Do you feel the Mazda CX-5 2.0 underpowered?

Is it better to get 2.5(not turbo)?

Also: if get 2.0, worth to get GL instead of GLS?

If 2.0, suggest to go for GLS

btw, getting used car, interest rate is how much now?

cause if difference with new car interest rate is big difference, not worth to get used.

2.0 with the sports function is enough for city use.

power wise off course 2.5 is better, but road tax is 800+ as compared to 2.0 which is 400+

Road tax only once per year

road tax is once a year, correct

it all depends on your preference

2.5 lower rv because less demand
2.5 car price higher, insurance also higher

Go rent a Socar mazda cx5. Its a 2.0 cx5. Lenjan all the way see if it satisfies you or not

We tested out this CX-5 extensively when it was launched in 2017, wife wanted one and she took the 2.0GL version due to affordability reasons.

2.5l is nice but in addition to the more expensive road tax you will also need to deal with more expensive tires and on a SUV these do wear off quicker than on a sedan or hatchback, do budget between RM700-900 per piece. Power wise?? The real difference is the smoothness of the powertrain rather than outright power. You do get better torque at lower RPM giving it an overall better mid range but for vast majority of city and highway usage you won't really feel any different. If you really wanted more power then buy the 2.2d variant.

GL vs GLS, when new it was a RM15,000 difference, you did get quite a bit of kit chief among which was the keyless entry, leather seats and the blind spot monitor. Also had the front parking sensors which is useful but not essential. I don't think the difference between a GL and GLS is significant when buying 2nd hand.

We are still considering whether to get another CX-5 or a Mini Countryman. If we do get a CX-5 then it would be a 2nd hand 2.2d AWD model.

Interest? We recently bought a 2017 Kia Sorento, the interest we were offered 3.8% for 5 years and required a 25% downpayment. If we had bought a new Sorento it would be 2.2% you could say is nearing double and we could have bought it with a full loan.

Thank you for your great details.

A few things to consider:

1) 2 more months before new year. If get new car, not worth now, unless get huge discount.

2) I did test drove 2.0 and 2.5. The 2.5 gives me an impression of woww... that's powerful.

2.0 is my choice previously until I watched a few youtubers said 2.0 is underpowered and 2.5 is the right choice.

Looks like you want the 2.5 and need the "approval" here to justify the purchase.

Since you are impressed with the power of 2.5, getting the 2.0 will be inadequate because you'll always be left thinking "what if I'd bought the 2.5?".
If money is no issue, just get the 2.5 so that you won't get buyer's remorse.

I once bought Iswara instead of Wira as I thought I only needed a car so the former would be sufficient. Yes, I saved RM15k or so, but it didn't bring me much joy throughout the ownership.

Underpowered or not can be a bit subjective. Since you clearly noticed the power difference then just get the 2.5 coz what's important is how you feel driving it, not anyone else. For me personally, I feel for a car as big and heavy as that (about 1.6 tons curb), a 2.0 NA engine will feel lethargic and a 2.5 NA is a bare minimum!

Cause 2.5 less resale value. The used or new car market wants 2.0 GLS the most

if money is not the problem, always get the better one.

2.0 gls
Don't bother gl

What's the fuel consumption between 2.0 & 2.5?
City vs highway drive

Occasionally I'm driving company's car previous gen CRV 2.0 which is truly under powered & high fuel consumption (8km/L)

1) Yup, it is indeed something to consider but usually with a Mazda you don't get any discount at all. However if you are buying 2nd hand then it is a good time to start pressing away.

2) Like I mentioned previously if you are really into power get the 2.2d as the torque is simply out of this world in such a compact SUV. It does need EuroV though. Ultimately it would depend whether you will be needing that type of power as if you live and work in the Klang Valley there isn't much opportunity to enjoy the extra that comes with the 2.5l

I drive the same engine, and I easily get 12km/L. even if I drive like mad, the lowest I get is 9.5km/L.

Either u are heavy foot in traffic jem or the car simply not maintain well. And dont forget, tyre pressure, the most neglected aspect by malaysian people.

Any 2.0 engine easily get 12km/L.

8km/l is like 2.5litre engine fuel consumption.

Power between 2.0 and 2.5 is only noticeable on high speed sprint.

Example, u sprint from 150kmh, u will feel, 2.5 still got power when climb near 180kmh, while 2.0, may feel out of breath already and will climb slowly towards 200kmh.

If someone never drive fast on highway, just drive up to 150kmh, then he will never feel the added horsepower of 2.5 as compared to 2.0 because 2.0 can do it perfectly. Only when speed is way higher, can feel 2.0 may not be enough.

So depends on driver. How they drive the car.

Example, my accord 2.4 does century sprint in 10 second, while accord 2.0 doing century sprint in 11 seconds. Only 1 second faster, but from 100kmh to 200kmh I believe is way faster, but it depends on driver. Do they really pedal to the metal?. If not, 2.0 is just fine.


2.0 usually between 10km/l to 13km/l
2.5 usually between 8km/l to 11km/l

Depends on how u drive, but remember 2.5litre will always use more fuel than 2.0, same as 2.0 always use more fuel than 1.5

This post has been edited by DS51: Oct 13 2019, 11:11 PM

Forgot to mention this is 4WD model and high mileage 16xk km.
8km/L is 100% city drive.


This post has been edited by oktuck18: Oct 13 2019, 11:14 PM