I’ve had my 2013 CX5 Sport 6spd manual for 3 yrs and 60,000 miles. Ask me anything fellow Jalops!
PS: My “real-world” fuel economy is 29.8mpg averaged over said 60,000 miles according to the onboard trip meter. I live in FL, so no elevation changes, and I do 70% of my 50 mile per day commute on the highway (topping out…

Wish I knew. I have the sport trim with the 6spd and am very happy with it, but some days I wish I could get the 2.5 with a manual.

I do. I bought one :-D

1st place Approved!

Best Jalopnik answer must contain Miata + unobtanium (small pickup or wagon) so here goes:

If this engine works, being as powerful and efficient as they say, I wonder if they would then be able to carry enough fuel with them to Mars for a round trip?

I’ve been proud papa to two rescue kittens for 2 years now. There really is no easy way to deal with the fur. I don’t sweep or swiffer: I vacuum every morning. I use one of the Dyson handhelds and it has been a godsend. I just do floors and clean the litter bins in the mornings, couches get done on weekends but can…

Yep, proof that its just another ‘bro’ truck. You heard it here first folks!

Orlove’d!

I built my new PC this summer expecting a recommended spec requirement for this game by now. Only thing I didn’t buy was the video card (in case Mr Roberts goes crazy and adds Occulus support). Sigh. I wish they would finish the damn game soon. I grew up on Wing Commander, but I’m losing faith in Chris Roberts over…

Miata + trailer = most Jalopnik answer of the day!

hah oddly enough my old hand-me-down hilux was a ‘94. So I admit I’m being more nostalgic than logical in my argument.

old people.

you must not have read the same article...

You get a star for that, I am about to get a trailer and hitch for my CX5 so I can give up on my hopes of an efficient small truck.

I don’t want a hypermiling truck that’s for sure, but seriously why can’t I dream-of/have a mid-size (or smaller) truck that will give me better than 24mph on the highway? I don’t have the budget for more than one car, so I want a truck that won’t suck too much for a DD. you were right on the footprint of the car and…

As a former Hilux owner I must disagree. They’re not “dogshit” they’re honest about what they are: they are work trucks and they don’t pretend to be premium bro-trucks (unless you get the top of the line G limited). They are capable but not comfy, I’ll give you that much.

Same here!

I’m so disappointed, I’m just going to hang around here for the comments. As a former Hilux owner (and lifelong Toyota fan) who moved to the USA, I’m still bitter that I can’t have a decent small-midsize manual diesel pickup. Sigh.

Thanks for the early notice! Just bought mine.