Hi everyone. I am currently looking to purchase a 2014 CX-5 GT and currently have a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I've only owned Grand Cherokees and never had any other vehicle as my daily driver. That being said has anyone gone from a Grand Cherokee to a CX-5? If so what were the major differences, positive and negative? Thanks!
Anyone leave a Jeep for a CX-5?
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speedbegone
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the best way to tell, is to go actually try a cx5 for yourself.
Power and interior space will most probably be the most noticeable differences.
aaaaaaannnnd..... fuel economy
Power and interior space will most probably be the most noticeable differences.
aaaaaaannnnd..... fuel economy
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HoustonCX5
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My parents both drive Jeeps - a '13 Grand Cherokee and a '13 Wrangler Unlimited, Sahara. They are both very nice cars (and can be quite a bit more expensive than the CX5). Speaking specifically about the Grand Cherokee, I think it has a more 'premium' feel than the CX5. Of course they are not direct competitors (but are sometimes cross-shopped), the space, ride and fit/finish in the Grand Cherokee is unsurprisingly much better. It is a nice car and has moved up-market in recent years. I live in Houston, and I see at least a dozen of them everyday.
When I bought my CX5, I was considering a Grand Cherokee, but I am very happy with the CX5. At the end of the day, I had to look at price vs features/benefits and I think the CX5 is a tremendous value. While smaller, I think the driving dynamics are much better - it feels more connected to the road. The smaller size of the CX5 is better for me because I live in the city - really tight parking spots and garages at both home and work. For my needs, it has enough space for people and luggage/other items but perhaps that might not be the case for everyone. And as speed pointed out, the gas mileage is much better in the 5 - I am averaging in the neighborhood of 25.5 right now with 85% city and 15% highway.
At the end of the day, you can't go wrong with either!
When I bought my CX5, I was considering a Grand Cherokee, but I am very happy with the CX5. At the end of the day, I had to look at price vs features/benefits and I think the CX5 is a tremendous value. While smaller, I think the driving dynamics are much better - it feels more connected to the road. The smaller size of the CX5 is better for me because I live in the city - really tight parking spots and garages at both home and work. For my needs, it has enough space for people and luggage/other items but perhaps that might not be the case for everyone. And as speed pointed out, the gas mileage is much better in the 5 - I am averaging in the neighborhood of 25.5 right now with 85% city and 15% highway.
At the end of the day, you can't go wrong with either!
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Why yes, Ieft a 1944 Willis with .50cal option.
I happily left my Jeep CG for the CX-5. I prefer the size when parking and getting around, the fuel economy really makes it worth my while. Instead of filling up every 4 - 5 days it is now every 8 - 10 days.
In my case Jeep did not provide what I would expect customer service wise, so personally I would never touch them again based on that.
Saying that I would not take the Mazda on some of the dirt roads I took the Jeep, but that's OK
Give the CX-5 a test drive, not for everyone.
In my case Jeep did not provide what I would expect customer service wise, so personally I would never touch them again based on that.
Saying that I would not take the Mazda on some of the dirt roads I took the Jeep, but that's OK
Give the CX-5 a test drive, not for everyone.
