Mazda CX-5 (2012 - 2017) 2.2d (175bhp) Sport Nav AWD 5d Auto (2012/62) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical and well informed motorist.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
All seem to love it, especially the pearlescent white finish.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, definitely. We have had no real problems. My only gripes are that the clock is badly positioned and the electric seat has no memory function, so it requires fiddling with every time my wife and I swap driving. Very annoying, and should be a no brainer to fit memory to electric seats - come on Mazda!
What are you likely to buy next?
No idea as yet, still got 2 years warranty to go.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£28,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Found best internet price then negotiated same with local dealer. Fairly straightforward process, and I prefer to deal with local company whenever possible.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Great Reviews, favourable test drive, Mazda reliability and the new Skyactiv technology.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful and friendly throughout, although I always do my research beforehand.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very nice - super auto gearbox and powerful engine. Great motorway cruiser and also very sharp handling for a crossover. Climate control excellent.
What's it like to park?
Well not too bad, but this is a large car and the reversing camera and the front sensors are almost a necessity in my opinion.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
DPF sensor failed and the car became very erratic, but this was replaced by the dealer within 48 hours.
What's most practical about your car?
Great all round abilities, large boot, powerful and flexible engine, lots of safety features. The safety pack is very good with rear vehicle monitors and reversing camera etc. etc.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto dipping lights work flawlessly.
