The stiffness (spring rate) of the suspension is only one factor in changing from a sporty to a comfort ride. The CX-5 will outhandle the NX (of any variant) pretty easily since the Mazda is designed for handling and is a much lighter vehicle.

 

You didn't say if you bought the base or F-Sport. Did you drive the base and buy the F-Sport? We have the base and feel that the suspension is just right, not too soft and handles very good unless pushed too hard. I understand the F-Sport may be stiffer. The advise on tire pressure is good, I've seen cars delivered with very high tire pressures and that will stiffen the ride noticeably.

 

True the spring is just one factor in what may cause a ride to change. But just because the Mazda is lighter doesn't mean its by defaults handles better. If you really want to go down the rabbit hole, what do you define as handling? Day to day city driving? freeway? on the track? at its limits? If you really want to compare the CX-5 to the NX, we can start talking about stability control, braking.. go on and on. We can agree to disagree, however saying how a CX-5 will outhandle the NX (of any variant) is a blanket statement or some may call "spreading fud".

 

well said. I came from a 2015 ml 350, 04 mdx, 2010 rx 350, 2004 rx 330 and 2013 Rdx which both I still own. The nx is definitely a fun and sporty ride. Mine is also lowered with rsr springs.

 

For anyone looking to make the NX ride more comfortable, are there coilover options on the market? I saw lowering springs, but no coils.

 

The car was designed to be “sportier” hence stiffer suspension. Tire pressure makes a difference, after I service the dealer likes to fill my tires to 37psi and it is rough. I drop it back to 32psi and the ride is fine for me. The Yokohama tires mine came with doesn’t help either. Obviously it doesn’t feel floaty like my RX330 but I’ve test drove the car 3 times at different dealers and different trims to know what I was getting myself into... due diligence comes a long way to prevent buyer’s remorse.

 

I have both 16NX Fsport and 17RX Fsport. I love the NX feel of the road and being nimble, opposite of the silky smooth, almost never feel the road of RX.

 

I'm a former Mazda owner and have driven several variants of the CX-5...driving dynamics is one thing Mazda does very well and IMO bests the NX. Quick look at skid pad numbers shows the Mazda with a 0.03g lead on the NX as well...but even just the feel of the steering and confidence in the chassis is better in the Mazda.

The NX does accelerate a lot better though and will last longer and is quieter and a lot of other things that the Mazda isn't.

 

floaty is the perfect word. Mine came with michelin and they were nice and quiet.

 

He coulda saved a lot of money too.

 

As a former owner of a Mazda myself, (NC Miata w/full Tein Coilovers) I can attest Mazda is capable of making great handling cars. The CX-5 is no Miata, nor IMO do I feel it bests the NX. Using data like skidpad numbers to reinforce your argument that the chassis bests the NX is biased. If the CX-5 had to push the same curb weight (+4-500 lbs lighter) and make same power, add more sound deadening, equipped features etc etc to match the NX, I doubt it would be even close. All things are not equal,this isn't a fair comparison nor should it be one, and not about knocking on the CX-5 which is a great CUV. It's like asking who is a better boxer, the heavyweight champion? or the lightweight champion?. This all started because the OP can't comprehend that the CX-5 $10K price difference has no direct correlation for what a NX is and is not. Anyone can point out a data vs data comparison like "car X is 1 dcb quieter than the NX, IMO its quieter and bests the NX" Everyone is entitled to their opinion, the world isn't ceteris paribus. The NX is great at what it is, an entry level luxury CUV with nice balance of sport and refinement. The CX-5 is great as well as a value minded CUV with great road handling attributes. They all reside in their price points, are either of these cars the most luxurious? fastest? best handling in its CUV class? No, nor are they in competition with each other, and they have their differences. To make a point, what if I were to say that instead of my NX, the Porsche Turbo Macan was bumpy and not smooth vs the CX-5, and its $50K cheaper why can't my luxury CUV ride as smooth as my buddy's CX-5? It's absurd, just be realistic. I'm in the market for a ND hardtop Miata myself, and I driven one, the roadster handles great and its going to be my weekend car, but regardless of what I do to it, will it beat a ferrari in handling....doubt it. No point beating this subject over and over. As for the other people who are interested in adjusting their ride quality and handling I'm sure there are components out there that can help by changing springs (same as coils, just another terminology for the one member who asked), shocks, sways and even new tires and wheels combo. Be realistic and understand the limits of what can be done to the NX, but before one does, please understand that any combination of those components will change the characteristics of the ride for better or for worse.

 

Try adding some paragraphs lol

The Macan makes the NX and the CX-5 feel like a 60's american car (aka a boat). Having driven them all Macan > Jag F-Pace > BMX X3 > Q5 > CX-5 > Merc GLC > NX > XC60 > Evoque when it comes to HANDLING only. The NX is by far a better overall vehicle, no arguments there, it's why I bought one (an F-Sport with AVS even) but the CX-5 handles better.

 

Fixing my grammar wouldn't do any good if you have zero comprehension of the subject matter. If you want to talk about which CUV's that handle better, go ahead start a new thread, and I'll be glad to discuss it objectively. This is a discussion about the OP stating how the NX's ride is so stiff and bumpy, and can't understand why Lexus didn't make it smooth like the CX-5, which is $10K less. I already stated in previous posts that these comparisons only highlight one aspect and not the total picture. Also that dollar amount has no correlation between how soft or smooth the ride is.
You are entitled to your opinion, we can agree to disagree, you can even make it personal. I'll keep my conversation at a mature level as I do believe there maybe some merit for those looking for solutions whose perceived ride quality is not to their liking.

 

Okay, not sure why you're being so hostile...

 

Cant we all jus get along. This totally remind me of how an ex member ( pinhead ) use to come in here owns an NX but yet bashes it and claims how his Macan GTS is greater than the NX. The op came in here got his answers and now Maybe he figured it out who knows. But for me personally I bought the NX for its looks and the mods I can do it. Not talking about jus wheels.