Not so much of a road trip this year as we only have 1 destination. We woke up on Sat morning, drove 670KM and setup camp. With an absolutely packed cargo area, 2 kids bikes on the Thule the CX-5 did pretty well.
However I absolutely know the Mazda 5 has a better interior for arranging cargo and carrying more. When I pre-packed before leaving we had to leave behind 4 folding chairs and the small BBQ, last year we had no issues. Also, the CX-5 is not as responsive in passing or going up mountains. It doesn't know when to shift, luckily I do and without the semi-manual option it would be painful.
I might consider building a cargo tray for the rear hitch that can fold up and also accommodate the Thule bike rack.
We are here for a full week, with little day trips along the way. Great weather so far and a fantastic camp site. Last day will be another long drive so maybe my opinion will be confirmed more or hopefully changed.
However I absolutely know the Mazda 5 has a better interior for arranging cargo and carrying more. When I pre-packed before leaving we had to leave behind 4 folding chairs and the small BBQ, last year we had no issues. Also, the CX-5 is not as responsive in passing or going up mountains. It doesn't know when to shift, luckily I do and without the semi-manual option it would be painful.
I might consider building a cargo tray for the rear hitch that can fold up and also accommodate the Thule bike rack.
We are here for a full week, with little day trips along the way. Great weather so far and a fantastic camp site. Last day will be another long drive so maybe my opinion will be confirmed more or hopefully changed.