2014 Mazda CX-5 - Good car but still small
Overall good car, but not a lot of space for passengers. This car handles like a car, and does well on highways and curvy roads alike. The gas mileage is good for a crossover vehicle.
Overall good car, but not a lot of space for passengers. This car handles like a car, and does well on highways and curvy roads alike. The gas mileage is good for a crossover vehicle.
We drove the car to my family's house in WV and stopped at a beautiful spot on top of the mountain. If was very peaceful and quiet.
We drove the car to my family's house in WV and stopped at a beautiful spot on top of the mountain. If was very peaceful and quiet.
There is room to put a bicycle in the back of the vehicle if the back seats are put down. I only have to put my bike on the rack on top of the car if there is more than one bike, or if the back is packed for a road trip.
There is room to put a bicycle in the back of the vehicle if the back seats are put down. I only have to put my bike on the rack on top of the car if there is more than one bike, or if the back is packed for a road trip.
The back seat is rather small. If I sit in the back, my knees touch the seat in front of me. Our child's car seat being in the car requires removal of the head rest from the seat in front of it. This makes that seat very uncomfortable for long trips, as well as a bit unsafe.
The hatchback door is designed so that it is impossible to mount a bike rack on the back of the car. The car doesn't come with a tow hitch standard. This means that, if the back of the vehicle is packed for a trip, my bike has to go on top of the car. I am not a tall person, so I often have to enlist the help of my hu... (more)
The back seat is rather small. If I sit in the back, my knees touch the seat in front of me. Our child's car seat being in the car requires removal of the head rest from the seat in front of it. This makes that seat very uncomfortable for long trips, as well as a bit unsafe.
The hatchback door is designed so that it is impossible to mount a bike rack on the back of the car. The car doesn't come with a tow hitch standard. This means that, if the back of the vehicle is packed for a trip, my bike has to go on top of the car. I am not a tall person, so I often have to enlist the help of my husband for this.
The air conditioner is often inadequate to cool the back of the vehicle.
2014 Mazda CX-5 -
I absolutely love my CX-5. Not only does it look great, but it is just fun to drive. It has that "zoom zoom" that Mazda advertises. The acceleration and handling are great, and I really enjoy the drive. The gas mileage has been surprisingly good for a slightly larger vehicle, even with lots of in city driving. I have owned it for over two years and have had absolutely zero maintenance issues outside of regular service. The cabin is very comfortable, even in the lower level cloth seat options. Passengers in the back seat also have plenty of space and is a great vehicle to take on a road trip, even with several adults. I am absolutely spoiled now with the back up camera and the blind spot monitors & I can't imagine how many little dings and dents those have saved me over the years. The o... (more)
I absolutely love my CX-5. Not only does it look great, but it is just fun to drive. It has that "zoom zoom" that Mazda advertises. The acceleration and handling are great, and I really enjoy the drive. The gas mileage has been surprisingly good for a slightly larger vehicle, even with lots of in city driving. I have owned it for over two years and have had absolutely zero maintenance issues outside of regular service. The cabin is very comfortable, even in the lower level cloth seat options. Passengers in the back seat also have plenty of space and is a great vehicle to take on a road trip, even with several adults. I am absolutely spoiled now with the back up camera and the blind spot monitors & I can't imagine how many little dings and dents those have saved me over the years. The only downside that I have with the technological aspects of the vehicle are that the rear camera tends to get obscured easily when it rains and that linking in phones to the sound system is a bit cumbersome and difficult to use when also trying to charge those items. One of the best features is the 40-20-40 rear seat configuration for dropping them down. It is perfect for golf clubs & the back also makes a great place for the dog!
We went floating down the river on inner tubes and needed to get them to the river after inflating them. I managed to get five fully inflated inner tubes in the vehicle with me on the way to our day on the water!
We went floating down the river on inner tubes and needed to get them to the river after inflating them. I managed to get five fully inflated inner tubes in the vehicle with me on the way to our day on the water!
There are a lot of things to like about the CX-5. In terms of performance, it has been incredibly fun to drive, gotten good gas mileage, and has handled well in all conditions (including heavy Lake Effect snow in Buffalo, NY). Aside from regular service, I have not had to take the car in for service at all. That is a huge relief in just knowing that you have such a reliable vehicle in the driveway. In regards to the comfort aspects of the vehicle, the upgraded BOSE sound system has been great. The moon roof also makes the interior seem much roomier. I also like the touch screen interface a... (more)
There are a lot of things to like about the CX-5. In terms of performance, it has been incredibly fun to drive, gotten good gas mileage, and has handled well in all conditions (including heavy Lake Effect snow in Buffalo, NY). Aside from regular service, I have not had to take the car in for service at all. That is a huge relief in just knowing that you have such a reliable vehicle in the driveway. In regards to the comfort aspects of the vehicle, the upgraded BOSE sound system has been great. The moon roof also makes the interior seem much roomier. I also like the touch screen interface and the rear camera is a lifesaver. Hands down, my favorite thing about the vehicle is the rear storage area, that space makes it such a useful vehicle. I frequently use it for storage and toting lots of items, but it also makes a great location for the dog to keep hair off of the seats. With all that said, what makes the feature so great is to 40-20-40 way that the back seats go down. It makes the space so much more flexible and allows you to store items and still have passengers in the back.
The negatives about the CX-5 are pretty minimal. First, I think the touch screen interface could do much more, it isn't as easy to use as you think it should be. Linking phones into the system isn't the easiest thing to do and it is confusing to charge and link a phone into the system at the same time. In terms of the radio, it is annoying that there is no way to just scan the radio stations from the steering wheel buttons, you can only move to pre set stations. Another small issue is the rear view camera, it is a fantastic tool, but too often when it is snowy, icy, or rainy, the lens are ... (more)
The negatives about the CX-5 are pretty minimal. First, I think the touch screen interface could do much more, it isn't as easy to use as you think it should be. Linking phones into the system isn't the easiest thing to do and it is confusing to charge and link a phone into the system at the same time. In terms of the radio, it is annoying that there is no way to just scan the radio stations from the steering wheel buttons, you can only move to pre set stations. Another small issue is the rear view camera, it is a fantastic tool, but too often when it is snowy, icy, or rainy, the lens are obscured. I wish it was more covered so that is was more useable in those times when you could really use the assistance backing up. The carpeting used in the vehicle, it roles up easily and is very difficult to clean without making it look bad. I wish the carpet was a but more substantial. The last thing that I dislike is that the seat wells have gotten very dirty and are challenging to keep as clean as I would like, it is incredibly challenging to get dog hair out of which is a problem for me as the rear area of the vehicle is such a great spot to put the dog when traveling.
2016 Mazda CX-5 - Great family vehicle.
This vehicle is a quality automobile at a much lower price than models in the similar class. After test driving a Toyota RAV-4 and the Honda CRV, I was impressed by the superior handling and smoothness of the drive. With the initial drives of the Toyota and Honda, I noted a distinct shift when the car would transition between gears. With the Mazda, it was seamless, and I can only feel or hear the shift when I'm accelerating quickly, generally from a stop to a highway speed. I have also found it comfortable to sit and travel. The driver's side seating has multiple settings and allows for ease of adjustment for the lumbar support. The kids in the back feel that they have ample room and love when they can sit in the front and play with the many features, including, but not limited to, the... (more)
This vehicle is a quality automobile at a much lower price than models in the similar class. After test driving a Toyota RAV-4 and the Honda CRV, I was impressed by the superior handling and smoothness of the drive. With the initial drives of the Toyota and Honda, I noted a distinct shift when the car would transition between gears. With the Mazda, it was seamless, and I can only feel or hear the shift when I'm accelerating quickly, generally from a stop to a highway speed. I have also found it comfortable to sit and travel. The driver's side seating has multiple settings and allows for ease of adjustment for the lumbar support. The kids in the back feel that they have ample room and love when they can sit in the front and play with the many features, including, but not limited to, the heated seat, radio controls, and dual-climate control. The Mazda has also put the controls down on the console area. For those of us that are primarily right handed, this allows for easy adjustment of the radio, navigation, or Bluetooth functions without having to visually search on the dash of the car. One of my favorite aspects of the vehicle was the included trunk liner. My family is notorious for putting anything and everything in the trunk. It pulls up easy for cleaning, especially for those muddy cleats and spills from uncapped drinks. Thus far, the only issue I have had is that the video monitor will periodically fade out or restart itself. Admittedly, I have not yet addressed this issue with the manufacturer but have little doubt they will remedy this issue.
We took this vehicle to our daughters softball tournament a few hours away and had a great time travelling there and singing to the radio, stopping to take pictures of random sights along the way and basically making it a road trip that ended with some great ball games.
We took this vehicle to our daughters softball tournament a few hours away and had a great time travelling there and singing to the radio, stopping to take pictures of random sights along the way and basically making it a road trip that ended with some great ball games.
Favorite features include the rearview camera, the console controls near the center arm rest, and the blindside alert when passing. I find it quite comfortable and plenty of room for the whole family to sit comfortably. Gas mileage is also great for this class of vehicle coming in at roughly 29 MPH highway.
Favorite features include the rearview camera, the console controls near the center arm rest, and the blindside alert when passing. I find it quite comfortable and plenty of room for the whole family to sit comfortably. Gas mileage is also great for this class of vehicle coming in at roughly 29 MPH highway.
Find I have issues with the video screen periodically cutting out. Would love if it had third-row seating available for those few moments when we may have additional people with us.
Find I have issues with the video screen periodically cutting out. Would love if it had third-row seating available for those few moments when we may have additional people with us.
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