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.
If youre into MPG and keeping your car for a long time, def check out the RAV4 Hybrid. More of an “appliance” feel imo when driving but depends on what your main requirements are.
The RAV4 Prime Hybrid can also be used to go up to 42 miles on electric power if that works for you, meaning you may never need to pay for gas again lol.