Why can't you have your cake and eat it too?
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Interesting observation, as it seems the motoring press is almost unanimous in their opinion that the CX5 is the best handling and most "fun" affordable CUV available on the market. I'm pretty sure it's been described as having superior handling to a few sedans even.
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WolfpackS2k (12-09-2016)
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Apparently you are saying you want a CRV Si ? Which I thought would have been a cool thing for the enthusiast . Well someone thought the same thing except it was not Honda . You need to look at the first gen Subaru Forester XT . Almost every performance mod for the WRX also fits the XT . The manual transmission is hard to find but worth it . However it needs the short shifter kit and upgraded bushings for greater shift quality .
Mine is Cobb Stage 2 about 290 hp, upgraded exhaust and STI intercooler and should be around 0 to 60 in 4.7 sec . Only downside is the wind noise in this generation .
As far as small SUV's go they get no more fun than the XT but if you do not need the room then I would go for a MINI or GTI .
Mine is Cobb Stage 2 about 290 hp, upgraded exhaust and STI intercooler and should be around 0 to 60 in 4.7 sec . Only downside is the wind noise in this generation .
As far as small SUV's go they get no more fun than the XT but if you do not need the room then I would go for a MINI or GTI .
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The new CX-9 is a beautiful vehicle (particularly in Signature trim) and still maintains the sporting dynamics inherent with the other Mazda models. Imagine if Mazda offered the 2.5T in their other models.
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I wish I could do a CUV, just can't, absolutely loathe them. They don't handle as well as a car, and won't SUV as good as a SUV. I understand the seating position but they are utterly pointless to me, and compromised vehicles from the get go. I'd rather hatch/wagon.
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To me the Large Suv is what is worthless . Too big and fuel thirsty, too slow , and boring to drive ! I always imagine the large SUV driver had fantasies about driving a school bus growing up or dang how many kids do you got to need that monster?
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Most small SUVs offer minor ride height increase and optional AWD.
larger SUVs give you large sedan like space, 8-10 inches ground clearance and some tow rating to use.
We avaeage 17-19mpg mixed and low 20s in our MDX. It's 300hp makes it far from slow either off the line or at freeway speed.
real world 5mpg doesn't matter much. Pretty neat to fit 4 adults plus all your gear in a nice cabin though.
larger SUVs give you large sedan like space, 8-10 inches ground clearance and some tow rating to use.
We avaeage 17-19mpg mixed and low 20s in our MDX. It's 300hp makes it far from slow either off the line or at freeway speed.
real world 5mpg doesn't matter much. Pretty neat to fit 4 adults plus all your gear in a nice cabin though.
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I came here to read about cake. Instead I find a thread about SUVs. Talk about a kick in the nuts!!!
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/off-topi...-truck-382388/
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/off-topi...-truck-382388/
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WolfpackS2k (12-21-2016)
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the newest version is as boring as brown loafers. perhaps even more.
darcy