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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.

Both the latest Forester/Outback and CX-5/50 use a transaxle with a coupler. Their AWD systems are not that different in terms of power distribution, unless you mean left to right, in which case the Subaru does use equal-length axles. There is no way for Subaru to send more than 50% of the...

I don't feel much of a difference between the two tires. The WS90s were a few dollars cheaper per tire and technically the newer/better compound. Both have uncanny grip when the powder is flying. We use too much salt around here for me to notice differences in ice performance. ;) Ironically, I...

Blizzak WS90 on 17” steel wheels. Lots of deep, slushy snow around here. My last CX-5 had DM-V2’s which were also great. I’m not sure if I trust all weather tires to get the job done. I hear lots about CC2, but I got my LX25’s and WS90’s for about $300 more total. I know the CC2 is not...

My Mazda came used with aftermarket LED replacements, and while the projector beam housing does a good job of not blinding oncoming traffic, the light output just isn't very great. It also had LED's in the high beams, which are great to punish oncoming trucks, but due to a voltage mismatch the...

They're in the same class of vehicle, but they're pretty opposite in philosophy. Subaru has a comfy ride, while Mazda is firmer and "sporty." The Subaru has a giant greenhouse for windows, whereas the Mazda is sort of cave-like in terms of visibility, especially through the rear quarter windows...