I am in the market for a used crossover SUV. I have narrowed it down t Mazda CX-5 (probably Grand Touring). I would love any input or to hear from people who have any Mazda vehicles. Tell me the good and the bad. Here are the things that are important to me:
Reliability. I’m planning to keep it until it dies so hopefully 150K or 200K miles or more.
Service costs as low as possible. I live in the South so we get very little snow or ice (I don’t think I need all-wheel drive).
A little zippy, fun to drive, good turning radius.
Good visibility out the windows.
I don’t need it to have all the newest and most advanced safety features. I like having a backup camera and a blind spot detector, but having a bunch of other safety features isn’t important to me.
A friend has a 2018 Mazda CX-5. It has proven very reliable with heavy use including camping requiring driving down unpaved roads. For a compact vehicle it has generous cargo space, fairly good driver visability, and decent ride. It gets good gas mileage.
As both a passenger in the CX-5 and having extensively test driven several I have found it one of the better smaller SUV / crossovers. It’s center of balance is such it doesn’t sway and it handles well on curves and turns, is easy to get in and out of, and the rear cargo area has easy access and use.
The engine seems smoother and quieter and the vehicle has less cabin noise than most compacts of any type.
I personally still prefer a midsize sedan but will say that the Mazda CX-5 made my short list the last time I was car shopping and would definitely be on my short list if I had to replace my car.
YEP… That’s exactly how it went for us today. Salesman stayed behind and we really tested the CX-5. It was cool, the Grand Touring is for sure the trim level I want, at 6’2’ 250 I felt okay in the drivers seat, only because of the multiple auto seat and steering wheel adjustments.
Did you drive the Grand Touring Reserve with the turbo engine? It not only is more powerful and more fun, it is much quieter since the 2.5 turbo has a lot more torque and does not rev as high as the normally aspirated engine. If I was going to spring for a CX5 GT I would definitely move up to the GTR for the turbo. The move to the Signature model is not worth the money, in my opinion.
I currently own a 2018 Mazda6 GTR with the turbo engine which is a blast to drive. My previous car was a 2014 Mazda6 with the normally aspirated engine and it was peppy, but nowhere near as much fun as my 2018. And the 2018 is MUCH quieter.
No … I did not drive the Reserve, we test drove the CX5-GT, it was okay and closer to price range, but I’m not sure about it yet. BUT I went to the Alpha Romeo dealer and test drove 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio…WHOLLY awesome car!!!.. and look at this price: $25,990 with
27,642 miles… check it out @ https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/ZASFAKAN0J7B80240
Tell me what you think. So know it’s between The Alpha and the CX-5
You are concerned about what to buy and asking for thoughts on the web ! So why are you even looking at an Alfa at a price that will put you in a new vehicle with warranty.
If Alfa Romero even survives in the US I would be surprised.
