We were about to buy a 3i Grand Touring 5door yesterday. I had researched the 3, Focus, and Elantra. We decided the Mazda 3 would be for us. Anyway, while at the dealer working out some details on the 3, my wife was bugging the girl to show her the CX5 while waiting for some paper work. Once inside, she was sold. She test drove it and "demanded" we rethink the 3.
By evening we were driving home in a Pearl White CX5 Touring. We were able to get the tech package and moonroof/Bose options. I really don't like the cloth interior (although comfy) but she prefers it to leather. I do love the new style Nav screen. So much better than the one in the 3.
These new SUVs really impress me. The engine/tranny seems to work well and the 5 handles really well. It actually feels like it can take some corners. Oh-- I thought at first we made a mistake by not getting a SAT radio, but gee wiz, the HD stations are numerous around here and sound fantastic on the Bose setup. We rarely listened to SAT radio in our Altima and even cancelled the subscription, so not having the option won't be too hard to get over.
Long story short, I really am happy we saw this vehicle. My wife is very happy too, and I guess that's all that matters. Time will tell how this newly designed vehicle fares over the long haul.
By evening we were driving home in a Pearl White CX5 Touring. We were able to get the tech package and moonroof/Bose options. I really don't like the cloth interior (although comfy) but she prefers it to leather. I do love the new style Nav screen. So much better than the one in the 3.
These new SUVs really impress me. The engine/tranny seems to work well and the 5 handles really well. It actually feels like it can take some corners. Oh-- I thought at first we made a mistake by not getting a SAT radio, but gee wiz, the HD stations are numerous around here and sound fantastic on the Bose setup. We rarely listened to SAT radio in our Altima and even cancelled the subscription, so not having the option won't be too hard to get over.
Long story short, I really am happy we saw this vehicle. My wife is very happy too, and I guess that's all that matters. Time will tell how this newly designed vehicle fares over the long haul.
