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April 16th, 2013 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
The compact cross-over market is hugely popular in America, and Mazda has introduced the all new CX-5 to compete in this crowded market place. So did Mazda succeed in bringing some Zoom Zoom to the compact cross-over market with the CX-5? Let’s find out!
With stiff competition from the likes of the Toyota Rav4, Honda CR-V and the Ford Escape, what distinguishes the Mazda CX-5? Well, I think it is the fact that Mazda puts a bit of the Miata into all of their cars.
The CX-5 is powered by a Skyactiv inline 4 cylinder engine which produces 155 horsepower and 150 lb. ft. of torque. That’s good enough for a 0-60 time of 8.9 seconds on to a top speed of 116 mph.
Fuel economy is rated at 25 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. You can expect 28 mpg overall with the AWD CX-5. If you opt for front wheel drive and a manual transmission you will get 33 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg in the city.
Pricing starts at $28,600 for the all wheel drive CX-5. Add the Grand Touring Tech Package and Navigation and you are out the dealer door at just over $31,000. That’s fair money and comparable to a similarly equipped Nissan Rogue.
Weight is of course a huge factor in a car’s handling, acceleration and fuel economy, and Mazda has worked hard to put all of their models on a strict diet. The CX-5 weighs well over 500 lbs. less than the larger CX-7.
This lightweight philosophy is what makes cars like the Miata and the Mazda 2 fun to drive even without hugely powerful engines. Of course Lotus has been making this strategy work for their cars since the 60’s.
So does it really work with the CX-5. Well of course it is a big vehicle, but Mazda knows a thing or two about steering feel and suspension design, so it is actually pretty fun to drive. There are certain intangible elements that make a car fun to drive, and Mazda has been very good at parlaying them into their cars for many years now.
That’s really what Zoom Zoom is all about. It’s Mazda’s philosopy of putting a sports car or a little bit of the Miata into all of their cars. Call it Farfegnugen or Zoom Zoom, but like many VW’s, Mazdas also have a really nice feel to them when you are behind the wheel.
In addition to lightweight, Mazda also uses Skyactiv technology to increase both power and fuel economy. In lay terms this means that at any given time, the CX-5’s engine is doing everything it can to make sure that you are getting the most power and economy possible.
So does the CX-5 carry on Mazda’s Zoom Zoom philosophy in the CX-5? I think they did. Sure it’s an SUV, but it still has good steering feel and it is surprisingly fun to drive. Of course it also offers everything a compact SUV should including up to 65.4 cubic feet of storage. I’m Drivin’ Ivan Katz.
Source Article from http://www.examiner.com/review/mazda-cx-5-road-test-video-review-by-drivin-ivan-katz?cid=rss
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