After God blessed me with my second child, I needed a larger and more family-friendly car. I tried several Korean and Japanese models, but most were either over my budget or didn’t meet my expectations in terms of features. I eventually narrowed it down to three options: the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Mazda CX-5. The Sportage felt too sporty and the design didn’t appeal to me. I was really excited about the Tucson, but when I visited the dealership, they left me waiting for nearly an hour without any attention — so I ruled it out. Finally, I test drove the CX-5, liked it, and went ahead and booked it. In terms of space, I’m 182 cm tall and felt comfortable, and the rear seat space was good for my wife and kids. Performance-wise, it’s a bit sluggish at the start, but once it picks up speed — even when fully loaded — it feels confident on the highway. Other owners told me the gearbox adapts to your driving style over time, so I’m looking forward to seeing how it improves. Handling and stability are excellent — that’s something Mazda is known for. The car feels solid on the road, and the suspension gives you a good sense of the road without being uncomfortable, so overall ride comfort is great. As for fuel consumption, after 3,000 km the reading is 7.5 L/100 km, which is pretty accurate based on my own calculations. On highways it’s between 6–7 L/100 km, and at speeds above 120 km/h it goes up to 8. In heavy city traffic it can reach 9–10, but overall, I’m satisfied. I usually drive a bit aggressively with strong acceleration, and even then, the fuel economy is reasonable. If you drive more gently, you’ll likely get even better numbers. The one thing I didn’t like is how soft the brakes are at the beginning — I’m used to American cars with firmer braking, so it took a bit of adjustment. All in all, I believe Japanese and Korean cars are great choices for anyone looking for reliability and peace of mind. After 3,000 km with the CX-5, I really feel I made the right choice.

How is the stability of the Mazda CX5 on highways? Does the car remain stable at high speeds?

Is the Mazda CX5 comfortable for long trips and travel?

I'm about to order a car. How should I choose the color? Any suggestions from you all?

I'm planning to trade my fully loaded 2016 CX4, 2.5 AWD, for a used 2.5 AWD CX5. The main considerations are: 1. Since both CX4 and CX5 don't hold their value well, the cost of switching cars should be low, probably just an extra 10-20k. 2. The biggest frustration with driving a Mazda is that, except for BMW, no other cars on the market look good to me. But I can't afford a BMW, and Mazda isn't really stepping up. I'm thinking of getting serious about buying when the 3.3 CX60 is available in China, so for now, I'm just making do. My questions are: 1. From 2017 to 2023, were there any particular years with lots of issues? I remember one year the Atenza had severe noise problems, but I'm not sure if that was resolved. 2. Does the CX5 have any common problems? For the 2.5 AWD version, does the vehicle's central shaft heat up after long drives? 3. Does the fully loaded version come with BOSE loudspeakers? Which year was that??? Please let me know if there's anything else important to consider. Thanks.

Which version of the CX-5 is more cost-effective? I'm a newbie and have never driven a car before.

Today I paid the deposit for a CX-5 Smart model. The price without interest is 124,000. I'm financing 90,000 over 5 years with no early repayment fee for 2 years. There's no trade-in or big customer discount. Did I overpay, folks?

I really don't understand why so many people talk about whether the power is enough. Even when I drive a Wuling, I don't feel any lack of power. I've been repairing cars since I was 17, almost 20 years now, and I think my driving skills are decent. I still don't get what "lack of power" means. I drive a 2.0, and it feels pretty good. When buying a car, I only consider the failure rate; everything else doesn't really matter.

Has anyone purchased the 3-year 6-time or 5-year 10-time maintenance package on Yema Starry Sky? Also, I'm looking for a car owner group, thanks!

Friends, does anyone else experience a dull thud sound when driving the 2024 model -5 over bumps?

Does your CX-5 make a cicada-like noise at low speeds, especially noticeable when coasting at 60? Have any of you experienced this?

Hey guys, can someone help me out? Why isn't my USB drive or SD card responding when I plug it in?

Just got the 2.0 Pro. I'm used to driving with one hand, but with this car, I don't dare to. It always feels like it's fighting for the steering wheel with you.

Where can I find the total mileage display in the GWM Pro when it only shows A and B trip meters?

How long or how many kilometers after the first maintenance should I go for the next one?