Red 2022 Mazda CX-5 GT for sale in Farmbrook

Buying the 2022 Mazda CX-5 GT

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2022 Mazda CX-5 GT for sale by us right now. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 GT for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

Recalls and complaints

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints on file, mostly about exterior lighting, engine and unknown or other. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

Reading the spec sheet

Power comes from the 2.5L 4-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Four-wheel drive helps on rough ground and deep snow; on dry roads it behaves like any other vehicle.

Plan on about 27 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 9.0 L/100 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $139.50. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Best uses

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Practical details

The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

Drive it on your own roads

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the CX-5 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

Year and trim

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

The cost of driving it

The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $139.50 at our price setting.

Farmbrook and the CX-5

Farmbrook is about 544 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you need it in Farmbrook itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

When you know your dates

Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.