Is there any new CBU batch in 2013? The sales man told me that no more CBU batch which is made in 2013 as only CKD will be given in 2013. Now considering to get 2012 or wait for the 2013 made if its still CBU.

Anyone can confirm whether there is still new CBU batch which is manufactured in 2013 for next year?

DEFECTS! DEFECTS! DEFECTS! DEFECTS! DEFECTS!
Had to say it 5 times because my 2012 October Batch CX-5 with less than 2000 KM has about 5 defects.

#1 - Dashboard rattle - Missing Foam
#2 - Front Suspension Creak/Squeak when going through bumps - During rainy day
#3 - Driver side flapping noise (could be passenger as well but since I'm the driver, I can only hear my side)
#4 - Rattling/Vibrating noise from Center Dome light - Probably loose wires/unpadded wires hitting the roof
#5 - Rattling/Vibrating noise from Front Passenger Side - have not determined, could be glove box. NOT! glove box content.

Other notable Problems:
#1 - The flap securing the leather wrapping on the font seat can come undone. Put your hand under the seat to find about 3 flaps which are folded over the seat to secure the wrapping down
#2 - Loose rear light access trim cover - May rattle depending on conditions, ask passengers to verify

I'll take videos and post them up for reference. Only in Malaysia you have to wait 6 months for a vehicle, at inflated price, and no chance to test drive the vehicle before taking delivery.

overall....still consider this car.....despite of horse power and back seat not so great...

cx5 vs cx7 which much better?? seen the cx7 looks better and more like a murano competitor and specs wise looks good too, but in terms of $$$ duno if this will be worth the value