Hi everyone!!!

I'm going tomorrow do a test drive on a cx5, and I was wondering if someone has drive both cx5/50 base models (I don't want turbo). Is it true that cx50 ride is much harsh than cx5? I live in montreal which is a city full of holes and rogue roads...also I'm not sure the $5k more dollar worth for something of same specs. Tbh the only reason I'm looking cx50 is because is new and felt better looking

Cheers!!!

 

I overheard a sales dude say to a potential buyer, unless you're doing off road adventures, the CX-5 is the better highway machine. Things I've seen posted in reviews from owners/publications seem to echo that. I sat in a CX-50 and with the lower ceiling my hair was brushing it (I'm 6') so my choice was made for me either way.

 

A lot of people have generally said that the CX-5 is more comfortable and built better than the CX-50.

 

But I have to admit the CX-50 Meridian edition looks really nice vs my CX5...

 

Don't forget there's always cars that might look better, until you get it and have buyer's remorse.

 

The CX5 is built in Japan ,it has an independent rear suspension . The CX50 is built in America has more interior volume ,beam real suspension and better ground clearance , but IMHO the quality control and ride and handling of the CX5 is better . Drive both back to back on the same day and decide for yourself . The CX5 has been in production longer ,and is more likely to be sorted out and have fewer bugs/teething pains than the new CX50 in it's first year of production.

 

You are asking the ride opinions of others.
Drive them both and make up your mind.
Doing anything else won't give "you" the answer "you" are seeking.

Happy Test Driving

 

last weekend I test drove the CX-5 and CX-50, both of course are nice. I did quite a bit of online research.

I purchased the CX-5, better for me, YMMV as they say

 

Good for you, test driving both it's the only way to know for sure which is best for "you".
Congrats on your new CX-5.

 

the CX-50 is marketed towards the Subaru Outback crowd, the CX-5 is a reasonable alternative to a BMW X3, Acura RDX and even the Lexus NX and RX. With the Turbo models the CX-5 is every bit as good as those 3. And the interior quality surpasses the CX-50 and is on par with these luxury brands. If I was looking for the more rugged type of vehicle I’d take the Outback over the CX-50. Since I wanted the luxury type SUV and had the choice of the 5 or the 50 the 5 won out easily.