Thanks for finding the videos and nah, we just exchanging ideas to help others make better choices. Seeing as we've made ours and have loved with em for awhile.. .. Now, I could have pulled up other videos that shows the CX-5 trumps. But won't as then, it'd be simply arguing.. Hate to have to burst your bubble.. That was an AWD and sure slower on the average solid tarmac road. Why? Partly because that extra traction comes at a cost. A cost that includes extra weight AND power loss as it tries to "manage and overdo" things, than simply accelerate with good tyres on a good road. Now I don't know much about cars, engines, etc all. But I do know that Formula 1 cars aren't AWDs. And those guys, I reckon know a thing or 2 about going fast around a track.

Lastly, since you can concede to this..
"Yes, I agree on your point on this. However, I am not a fast and furious guy, CRV is enough for me at the moment. Definitely would consider a diesel turbo in the future, provided EVs hasn't become popular in maybe another 5 years."

Ends it all.. As you've agreed to the same thing I've consistently mentioned. The CX-5 not only drives and feels better, the diesel turbo greatly assists there too. So for those who want similar? Definitely test drive it first and if it's not for you? Sure.. Move along... Some don't like the diesel factor. Well, there's a 2.5 petrol turbo incoming.. Just as I didn't know till I test drove an even more powerful car.. Similarly, one doesn't know what they are missing out on unless they've had a taste.

You are much welcome. It's a forum.. Tis what forums are made for...I understand it's a significant purchase but try not to think too much (Yeah easier said than done..haha). Both are far from perfect. Just try to get the one that gives you as much as you require as stock. What you can retrofit later to make complete? Do it.. Then relax and enjoy the ride.

Regarding test driving.. IMO, I've learnt to vote with my money as a consumer. As long as you are a serious buyer, politely request for an extended text drive. If the dealership or SA is unwilling.. Walk away and find another..It's your hard-earned money to spend. You aren't there to beg... But first, take your time and go over the vehicles. Draw up relevant (possibly daily) scenarios and check them off the list while viewing the vehicles in the showroom and later when test driving. This helps a lot with the decision making. As then, you can easily see places you can compromise and others that are an absolute NO.. I'd wish you luck, but we know luck has nothing to do with choosing between the 2..

As a daily fwd driver on mostly city roads/highway.. I can tell for a fact.. the AWD is not needed.. Notice even Mazda themselves are phasing it out. I have never one day experienced wheel spin.. Yet, I can peel away from the toll gate or traffic light and leave all behind effortlessly...(okay, not all lar.. also got folks with more powerful engines out there.. we race sikit, then brake.. Can catch or maintain speed with a surprise) all without having to breach 3K - 4K RPM. 4K RPM+ being really flat kickdown and hold.. Similarly going uphill.. There's no loss in power delivery especially on the highways.. Car just chugs on and on and on.. You said it yourself above.. Rolling start la, bla bla.. When I want to overtake or perform sudden evasive maneuvers.. I have 100% confidence that the engine and handling WILL match me throttle press for press, steering turn for turn.. No lag.. no hesistance.. nthg.. just pull, shift, swerve and keep going where I want it to... just push it and it's done. Hence my stance.. Want a driver's car? The answer is unmistakable.. Want a somewhat okay-ish car that can carry more stuff & care about RV (somewhat)? Get the CRV. I'll reiterate, the CRV is not a slow car. It's just not the best in comparison WHERE driving dynamics and handling is concerned..

This one is mentality problem.. What to do.. All the Assists won't help and it's not safe (for now) to allow cars to almost tailgate other cars in front. Perhaps in the future when cars can communicate amongst themselves.. not unlike how Network routers maintain a steady flow.. Then we can zip around on full automated drives, without worrying (much) about others manually disrupting the flow. For now, as you say... Better to rely on manual driving and or be ready to completely take over in a second to avoid an accident. Actually, the reason you pointed out, was one of which made me end up realizing I can do away with Honda Sensing for now. Volvo and Tesla's would be my minimum benchmarks.

I'd like to first apologize for not bothering to visit the links to more videos. I saw plenty during my research over a 2 year period.. Some here can attest to my hesitance back then. Head over heart.. The heart won in the end. Minus a few kinks? She's a good lad. My message above sums it up.. No need think so much.. Really, take your CRV (reason I say this is that the driving feel is still fresh) and head down to a show room.. Grab a 2.2D FWD.. hit the highway with a couple turns .. ups and downs.. Maybe even do a Genting run.. Etc.. which experts have already done.. The experience you'll have will be sufficient to settle this for you.. No need to apologize all. Both cars are good in their respective departments. Just like I can't argue against the space advantage (fact), mazda's diesel turbo, NVH and driving dynamics is simply no match for the CRV. This is fact. We can agree to disagree.. I can respect that..no biggie.. I'm just here to mingle as a fan. Still a Honda boy.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Aug 7 2019, 02:18 PM

Plenty... It's old news.. Congrats on your new ride..

Lemon unit perhaps? I can’t tell you what’s wrong with the car. But I strongly suggest that you request for a temporary replacement vehicle while they do a deep inspection and testing of your car. Hopefully, they find the root cause and fix it or swap out enough parts with new ones until the issue is resolved and for long term. I feel your pain.

Manufacturing date is in the future? .. I kid, even if the manufacturing date is August 2019, BUT the tires were brand new, it should still be good to drive la.. My Toyo Proxies from 2017/18, still okay today. Although, by year end at the latest, I have to swap all four out for new ones .. What tire brand and model is yours? Probably factory defect and they were just slapped on...It happens.. IIRC, humming noises from tires would indicate an uneven wear and tear, especially if one's tires were just rotated after so long of not or never been rotated. I'm over 50K km and religiously rotate (X style) every 10K km. All evening out nicely and together. Yours, being "brand new" should not have these issues. So yes.. take them back and request they fit you with newer tires. It's a new car. Should come with new SAFE TO DRIVE tires.. Make sure to stress the last bit to them. You could really get hurt or hurt others with bad or poorly installed tires. I don't joke with em. Only contact from car to road. Check a couple times to be sure before heading back to Honda though.

Ah noted..Interpreted date wrongly.. Earlier suggestion remains the same though. Confirm it's a regular thing and complain accordingly.

It’s all good fam.. More importantly is to get the car and tires up and running properly.. So can vroom..

Double check the PPF quality to ensure it’s goofing stuff. Otherwise, for full frontal including side mirrors? Price sounds about right for the really good stuff. As for if it’s worth? You only can answer. I chose not to wrap or heck even coat my ride. Why? Cuz the cost to do those is dangerously close to or can respray the entire car in a couple years. I’ve primarily daily driven in KV for over a decade and what driving here has taught me is that... Bird shit or Stone chips aren’t problems.. Getting swiped by errant motorcycle riders and cars is the bigger problem. Neither of which coating nor PPF will protect against. So I rather keep my money to professionally respray and look all new again in say 5 years.

Different advice though if your car’s the Mazda CX-5 with SRC paint or any White/Whitish coloured paint? Then yes, I would advise coating & a good PPF. To protect the red & white.

Haha.. Of course, much nicer rides that most probably won’t be daily driven should be kept well maintained, and that includes full body work up.. Not just the frontal part.. Can’t have a “Showroom Car” at home without maintaining the showroom-ness.

But that’s just my opinion towards PPF after much deliberation. I actually almost got one.. Under RM2K I think. XPel seems good stuff.

Hi, I came from a tuned FD1 that served well... TBH, I believe that both are built for people seeking different outcomes. I suggest you isolate my posts to see what I wrote about and was discussed back when I was in the exact same situation you are now.. You should gain more insights.. Nevertheless, here are some points..

*Looks..Both interior and exterior? CX-5 wins
*Power Delivery? Diesel or 2.5T? CX-5 wins.. But if 2.0? CRV wins.
*Driving feels & pleasure? Basically, which is the better driver’s car? CX-5 wins
*RV? CRV wins.
*Spaciousness and Practicality? CRV wins, hands down.

It's definitely a slightly larger CRV and I gotta admit though, the side profile looks nicer.. Reminds of of Audi.. Unfortunately it appears to be a China only release. So don't expect it here anytime soon.

Hmmm, depends.. Tiguan is also a nice car to drive. Some would even say it's a better handler than the CX-5. But over here? Badge and past owner's history pretty much kills it for most as an option. RV is definitely worst of all 3. Personally, I did try to go test drive it.. But 2 visits to separate showrooms (on different days) and none could provide a vehicle to test drive. So I went on to the others and struck it off my list. I've seen a few on the road and it does look handsome. Just no heart pulls. So yeah, unless it's one has a specific love for it? I wouldn't say it's a fair comparison in the Malaysian market. Made worse by the Proton X70..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Aug 1 2020, 10:23 PM

Hmm, I’m not aware of any proper comparisons.. Besides with such purchases, emotions towards the car definitely plays a strong part. So I suggest you test drive both or more, check things off your requirements list then simply get that which ticks the most boxes. For me and probably all SUV owners on here, we pretty much ruled out sedan as an option. Perhaps, start with that first.. Sedan or SUV.

Well, if Honda Sensing is a need. one wouldn't consider the CRV vs the CX-5.. You would just take the CRV as the clear winner...Although a few have successfully installed Mazda's MRCC feature.. As much as I loved Honda Sensing. I preferred the better driver's car and of course its looks. The CX-5 2.2D NA engine with 2 turbos is a different car to drive compared to the CRV 1.5T CVT+turbo. With the CX-5 I can choose to ride like a granny or kick-down to sprint ahead thanks to that low torque requirement. The CX-5 does have autonomous emergency braking. A feature that has undoubdtedly saved folks from rear-ending the car in front that suddenly brakes hard. This along with RCTA are excellent enough for me....for now. Next car, see how.

Erm, I don't think you should be comparing the CRV with the Civic or even the City at all... Completely different use case scenarios.. .. Can only compare with the current CRV model with its specs or wait for the next version. New look & should have updated specs.