- crossover 104,125
- 1,412 below average
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- Henderson, NV
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,412 below average crossover 104,125 gasoline white automatic
2013 mazda cx-5 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new cuv is stylish and fuel efficient. introductionthe 2013 mazda cx-5 is a totally new five-passenger compact crossover utility vehicle. Defined by the honda cr-v for the past 10 years, the rapidly expanding compact utility vehicle category includes the toyota rav4, nissan rogue, kia sportage, subaru forester, and ford escape. the mazda cx-5 distinguishes itself with sleek styling, excellent fuel economy and agile handling. It looks great and it's more fun to drive than the other cuvs. perhaps most notable is its fuel economy: cx-5 gets an epa-rated 26/35 miles per gallon city/highway with front-wheel drive and 6-speed manual, 26/32 mpg with front-wheel drive and 6-speed automatic, 25/31 mpg with all-wheel drive and automatic. Mazda claims the cx-5 gets the best fuel economy in its class and the best fuel economy on the highway of any suv. And it runs on regular gas. designed from scratch, the mazda cx-5 represents a fresh set of design computer algorithms, with underpinnings and technology mazda intends to adapt to future vehicles. The new cx-5 is slightly taller than the cx-7, which the cx-5 replaces. Mazda is expected to stop importing the cx-7 into the u. In the not too distant future. the new mazda cx-5 is larger than it looks. Overall length, width, and height measurements of the cx-5 are nearly an inch larger than those of the new 2012 honda cr-v. However, at 106. 3 inches, the cx-5 wheelbase is 3. 2 inches longer than that of the cr-v, an advantage for the mazda in terms of ride quality. curb weight promises to be another mazda cx-5 advantage. With a large percentage of high-tensile steel in its structure, a cx-5 with front-wheel drive weighs just 3208 pounds, according to mazda, 288 pounds lighter than the minimum for a comparable cx-7, and, more significant, almost 100 pounds less than the equivalent honda cr-v. another mazda cx-5 distinction versus the honda cr-v is the availability of a 6-speed manual transmission as well as a 6-speed automatic. Cx-5 models equipped with all-wheel drive come with a 6-speed automatic. the cx-5 is the first total vehicle application of a new engineering approach mazda calls skyactiv technology. Designed for maximum efficiency, the new engine is light, with a number of friction-reducing measures, a new exhaust manifold design, an exceptionally high compression ratio (13:1), and runs on regular unleaded fuel. The engine has already propelled the mazda 3 compact into the 40 mpg club. The new engine is rated for a modest 155 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque, well down the power charts in this class. Still, if 0-to-60 mph were really important in this class, the cx-7's optional 244-horsepower turbo model would rule. the cx-5's appeal lies in good fuel economy, excellent road manners, attractive styling, and the now-expected array of telematic features. We found the cx-5 impressive in a number of areas that matter in this category: fuel economy, comfort, versatility, road manners, styling, and safety features. An optional technology package 1185) includes tomtom-based navigation, rain-sensing windshield wipers, high-intensity discharge headlights with auto leveling, auto-off and afs adaptive front-lighting system, auto-dim mirror with homelink, burglar alarm. The cx-5 comes with three-point safety belts for all five positions, with pretensioners and force limiters on front seats, so be sure to wear them. The optional rearview camera can help the driver spot a child behind the vehicle when backing up. Optional all-wheel drive can improve handling stability in slippery conditions. walkaroundlike other players in the small utility game, mazda has moved away from the boxy, small scale suv look of the original crossovers to flowing lines similar to contemporary sedan styling. The shape and detailing is the first iteration of what mazda calls its new kodo design language, reflecting the grace and power of animals such as the cheetah and hence a faster, forceful, and more soulful means of transportation, according to the publicity materials. we confess we have trouble seeing a cheetah in the cx-5's shape, but the sculptured lines and pronounced wheel arches do lend a sense of motion and muscularity, even if the latter quality isn't entirely borne out by the new mazda's acceleration. The body sculpting is especially noticeable in morning and evening light. The body tapers outward toward the bottom, lending a look of stability. in addition to sleek good looks, the designers achieved excellent aerodynamic properties, with a drag coefficient of just 0. 33, a figure that's better than a number of sedans, as well as top of the charts among vehicles in this class. good aero pays off in the fuel economy department, but also contributes to quiet operation. Getting in and out is easy. the front bucket seats are sportier and more supportive than most in this class. The chunky steering wheel feels good. The steering wheel is perfectly centered and tilts and telescopes. Cx-5's forward sightlines are better than most. Big mirrors offer a good view rearward. the center of the dashboard is dominated by a 5. 8-inch touch screen, which displays the tomtom-based navigation system. The optional tomtom navigation seemed easier to use than many. The system includes voice recognition and real-time traffic info. Hd radio is available. A usb/aux connector is sequestered in the big center console storage bin, and there are typical small object nooks and cupholders fore and aft. Tap signals are provided for lane changes. interior materials are of high quality, with extensive use of soft-touch vinyl and very little hard plastic. Instruments and controls are nicely laid out, well marked, and easily employed, eliminating any real need for orientation at the dealer, computer crashes, or irritating owner's manual searches. It's a simple, straightforward cabin. Cubby storage is decent, with.
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