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Originally posted by PASig:
CX-5:
Built in Japan

CX-50:
Built in the US

Very true. That was a major factor in me going with the CX-5.

I drove my buddy's Macan S last summer in the hills of Oakland. Compare to my sister's CRV, it was like getting off a Huffy road bike onto a Trek Madone. My daily driver, 2020 4Runner, is like a tricycle compared to it. The steering response and road handling are what impressed me. I did not know a crossover can handle like that.

Anyway, the Macan S is only comparable in size. Engine class is different from what you listed being it is a turbo V6, but the lower trims come in a inline 4 and turbo 4. AWD is also available. The Macan is on my list of possible next vehicle purchase.