2017 Mazda CX-5

[diehard]

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

[Archerfish]

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

I've been there... although my choice was CR-V SX, the diesel variant. I'd say there is that divine hand that I ended up with Mazda.

[Archerfish]

1. My vote for comfortable ride goes to CR-V. However, let's wait for someone who owns a CX-5. Nelson?

2. I go for Mazda, and you should know what I'm trying to say. Your experience should tell you how you are "connected" with the car.

[Egan101]

*diehard - the CRV has a bigger interior space than the CX5 which feels a bit cramped inside. Most CUVs with a 2.0L NA engine have adequate power, not too quick but at par or a bit better against most PPVs. Cargo room on the CX5 is a bit small compared to the CRV. However, the CX5 is a proven performer in terms of driver experience. What if I tell you that you can buy a CUV that is comfortable enough, has a big cargo area, decent room on the rear, not underpowered, and drives well for its size? Too bad it’s not a Mazda or a Honda.


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[diehard]

1. My vote for comfortable ride goes to CR-V. However, let's wait for someone who owns a CX-5. Nelson?

2. I go for Mazda, and you should know what I'm trying to say. Your experience should tell you how you are "connected" with the car.

Thanks for the feedback. I am actually looking for a replacement for my wife's 2008 Ford Escape 2.3L. This replaced the 2006 Mazda 3 hatchback she used to drive. I remember loving the handling of the M3 during the first few weeks of ownership. However, that feeling went away after a few months because of the jarring ride in MM's pockmarked roads. The engine was also underpowered resulting in gearing that left the car revving at a buzzy 2300 rpm at 100kph. Thus my concern about the CX5. I know I should test drive the car but you rarely get to drive it long enough and fast enough on a variety of road conditions to make a sound judgement.

[jut703]

Thanks for the feedback. I am actually looking for a replacement for my wife's 2008 Ford Escape 2.3L. This replaced the 2006 Mazda 3 hatchback she used to drive. I remember loving the handling of the M3 during the first few weeks of ownership. However, that feeling went away after a few months because of the jarring ride in MM's pockmarked roads. The engine was also underpowered resulting in gearing that left the car revving at a buzzy 2300 rpm at 100kph. Thus my concern about the CX5. I know I should test drive the car but you rarely get to drive it long enough and fast enough on a variety of road conditions to make a sound judgement.

I have an '04 Mazda 3 and we also have a '18 CRV. The CRV is far far more comfortable than the Mazda 3. Also far more spacious for both passengers and cargo.

It handles quite well for a CUV - definitely better than any PPV, but not quite as agile as a CX5 or Forester. The tradeoff for agility is that it's more comfortable and refined over poor roads than the other two CUVs and is exponentially more comfortable than any PPV.

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[StockEngine]

I have an '04 Mazda 3 and we also have a '18 CRV. The CRV is far far more comfortable than the Mazda 3. Also far more spacious for both passengers and cargo.

It handles quite well for a CUV - definitely better than any PPV, but not quite as agile as a CX5 or Forester. The tradeoff for agility is that it's more comfortable and refined over poor roads than the other two CUVs and is exponentially more comfortable than any PPV.

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thank goodness... the crvs suspension is really designed for comfort. Comfortable Run about? Vehicle.

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[Egan101]

thank goodness... the crvs suspension is really designed for comfort. Comfortable Run about? Vehicle.

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The CRV is more compared to the RAV4 in the US than a CX5 or Forester. Both CRV and RAV4 are tuned more for a comfortable ride.

The base model Forester is good value for something just below 1.5M. However, the platform is already at the end of its life cycle. A new Forester platform is to be released by 2019.


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[diehard]

I was also looking at the Rav4 Active+. It has a roomy interior, great cargo room, strong engine and traditional 6AT. Unfortunately I couldn't get over the cheap interior and lack of safety equipment and interior amenities.

[StockEngine]

I was also looking at the Rav4 Active+. It has a roomy interior, great cargo room, strong engine and traditional 6AT. Unfortunately I couldn't get over the cheap interior and lack of safety equipment and interior amenities.

tnga rav4 arrives next year [emoji6]

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