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i think there's a nostalgia for mazda because of their zoom zoom history, the miata/mx5, rx7/rx8 history, etc.
but to me there's nothing special about any mazda except the mx5.
Not to mention that much of Mazda's current lineup is pretty old and using old tech. The CX-9 has been out since 2016 with no major changes since, and still uses a 6-speed automatic. Even Toyota has moved away from that in their new vehicles.
i think there's a nostalgia for mazda because of their zoom zoom history, the miata/mx5, rx7/rx8 history, etc.
but to me there's nothing special about any mazda except the mx5.
Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i don't think the cx5 interior has a 'premium feel'.
no digital gauges. small screen tacked on top of a very dull dash top, those climate rotary dials look ancient, etc.
compare it to a subaru outback - blows it away.
I agree. I do know there are some big Mazda fans on here. But the brand doesn’t do it for me. They have no touch screens which seems at odds with the way the competition does it. I guess for Mazda fans…they should happy that Toyota has rescued them as the brand probably wouldn’t survive without the big T.
i don't think the cx5 interior has a 'premium feel'.
I just drove one today, it absolutely has a premium feel. You have to compare it against its competition, compared to a CRV or Rav 4 the CX-5 has a much better interior. The CX-5 has materials that are way above the competition, really nice quality leather, real metal trim, real open pore wood trim, felt lined glove boxes and cubbies, etc. That Subaru may look nice in pictures, but in reality from a quality standpoint it doesn't hold a candle to the Mazda.
The picture you posted is also a pre-refresh car, and a low trim. The refresh has virtual gauges, etc.
I just drove one today, it absolutely has a premium feel. You have to compare it against its competition, compared to a CRV or Rav 4 the CX-5 has a much better interior. The CX-5 has materials that are way above the competition, really nice quality leather, real metal trim, real open pore wood trim, felt lined glove boxes and cubbies, etc. That Subaru may look nice in pictures, but in reality from a quality standpoint it doesn't hold a candle to the Mazda.
The picture you posted is also a pre-refresh car, and a low trim. The refresh has virtual gauges, etc.
This is the refresh car:
I see I'm not the only one who noticed the base model CX-5 interior was being compared to a mid-high trim Outback. I like the stitched dash on the Outback though.
I see I'm not the only one who noticed the base model CX-5 interior was being compared to a mid-high trim Outback. I like the stitched dash on the Outback though.
When you sit in that Outback, the materials are garbage...
I see I'm not the only one who noticed the base model CX-5 interior was being compared to a mid-high trim Outback. I like the stitched dash on the Outback though.
It wasn't intentional on my part, it was the image i found.
i still don't think the mazda is all that. It's not terrible by any means though. And mazdas are typically enjoyable to drive.
They don't even have their own company name's domain working... https://mazda.com
When you look at the luxury brands, in order to get the same feel and quality and level of equipment you need to spend $10-15k more. Theres not anything really in a mainstream vehicle that feels as premium. I was really impressed with the Venza, which is a lot of car for similar money, and bigger, but it doesnt have the same luxury features and the hybrid powertrain isn't for everybody.
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