Mazda CX-5

**butchyboy** · June 25th, 2015 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by keithchan

Hi Guys, I'm interested in buying the 2016 CX5 and I did a test drive of its 2.0L. And i would just like to ask the opinion of owners who have that variant. Did you ever feel that the engine was underpowered? especially during overtaking and when the car is full of people? During the test i really had to floor it, or have to put in sports mode to really feel the pull.

Also, was thinking if its worth the extra 200k for the upgrade to the 2.5L AWD.

Thank you guys in advance! Hope i can hear from you soon

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My wife got the pre facelift AWD cx-5 last year, for me at that time the price difference between the 2.0 and 2.5 was worth it ( plus at that time the AWD only has the 50% down 0% interest ). This time, looking at their online brochure the AWD differs only on the engine, transmission, wheel size, sunroof, BOSE sound system and keyless entry. Parang mas sulit si 2016 2.0, ang dami panu nadagdag sa kanya compared to the AWD.

**vito corleone** · July 5th, 2015 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by keithchan

Hi Guys, I'm interested in buying the 2016 CX5 and I did a test drive of its 2.0L. And i would just like to ask the opinion of owners who have that variant. Did you ever feel that the engine was underpowered? especially during overtaking and when the car is full of people? During the test i really had to floor it, or have to put in sports mode to really feel the pull.

Also, was thinking if its worth the extra 200k for the upgrade to the 2.5L AWD.

Thank you guys in advance! Hope i can hear from you soon

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if you're concerned that the 2.0 variant is lacking in horses, i think you should go for the 2.5 if money is not an issue

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Originally Posted by keithchan

Hi Guys, I'm interested in buying the 2016 CX5 and I did a test drive of its 2.0L. And i would just like to ask the opinion of owners who have that variant. Did you ever feel that the engine was underpowered? especially during overtaking and when the car is full of people? During the test i really had to floor it, or have to put in sports mode to really feel the pull.

Also, was thinking if its worth the extra 200k for the upgrade to the 2.5L AWD.

Thank you guys in advance! Hope i can hear from you soon

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if you're concerned that the 2.0 variant is lacking in horses, i think you should go for the 2.5 if money is not an issue

**jut703** · July 5th, 2015 11:36 PM

If you're concerned with power, get a Forester XT.

**StockEngine** · July 6th, 2015 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

If you're concerned with power, get a Forester XT.

The cvt oil change from subaru dealers are nuts. All the fc gains completely negated.

For 1.7m the cx5 is the best in class imo. Worry free maintenance for 3 yrs with the exception of that 15/20k battery.

Fully loaded japanese made kodo.

**jut703** · July 6th, 2015 12:55 AM

No doubt the CX5 is cheaper to buy and run. But the FXT is much faster and much more spacious, and to me, more good looking.

The CX5 2.5 on the other hand isn't all that convincing over the 2.0, save for the rims. I'd get a 2.0 CX5 instead, then look for 2.5 rims. Only thing I don't like with the 2.0 is that its long second gear means low-speed overtaking is awkward, but if you overtake from 60 kph upwards, it's peppy enough.