I am a longtime Mazda driver who still owns the Mazda5 and love the look of the Mazda CX5. My only reservation is the mileage. 80% of my driving in the city, and Hybrid models provide much more potential savings.(24 mpg vs 42 mpg). Planning to drive around 6-8 thousand a year. Looks like Hybrid technologies are the way to go. I can get Mazda at a discount today but there is a dealer markup and wait time for hybrid Kia. Want to hear some expert opinions here. Thanks.

  • saranara100@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I got a 2017 CX-5 after having a new 2020 Elantra (got rid of it because of the Kia boys risk) And I know it could be an unfair comparison but the CX-5 feels way more premium

  • WinnerArtistic434@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    They have “the best” warranty in the industry because its the only way their cars are considerable. I’ve also read many times that they are very stingy with honoring warranties. But their vehichles are some of the mos prone to requiring a warranty.

    Personally I’d never buy a new vehichle that’s gonna need to be in a shop for the first few years getting repaired. Defeats the purpose of a new vehichle.

    Buy a Subaru or a Toyota!

  • frank3000@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Rav4 Hybrid, maybe CRV hybrid would be what I’d cross shop with the Mazda. Kia makes shit quality vehicles for people who don’t know any better/can’t get financed for anything Else

  • No-Recording4376@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I worked for Mazda for 6 years. Leased two Cx5 models and a Cx9 model. Would buy the Mazda all day long for driving feel and reliability. In their class the Mazdas typically give you more safety tech for the money, and handle very sporty compared to similiar cars. Ive driven trade in Kia models and can tell you the Mazda will prob win every contest except maybe the gas mileage.

  • ilan1299@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Another great option is the Mitsubishi Outlander; under the radar, ultra reliable, born from the DNA of the legendary Panera… and they pretty much plagiarized the Range Rover Evoque exterior. I just can’t stand the uninspiring CVT… it hums along like a lawnmower lol. Slap a SkyActiv 2.5 turbo or any inline 6 in there and I’d swap my CX-5 sig turbo for a Mitsubishi in a heartbeat. Don’t forget, the Japanese take pride in their Mistubishi’s… who were making war planes before they lost WW2.

  • brucewaynewins@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I wouldn’t consider a Kia right now unless it was free.

    They’re constantly targets of theft along with Hyundais. I’ve seen them hit in bulk on the regular and other non Kia cars will be ignored.