Recent content by jakeuten

I really enjoyed my 2015 and 16 CX-5’s. I really wanted a 2017+ model, but they had no hybrid options. So I moved on to a Ford Escape Hybrid, which I’ve been enjoying immensely so far. But both of my CX-5s had no issue reaching 180K miles with no major repairs except lower control arms in the...

Coming from a 16 CX-5 with a C&D tested 0-60 time of 7.7s, my new to me Escape is also measured at 7.7s 0-60. But now I get anywhere from 15-30 MPG better than my CX-5 could manage. The 0-60 time of neither vehicle is all that impressive, but the passing power is actually noticeably improved...

I upgraded from my 16 CX-5 Touring to a 21 Escape SEL Hybrid. Really enjoying the hybrid experience so far, very smooth, great torque, and good fuel economy.

I like the Conti LX25’s on my CX-5. Quiet, good MPG, good handling. I run dedicated winter tires so I cannot comment on winter traction.

C&D picked the Accord for a sedan comparison? In other news, the sun rose this morning.

I do not find that to be the case. I live somewhere that (usually) gets a lot of snow, so I like to see what my AWD system is doing. I bought a BT OBD reader and use the app “Car Scanner”. I included the gear graph so it can be seen that when the coupling solenoid is at 0%, I was parked. It...

I doubt they're great on the paint. My vehicle came pre-scratched with Mazda's notoriously soft paint. However the alternative is salt / brine sitting on my control arms and other suspension components til May... so I'll deal with the auto-wash.

The Michelin CrossClimate was released in March of 2015. The CrossClimate 2’s came out in August of 2020. Can we hope for a CrossClimate 3 this year with a more competitive rating vs the new WeatherReady 2’s, 365 AW, WeatherActive, WRG5, and Quatrac Pro? Don’t get me wrong, they’re outstanding...

167K miles on my 2016 CX-5 with no carbon cleanings and still getting a combined 27 MPG (1 above sticker). While I’ve never peeked at my intake valves, I’m sure I will begin to notice some decline in performance… car can still do a 7.6s 0-60 run when asked as well.

I’d make sure it’s had regular oil changes, check the condition of the brakes (the rears in particular are quick to go from the brake vectoring), and check the condition of the lower control arms. If all of those check out, it should be a solid vehicle! I’ve had two, a 15 and a 16, because the...

Have been lucky with my high mileage Skyactiv 2.5... *knocks on wood*

The TR580 is mounted longitudinally, but it is a transaxle because power flows to the front wheels first. Their CVT cars do not have a center diff to power the rear wheels beyond 50% on dry pavement. They use a coupler like every other FWD-AWD car. It does seem to be far more robust than a lot...

I figured it would be higher. My sales tax is also 8.875% in northern MN.

Winter tires make winter driving fun. Near-absolute control in most conditions. We are a Blizzak family. My brother ran WS-90s on a 1994 T-bird with no TCS or ABS and had zero problems making it up unplowed streets here in Duluth, MN. Another sibling ran WS-90s on a PQ45 Tiguan, and he never...

My CX-5 shows torque to the rear wheels under all driving circumstances. I believe the 2022(?) MY allowed for full FWD operation, but cars with JTEKT rear diffs are by default all wheels driven all the time. Minimum is about 10%, IME.