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Joshie23 wrote:Gladiator wrote:nemisis wrote:Joshie23 wrote:carluva wrote:Is it available locally? It looks like Nissan's version of the Hilux Rocco.
Yes, it's available locally, $329k iirc.
$350 was the Price I got at the end of November.
Are the differences to the regular version all cosmetic or are there any engine/suspension mods?
carluva wrote:The photo is blurry. Can you take another one and send?
Joshie23 wrote:
I'm guessing it isn't listed here because while it can be purchased brand new, this thread is specific to the mainstream dealerships as opposed to 'grey-market' dealers and iirc, TTTL doesn't sell the CH-R, thus its omission from the discussion/thread.
nemisis wrote:carluva wrote:The photo is blurry. Can you take another one and send?
I put up another above not sure which one showing better. I’m seeing it clearly on my phone.
nemisis wrote:I just checked the paper. For a comparison check the last two rows.
Find that price isnt bad at all comin from a local dealerMonk BANzai wrote:BMW X3M Competition.... listed for $1.5M...
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carluva wrote:What is the price difference between the LE Vs the X gear?nemisis wrote:carluva wrote:The photo is blurry. Can you take another one and send?
I put up another above not sure which one showing better. I’m seeing it clearly on my phone.
agent007 wrote:Hey guys, we got a surprise this Christmas: the arrival of a brand new Mazda CX5 2.0. This one is the top trim model available locally, basically the Signature trim without the awd, turbo and sunroof.
The fit, finish, overal quality and driving dynamics of this vehicle is superior to our other crossovers (Rav4, xtrail, crv and tucson). The stock bose audio system has to be the best factory supplied sound system I have ever heard. It also came with memory seats, crash mitigation, 19" rims, 360 camera, power tailgate and full LED lighting etc. See pics below:20191225_212859.jpeg20191225_212800.jpeg20191225_142701.jpeg
If you do some basic research, the CX5 routinely outshines the Koreans and legendary RAV/CRV. The problem lies squarely with SS and their crappy service.carluva wrote:Ok I see. But for what you got, at that price, even with today's foreign exchange "issues" and the increased MVT and duties, you really got a steal.
Quite possibly and dollar for dollar, that Mazda outshines the Korean imports, the "legendary" RAV4 and the Forester as well.
wing wrote:If you do some basic research, the CX5 routinely outshines the Koreans and legendary RAV/CRV. The problem lies squarely with SS and their crappy service.carluva wrote:Ok I see. But for what you got, at that price, even with today's foreign exchange "issues" and the increased MVT and duties, you really got a steal.
Quite possibly and dollar for dollar, that Mazda outshines the Korean imports, the "legendary" RAV4 and the Forester as well.
agent007 wrote:As someone who can judge the RAV4, CRV, CX5, Xtrail and Tucson, I can safely say that each has its uniqueness about them.
Let me start with the Tucson, when you strip that apart, you also get the bones of a Kia Sportage. To me the Sportage is just a cheaper Tucson. Kia is to Hyundai is exactly what Seat and Skoda is to Volkswagen. To me it’s a soup of general mediocrity that attracts buyers due to their features content. Our Tucson is the 2.0 MPi version and we’re so glad that we did not choose the 1.6T with DCT combo back in 2016. The epic nightmares many with these Korean vehicles as they build in age and as the warranty expires is astounding.
The RAV4 is well made and is of good quality. The handling is not as sharp as the Tucson and the rubber band stretchy feeling of a CVT is most present. The ground clearance is great too. 5.5yrs later and it runs like a Swiss chronograph time-piece.
The Xtrail is the hybrid one and the 2nd most powerful of the 5 (at 176hp). It easily outguns most typical crossovers due to emotor assist. The rubber band CVT feeling is there, this time with fake gear shifting as revs climb. A quality product but very bland. The MR20DD engine is already building carbon and that JATCO transmission is questionable like most if not all Nissan Xtronic CVT rubbish.
The CRV is pure fun and quality. It’s the only one that can challenge the Xtrail Hybrid. The 1.5t is rated at 188-190hp. The CVT does not have that rubber band feeling, the handling is good and it’s pretty spacious. I won’t doubt that most of you all might very well choose this one over the others and I won’t blame you. 25 months later and a few quirks here and there, we anticipate this vehicle will continue to work well as the years climb. We are eyeballing the oil dilution issue and are somewhat bracing for impact just in case problems arise by year 2022.
The CX5 is a much different approach towards the compact crossover. It isn’t class leading in space and power but the way this vehicle feels while driving, the overall dynamics, the looks, the quality, the sound system and that paint color which I am bold enough to say is probably the best red in the entire auto industry. The CX5 shines bright on its own, even if you order it in black. If I were to compare a CX5 to the rest of the segment, as I mentioned many times before, it’s a samurai sword in a sea of butter knives.
Let’s remove the Xtrail Hybrid from this mix since it’s a grey market import and replace it with the $419k fully loaded Massy version. That unit will be relegated to a position above the Koreans. So based on my experience with the 5, I will rate them as:
1st CX5
2nd CRV
3rd RAV4
4th Xtrail
5th Tucson
If I were to impose my list against the entire segment offered locally and internationally then my rankings would be:
Prices for top trim models available locally only...
1st CX5 2.0 ($356k)
2nd CRV 1.5t awd ($410k)
3rd Forester 2.0 awd ($459k)
4th Rav4 2.0 ($419k)
5th Xtrail 2.0 awd ($419k)
6th Outlander 2.4 awd ($?)
7th Equinox 1.5t ($290k)
8th Tucson (dual clutch) 1.6t awd ($329k)
9th Tiguan (dual clutch) 2.0t awd ($495k)
10th Cherokee 2.0t awd ($?)
11th Kuga/Escape 1.5t awd ($345k?)
12th Sportage 2.0 ($335k?)
I know your likes would be different. For some, a sunroof is important, others it’s awd. Well if those 2 features is a must together with leather seats and premium audio then your #1 is a toss between the Forester and Tiguan. The 2.0T R-Line performance of the latter will spoil you no doubt but as that vehicle ages, it will redefine what you think a money pit is. So in that case, you may take a Forester. Acceleration and performance are not the attributes you think will come from this brand that makes STI’s but rather, when in the Forester, you can pretty much go almost as far as where a stock Jeep Wrangler can. Now that’s impressive!
"The CX5 is a much different approach towards the compact crossover. It isn’t class leading in space and power but the way this vehicle feels while driving, the overall dynamics, the looks, the quality, the sound system and that paint color which I am bold enough to say is probably the best red in the entire auto industry. The CX5 shines bright on its own, even if you order it in black. If I were to compare a CX5 to the rest of the segment, as I mentioned many times before, it’s a samurai sword in a sea of butter knives."
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