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.
JVC
Ann Arbor, Michigan
5.0
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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!
Carl
Clarksburg, Maryland
5.0
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What I like about the car is that it runs really well and is a very smooth ride. The heated seats are nice in the cold months when I'm sitting in rush hour traffic early in the morning. The cruise control is nice when driving long distances. It does not cost much to fill up the gas tank. There is a lot of space in the car, especially in the back seat where my children sit. There is enough space for storage in the trunk. What I don't like is how long it takes for the car to speed up when needed.