I am a Mazda fan boy. I have had 4 ND Miatas in soul red, snowflake pearl, soul red crystal and now Polymetal grey. The SRC was definitely the most striking in “certain” lighting conditions. But on an overcast day it was just…meh…. I’ve had a Mazda6 Signature in snowflake with the parchment (white) Napa leather…stunning in and out. Our CX-9 GT was machine grey/black and imo it was just ok. In the past year we have owned a ‘22 CX-5 Turbo and recently sold it and bought a ‘22 Certified CX-5 Signature, in snowflake white with the Caturra brown interior. Like the Mazda6 Signature we find the appearance (and all the additional features) to make for a stunning vehicle. No matter your choice in color you will love owning a CX-5….but having “no regrets” in my vehicle choice is what makes me the happiest….get what your gut tells you.