TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-5
2012 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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2013
There's plenty of legroom in the rear seat, but the same can be said of most compact crossovers. Based on the official specs the Mazda has 4.4 inches more total legroom than a VW Tiguan, but to me the Tiguan's rear seat seemed slightly roomier and more comfortable owing to a higher position. The rear seat reclines in the VW and some other compact crossovers, but not in the Mazda. The Escape's rear seat is considerably less spacious than the others. Adults will fit, but with less knee room to spare.
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2012 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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2013
4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is roomy enough for an average or above average adult, but the seats themselves could be better-- perhaps more sculpted and padded. Not nearly as comfortable as the front seats after an hour or two. I'm sure, however, that this is a common complaint on other smaller SUVs too, having tried them out at dealers, so it's not unique to Mazda. Again, a modest complaint since I'm in the driver's seat most of the time! (which is VERY comfortable, I might add, even for long drives!)
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2013
4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Could use some more support on the front of the seats, the back seems to fully support me.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2012 Mazda CX-5
2012 Mazda CX-5 Powertrain: Cons
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My evaluation of the CX-5's handling was likely colored by the performance (or lack thereof) of its powertrain. Mazda's new six-speed automatic does its job well, but simply can't compensate for the 155-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine's grunt deficit. Acceleration is merely adequate. Ford, Kia, and Volkswagen offer turbocharged 2.0-liter fours in their compact crossovers, while GM and Toyota offer V6s. Honda, like Mazda, offers only a naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine, but it's a 2.4-liter with 185 horsepower. Mazda needs to at least offer buyers the option of trading off some of that stellar fuel economy for more power. On top of its low output, the Mazda's direct-injected engine doesn't feel responsive and sounds a bit clattery, especially when cold.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Mazda CX-5
2012 Mazda CX-5 Powertrain: Pros
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Body/Powertrain
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2013
4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I purchased this CX5 new in Jan 2013, I now have over 5,000 miles and have no problems. I just love the way this car drives. It replaced a volvo Cross country with 205,000 miles. Plenty of power with the 2.0 engine and 6 speed auto. currently getting 28 MPG in combined city/highway. Also, one thing a lot of car reviewers do not talk about is the maintenance issues down the road. There is no timing belt to replace on the Mazda Skyactive engines. I plan on keeping this car for a number of years and well over 100,000 miles so that is one major maintenance item I do not have to worry about.
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2013
4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD