I am a longtime Mazda driver who still owns the Mazda5 and love the look of the Mazda CX5. My only reservation is the mileage. 80% of my driving in the city, and Hybrid models provide much more potential savings.(24 mpg vs 42 mpg). Planning to drive around 6-8 thousand a year. Looks like Hybrid technologies are the way to go. I can get Mazda at a discount today but there is a dealer markup and wait time for hybrid Kia. Want to hear some expert opinions here. Thanks.

  • Heolfrig@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I’ve already been waiting over a year on a Sportage Hybrid, so take wait time into consideration. Talking to a Mazda dealer near me about a CX-5 and he told me 2 to 4 months, but this all anecdotal

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    1 year ago

    CX-5. Keep in mind that if you buy any hybrid is that you may have to replace the hybrid battery and possibly even the controller at some point during your ownership experience. You might want to check the cost of a replacement hybrid battery first. Also, find out what the factory warranty is and how long it covers the hybrid battery, if at all. On many cars that’s a wear item and not covered.

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    1 year ago

    Rav4 Hybrid, maybe CRV hybrid would be what I’d cross shop with the Mazda. Kia makes shit quality vehicles for people who don’t know any better/can’t get financed for anything Else

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    1 year ago

    I drive 25k a year and drive a 5.0 GT. Luckily I get 30MPG highway and that’s 90% of my miles because at 77k miles my breaks are almost new.

    Definitely looking to get myself a Mazda something next year because gas costs are KILLING me

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      1 year ago

      In the U.S., it is hard not to get a Mazda without a 2.5L engine and AWD. So great gas mileage is not really a thing anymore until Mazda comes out with its hybrids in the lower end models.

      I was hoping to wait two more years before buying my next car and get a Mazda hybrid in a CX-5 size. Blew my mind that a RAV4 Hybrid can get 40 mpg on the highway.

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    1 year ago

    I am mazda thru and thru. I wouldn’t in a million years consider Kia or Hyundai at this stage given their recalls, fire issues and now government intervention. Potentially I would consider a RAV4, and lastly a Honda CR-V. Niether will have the driving experience of a CX-5, but they are at least reliable (toyota more so than Honda).

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    1 year ago

    I really wanted a Kia Sorento. Even test drove a really nice Kia Sportage before I got my CX-50 earlier this year. But my experience with the '21 Kia Seltos I leased will ensure I never put money towards another Kia again.

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    1 year ago

    I say this as someone who has had nothing but Korean cars for the past 6 years: Get the CX-5, particularly a non-turbo model. Much much better choice between the two.

    Now if you’re leasing? That’s a different story. In that case go with whichever one is the better deal cause you’ll be within the warranty period anyways.