Took delivery of my new baby last week - traded in my 09 4 cylinder GT. This car is incredible. Too many people complain of a lack of a v-6 or a turbo but this baby moves. True, 0-60 is not outstanding (like the rest of the car), but I could care less. I prefer driving fast on winding roads and don't care if I don't get whiplash when I floor the car. The engine makes a great sound when pushed and the g vector control makes this car corner like a German car 2x the price. I had my buddy who has a BMWw/ a manual) take it for a spin on a winding road and he was very impressed. He even thought the car has at least 270 hp. My other friend with a $65k Audi A-6 was impressed as well. I got the Titanium Flash Mica with Parchment interior. The leather is Napa with a much nicer feel than regular Mazda leather. The site says that black interior has espresso accents but I have not seen one. I wish they offered an espresso interior - that would be sweet. The wheels have a dark silver finish - not that stupid black/silver that are on too many Japanese cars today. My wife has a 2016.5 CX-5 and is is a sweet ride but I have no desire to drive it anymore. My 09 was a nice car but it was getting old and it was no longer a fun car - just a mode of transportation. I have read that the Dunlop tires suck in the winter but no need to worry about that foe another 7 months. All in all an awesome car - thanks Mazda!
I think the best You Tube review (and there are dozens) is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NcTMEYNDM4. (listen closely to the engine!)
I think the best You Tube review (and there are dozens) is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NcTMEYNDM4. (listen closely to the engine!)