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    Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems

    Are you having problems with the engine of your Mazda CX-5? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Mazda CX-5 engine issues & faults. We have answered all of the most frequently asked questions relating to problems with the Mazda CX-5 engine.

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    What midsize SUV has good fuel economy?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 22 June 2017

    All of them would be good choices, but I would prefer the Mazda CX-5 or the Kia Sportage. Either would be fine.

    Mazda CX-5: Problem with my engine
    Answered by Graham Smith · 28 January 2016

    I’m surprised that they couldn’t find the cause of the problem, but impressed that they are prepared to replace the car. I wouldn’t be too concerned about the problem happening again, but I would be upset that it will take four months for them to find you a replacement car. That’s unacceptable. I would expect them to move heaven and earth to get you a new car, after all they’ve got your money and now they’ve left you without a car. I hope that they have at least given you a courtesy car for the time you have to wait.

    Diesel or petrol SUV?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 21 June 2015

    The advantage of the Sorento is that it's a seven-seater, so it will have more space for a big trip. Do not go for diesel unless you travel more than 30,000km a year, otherwise it will take too long to recoup the extra cost of the engine.

    CX-5 or Qashqai to replace ix35?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 16 November 2014

    The 2.5-litre petrol engine in the CX-5 will give you the zip you want. If you need oomph for towing, go for the diesel.

    Mazda CX-5: Issues with 'i-stop' system
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 17 October 2012

    You have to believe that Mazda has beefed up the mechanical components that take the extra load of systems like the stop-start system, so there's no reason to believe they will wear out or fail faster than they would on a car without the system. That said, I wouldn't use it if it were fitted to my car, the fuel savings are so small it's hardly worth the trouble.

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