Updated review on my 19 Signature
Weve got almost 4000 miles on our XX-5 Signature. Heres my thoughts on a few select items:
-gas mileage is still meeting expectations. In almost exclusively local driving, we average 20-21 mpg. Highway nets 27-right on the EPA estimate. I have no doubt that this vehicle and engine combo would easily net 30-31 mpg highway if it had an 8 speed transmission. We always run 87 octane. That being said, this car very much needs a bigger gas tank as many have noted. Even another 2 gallons would be helpful. Youll make extra gas stops on long trips for sure.
-power is perfect. No need for more in this vehicle. Its not fast but its zippy. Contributes to the fact its enjoyable to drive.
-speaking of transmissions...this one is very very well sorted. I can see why Mazda is hesitant to change transmissions.
-the rear view camera is awful. Horrible quality view and for some reason is extremely prone to getting dirty. Far more than our rear view camera on our Jeep Grand Cherokee. Maybe its due to the camera angle. No idea. I may apply some RainX to see if that helps less gunk stick to it.
-still disappointed that the steering wheel and ESPECIALLY the side mirrors are not linked to the seat memory. Im confident some marketing expert said in a product meeting, hey, lets hold side mirrors memory back so we can phase it in as a new feature for future model years. super dumb non-luxury move by Mazda.
-the entertainment/gps system is very slow acting for the first few minutes after starting the car. Again, no other car Ive driven with gps/entertainment systems including satellite radio take that long to boot up. The logic/layout is fairly user friendly but I dont like how if you tune to a favorite radio station, change the view to say, GPS, then go back to favorites it starts you at the top of the list again. It should start the menu on the channel you are on.
-The safety system suite offers a nice balance between too much and too little. Our Jeep Grand Cherokee has many false readings with its lane departure system. The Mazda rarely does.
-still appreciate the above average steering/handling and general road manners. They are at the top of the class for sure.
-its a very easy car to drive. Excellent sightlines, easy to steer/maneuver; the size isnt too big and not too small; its not terribly busy on the highway.
Weve had one random and unexplained electronic glitch. Out of nowhere, all of our radio favorites were deleted and the service schedule reminder reset to 5000. Were taking it in for its first oil change soon so well mention this to the service advisor.
Hope this is helpful and useful to someone. None of my cons are dealbreakers. Id buy this car again because the pros far outweigh the cons. Its a good looking, functional run-around vehicle for a family of four.
Weve got almost 4000 miles on our XX-5 Signature. Heres my thoughts on a few select items:
-gas mileage is still meeting expectations. In almost exclusively local driving, we average 20-21 mpg. Highway nets 27-right on the EPA estimate. I have no doubt that this vehicle and engine combo would easily net 30-31 mpg highway if it had an 8 speed transmission. We always run 87 octane. That being said, this car very much needs a bigger gas tank as many have noted. Even another 2 gallons would be helpful. Youll make extra gas stops on long trips for sure.
-power is perfect. No need for more in this vehicle. Its not fast but its zippy. Contributes to the fact its enjoyable to drive.
-speaking of transmissions...this one is very very well sorted. I can see why Mazda is hesitant to change transmissions.
-the rear view camera is awful. Horrible quality view and for some reason is extremely prone to getting dirty. Far more than our rear view camera on our Jeep Grand Cherokee. Maybe its due to the camera angle. No idea. I may apply some RainX to see if that helps less gunk stick to it.
-still disappointed that the steering wheel and ESPECIALLY the side mirrors are not linked to the seat memory. Im confident some marketing expert said in a product meeting, hey, lets hold side mirrors memory back so we can phase it in as a new feature for future model years. super dumb non-luxury move by Mazda.
-the entertainment/gps system is very slow acting for the first few minutes after starting the car. Again, no other car Ive driven with gps/entertainment systems including satellite radio take that long to boot up. The logic/layout is fairly user friendly but I dont like how if you tune to a favorite radio station, change the view to say, GPS, then go back to favorites it starts you at the top of the list again. It should start the menu on the channel you are on.
-The safety system suite offers a nice balance between too much and too little. Our Jeep Grand Cherokee has many false readings with its lane departure system. The Mazda rarely does.
-still appreciate the above average steering/handling and general road manners. They are at the top of the class for sure.
-its a very easy car to drive. Excellent sightlines, easy to steer/maneuver; the size isnt too big and not too small; its not terribly busy on the highway.
Weve had one random and unexplained electronic glitch. Out of nowhere, all of our radio favorites were deleted and the service schedule reminder reset to 5000. Were taking it in for its first oil change soon so well mention this to the service advisor.
Hope this is helpful and useful to someone. None of my cons are dealbreakers. Id buy this car again because the pros far outweigh the cons. Its a good looking, functional run-around vehicle for a family of four.
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