Hello! I am (again) considering trading in my 2019 Sonic Silver Metallic CX-5 GT AWD (non-turbo) with a 2019 Sonic Silver Metallic CX-5 GTR AWD (turbo). The only one available at my favorite dealer comes with the roof rails which is extra $300+ that they will charge me. I don't care for a roof rail as I don't intend to carry cargo on the top of the roof! Plus if I do carry cargo, I have to buy the crossbars!

My question to those who have roof rails on their CX-5 is: does the roof rails add to the wind noise on high speed highway cruising?

Thanks in advance.

 

We had roof rails in our VW Tiguan and did not notice any wind noise. Don't expect any for the CX-5 or maybe just a little bit.

Just out of curiosity, are you again considering the turbo because of performance issues or any other reason?

 

The only problem I've noticed with the rails on our 2014 is that it's a bit hard to clean under them.

 

Yes. I did a roundtrip to Arizona and although after the CD recall I gained a little performance increase, for some reason, I still think that I have to have a GT Reserve (GTR). The GTR has plenty of power. I’m jealous of my wife’s Soul Red GTR.

I used to own a Subaru Crosstrek before my CX-5’s (they all come with roof rails) and the rails cause wind noise at high speed on highway cruising. I hate wind noise. In Summer, I always drive with my AC on - I don’t open my windows. If the CX-5 GTR has an option to delete the moonroof, I would delete it, but no, all CX-5 upper trim levels have moonroof.

 

Well, the rails on the 2019’s are flushed on the valley on the roof sides. No more cleaning necessary.

 

Sorry, meant to say crossbars instead of rails. I have noticed no wind noise.

 

I agree, the turbo is tempting. I might have done the same but my budget would take a serious hit because of the depreciation of our current CX-5. From what I see, Mazda is entering the electric car realm as well, so maybe our next CX-5 will be electric

 

Electric? I will never consider EV’s at the current cost and limited range. Currently, your “gas stop” will be for several hours to charge up. It will take me a week to my destination instead of currently 32 hours!

 

It won't take several hours to re-charge. Super-charging is currently about 40 minutes to charge to 80%, and 75 minutes to 100%. Charging/capacity/range will get only better with better battery technology and it is the future.

 

I just traded in my 2019 CX-5 GT for a 2019 CX-5 GT Reserve (GTR).