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Originally Posted by Bmwphile

Hahah yes but the other one is very small , the BM is very practical for space it's actually longer than a Mazda CX-5

Have a look at https://www.automobiledimension.com

I test the drove the CX-5 Akera.

It was nice and you can tell they are doing the 'Japanese BMW' without the 'German BMW' price which means a bit more fun to drive than the competition. Which is great. Nice steering, nimble and good engine pickup. Nice interior finishings for the price. The last 2 SUV's I drove were competent but just so forgettable.

A ford Explorer in the US (that Ford interior chime is just awful) that just so bland and forgettable in every-way.

A rav 4 all over NZ. So competent at what it does but did nothing in a way that makes me 'love it'. ZERO character plus a really really mean dash rattle.

BUT...packaging is very average.

The CX5 for its size is not large inside. The only advantage is ride heigh for loading and unloading. Otherwise it quite short. I think the wheelbase is about the same as the Mazda 3. Which probably explains why the (very nicely trimmed in Nappa leather) seat had a really short squab, noticeably shorter than the squab in my old Mazda 3 SP25.