.... just adding my 2-cents.... Had my 2013 base Sport Model (Manual tranny ) for 22 months now.... 15,000 miles on vehicle.
Highway: 36mpg (plus or minus 1 mpg)
Commuting on non-highway: anywhere between 30.5 and 34 mpg. How I get 34 mpg?
* Shift at 2000 rpm
* If I'm sitting at a red light, for what I expect to be more than 30 seconds (or so), I shut the engine off.
* coast in neutral, when approaching a traffic signal, or getting off highway (on exit ramps )
If I don't pay attention to rpm or shutting off engine at red lights, I get the 30.5 mpg. (sometimes more, hardly ever less )
So..... I figure I'm getting the mpg that was advertised when I purchase the CX-5. (pleased)
I have had NO significant issues w/ the vehicle.
* had to have windshield replaced due to a rock hit. (insurance covered it, at no charge to me )
* had my "idiot lights" go crazy .... cause: The plug in device from the insurance company that tracks your driving / stopping and such, does not work well with the CX-5 (sometimes), removed it, .... no issues since then )
* had to replace the battery in my key FOB, after 16 months or so.... the weak battery started to cause some door opening issues, and a few starting issues. Replaced battery..... now all is fine.
If the diesel model, with more engine torque was available here..... a trade would occur. ( so I could easily haul my (small) Boston Whaler )