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Favourite extra feature of CX5
« on: January 31, 2020, 07:34:33 am »
As the title suggests, what is your favourite extra feature of the CX5. Mine has to be the headup display. I didn't think it would be of much use but now wish that all cars had it. I do drive quite a few different models from a lowly Fiat Panda up to our CX5 and they would all benefit from having the driving info in line of sight.

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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2020, 02:43:40 pm »
I agree that the heads up display is useful - but I think Mazda could have made it even better by including additional information on it such as the current radio station/track playing, trip meter, outside temperature, mpg etc.

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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2020, 11:50:33 pm »
I agree that the heads up display is useful - but I think Mazda could have made it even better by including additional information on it such as the current radio station/track playing, trip meter, outside temperature, mpg etc.

Hmm, not in the screen although it would be nice to get turn by turn graphics from Apple maps to show up. 

I quite like the cooled seats on the GT.
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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2020, 01:02:05 pm »
Agree the HUD is brilliant and gives just the correct amount of info I think. The heated steering wheel is just brilliant at this time of year also love the Bose system.

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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2020, 11:54:38 am »
adaptive headlights are pretty awesome. The list is long, to be honest.

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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2021, 10:34:17 am »
I quite like the memory seats and HUD. I've not long had mine so haven't had time to play as yet
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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2021, 11:39:52 am »
Memory seats, best thing since sliced bread!
I'm 6' 2" my wife is 5' 3" and we both drive the car about 50% of the time.
Saves me baning my head on the door surround when she's been driving the car.

I love the multimedia controls just behind the gear stick, makes things a lot easier and safer.

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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2021, 07:42:36 pm »
For me i choose the puddle lights,  because they proper do the job unlike other makes.
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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2021, 09:37:12 am »
For me i choose the puddle lights,  because they proper do the job unlike other makes.

Puddle lights?
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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2021, 02:48:55 pm »
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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2021, 04:29:11 pm »
Heated steering wheel

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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2021, 07:17:43 pm »
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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2021, 07:18:40 pm »
Heated steering wheel

I see you are a Honda CX fan
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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2021, 11:34:22 am »
Heated steering wheel

I see you are a Honda CX fan

Indeed, although I've just sold them both. Had a CX500B from 1980 to 1985, another from 2007 to last year and a US spec CX650 custom from 2012 to about 3 weeks ago. Not finding the time to use them, sadly

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« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2021, 12:44:36 pm »
Heated steering wheel

I see you are a Honda CX fan

Indeed, although I've just sold them both. Had a CX500B from 1980 to 1985, another from 2007 to last year and a US spec CX650 custom from 2012 to about 3 weeks ago. Not finding the time to use them, sadly

A friend has just got an early 500 it's in quite good condition.  He'll never get around to using it as he has loads of other bikes.  Thinking about it I dont remember him riding at all for a couple of years!
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Re: Favourite extra feature of CX5
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2021, 12:44:36 pm »