2017~2024 2017 CX-5 GT AWD: 0-60 and Acceleration Examples

SouthernNights3 said:

Link to video: https://youtu.be/udwrCm8W_zQ

Now that the CX-5 is available with a turbo, thought it would be helpful to share a video showing real world acceleration from a 2017 CX-5 GT AWD with the naturally aspirated 2.5, for shoppers trying to figure out the best engine for their needs.

Bought this CX-5 about a year ago and I*ve been totally satisfied with the performance. For a NA four cylinder, it has plenty of pickup. I find it quick off the line - it really moves out in suburban driving. Also has a decent sounding engine note.

I*ve measured 0-60 a few times, and it*s anywhere from 7.8 - 8.2. I found this car to really open up after proper break-in and the first oil change. Also, of all the vehicles I*ve owned, the CX-5 has the best automatic transmission by far - smooth and extremely responsive.

I plan to keep my CX-5 for about 5 more years before trading it in for another. At that point I*ll consider the turbo, which looks like a great motor. But for now, compared to other NA four cylinder SUVs, the CX-5 definitely holds its own, as you*ll see in this recent Motor Trend article comparing CUVs: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mo...an-rogue-subaru-forester-and-toyota-rav4/amp/

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SouthernNights3 said:

Link to video: https://youtu.be/udwrCm8W_zQ

Now that the CX-5 is available with a turbo, thought it would be helpful to share a video showing real world acceleration from a 2017 CX-5 GT AWD with the naturally aspirated 2.5, for shoppers trying to figure out the best engine for their needs.

Bought this CX-5 about a year ago and I*ve been totally satisfied with the performance. For a NA four cylinder, it has plenty of pickup. I find it quick off the line - it really moves out in suburban driving. Also has a decent sounding engine note.

I*ve measured 0-60 a few times, and it*s anywhere from 7.8 - 8.2. I found this car to really open up after proper break-in and the first oil change. Also, of all the vehicles I*ve owned, the CX-5 has the best automatic transmission by far - smooth and extremely responsive.

I plan to keep my CX-5 for about 5 more years before trading it in for another. At that point I*ll consider the turbo, which looks like a great motor. But for now, compared to other NA four cylinder SUVs, the CX-5 definitely holds its own, as you*ll see in this recent Motor Trend article comparing CUVs: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mo...an-rogue-subaru-forester-and-toyota-rav4/amp/

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dougal said:

Yeah, I have never understood those people who say the CX-5 with the 2.5 NA is slow. It is very competitive and more than adequate for real every day driving.

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shadonoz said:

It is as you say. I'll bet most of the people who say it have owned faster cars. That's my perspective. I call it slow, but I'm not unhappy with it. Slow is a relative term, not absolute.

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dougal said:

Yeah, I have never understood those people who say the CX-5 with the 2.5 NA is slow. It is very competitive and more than adequate for real every day driving.

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MyFirstMazda said:

Is that in sport mode? I am still babying mine, I did hit 4000 rmp twice.

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