Hellos.
Im thinking of buying a 2021 or 2022 turbo CX-5.
The problem Im having is that Car and Driver reports that the 2022 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature stops 70-0 in 185 feet, which is rather long and I wouldnt want. (see https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/cx-5-2022)
In contrast, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD stops in 167 feet, which is quite good (see https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/cx-5-2021)
Its hard to understand the large differences in stopping distance since they both are turbo models and weigh about the same.
Unfortunately, Car and Driver hasnt reported on more models.
I want to make sure what Im getting.
Can anyone inform me as to the stopping distances for each turbo CX-5 model in 2021 and 2022?
Thank you very much

 

They have exactly the same brakes and tires, so maybe the temps/track conditions were different that day? I would not make a decision on C&D test results alone. I will say I had a '19 NA which has smaller front rotors than the turbo, yet my turbo is having issues with pulsing which didn't happen in my '19.

 

I agree. There's always going to be variables in play when driving in real life as well. Tires are pretty much going to be the biggest help in stopping distance, but I can say I've had no issues with my brakes on my '21 Carbon Edition Turbo. Stopping distance is something to take with a big grain of salt since it can't be replicated every time.

 

OMG just when I thought I have read every possible question on a forum...


If you don't like the specification and want the MAZDA to invest in a performance driving lesson and learn to stop quicker. LOL

Or better yet drive slower, save money of gas and maintenance caused by driving speeds of 70mph.?

If you do the math from 60 or 65 mph versus 70 over say 100 miles look at the couple of minutes you save arriving at your destination and also the loss in MPG to achieve that faster arrival time.

Make sure when you are considering the 70 mph to honestly assess your reaction time in a panic stop if needed. My guess 99% of people it is a loss of 1/2 seconds minimum, so you just increased your stopping distance.
Lets not forget that those specification for braking are for NEW vehicle. They or at least most of those tests do not usually show the test weight. So as your tires and brake age or you acquire miles on the chassis the stopping distance changes in length to stop.

Reaction Time For Complex Tasks:

For more complex tasks such as emergency braking, human reaction time has been studied and measured as three different phases: the time to perceive or sense a danger or hazard (perception phase), the time to make a response decision (decision phase), and the time to respond (response phase). The response phase (i.e. braking) is further complicated by the physical response (i.e. apply the brakes with the foot) and the system response (i.e. the time the vehicle’s braking system requires to actually apply braking force to the wheels). Under ideal driving conditions, the entire human perception reaction time for braking has been measured to be approximately 1.5 seconds (R. Limpert).

 

I generally upgrade to performance brake systems (including replacing rubber lines with stainless) on my first pad service on most of the vehicles I own.
I will be doing so with CX-5 shortly as I prefer their "performance stopping capability".
By that I mean they react exactly the same every time, but it doesn't necessarily equate to a shorter braking distance.
Only my vehicles with Brembo brake systems did I keep stock (but that was on my Ducati motorcycles).

 

thank you for your input

 

thank you for your thoughts

 

Thanks for your thoughts. The 70-0 distance test is just what Car and Driver uses as a standard breaking test. Consumer Reports uses 60-0 in their reports.

 

You might find it interesting how those breaking test numbers were established in the first place?

 

I wonder as well