Mazda CX-5

[larry0609]

Which do you prefer, red or white? who's your AE? Let's get the best deal from them. I'm talking to both greenhills and makati.

Am getting the Crystal White color, AT. My AE is Joan Ting the only discount i managed to get is the insurance from 44k down to 40k plus the usual freebies.

[Vertigo]

Updated specs of the Philippine version of the Madza CX-5:

FWD
MT/AT 6-speed transmission
Crystal white pearl mica, sky blue mica, velocity red mica, liquid silver metallic, Black mica
17" wheels
Projector headlights
Fog lamps
2-din LCD screen
Dual climate control
Cloth seat
Push start
Cruise control
Bluetooth
USB
40/20/40 back seats
No back up camera

[parakitoJDM]

Guys sino na naka test drive? Ano naman review nyo? Pls..share. Wala ako ngayon sa Manila eh di maka test drive....

[Vertigo]

Guys sino na naka test drive? Ano naman review nyo? Pls..share. Wala ako ngayon sa Manila eh di maka test drive....

Ako. my review? Responsive handling, strong brakes. Can't floor it when on automatic. Acceleration Lag is evident. This is due to the Skyactiv technology which supposed to be fuel efficient thus somehow doesn't give in to your power-hungry foot when you floor it. You just take it easy on the pedal because it's fast enough. If you want to race it, go manual mode. It needs a little of getting used to. Will I buy? Honestly even if the acceleration of the new CRV is better, I'd get the CX-5 because of the look and styling in and out.

Saw the red, white, black, silver and blue. My choices are now either the white or silver.

[genesischain]

Mga sir, may info ba kayo tungkol sa cost of ownership ng CX-5? Specifically yung PMS costs/frequency nya. TIA.

[renzo_d10]

Ako. my review? Responsive handling, strong brakes. Can't floor it when on automatic. Acceleration Lag is evident. This is due to the Skyactiv technology which supposed to be fuel efficient thus somehow doesn't give in to your power-hungry foot when you floor it. You just take it easy on the pedal because it's fast enough. If you want to race it, go manual mode. It needs a little of getting used to. Will I buy? Honestly even if the acceleration of the new CRV is better, I'd get the CX-5 because of the look and styling in and out.

Saw the red, white, black, silver and blue. My choices are now either the white or silver.

White looks nice, until it gets yellowish. So unless you detail your car at least twice a month, get silver. It's a color that will be much easier to maintain.

Pero yun nga, definitely white looks better.

[ghosthunter]

White looks nice, until it gets yellowish. So unless you detail your car at least twice a month, get silver. It's a color that will be much easier to maintain.

Pero yun nga, definitely white looks better.

In my experience the color white is fine. No need to detail a car that often. Maybe once every few months would be fine when the car gets older. While new, you can pretty much do with the regular washing and be fine.

My first car was white and had it for eight years. No detailing done on it... just some liquid wax every two or three months when I had the time and energy to do it myself.

[gongrhey]

Congrats sa new ride nyo guys. Keep the reviews and feedback coming. Very much interested din ako dito.

[lamborghinione]

any fuel consumption info in actual philippine road conditions?

[gongrhey]

Feedback from my brother who did a test drive at the fort:
1. sufficient power, good handling
2. spacious cabin
3. medyo matagtag (according to my sis-in law who is preggy)
4. no AC vent on the second row seats; no backup sensor
5. 2 DIN HU, bluetooth, voice control, Ipod ready, tire pressure monitoring system
6. push start button, 6 airbags
7. according to sales agent 23km/lit fuel economy (which I believe is a sales talk).
8. 95 RON minimum fuel requirement

[nikolatesla]

Did test drive earlier and here are my thoughts:

1. I liked the sky blue color. Not a fan of blue but I'll probably get this color.
2. Spacious cabin especially at the back. Kulang sa thigh support but then you can straighten your legs sa luwag ng legroom sa likod.
3. Medyo matagtag but certainly lesser than in a fortuner or a montero sport. And what do you expect in an SUV in this price range?
4. Okay na power but passing traffic on highways might take advance planning. Didn't get to try it on manual mode.
5. Observation #4 made me wonder about its hill-climbing ability with 5 passengers and a full set of luggage.
6. You can hear some engine roar but not as bad as on a honda.
7. Good handling.
8. Anemic aircon (even at 18 C). No aircon vents for rear passengers.
9. Wished the start/stop button wasn't behind the windshield wiper stalk.
10. Wished they offered options for power seat adjustments (kahit driver side lang), a sunroof, leather seats, back-up sensor and camera.
11. Will wait for the new ford escape and honda cr-v before deciding on a new vehicle. i might even wait for the new hynudai sta. fe.

[Vertigo]

Some actual photos:

[larry0609]

Forgot to check if the CX 5 has a power folding side mirrors, any one here knows?

[eggman]

Okay to ha!

[Vertigo]

Forgot to check if the CX 5 has a power folding side mirrors, any one here knows?

Yes daw sabi ng SC ko

[eggman]

Medyo mas malaki to sa new CRV lengthwise..

[larry0609]

Yes daw sabi ng SC ko

Thanks for the info!

[inov8]

this morning i was able to test drive both CX5 a/t and the just released 2.4 CRV in Alabang area.

just my observations;

- CX5 much bigger than i thought in the flesh.
- precise handling,steering feel, just the right weight.
- better road manners (suspension,handling, NVH than my '08 2.0 CRV.
- adequate power from stand still than my CRV, though not able to try above 50kph.
- good high driving position.
- rear passenger space almost same as new CRV (bit smaller).
- front/rear passenger comfort, suspension wise, IMO CRV is better.
BTW, before the test drive, i asked my SA to check the tire pressure, true enough
all are 40+ psi, that maybe the reason for the previous comment na "matagtag".
- medyo bitin ako sa lamig,esp when i sit at the back compared to new CRV,
o baka mali lang setting nmin (any feedback?)

FEATURES
- cruise control
- dual zone a/c control
- TCS, DSC, TPMS (tire pressure...)
- power folding side view mirrors
- side turning lamps
- tonneau cover
- fabric seats only
- manual ht adjust
- no camera/sensor

[Vertigo]

Hope to get my white CX-5 tomorrow.

[larry0609]

Hope to get my white CX-5 tomorrow.

Congrats sa soon to be new ride mo! Baka Friday or Saturday pa ang sa akin, crystal white din na AT