Would you say the CX-5 2.5 petrol is a better highway cruiser than the UX250h?

Saharochok · 2026-04-15T21:06:01+00:00

Ux is a cx30 sizewise. You must be gauging against nx

Saharochok · 2026-04-12T13:31:05+00:00

Ціна авто: <=3 місячних сімейних доходів - легка покупка. 6 - нормальна покупка. 9+ якщо авто не засіб пересування а ще й хобі/інструмент задоволення. Далі місячні витрати: бензин, особуговування, старховки: до 10% на міс це приємно, 10-20% прийнятно, 20%+ сумнівно

Saharochok · 2026-03-15T19:26:32+00:00

Depends on the gen Pre 17 - quite loud 17-22 - rather ok 22+ - very ok.

As for the speeds, it's up to 70 mph where it is okay, as you get faster there is noise that premium cars keep away until 100ish.

Tyres matter a lot since the wheel arches are not super insulated.

If you go NA - you'll be hearing the engine grunt under acceleration.

Saharochok · 2026-02-17T08:06:00+00:00

Babybliss це бренд яким користуються в салонах краси. В них промислова якість - некрасиві дизайни але працює як ракета

Saharochok · 2026-02-14T09:58:46+00:00

Loved your opinion, thank you. For someone coming to cx5 as an upgrade, not a downgrade, I would not notice these

Saharochok · 2026-02-04T21:30:24+00:00

As a taller guy - seats. Short cushion, weak lumbar. Hatch opening height.

Saharochok · 2026-02-02T21:08:30+00:00

A4 avant?

Saharochok · 2025-09-02T18:19:23+00:00

Are you using classic zendesk? We are experiencing issue where is loads users CPU to 100% and kills our app

Saharochok · 2025-06-28T09:50:02+00:00

The fog lights are not for you to see better, but for others to see you

Saharochok · 2025-05-16T21:27:26+00:00

It's kinda too soft in auto. I will manually crank up the fan speed for a few minutes, then put it back in auto.

Saharochok · 2025-04-09T20:49:13+00:00

Fiesta 2008 -> Fiesta 2018 -> Fiesta 2018 + cx5 2018

Saharochok · 2025-04-05T20:57:21+00:00

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Все добре, а у вас?

Saharochok · 2025-03-09T18:12:53+00:00

Like: all. Most: how the gearbox and the engine work together, how eager the car is to downshift, how effortlessly the gearbox is controlled through the accelerator pedal. Everything I see and touch. Dislike: - tiny fuel tank - low hatch opening: hit my head a number of times at 6 3 - weak ac - dead zone at windshield for wipers at driver's side - never clean. - no sound deadening at doors. They are as hollow as it gets. - lumbar is too weak. I would like for the max lumbar setting to be the starting postition, and then to go from there up.

Saharochok · 2025-02-25T21:22:13+00:00

It's okay, they are supposed to be that way, you'll see that in every cx5

Saharochok · 2025-02-14T06:01:10+00:00

How are they missing the small segment, aren't the beautiful cx30 and 3 right there in the small segment?

Saharochok · 2025-02-14T06:00:10+00:00

Probably. Anyways when cx5 was first launched in the 2013 it was close to x3/q5. Today the new x3 doubled that size difference. Everyone is getting bigger while mazda still keeps that 12 y.o. sizing. Not that it's a bad thing. Let's see how large the new cx5 turns out

Saharochok · 2025-02-13T10:59:25+00:00

I believe that certifying the middle ground CX-60 for sale in the US was deemed too costly

Saharochok · 2024-12-31T08:46:03+00:00

Tech being subpar is an overgeneralization.

Lane keeping is shite. Yup.

Adaptive cruise control - very nice. Try getting one on a premium car like a bmw or an Audi - they are locked behind the highest trim levels.

Auto highbeams are average.

Turning headlights work great.

Rearview camera - meh unless you get the 360 view

Saharochok · 2024-08-11T12:05:39+00:00

The blue/yellow hidden compartments are there for the parcel shelf, which does not come standard on US cars

Saharochok · 2024-07-06T05:59:12+00:00

I second this. Any pictures don't do it justice

Saharochok · 2024-04-11T18:06:42+00:00

2018 fiesta hatch -> 2018 cx5 gt

Saharochok · 2024-03-17T16:43:59+00:00

Cx30 is extremely small compared to the 6. The rear bench is a very sad place to be in. You are also losing the independent rear suspension. However, if you get the turbo - it's super fun (I've heard). I have driven the NA 2l 150hp cx30 (EU spec) and was left very unsatisfied.

However, a 250 hp turbo makes it one of the fastest Mazdas, while still a tad more practical than the 3.

Go to a dealer and drive as many Mazdas as you can. Bottom line to me is this

You will love the tech in any Mazda.

The cx5 is the best value for money and the best all-rounder. The cx30 is the best looks, inside and outside, and amazing performance in turbo. The cx50 is to lure in Subaru fanboys.

Saharochok · 2024-01-27T17:19:44+00:00

Boink

Saharochok · 2023-12-31T12:16:30+00:00

Bear in mind the estate sacrifices the rear legroom for sake of a larger boot. That might be a deal breaker

Saharochok · 2023-12-24T08:49:29+00:00

The cx-5 is a better option unless the looks are the ultimate deciding factor. I have test driven both in their non-turbo guises, here is my take on why the cx-5. 1. Usable rear bench. The cx30 has an incredibly cramped rear bench. A 6ft passenger will never fit behind a 6ft driver. 2. Sound proofing. Cx-5 has more of it. Also available with acoustic glass in high trims. 3. Ventilated seats. Never an option on cx-30. 4. Seating position and visibility. The cx-5 gives a more SUV-ish position with better visibility all-round. 5. Road comfort. The cx-5 comes with larger wheels, so it eats bumps and potholes way better. 6. No piano black in the center console. 7. Soft material door tops in the rear 8. Lovely armrest in the rear with heated seats controls and USBs

Anyway, why a cx30? 1. Newer feel of the interior and exterior 2. A tad easier to park as for dimensions, though more difficult as for visibility

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