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Been reading about AWD systems on the CX-5 and other crossovers, and am realizing there are many ways these systems can be configured from a technical standpoint. It sounds like most dont have true 4wd (all four tires can be made to spin at the same speed regardless of traction) but rather some...

So I have a road trip coming up, and thought it would be nice to rent a CX-5. It's looking unlikely I'll own one before the trip... Do any of the big rental companies have CX-5's? Guess I could call them myself but thought I'd check here first.

A few weeks ago I took a 2014 Sport for a test drive at Carmax. The weather was really crappy with rain and sleet coming down, and at one point the a large patch of ice developed on the exterior windshield right in my vision. I actually had to quickly exit the highway and drive back to the lot...

If I were to buy a used 2014-16 Grand Touring with leather seats, how hard would it be to find someone willing to trade for their fabric seats? Is it as simple as involving the seats and swapping them out, or is there more to it? Would they be worth more than a couple hundred bucks?

Don't laugh, but I'm considering a 2014 Touring AWD (2.5L) with a long gap in maintenance records. The car was being serviced regularly at a Mazda dealership for about 40k miles, but then two years and another 30k miles go by without any record of maintenance. The dealer isn't offering to...

In my continuing quest for a 2014 Touring AWD in "sky blue mica", I've come across several CPO cars with what I would consider major blemishes on their service history. Unexplained gaps in verifiable records, and at least one instance where the records (obtained from a prior owner) suggested an...

What do you guys think of these prices? 2014 CX-5 Touring AWD 2016 CX-5 Sport AWD

Anyone know if Blind Spot Monitoring can be added to a 2014-2016 Sport AWD (automatic trans)?

I've been looking at buying a used CX-5 and am wondering if it makes sense to spend the extra $$$ to get something newer rather than older. My basic requirements are the 2.5L engine (excludes 2013-14 Sport), AWD, and blind-spot monitoring. Moonroof and upgraded audio quality would be nice but...

Looking at a 2014 CX-5 on craigslist. There are a few troubling signs in the service history, and I'm hoping you guys can help me decide whether it's worth the risk. I'm particular about the color so my options are more limited...this car looks good otherwise. Here's the service history as...

Pretty sure Im going to pull the trigger on a 2014-2015 Touring or GT AWD!!! Today I took a 2016 for a test drive and loved it - really nice and solid car. That one was too expensive and not my favorite color, but was definitely a really nice car. While I dont have an exact budget, around...

Realizing that suspension stiffness is part of what makes these so nice to drive on pavement, is the ride over rougher roads (paved or dirt) still decent? How much harsher is the ride than a Forester? Does avoiding the GT with its bigger wheels, plus using more "pliable" tires make much...

Looking at buying a used 2014 or 2015 CX-5, either Touring or Grand Touring. Wondering how the interior holds up to abuse. I have dogs, go hiking, and sometimes haul lumber and construction equipment. Picture a dozen 2x4's against the dash, bags of landscaping rocks, and a portable saw. Will...

I'm considering buying a used 2014 or 2015 CX-5 in the Touring or Grand Touring AWD trim level. Are there any known rust issues with these? Places I should pay extra attention to during the inspection?