I hate my brand new car (drivers, station wagon, highway, turbo)
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And yes I subscribe to CR and no I did not read anything about how bad the handling is on this car in the CR review. In fact I did extensive research on this car as it was and is my first (AND LAST) Subaru...........
I have a 2014 Ford Escape Titanium with the 2.0 Turbo engine and I love it. It's engine has a cool growl when you step on it and it accelerates with authority. It feels like a V8.
I've owned it for 18 months and have not had one problem. Just take one for a test drive. Then decide for yourself.
I'll have to disagree on that one. My CX-5 is very driveable. Maybe not all are, the there is a reason it leads the compact SUV segment.
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depends what you compare it with...
You should drive the cars I suggested same day when you drive the CX5 and only then you'll see there is no comparison.
About 2 years ago I test drove a CX5 for my son, I was beyond disappointed since its response seemed to be elastic like lagging.
I do drive non European cars on regular basis since I rent during my frequent travels.
In my book they all have a boat like handling, which I'm sure it is ok for 90% of people who only care about reliable transportation at lowest cost.
You should drive the cars I suggested same day when you drive the CX5 and only then you'll see there is no comparison.
About 2 years ago I test drove a CX5 for my son, I was beyond disappointed since its response seemed to be elastic like lagging.
I do drive non European cars on regular basis since I rent during my frequent travels.
In my book they all have a boat like handling, which I'm sure it is ok for 90% of people who only care about reliable transportation at lowest cost.
The early ones had less HP than is now available. I bet you drove one of the underpowered ones.
i swear to god i did not notice it during the THREE test drives i did. i might be OK with the screaming engine if it actually MOVED. but it's screaming and choking and meanwhile the car in the lane i just switched to is coming up behind me going really fast and wondering why my car isn't moving.....
It's a CVT isn't it? They are easier on gas but generally unrefined. Even a halfway upscale car like a Maxima feels like a cheap agrarian implement with a CVT, and it has far more power than a four cylinder Outback.
You should drive the cars I suggested same day when you drive the CX5 and only then you'll see there is no comparison.
About 2 years ago I test drove a CX5 for my son, I was beyond disappointed since its response seemed to be elastic like lagging.
I do drive non European cars on regular basis since I rent during my frequent travels.
In my book they all have a boat like handling, which I'm sure it is ok for 90% of people who only care about reliable transportation at lowest cost.
2 years ago puts you in a 2013, which had a LOT less power than the 2015 I have. It's not "fast" by any means, but it's not supposed to be. It's still a full second ahead 0-60 when compared to anything in its class. Handling is decidedly un-boatlike, IMO, for a CUV with 8.5" of ground clearance.
Those European options pull very similar skidpad numbers, and yet have 1/2" less or more ground clearance. That sort of thing matters a lot in a heavy 3500#+ vehicle.
Anyway, lets also not forget, if I wanted sporting, I'd be in a coupe. I wanted cheap and effective. a $50K compact SUV is just stupid in my book. Why not buy a ML or X5 or...? But then you missed the entire point of the goal. Cheaply hauling a moderate amount of people/things in all-weather conditions over rutted dirt roads and through snow and whatnot on occasion.
A friend of mine had an M3, and I got a ride in a 911 4S once. Nice cars, but my Z06 would handle up on either of them. My 370Z on the other hand had a very poor suspension dynamic and plowed in corners. I did not like it. I agree, there. Japan dropped the ball on the latest Z car. But again...this is about a compact SUV/Wagon.
The new 2.5L CX5 has 100% torque at only 3200rpm. Pretty impressive for a 4 banger. At 2000rpm, it's pushing 50# more torque than the 2013 CX5. I can see where you might change your mind if you drove the newer one with 2.5L
And yes I subscribe to CR and no I did not read anything about how bad the handling is on this car in the CR review. In fact I did extensive research on this car as it was and is my first (AND LAST) Subaru...........
Can you post a link?
The WRX, Forester 2.0XT, and BRZ are all pretty awesome cars at their price point. You just bought a total dog from the line-up is what happened. Kindof like a guy who dates a really crappy girl and then goes all Bruce Jenner.
I have never heard of an Outback owner being dissatisfied with their vehicle. That is strange indeed. I don't recall if OP said she got a 4 cylinder. If she did, I bet all the horsies under the hood of my V6 Toyota RAV4 that's what she doesn't like about it. Any SUV or variations of such vehicles should have a V6 or at least a turbo V4, IMO. I test drove two RAV4s with the V4 and they had no go juice whatsoever. So when I found one of the few V6 RAV4s, I purchased it and am very happy with the power it has. SUVs are too heavy to pull off a V4, but car manufacturers are doing that to save money, I'm sure.
I think it's a wise idea for any car buyer to rent the same model of vehicle he/she is interested in before buying it. A 30 minute test drive is not enough time for you to decide if you are really going to want to spend upwards of $10K and drive something day in and day out for many years. If you decide on a model, go to Avis or whoever and rent as close a model to the vehicle you want as you can. Shelling out $60 or $75 to be absolutely sure you're going to love what you buy is well worth the investment, IMO.
lol "V4"
Dont ever call a 4 banger a "V4" they don't exist in the modern world anymore.
Most 4 bangers are Inline 4's or Subaru H4's.
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