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I ultimately settled on a 2014 Grand Cherokee (old habits die hard), but to see what life would be like with the one that got away, I recently spent a weekend with the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD.

I was exclusively searching for Jeeps-they've always been my daily driver-but when I mentioned my search to my colleagues at The Drive, at least three workers flagged the Mazda CX-5 as something to consider. I hemmed and hawed over relinquishing my beloved ride, but I eventually started looking into purchasing a four-door vehicle. It was a perfect vehicle for my single days, but for our consistent road trips to Pittsburgh and Boston for holidays and family visits, the little Wrangler wasn't the hauler we needed. Our familial unit consists of the two of us and our 65-pound black lab named Oscar, and piling the lot of us and any cargo into the two-door Jeep was a bit of a squeeze. Ībout a year and a half ago, my fiancée made it known that my soft-top 2011 Jeep Wrangler was no longer going to cut it as our "family car". Today's edition: the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring.

These comments are from RACV’s experienced team of vehicle testers.Welcome to Critic's Notebook, a quick and off-the-cuff car review consisting of impressions, jottings, and marginalia regarding whatever The Drive writers happen to be driving. Improvements to the diesel, however, make it a better drive, especially if you can give it regular highway runs and do enough kilometres each year to justify the higher price. For buyers who only do short trips around town and a low number of kilometres each year, the petrol version is still the sensible choice. It remains an appealing package and an involving, enjoyable drive.

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Mazda’s centrally mounted seven-inch touch-screen produces a clear image, and we’ve found the Mazda MZD infotainment system to be one of the easiest to use, but it does not support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.ĭespite Mazda’s good reputation for reliability, its three-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty falls well short of the five-year and even seven-year cover of many of its competitors.ĬX-5 continues to evolve, albeit in small steps. With the use of soft-touch trim materials, it has the look and feel you only expect from a luxury brand. In the Akera the premium quality and attention to detail of the fit and finish continues. While both cabin and boot space aren’t as roomy as some of its peers, CX-5 is still a practical size with a comfortable, inviting presentation. The main additions are a 360-degree all-round view display for Akera, to help when reversing or parking, while the Touring model gets the excellent windscreen Active Driving Display, which previously was only seen on the GT and Akera.

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Using the Sport mode holds the automatic transmission in the lower gears longer for a more responsive feel, however the noise level becomes more noticeable.Įquipment-wise, the upgrade is minor and concentrates on the higher-spec models. Producing similar power but less torque than the diesel, the 2.5-litre petrol engine performs well but does need to be worked over a broader rev range. The benefits of cylinder deactivation systems, however, tend to vary depending on operating conditions and driving styles. The official figure is now 7.4L/100 km, a reduction of a mere 0.1L/100km. Changes to the 2.5-litre petrol engine add another 1Nm to its maximum torque, while the introduction of an almost seamless cylinder deactivation system, which shuts down two cylinders under light load such as cruising, is designed to reduce fuel consumption. Minor tweaking squeezes an extra 1kW from the 2.0-litre engine. Smaller and less obvious modifications have been made to the petrol engines.

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The 12-model line-up remains the same, with five equipment grades, three engine options and choices between front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive and manual or automatic transmissions, although the only manual is the entry-level Maxx with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and front-wheel-drive, for $28,690 plus on-road costs.

So Mazda has updated CX-5 and reduced prices across the range, a move which has added a touch more polish and hip-pocket appeal to what was already a refined and very capable package. And it’s made even harder with new or upgraded models arriving regularly. Staying ahead of the pack is a tough job when competing against so many high-quality vehicles. The mid-size Mazda CX-5 has been playing its part by being the country’s most popular SUV for five years in a row.