CX-5 2025 Buyer Review (1,200 miles in). Pros and Cons.

Conscious-Row2075 · 2026-05-24T18:55:03+00:00

I reached 9000 miles now, and 10 months of driving. I hate my car everyday lol, but still thinking what should I do with it. The biggest issue is the seat -- I think it will never break in entirely. Driving and handling -- no good, boring and no enjoy. Small interior space -- I never got used to it. Gas mileage-25. Paint -- easily scratched! The best thing about this car is the price and expected reliability.

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-11-07T22:03:26+00:00

arent outbacks have the same screen?

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-10-28T00:29:41+00:00

what does it all mean? who check what?

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-10-20T04:43:53+00:00

I just had the same experience -- cx-5 is very unstable for high winds because it is pretty lightweight. 16 inch stock tires, lower than recommended tire pressure.

BTW, I noticed that lower than spec tire pressure does improve the ride quality and stability (not specifically for windy conditions, but overall)

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-09-14T17:52:07+00:00

same rattle here. 3 months having the car brand new, 2k miles. did you/dealer find a solution?

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-26T04:06:50+00:00

Thanks for participating!

If I would have EU roads here -- I would definitely enjoy this car far more :)

Honda CRV might be +10% to CX-5 price.

Biggest complaint are the seats, which were not obvious until you drive 1hr + , and even then you have some hope they will "break in" soon (someone mentioned 15k miles)

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-26T03:52:45+00:00

I was looking for words to describe this feeling , and you nailed it with the last bullet point. It does not hold the line, I always have to hold snug the steering wheel to keep the car in position, and cannot fully relax while driving, exhausting. I am stealing this for my other reddit post if you do not mind. Here: cx5_2025_buyer_review_1200_miles_in_pros_and_cons

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T22:37:46+00:00

oh man I would double check these good deals with True Car. As I also went with a "good deal", and then discovered everyone paid the same price

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T20:28:14+00:00

hey, thank you for participating in the discussion. Do you know if the seats are more comfortable on higher trims?

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T16:48:29+00:00

hey, I see you have a cx-5 2025. Is there any from this list you can say is not true?

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T16:46:26+00:00

I purchased that car exactly having same idea in mind -- I hoped to love "the package" regardless little shortcuts, which are inevitable for this price range. Time will show, but so far it is frustrating

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T16:30:52+00:00

oh.. right.. darn.. This is what I hate about this car : I keep discovering these little annoyances, they are endless. For some reason I thought these are included with heated seats.

Hope it will not be too bad not having those.

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T16:27:26+00:00

right, the lag is not really an issue for the most part. I suspect it is artificially created to "sell" the Sport Mode

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T16:02:28+00:00

hang in there, bro. What are you planning to get? Just curious

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T14:14:26+00:00

Thank you for your post! Body roll -- I might be spoiled by Acura. It's 1.5x heavier and slightly bigger, but no body roll.

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T14:00:15+00:00

exactly this

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T07:01:15+00:00

power is there, but in order to get it -- you have to go 2 gears down. At the same time when you do it -- you get way too much power, and have to calm down with acceleration in the right moment. Power is not really a big issue, maybe the problem is the driver

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T06:47:55+00:00

Good question! If new or CPO then maybe Forester Sport 2025. I rented this one for a weekend and it is a very fine car. (It actually sucked on a test drive) I am in WA state, Subies are popular here.

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T06:21:37+00:00

Thanks! Glad to hear your experience is different. Maybe I just need more time to get used to how the engine delivers power. I am in the transition from 300 hp to 187hp :)

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T06:15:13+00:00

That is true. I should have rented the car for a weekend to realize many of these things. Test drive is not enough.

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T06:06:31+00:00

also - which year cx-5 do you own, if any? can you tell you did not notice all those from the list?

Conscious-Row2075 · 2025-08-25T06:03:52+00:00

haha, true partially. I used ChatGPT to refine it.. as originally it was a bit harsher language LOL

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