I'll be spending a good part of this year looking at new SUVs, buying one later this year or early next year. Maybe my last new car as I may be retiring in 3-4 years sand it'd be nice to not have a car payment then. Strongly looking at the Audi Q5, and I can afford it, but I'm all about value and bang-for-the-buck, and I've been reeeeally happy with my 2014 CX-5 Grant Touring. Zero mechanical issues, and only minor other issues -- like no open switch from the drivers' seat for the rear door, and no foot-swipe ability to open the back door when standing back there. I do believe though that the 2018s have that, plus some other updated features like a heated steering wheel, etc. I know US News has the CX-5 as the top-rated non-luxury compact SUV and it's been a highly rated vehicle for many years -- that's why this former Toyota owner went to the CX-5 from the RAV-4. I have 93,000 miles on this baby, by the way, and routinely get between 26-27 MPG combined and with fairly aggressive driving.
Anyway, anyone else who's "upgraded" from an older CX-5 to a newer one, or anyone else with any relevant comments, please chime in. Happy with your decision? Did you look at other brands/models?
And by the way, will my 2014 roof rack and rails fit onto a 2018? If I can save a buck, I will!
Thanks in advance...
Anyway, anyone else who's "upgraded" from an older CX-5 to a newer one, or anyone else with any relevant comments, please chime in. Happy with your decision? Did you look at other brands/models?
And by the way, will my 2014 roof rack and rails fit onto a 2018? If I can save a buck, I will!
Thanks in advance...
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