Taking delivery of CX5 AWD CBU today.

Here's how I felt after after trying out the following cars.

HR-V - no powah and feels a spec lower - not a fair comparison against CX-5
CR-V - good car dated looks, older transmission.
Ford Ecosport - love the looks, smallish interior and hated the dashboard.
Subaru XV - beautiful engine and love the way it drives. Equipment and trim is sorely lacking.
Subaru Forrester - damn it's huge and expensive.

CX-5 wins in terms of overall technology, safety and fuel economy, love the modern and nicer looking interior.

Some of the other cars tested may be ahead in certain areas, overall the Mazda is a better package.

Didn't manage to test the new Nissan X-Trail

This post has been edited by aaronpang: Sep 2 2015, 10:09 AM

It's an AGM battery and not considered special or new technology.

BMW's and Merc owners have had AGM batteries for decades already

http://www.bmw.com.my/com/en/owners/parts/...tery_AGM_EN.pdf

I've used AGM batteries in solar installations and AGM batteries have a very long service life.

Yup facelift with the new grill and lights etc...