Search results

The Ford Escape has voice control of iPod devices. Does anyone know if it takes the Escape 5+ minutes to load an iPod/iPhone via USB? I'm wondering if the voice control is a fundamental issue or Mazda just implemented it very poorly.

All these issues sound like the MyFord Touch complaints. I was avoiding the Escape because of MFT problems. Seems like Mazda is at least as bad. With the Escape, I would have a more powerful engine and plenty of luxurious options: memory seats, cross traffic alert, hands free power liftgate...

As a potential CX-5 owner, is the iPod issue a problem when using Bluetooth? I imagine with the keyless start, I will want to leave everything in my pocket and go. Why doesn't everyone just stream music using Bluetooth to avoid the problems? I have an iPhone 4S and will soon upgrade to a...

Dual Zone Was dual zone HVAC an option back in 2004-2009? I wonder if maybe even though I have the manual controls, there are still 2 separate blend doors and the driver's side is stuck in the heat position.

The 2004s did not come with an in-cabin air filter and I have not put one in.

With the hot weather here in Maryland, the AC in my 2004 is really working hard. Unfortunately, I noticed only hot air coming out of the vents with the AC on all settings. The strange part is hot air is coming out of the 2 driver's side vents, but cool air is coming out from the 2 passenger...

Is the infant seat or rear facing convertible worse for fitting in the CX-5. I have a 7 month old so we have not yet purchased a rear facing convertible. I was planning to take the infant seat to the dealer when I test drive. Is front seat legroom going to be much less when we transition to...

Great to hear the CX-5 has a powerful AC system. The AC in my 2004 Mazda3 is terrible!

We will soon have a rear facing convertible and a rear facing infant carrier. Hopefully in a CX-5 if they fit! Baby seats do not fit very well in 3.

We have our infant base mounted in the center of my wife's Elantra using the LATCH anchors. I measured the separation and the anchors are well within spec in her Elantra. I imagine only very large vehicles (Suburban, F-150, etc) would need a 3rd set of LATCH anchors in the middle due to the...

Thanks for all the great replies! Seems as though the infant carrier should fit fine in the CX-5. What about access with loading the infant carrier? I get the impression an SUV is easier when placing an infant carrier on one of the sides, but more difficult for the middle position due to the...

My wife and I are in the market for a new car to replace her 2001 Elantra. We were initially all set to buy the CX-5, but loading an infant carrier into the back seat seemed awkward at the auto show. The wheel well protrudes significantly into the door creating a smaller opening. The Escape...

New member here and having the same debate to replace my wife's car. We have a 5 month old and plan to have a 2nd in a year or so. We were all set to get a CX-5 until she found it difficult to get our infant carrier into the back seat due to the large rear wheel well. The 6 had much more room...