Can someone please advise whom the 2019 Car & Driver best Compact SUV and Mid-Size SUV winners are? (headbang)
Thanks!!
I rented a new Ford Explorer and the sound system in that vehicle was WAY better than the Bose in my 2017 CX5. The Explorer radio system was so crisp and balanced, it blew me away. One of the best stereos I have ever listened to inside a vehicle. When I went back to drive my CX5, it was a downgrade for sure. Not sure what system Ford uses, in house or Nsync or something like that.
To their credit, Bose makes paper cones sound pretty good. Its their sound signature which is more catered to say Orchestra music of news talk radio.
Now one wonders...could the 2.5T find its way under the hood of an AWD 6-speed manual Mazda 3...?
I'd be pretty happy with an eventual 2.5L version of the 'X' motor in that config (cool)
I wonder if a turbo SkyActiv-X will make it to market? If performance could be maintained...what MPG improvements there would be compared to 2.5T?
Much of the articles I read regarding magazine staff testing and Mazda reps regarding the 2.0 version was that it pulled almost like a 2.5 but with slightly better mpgs than current gen 2.0.
2.5X may be comparable to the RAV4's Hybrid in terms of power and but should be lower in MPGs....but should be cheaper?
"Alex On Autos" review recorded 6.4 sec 0-60 time. Not sure what octane gas though, probably 93 but maybe not. This guy is really obsessed with putting wider tires on the CX-5. I don't think it's a huge deal, but I do kind of wish they were 1 size wider, they seem a tiny bit narrow for a vehicle this size.
"Alex On Autos" review recorded 6.4 sec 0-60 time. Not sure what octane gas though, probably 93 but maybe not. This guy is really obsessed with putting wider tires on the CX-5. I don't think it's a huge deal, but I do kind of wish they were 1 size wider, they seem a tiny bit narrow for a vehicle this size.
Yeah...he did kinda went on diatribe about the handling and tires.
For good reason. The same skinny wheel/rubber you find on a base model 2.0L 155tq from 2013 are on a 310TQ version. That's poor from power delivery and handling perspective. Once you upgrade your wheel and tire you will understand the difference even 1" wider a wheel can make on handling and grip. I like this guy.. he actually mentioned gearing and acceleration. I notice a lot of these reviewers just cover gimmicks or useuless stuff like driving around in circles in the snow.. and don't talk about actual performance
For good reason. The same skinny wheel/rubber you find on a base model 2.0L 155tq from 2013 are on a 310TQ version. That's poor from power delivery and handling perspective. Once you upgrade your wheel and tire you will understand the difference even 1" wider a wheel can make on handling and grip. I like this guy.. he actually mentioned gearing and acceleration. I notice a lot of these reviewers just cover gimmicks or useuless stuff like driving around in circles in the snow.. and don't talk about actual performance
New forum member here. Probably coming home to Mazda after 20 years with Acura. The new RDX is too long, wide, and has too much bling for me so the CX-5 Signature seems ideal. Alex gives really balanced reviews that are driver focused. He*s likely right about the wheels (and maybe adding a couple more gears to the transmission) but I wonder how many owners will spend another $2k for wider wheels and better tires?
"Alex On Autos" review recorded 6.4 sec 0-60 time. Not sure what octane gas though, probably 93 but maybe not. This guy is really obsessed with putting wider tires on the CX-5. I don't think it's a huge deal, but I do kind of wish they were 1 size wider, they seem a tiny bit narrow for a vehicle this size.