1)How many people you know are going to change their minds on the CRV because it doesn't have adaptive headlights? OK then. On the other hand, a lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto like the CX-5 could change someone's mind. Nice thing about Android Auto/Apple Carplay is the interface gets updated with the phone, so you won't get stuck using the OEM Nav like you would on the Mazda once it becomes outdated.
I'm not a tech junkie, but many people are. Agreed.
2)Says who?
Agreed.
3)And yet despite this, it will still get better MPG then the new 2017 CX-5 and previous generation so who cares if it's not as good as listed in the EPA estimates?
I'd still like it to hit EPA estimate, but on the freeway it does, and that's what counts, because "Cruise Control" is a lot more repeatable than mirroring your take-offs to what is "standard". For example, a Vegas stoplight is a different animal than a San Antonio stoplight, etc.
4)Small delay? Funny it will still outrun a CX-5. And the CVT in the CRV is being regarded as one of the best in its class. The transmission in the CX-5 is nothing more than a standard 6-speed automatic which is nothing new or groundbreaking. You could find one of those in a 2008 Mazda3.
The CX-5 transmission is very different from a standard 6-speed auto, and it's not just BS wording. It really is a refinement. Check out the engineering on YouTube "Skyactive automatic". I was impressed.
5)I'm sure Honda design knows what they're doing with styling of their vehicles, seeing as how they sell 5x more cars than Mazda.
The new CRV looks fine to me. A little heavy on the chrome, to be honest, but the lines are fine. Styling is so personal though, why even bother arguing it too hard? I mean hell, some people here actually liked the Mazda 5!
6)No issues with my CRV at all, BTW the CX-5 has had several more recalls then the CRV has.