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- 2014 QX70 AWD
so.. city goes up. highway goes up.. and thus naturally... the average stays the same
must be that new math folks are talking about.
Buy a new 2017 or 2018 Grand Touring?
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so.. city goes up. highway goes up.. and thus naturally... the average stays the same
must be that new math folks are talking about.
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- State of Jefferson
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD+
Range stays the same, too. Something's not penciling out. Or somebody at the EPA forgot to change the range numbers on the "4WDs". How likely is it that it hasn't changed in four years? Who's got the tank cap specs?
Wait a minute. Why are we relying on EPA numbers [aside from there is no alternative]? Then why do we put any faith in their accuracy? I've NEVER had a car that got EPA rated mileage.
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Because of the noise isolation, which is a big improvement.
- the new exterior design is a lot better
- the interior is more sophisticated
- sound-insulating glasses
- power lift-tailgate
- front wiper de-icer
- heated steering wheel
For me the right choice is always 2018.
EPA ratings (for all brands) were recalculated starting in 2017. You should be seeing real world numbers closer to the EPA rating now. For example, the hwy rating for the current gen Mazda 6 used to be 37 mpg but now it's 35
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- 2014 QX70 AWD
My 2016 AWD CX5 GT was averaging 27.5 when I traded it in. I seemed to be on the higher end amongst members here.
PaulZooms
16.5 GT Sensing
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- Lakewood, CO
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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT
My 2016.5 AWD CX5 GT has averaged 27.65 for the over 17k Miles I’ve tracked fill ups.
While I feature jack rabbit launches, I’m steady as you go once I reach the speed limit. (I use the adaptive cruise almost constantly). 50/50 City/hwy.
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- 2022 2.5GT
Mpg, mpg, mpg - it’s such a selfish attitude. All this opposition about CD is all about whether there are worthwhile gains in mpg. Not one of you has acknowledged the fact that it will inevitably bring gains of any amount in emission reduction. Can’t you see what internal combustion engines are doing?
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
17 got all that. Exterior same. Interior same other then window switches. The 17 got the glass, too. NVH wasn't improved in 18, nor did it need to be as 17 is quiestest in class.
17s absorb bumps and imperfections better than 19s
mazdadude
ZOOOOOOOOOM ZOOOOOOOOOM
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- '16.5 Mazda CX-5 Touring
Since the overall circumference of the tire and wheel between the 17" and 19" combos still remains the same between the two sizes, so does the RPM. It is the SIDEWALL height that is changed.
I see. So the only difference is in the look and the 17s offer better road cushion since the sidewall is taller. Short sidewalls tend to be stiffer but they do handle a little better on curves.
Turborascal
Contributor
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- 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature; 2019 Mazda MX-5 30 AE, RF, #150/3000
I'm completely satisfied with my '17; but if I were buying today I'd get the '18 for the minor updates (i.e. all windows auto-down and switches lit) and one less year of depreciation when/if traded.
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You pay that year of depreciation up front with the 18.
