r/CX5

also first ever post on reddit :)

Just traded in my 2017 Nissan Altima SR with 86k miles on it for this brand new CX-5 Turbo Premium.

Now that the 2026 model is here and some significant changes have been made (some I like, most I don’t), especially no more Turbo trims, I felt like the time was now. Plus I couldn’t stand a car with a CVT anymore.

Anyway, couldn’t be happier with this vehicle and drives the way I want a car to drive.

First time buying a Mazda! Between the crazy prices of a Honda and Toyota, I did some research and found the CX-5 to be a nice reliable option. This is 2025 Cx-5 Preferred AWD model

My engine is a 2023 with 34,000 miles on it. Found some rat droppings inside too so likely taking it in to wash. Hear some people every year? 10,000 miles? Was going to use someone off yelp that does detailing to clean it.

This beauty definitely needed a good wash.

The petals in the rain sticking and it looks beautiful

Got a 2023 CX-5 CPO in December. I wanted to understand the difference between the two as the miles are different.

Is the protective cover over the climate control panel removeable or sealed in place? I bought a used, 2024 S Select and the buildup you see will not come off and I do not feel anything on the outside. I suspect that something was spilled along the top seam and seeped behind the cover.