang hatak?

I will be test driving it on Monday.

I'm actually choosing between CX-5 or CRV.

So far from the online reviews that I've read, ang medyo negative lang ay medyo mabigat daw yung body (c/o TopGear Philippines).

[CocoBoy]

I get about 11.5km/l mixed so far in 3k kms clocked in the odo. I think it would still improve in FWD.

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[Nelson de Leon]

I get about 11.5km/l mixed so far in 3k kms clocked in the odo. I think it would still improve in FWD.

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Not bad sir! I'm getting 12-13 in my diesel mixed aggressive and normal driving. But of course more on aggressive. [emoji16]

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[Nelson de Leon]

Hahaha...again, not worthy of such moniker. Just a victim of the same bait that got you, sir.[emoji2]

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"CONNECTION" Nailed it. Parang yun movie ng Avatar where the lead character "connects" himself to his frigate bird via his hair.

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[travajante]

"CONNECTION" Nailed it. Parang yun movie ng Avatar where the lead character "connects" himself to his frigate bird via his hair.

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Hahaha.

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[benjie413]

Not bad sir! I'm getting 12-13 in my diesel mixed aggressive and normal driving. But of course more on aggressive. [emoji16]

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Boss, city driving ba? Paano pag heavy trapik?


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[travajante]

Boss, city driving ba? Paano pag heavy trapik?


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Depends on degree....You can theoretically consume an entire tank idling & run zero distance in bad static traffic.

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[Nelson de Leon]

Boss, city driving ba? Paano pag heavy trapik?


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Yes that's surely city driving and heavy traffic. Kapag out of towns i get 15km/ltr hataw mode. I still couldn't say what is the consumption under normal highway driving mode as I haven't tried it yet. [emoji1] And I have a ticket to prove it. [emoji13]

However, when I measured my consumption from Baguio City until La Union (dulo ng Kennon Road), I registered 19km/ltr [emoji81] .

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[travajante]

Yes that's surely city driving and heavy traffic. Kapag out of towns i get 15km/ltr hataw mode. I still couldn't say what is the consumption under normal highway driving mode as I haven't tried it yet. [emoji1] And I have a ticket to prove it. [emoji13]

However, when I measured my consumption from Baguio City until La Union (dulo ng Kennon Road), I registered 19km/ltr [emoji81] .

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Fill up method, sir? Impressive![emoji106]

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[CocoBoy]

I tried the TALISAY-TAGAYTAY zigzag road then went down via Sta Rosa in full Sports mode and surprised to get 10.8km. There was one steep curve going up and I tried lightly flooring the throttle to overtake a slow moving car, kumayod pa ng konti he he and tire screached. Was watching my rpm at 2k then when floored, sumipa sya, hayun naiwan yung sinusudan ko. Impressed with engine response. I was by myself.

[istan]

Diesel?

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[Bravoexo]

Octoberian present

[Nelson de Leon]

Fill up method, sir? Impressive![emoji106]

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All of them are fill up method excluding the Baguio measurement. I relied on the dash FAC readings though I find them very accurate naman.

Diesel?

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Mine is. Si Cocoboy is gas.

I tried the TALISAY-TAGAYTAY zigzag road then went down via Sta Rosa in full Sports mode and surprised to get 10.8km. There was one steep curve going up and I tried lightly flooring the throttle to overtake a slow moving car, kumayod pa ng konti he he and tire screached. Was watching my rpm at 2k then when floored, sumipa sya, hayun naiwan yung sinusudan ko. Impressed with engine response. I was by myself.

I've gotta try that! There's this road alum going to Infanta. Non stop curves and winding road. Mabuti hindi ka bitin sa shifting in automatic mode? Ako medjo bitin ako so after 2 weeks of getting the feel of the gears, I can maximize the manual mode. It's a whole new ballgame in manual mode. No more latency issues with the shifting.

Incidentally did you guys know that our automatic Tammy also has a learning curve in reference to our method of driving?

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[travajante]

All of them are fill up method excluding the Baguio measurement. I relied on the dash FAC readings though I find them very accurate naman. Mine is. Si Cocoboy is gas. I've gotta try that! There's this road alum going to Infanta. Non stop curves and winding road. Mabuti hindi ka bitin sa shifting in automatic mode? Ako medjo bitin ako so after 2 weeks of getting the feel of the gears, I can maximize the manual mode. It's a whole new ballgame in manual mode. No more latency issues with the shifting.

Incidentally did you guys know that our automatic Tammy also has a learning curve in reference to our method of driving?

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The ECU is adaptive.
For even more fun, you can hook up paddles like I did the M2, but gotta get a steering wheel back cover that accomodates paddles to fit the new CX steering. A calculated guess would be the 2017 BN 3's steering back cover. Other parts needed shown below.

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[Walter]

Incidentally did you guys know that our automatic Tammy also has a learning curve in reference to our method of driving?

Most modern automatic transmissions are like that ...

[Nelson de Leon]

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Congrats sir!

Most modern automatic transmissions are like that ...

Thanks for the heads-up. Yeah I didn't know that most of them have that na. I thought very limited brands and models lang.

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