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.
I own five cars for my family and one is a 2017 Mazda CX5 and the other is a 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid. My daughter uses the CX5 as her daily and I use the Hybrid as my daily. In the past I’ve owned a Kia Sorento and a Kia van. Personally to me it’s about budget. I love the fact that Mazda has improved their interior noise issues on most models, they’re safe, and still reasonable to buy. Honda has an excellent safety rating and durable reputation too. On mileage alone the Hybrid wins, but look at the overall cost of owning each car. Yes, like others stated, stay away from Kia. If you can afford it, look at Honda’s Hybrids or wait a year and see what Mazda comes out with. If you’re on a tight or limited budget and need a vehicle now, get the Mazda CX5, IMO.
I don’t like the Honda 's CRV or Toyota rav4 design. I will probably keep my old car for now to see what comes in 2025. My wife likes the Zircon color, but the trim is over my price range.