@@victoriavarlam its been 1year now and I am very happy with it! The only con is that it has a firm ride, but just like most other cars nowadays. There are many pros..its super fun to drive, I just love going on twisty roads, it gives you such confidence no matter what speed you're going. Everything in and out is super high quality, sound insulation is awesome...and its Mazda - everyone loves it! You'll have haters no matter what brand you take, but not Mazda :) Oh...and if you get petrol, its super quiet, super economical, BUT you gotta be skilled with gears if you want performance since it doesn't have turbo, revs are very important. Regular service is cheap, but body parts are expensive, so good insurance is a must. All in all, I tried everything in that price range, and to get that CX5 quality inside and out you gotta add AT LEAST 15k to go in the upper class. Nothing in its price range gets even close. Other than CX5 I only got that pleasantly surprised with 3008/5008
@@victoriavarlam biggest problem is a lot of the models, certainly not a majority, are known to have problems with their DPF system. This can really damage the car.
@@johnphiri4109 one of the cheaper ones. "Takumi" equipment and 2.0 165bhp petrol engine (taxes are 4x higher for engines above 2.0 so nobody is buying the more powerful ones here). It's amazing. It Took time to get used to atmosphere engine and to rev it in order to use all the horses, but I love it. Driving/Handling is amazing and really refined car inside and out.
Yes. I don't understand them at all but at least it isn't that ovious like Audi or Mercedes... Nontheless, I would buy the Mazda because of it's nice engines!
I miss my 2016.5 CX5. The 2.5 Skyactive engine was smooth to the touch and once I got behind the wheel of my CX 5 I didn't want to come off. I had a AWD so I put GF Goodrich KO2s and OMG it was off-road capable. I live in Alaska and it never let me down, except our family outgrown it. Now I have Toyota 4 Runner.
CX5 for reliability comfort and performance with many extras as standard . I've driven the X5 and the CX5 being 6ft4 loved them both equally for comfort and drive . Admittedly the X5 cabin is another level but the Mazda is no slouch tbh Putting the CX5 up against the two Korean big hitters after sitting in a Sportage and it's scratchy plastic cockpit haven. Think the Mazda is great value for money
I looked at all of them. Ended up getting a Hyundai Tucson Sport. I have owned really high end performance cars. But I had a Tucson 2010, and it held up incredibly well. Now I have the 2019. The Aqua Blue Sport is awesome!
No mention of warranty? Kia has 7 years! Plus it was the cheapest and in my view the best looking, although the “twin exhaust” cheating is a bit cheeky!!
South Korean: -better infotainment -better warranty -better value -better practicality (only the Tucson) Japanese -better handling -better interior and exterior (actually it depends on you to decide) Conclusion: CX-5 win? Wtf Mat
Mazda doesn’t have options only trim levels lol. In Australia we got 12k off the top tier CX5 due to hail damage that was fixed for free and looked brand new
2.5 non-turbo is available in Germany, the turbo version only in USA/CA -- UK and rest EU only have 2.0 165PS petrol option only, no turbo for us, even if the new Skyactiv X engine is made available later (debut's in October with the Mazda 3 saloon), its about 180PS, again no turbo.
In Australia the CX-5 is the no. 1 seller in it's segment(RAV4 may challenge it soon) but we still went with the Tuscon Elite. Whilst the CX has the better drive train and the interior is more lush the Tuscon is the best riding vehicle in it's segment. This is due to it being locally tuned to our conditions. Few other small advantages over the CX, boot space, comfort, spare, tech etc. Would be happy with either and even the Sportage I'm sure. Nice review.
@@benhuang2773 It doesn't compete with those cars in terms of size although it's pretty close because I think the cx5 its the biggest car in its segment but that doesn't change the fact that it competes with the Toyota chr which is one of the smallest cars of this segment. The CX7 could compete with the CR-V and Rav-4 but i think its discontinued.
The "Load lip" in the boot is there to stop your gear from falling out of the boot when you open it up. I dont understand why every car journo complains about it.
I just got a sportage after reviewing all the cars in person. The Kia has the best price, features, and storage capabilities in my opinion. Very happy with my choice!
Good on you mate. I am getting Hyundai Tucson with one reason being Kia's are short in stock in Australia and would have been a few months wait. The models I were getting had identical features and similar price point. Kia had longer warranty but just the availablity got me.
Correct choice pal, I’ve just bought one as well. My brother had the Mazda for two years and had loads of problems with it. Mazda are not very reliable.
Mazda CX5 is a superior car in every way, not to mention it won the safety test on crashes against all cars in same class. I would totally recomment it over the other brands
I actually like there being a lip on the boot, it stops things rolling out (like an expensive bottle of wine!) and smashing on the floor when you open the boot to a full load of shopping.
Test drove the Kia and Hyundai back-to-back yesterday and the Kia definitely felt more unsettled on minor roads, jiggling around and not feeling at all planted. Also more wind noise than Hyundai at >60mph and again, less planted at dual-carriageway/motorway speeds.
Well, when you factor in the repair and maintenance costs of the Hyundai/Kia, with their 5/7 year warrant (And these cars are VERY reliable they hardly ever have any issues) ,and the fact that the CX-5 is only "marginally" better in aspects like functionality and interior quality, I'd get the Korean.
I was making this exact decision few months ago. Ended up buying Tucson and Im very happy. Mazda is better to drive and you can feel the interior is much more premium. However the infotainment is horrible, it didnt offer android auto back then and the lack of turbo for petrol engines makes this car feel very sluggish (I wanted petrol). Also it was a couple of grand more expensive. Kia was out because I found it too ugly. So Tucson it is...btw the interior isnt that dull if you choose different color interior.
Generally, KiA has stiffer suspension than Hyundai and that is why I would go into KIA. Hyundai is usually more comfy. But, take a look at kia Proceed. You will love it if not only SUV is your aim.
Yeah, was thinking the same way about the acceleration, they proudly call it sky active. What roads you drive Tucson?, I have sportage and find it pretty bad from comfort prospective: Road noise and stiff suspension . Mazda is way better in that prospective, it has laminated glass for example.
I had the same choice to make sportage or tucson or kia seltos or mazda cx-5. I chose a two tone interior tucson so that i didn't have a black interior. Meh. Love it.
I've owned VW group cars for years, but hired a Kia Sportage a few months back - the controls were so intuitive that I felt like I knew where everything was after less than an hour of driving. I had always cast them aside as a cheaper alternative but after a few days driving the Sportage, I'd definitely consider it against a Vw or Skoda.
jp ch I've owned 2 Tiguan's in the last 5 years and really like them. Not saying the Sportage is better, but it's now in the same conversation when it hasn't previously been in my opinion
@@rhysowen9566 The new Sportage does not compete with the Tiguan, it costs around 11k $ in my country, a big difference, it competes with Nissan X-Trail,Tucson,Renault Koleos,Chevy Equinox etc...The Market shifted, now CRV/Tiguan?Rav4 are top tier mid size crossovers.
jp ch ok so you say “tHe TiGuaN Is MiLes aHeAd” but then when they mentioned that the Mazda is better than the Tiguan, you call them out for compacting two cars not in the same class? They never even said it was the same class, just replying to your comment, also if you have a issue with the comparison, why did you start it in the first place?
@@jpch8814 Maybe If you are 60 year old grandma. Tiguan is, as almost every VW, most boring to drive in class, and subjectively(objectively too) worst looking in class. The only good thing comparing to Kia is materials, but if you really care about it there is Peugeot 3008
Just bought a used 2015 CX5 2.2 Diesel to tow the caravan. LOVE it, took it for a drive out of town last weekend and it just went round any corner at whatever speed you told it too. Stuck like proverbial s**t to a blanket. The 2.2 Diesel has a tonne of punch and it climbed hills like it thought it was on the flat. Taking it for a five hour drive with a lightweight 6.5M caravan on the back this weekend which was the main reason for the Diesel and with the Radar adaptive cruise control I can't wait to hit the road.
@@burns985 Depends who you ask. All diesels in Thailand were recalled at the government's order. Particularly the Mazda 2 and CX5. I think the second hand value reflects the issues as they are now dirt cheap.
@@BigiGuyyyy I mean Mazda interior has materials at Mercedes levels, while Hyundai is 100% plastic that gets scratched in 1 year. :) Had both, mazda is like 50% more car.
AMEN! I love my 2019 MAZDA CX 5 Grand Touring Reserve (2.5 L. turbo AWD) . Here in Las Vegas, Nevada we can buy 100 octane "racing gas" for $8.00 per gallon. So yeah, I don't buy this Joy Juice often but when I do buy 1/2 a tank after using all of the 91 octane out of my tank I get more POWER. As in at least another 10 HP by my butt dyno. But I love this beautiful, luxurious compact SUV in its beautiful "Soul Crystal Red". Add an oil catch can to your GDI engined car and you're good for a few 100,000 miles.
OMG Matt, you made the same mistake with CX5's load cover again! You CAN store it underneath the boot floor, as I previously commented under your original CX5 review. You just need to remove the sideboards, that's it.
I just purchased a kia sportage and am loving it , last car was a pain in my a$$ , so glad to be out of an 2012 Optima, wish the kia had the backseat release and more space in the back
I drive a 2013 Sportage. I 100% agree. It was Much better looking than the'13 Tuscon. It's also very stiff, seats are pretty hard. It's been breaking my back for almost 8 years. Maybe time to upgrade
I test drove the Kia and the Mazda with the same trim level. For 140 dollars less a month on the lease I went with the Kia. I didn't notice that much of a difference in the ride.
Both the Sportage and the Tucson are better looking than the Mazda in my opinion. The interior of the Mazda feels a bit better but also less roomy, and overall it’s a bit more expensive. I prefer the Sportage or the Tucson overall. It’s hard to choose between the 2.
No. CX5 don’t compare with those to a bit below mainstream. CX5 is above those, many Americans would prefer Mazda too than its real competitors crv and rav4
Mazda has always been superior. To imagine this is the "previous generation of kodo Mazda's" and still is better than the newly refreshed contenders is really remarkable. The best premium non premium brand at the moment 😁. Can't wait for the new 6...
Great comparison video - and my fav car this mth, the CX-5, Won !! Hurrah !! Also a huge amount of info in such a short film; covered 3 vehicles in one film; Excellent !!
Great car reviews , fair with pros and cons Skyactive petrol in Mazda is way better than the other 2, I would go with the diesel unit but Mazda as the rest, still have problems with DPF
I have a Mazda and they are nice cars to drive and they are pretty reliable. The maintenance of Mazda is also good price and you can usually make a nice deal with the dealer if you want to trade it in for another Mazda model. My average consumption is 6.2 liters (petrol)
I have a Mazda and they are by far the best driving cars, so fun and easy to drive. But I like the exterior of the Hyundai more. The CX-5 looks kinda alien.
So, I just bought a Sportage similar to the one in the test. It's 4 years old, and has 3 years warranty left. A similar aged Mazda has no warranty, and the Hyundai has 1 year. As a used car, the Kia every time, for this reason.
You use the word "odd" a LOT!! and that tells me nothing! What exactly does "odd" mean to you? Pick a more descriptive word. Plus you did not mention the major differences in the OPTIONS that you can get for the prices of these vehicles. You can load out the Tucson (Ultimate) with every feature imaginable for thousands less $$$$ than the CX-5. Ventilated seats for example are a major help in the HOT summers in the USA. The only reason to get the CX-5 is for the extra "pep" of the engine....IF that is what you want, then buy a sports car. Otherwise the best value for the money is the Tucson which gives you everything for a much cheaper price... PLUS a 7 year warrantee bumper to bumper!!
Thank you, he skipped over ALL the features they have to offer snd just concentrated on looks from his own opinion...money means nothing to him...he skipped the self opening trunk, the auto start on the phone app, the pedestrian auto stop, the 360 camera the moonroof, the auto lane keep assist, the driver focus.....etc etc etc
Loved the Sportage, BUT drivers seat was way too uncomfortable. The part of the seat bottom under the thighs created too much pressure when driving. Plus seat was short, wished it had come out further under legs. Seat needs to be more adjustable to drop down more toward floor. Only gripe, otherwise it had it all. Loved the ventilated seats.
It's a love it or hate it look and it's also very colour sensitive. Red, blue and grey been the best colours for it. I think it has aged well and really hope KIA do not make a balls of it with the new one. The interior was very dull do and the quality not as good as the previous model but hopefully they will rectify that on the new one.
@@devongee1776 Awe no it's not terrible. It's a bit dull but it does have a nice bit of chrome and is quite classy. The soft touch parts could be softer do and they were on the old MK4 generation one. Be interesting to see what the next one is like.
Mid range lunch would. Ie rolling 30 and 50 starts. Not everyone lives in citys/towns . I'm in northern north Yorkshire dales and that would mean a lot to me.otherwise if I have not got the power to get round the tractor in the one place to over take in a 15 mile run single lane road .it can make your life hell.
CX-5 sells pretty good in Europe but overall Mazda is not doing so great. Even though they look good, drive good and have one of the best interiors. Odd..
Of course they won't sell well in most of Europe, since many people try to either drive german cars or alternatively another European manufactured car. If someone is looking for a cheaper car they aren't the first brand to look at either. So it makes sense that they don't sell that well. But I gotta say for such a small manufacturer they are doing alright anyway
@Dictator_Sheikh_Salman Nothing against Mazda, I actually love them. Also a lot of people seemed to like the current Mazda's but when it comes to the buyers they usually end up with a different brand. I think it's a shame cause Mazda has so many things going for them. Maybe because most of their cars are less roomy than others and the lack of a stationwagon (but a small car brand won't make one for just a small market; West-Europe)
I have the hyundai tucson 2.0 4x4 diesel 4x4 has a good suspention than the 4x2 fully loaded beige interior ,its really good better than the audi 185 ps 400 nm of power more features than audi q3
I agree, even though the petrol version of the cx-5 lacked power everywhere below 5000 rpm. The exterior and interior design are elegant and I agree the suspension needs quality damping its too springy soft expecially when encountering course roads. Still the one I'd choose out of the 3 easily. With a more capable engine it could be fun. Also needs 50mph 6gear auto shift like the cx7 has, but I suspect its too far down on power.
I wish the back seat and baby space would have had a better focus. How wide and deep exactly is the space and how much more space do you get with the mazda compared to the other two? Hard to say from the video.. I need a new car and need to fit 2 baby seats with room for an adult in the middle....
Was also deciding between these 3 cars (and the 3008, which we hated) a few months ago and went for the Tucson. The main issue with the CX-5 was the price (outright/PCP/lease it was all much more expensive at a similar trim level), and the fact that our rear facing maxi cosi car seat simply didn't fit in the back without the front passenger having no room at all to sit, it's not perfect in the Kia/Hyundai either but there is definitely more room (interesting that Mat said it was the other way around). And as mentioned the infotainment in the Mazda is not as good, especially because you can't use the touchscreen in the Mazda while driving. Only went for the Tucson over the Kia because my wife didn't like the look of the Sportage.
I miss these tests, all we get now are drag races of the cars we'll never have. This video actually helped me decide and buy myself a CX5.
@@victoriavarlam its been 1year now and I am very happy with it! The only con is that it has a firm ride, but just like most other cars nowadays. There are many pros..its super fun to drive, I just love going on twisty roads, it gives you such confidence no matter what speed you're going. Everything in and out is super high quality, sound insulation is awesome...and its Mazda - everyone loves it! You'll have haters no matter what brand you take, but not Mazda :) Oh...and if you get petrol, its super quiet, super economical, BUT you gotta be skilled with gears if you want performance since it doesn't have turbo, revs are very important. Regular service is cheap, but body parts are expensive, so good insurance is a must. All in all, I tried everything in that price range, and to get that CX5 quality inside and out you gotta add AT LEAST 15k to go in the upper class. Nothing in its price range gets even close. Other than CX5 I only got that pleasantly surprised with 3008/5008
@@victoriavarlam biggest problem is a lot of the models, certainly not a majority, are known to have problems with their DPF system. This can really damage the car.
Which cx5 variant did you buy? And how is it?
@@johnphiri4109 one of the cheaper ones. "Takumi" equipment and 2.0 165bhp petrol engine (taxes are 4x higher for engines above 2.0 so nobody is buying the more powerful ones here). It's amazing. It Took time to get used to atmosphere engine and to rev it in order to use all the horses, but I love it. Driving/Handling is amazing and really refined car inside and out.
I just wanted to say the Mazda is a good car but I don't really like it's interior. It has a small screen. And I liek one like the Peugeot 3008
Tht kia is havin the most deceitful real looking fake exhausts ever
Yes. I don't understand them at all but at least it isn't that ovious like Audi or Mercedes...
Nontheless, I would buy the Mazda because of it's nice engines!
The new audi s4 and s6 have fake exhausts worse than this id say
@@cerwynlewis3520 That's what I said😂🤔
@@thatswiss1385 Ah ye your reply didnt show up for some reason
Didn't know that was fake till now
Dude, Korea and Japan aren't located in southeast Asia
Who cares,they are all Chinese
S.T T. OMG.. are u feel bad today?
@@hyunwooplay Asks me someone who has origami instead of name
@@eleonik76 You are a fucking idiot, you literally use Cyrillic lol
@@eleonik76 Does your brain have fungus like your rotten cheese?
Girlfriend: How Was I In Bed
Matt: Good, But Not As Good As The BMW Idrive
Tamin Ahmed FYI girlfriends don’t ask this question :p
She must be weird enough to ask her performance score..
@@khurshidmarwat9399 If she does, you can always give her an avoid / consider / shortlist / buy rating
Old joke.
Liam S what does a “consider” mean? 🤔
I miss my 2016.5 CX5. The 2.5 Skyactive engine was smooth to the touch and once I got behind the wheel of my CX 5 I didn't want to come off. I had a AWD so I put GF Goodrich KO2s and OMG it was off-road capable. I live in Alaska and it never let me down, except our family outgrown it. Now I have Toyota 4 Runner.
This is clearly not from Southeast Asia. What you are trying to refer to is East Asia.
Maybe he wanted to avoid north asia that's why he didn't mention east asia instead he said south east asia
No one cares.
Far East Asia
Dev Winchester is it okay ppl call you Dev cheater because they want to avoid calling u a witch?
@@LivingLifeSlower
You reply to his comment, so you do care
CX5 for reliability comfort and performance with many extras as standard . I've driven the X5 and the CX5 being 6ft4 loved them both equally for comfort and drive . Admittedly the X5 cabin is another level but the Mazda is no slouch tbh Putting the CX5 up against the two Korean big hitters after sitting in a Sportage and it's scratchy plastic cockpit haven. Think the Mazda is great value for money
And for a lovely Mazda rust
@@spikeyspike79can you elaborate
every Mazda develops rust way faster than any other Japanese or German brand. @@toomuch9762
I looked at all of them. Ended up getting a Hyundai Tucson Sport. I have owned really high end performance cars. But I had a Tucson 2010, and it held up incredibly well. Now I have the 2019. The Aqua Blue Sport is awesome!
I have the 2019 Hyundai tucson sport trim as well. Love it and oh yeah, I have the blue one as well. Gets lots of compliments
@@enriqueruiz5492 La comprastes nueva o usada? Saludos.
How is it holding up after those years? You have the 1.6T engine?
No mention of warranty? Kia has 7 years! Plus it was the cheapest and in my view the best looking, although the “twin exhaust” cheating is a bit cheeky!!
I'd take the CX5, thanks. More practical. Looks better in and outside
How is it more practical if it is the smallest?
Yeah, but it's the priciest too
This dude is actually dumb lol, smallest, priciest car is described as a practical car? Lmao
Its looks better ?, pretty sure its looks boring to both two .
Kia much better looking. Just not in that colour.
Mazda is definitely some of the best to come out of Japan.
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Kia looks sporty
Hyundai looks modern
Mazda looks simple and clean
In my opinion
I agree Mazda looks bland from inside and out I prefer Tucson but honestly sportage interior looks way upmarket compared to the two
Mazda won’t last long
@@ashtonbutler8466 ??? Mazda ranked the second most reliable vehicle in 2019, just before lexus, while hyundai and kia weren't even close
@@randomdude6190 according to who?
@@MrWalker1000 consumer reports and jdm
South Korean:
-better infotainment
-better warranty
-better value
-better practicality (only the Tucson)
Japanese
-better handling
-better interior and exterior (actually it depends on you to decide)
Conclusion: CX-5 win? Wtf Mat
The right verdict. The CX5 is a lovely all round SUV. It may be a bit more expensive but it's worth it.
with some options it's a LOT more expensive.. over bmw x1 price
@@idyllsend6481 Not in Germany 🤗
The mazda is way more reliable, look at the resale value
Mazda doesn’t have options only trim levels lol. In Australia we got 12k off the top tier CX5 due to hail damage that was fixed for free and looked brand new
ugly as hell tho
Owned the 2500cc petrol version of the new CX5 for three years and it has proven to be thoroughly enjoyable to drive as my first SUV
CX-5 is also available with a 2.5 TURBO PETROL engine, oohh yeeaahh
finally in the uk.. been way too long also the mazda 6 has it now for facelift
Not avaliable in the UK unfortunately
@@malky9645 it is now for new facelift
2.5 non-turbo is available in Germany, the turbo version only in USA/CA -- UK and rest EU only have 2.0 165PS petrol option only, no turbo for us, even if the new Skyactiv X engine is made available later (debut's in October with the Mazda 3 saloon), its about 180PS, again no turbo.
Mogsy28uk we get the 2.5 turbo petrol in Australia, and the 2.0NA, 2.5NA and 2.2TT diesel
carwow: "In terms of the design, te CX-5 is a little bit like the actor Hugh Jackm..."
me "I'll take it!"
In Australia the CX-5 is the no. 1 seller in it's segment(RAV4 may challenge it soon) but we still went with the Tuscon Elite. Whilst the CX has the better drive train and the interior is more lush the Tuscon is the best riding vehicle in it's segment. This is due to it being locally tuned to our conditions. Few other small advantages over the CX, boot space, comfort, spare, tech etc. Would be happy with either and even the Sportage I'm sure. Nice review.
Mazda=rust
You should compare mazda cx 5 with Honda crv and Toyota Rav4
Different segment...
I looked at both those before buying the CX5.. and there are lots of videos comparing them.
@@MrTasososfp
What do you mean by "different segment?"
@@benhuang2773 It doesn't compete with those cars in terms of size although it's pretty close because I think the cx5 its the biggest car in its segment but that doesn't change the fact that it competes with the Toyota chr which is one of the smallest cars of this segment. The CX7 could compete with the CR-V and Rav-4 but i think its discontinued.
@@MrTasososfp
Interesting...It's different in my country, the CHR is a "Small SUV," while the RAV4, CRV, CX-5, Tucson and Sportage are "Medium SUVs."
The "Load lip" in the boot is there to stop your gear from falling out of the boot when you open it up.
I dont understand why every car journo complains about it.
They don't know any better
It's because they don't own the cars they drive, so they just love to scratch the rear bumber with their turquoise and pink Barbie suitcases...
I would even skip a car without a "load lip" lol
those three are good but CX-5 beautiful and handsome.
so i choose CX-5 👍
Yes Mazda cx5 !!!
Matt, Korea and Japan are not in the south east, they’re in the east. Nonetheless, this guide is really helpful for potential buyers!
It would be interesting to watch the verdict of CX-5 and RAV4.
Finally an affordable SUV comparison.
I just got a sportage after reviewing all the cars in person. The Kia has the best price, features, and storage capabilities in my opinion. Very happy with my choice!
Good on you mate. I am getting Hyundai Tucson with one reason being Kia's are short in stock in Australia and would have been a few months wait. The models I were getting had identical features and similar price point. Kia had longer warranty but just the availablity got me.
Correct choice pal, I’ve just bought one as well. My brother had the Mazda for two years and had loads of problems with it. Mazda are not very reliable.
Mazda CX5 is a superior car in every way, not to mention it won the safety test on crashes against all cars in same class. I would totally recomment it over the other brands
I would to!
Just bought a 2021 grand touring and got it yesterday, it’s crazy nice too
@@trentirvin2008 it must be really nice, I have the 2018 SE-L Nav Auto which isn’t a high trim
@@virusumf it feels like i bought a luxury car
@@trentirvin2008 enjoy bro
I actually like there being a lip on the boot, it stops things rolling out (like an expensive bottle of wine!) and smashing on the floor when you open the boot to a full load of shopping.
Exactly. You don't load suitcases every week maybe once a year but you do load your shopping every week
Finally not BMW/Audi. Finally. Lol.
Can you do something like Kia Stinger GT 3.3 vs some other cars? Thanks
Fecker No point. The Stinger is better than whatever it’s competing with that isn’t insanely more expensive
yes, one for all the poor people.
@@SoccerBoi500 The stinger is at the bottom of its class, there are much better cars for the money.
holdenls1ssz LOL, name one
Test drove the Kia and Hyundai back-to-back yesterday and the Kia definitely felt more unsettled on minor roads, jiggling around and not feeling at all planted. Also more wind noise than Hyundai at >60mph and again, less planted at dual-carriageway/motorway speeds.
I personally think the CX5 looks good but Sportage my fav
Mazda 's pedal position is very very good.
Well, when you factor in the repair and maintenance costs of the Hyundai/Kia, with their 5/7 year warrant (And these cars are VERY reliable they hardly ever have any issues) ,and the fact that the CX-5 is only "marginally" better in aspects like functionality and interior quality, I'd get the Korean.
I was making this exact decision few months ago. Ended up buying Tucson and Im very happy. Mazda is better to drive and you can feel the interior is much more premium. However the infotainment is horrible, it didnt offer android auto back then and the lack of turbo for petrol engines makes this car feel very sluggish (I wanted petrol). Also it was a couple of grand more expensive.
Kia was out because I found it too ugly. So Tucson it is...btw the interior isnt that dull if you choose different color interior.
Generally, KiA has stiffer suspension than Hyundai and that is why I would go into KIA. Hyundai is usually more comfy.
But, take a look at kia Proceed. You will love it if not only SUV is your aim.
Yeah, was thinking the same way about the acceleration, they proudly call it sky active. What roads you drive Tucson?, I have sportage and find it pretty bad from comfort prospective: Road noise and stiff suspension . Mazda is way better in that prospective, it has laminated glass for example.
Did you go for the 177 version on the Tucson. The 130 would be more sluggish that than Mazda 160, wouldn't it?
I had the same choice to make sportage or tucson or kia seltos or mazda cx-5. I chose a two tone interior tucson so that i didn't have a black interior. Meh. Love it.
Ehh, it’s a good thing you have a 10yr/100,000 warranty.
Turbo DI cars will suffer from carbon build up over time...
I've owned VW group cars for years, but hired a Kia Sportage a few months back - the controls were so intuitive that I felt like I knew where everything was after less than an hour of driving. I had always cast them aside as a cheaper alternative but after a few days driving the Sportage, I'd definitely consider it against a Vw or Skoda.
lol the Tiguan is miles ahead of the Sportage...stop kidding yourself.
jp ch I've owned 2 Tiguan's in the last 5 years and really like them. Not saying the Sportage is better, but it's now in the same conversation when it hasn't previously been in my opinion
@@rhysowen9566 The new Sportage does not compete with the Tiguan, it costs around 11k $ in my country, a big difference, it competes with Nissan X-Trail,Tucson,Renault Koleos,Chevy Equinox etc...The Market shifted, now CRV/Tiguan?Rav4 are top tier mid size crossovers.
jp ch ok so you say “tHe TiGuaN Is MiLes aHeAd” but then when they mentioned that the Mazda is better than the Tiguan, you call them out for compacting two cars not in the same class? They never even said it was the same class, just replying to your comment, also if you have a issue with the comparison, why did you start it in the first place?
@@jpch8814 Maybe If you are 60 year old grandma. Tiguan is, as almost every VW, most boring to drive in class, and subjectively(objectively too) worst looking in class. The only good thing comparing to Kia is materials, but if you really care about it there is Peugeot 3008
Just bought a used 2015 CX5 2.2 Diesel to tow the caravan. LOVE it, took it for a drive out of town last weekend and it just went round any corner at whatever speed you told it too. Stuck like proverbial s**t to a blanket. The 2.2 Diesel has a tonne of punch and it climbed hills like it thought it was on the flat.
Taking it for a five hour drive with a lightweight 6.5M caravan on the back this weekend which was the main reason for the Diesel and with the Radar adaptive cruise control I can't wait to hit the road.
Have you had the engine replaced yer as we have. Assuming you still have it.
@@Farangmoto are 2.2 diesel reliable ? Im thinking of buying one ?
@@burns985 Depends who you ask. All diesels in Thailand were recalled at the government's order. Particularly the Mazda 2 and CX5. I think the second hand value reflects the issues as they are now dirt cheap.
Love the Sportage, different yet beautiful.
it looks like a frog, a friendly frog
I agree with your verdict. I will go for the Mazda as well.
Cottage, 🏡 , Package 📦,
Sportage. They all have
the same final syllable!
Quit saying
“Spore TaHJ”
(Garage is French so it’s the only exception.)
You would hate it in Australia, where a lot of people pronounce it as "Spore tahj!"
That’s exactly what I like about the Tucson, it’s exterior is beautiful and the interior is simplistic (not boring)!
that's the most boring interior you can get
@@Floyd112007 Mazda by far has the most basic and boring interior
All of these interiors are boring and generic
@@BigiGuyyyy I mean Mazda interior has materials at Mercedes levels, while Hyundai is 100% plastic that gets scratched in 1 year. :) Had both, mazda is like 50% more car.
@@BigiGuyyyyPo
AMEN! I love my 2019 MAZDA CX 5 Grand Touring Reserve (2.5 L. turbo AWD) . Here in Las Vegas, Nevada we can buy 100 octane "racing gas" for $8.00 per gallon. So yeah, I don't buy this Joy Juice often but when I do buy 1/2 a tank after using all of the 91 octane out of my tank I get more POWER. As in at least another 10 HP by my butt dyno.
But I love this beautiful, luxurious compact SUV in its beautiful "Soul Crystal Red". Add an oil catch can to your GDI engined car and you're good for a few 100,000 miles.
For me, it's really a comparison between the Tucson and the CX-5.
I find the rear turn signals of the Sportage to be too low
Nice review...However i would go with the mazda
It appears that you don't know the meaning of a word "However".
The CX-5 is the best of those 3. No question.
no need to even think about it, just choose the mazda.
kilerkai Great😃👍
Crampy space..euww
m haz 😄
Mazda fans over here
@@popsandbangs8858 i actually identify more as a korean hater.
Tucson and Sportage are pretty much the same car. I would have replaced one of them with Kadjar/Qashqai for this test.
blackjack2150 replace the Kia, it’s really ugly at the front.
Kadjar is the best
@@ДаркоИлиевски no.
Дарко Илиевски it’s a french piece of shit!
@@kangvp9512 i like the kia more than the Hyundai
do a drag race, rolling race, and brake test with these 3 cars please!
Iconix just look up the stats...
mazda always has better handling
Howdy, nice video! I personally prefer the Tucson.
The cx5 looks really good
Especially in that Mazda red
Excellent choice mat favourite suv is Mazda cx5
OMG Matt, you made the same mistake with CX5's load cover again! You CAN store it underneath the boot floor, as I previously commented under your original CX5 review. You just need to remove the sideboards, that's it.
I just purchased a kia sportage and am loving it , last car was a pain in my a$$ , so glad to be out of an 2012 Optima, wish the kia had the backseat release and more space in the back
I love my Sportage also. This guy complains too much. He should have put out stats for each car somewhere on this vid.
Enjoy your new car!!!
I drive a 2013 Sportage. I 100% agree. It was Much better looking than the'13 Tuscon.
It's also very stiff, seats are pretty hard. It's been breaking my back for almost 8 years. Maybe time to upgrade
Southeast Asia... Look at a map. Oh wait isn't England locaded in Eastern Europe next to Bulgaria?
Christian Sigouin Next to Russia dude 👌
no the cars are from southeast asia
Might as well be
@@cameronduff5104 nope not from Southeast Asia
@@cameronduff5104 They don't manufacture any of the vehicles in this video in South East Asia. Dude wtf?
I test drove the Kia and the Mazda with the same trim level. For 140 dollars less a month on the lease I went with the Kia. I didn't notice that much of a difference in the ride.
Both the Sportage and the Tucson are better looking than the Mazda in my opinion. The interior of the Mazda feels a bit better but also less roomy, and overall it’s a bit more expensive. I prefer the Sportage or the Tucson overall. It’s hard to choose between the 2.
I have 2015 Cx5. Grand Touring. Got used like it so far.👍👍
No. CX5 don’t compare with those to a bit below mainstream. CX5 is above those, many Americans would prefer Mazda too than its real competitors crv and rav4
I bought my mazda 3 off the back of Matts review. Considering a cx5 now.
Hyundai tucsson all the way!interior and exterior is amazing
sadly the fastest model is 8 seconds 0-60
I think Fiat 126 the best family suv.
U live in dream land my friend
The CX5 is the obvious choice, especially if you want luxurious elements in an affordable car
Hi Matt can you please review the cx3 I'm looking at purchasing one in the coming month
I didn't know Korea and Japan are located in South East Asia... HAHAHA
fucking tragic, innit
North East Asia
As somebody that lives in South East Asia I felt triggered
Well at least they have tropical weather now. Don't have to deal with winter no more.
@@Ezalian well that's a tropical country for you but we have the freakiest weather's sometimes
Mazda has always been superior. To imagine this is the "previous generation of kodo Mazda's" and still is better than the newly refreshed contenders is really remarkable. The best premium non premium brand at the moment 😁. Can't wait for the new 6...
Great comparison video - and my fav car this mth, the CX-5, Won !! Hurrah !!
Also a huge amount of info in such a short film; covered 3 vehicles in one film; Excellent !!
Great car reviews , fair with pros and cons
Skyactive petrol in Mazda is way better than the other 2, I would go with the diesel unit but Mazda as the rest, still have problems with DPF
Honestly the hyundai looks really good
Noah my thought exactly
i went on a drive with it..really good car
Choose the Mazda between these 3.
I got a 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited and I absolutely love mine. Going to easily purchase another one once my 2016 dies.
Asphalt8ficionado what kind of mpg are you getting?
I like the Tucson and the CX5. All the CX5 needs is a better infotainment system and longer armrest. That armrest is tiny.
Why there is no Subaru model review in your show? Subaru Forester has very good review from around the world.
Because they are not paying him!!!🤪🤪🤪
@4:46, the GT Sport Nav+ has 2 cup holders and 2 usb charging ports in that central fold down.
Love all your videos
Keep up the great work!
Hi there, I am Matt Watson and we are back at it again comparing not in the same class cars.
What exactly do you mean by "not in the same class?" In my country, all three of these are "Medium SUVs."
Why don't you compare and maintain cost, like service, tyres, cost of brakes etc....?
I have a Mazda and they are nice cars to drive and they are pretty reliable. The maintenance of Mazda is also good price and you can usually make a nice deal with the dealer if you want to trade it in for another Mazda model. My average consumption is 6.2 liters (petrol)
Do you have an MX-5 ?
I have a Mazda and they are by far the best driving cars, so fun and easy to drive. But I like the exterior of the Hyundai more. The CX-5 looks kinda alien.
So, I just bought a Sportage similar to the one in the test. It's 4 years old, and has 3 years warranty left. A similar aged Mazda has no warranty, and the Hyundai has 1 year. As a used car, the Kia every time, for this reason.
In Sweden, Kia sold most cars in 2018 after Volvo.
Thank god no one cars about what the crazy swedes do
MenacedAssassin hahah first they sold Volvo to Ford and then once it failed it was sold to Geely at a discount...
In the uk there are so many Nissan quasqais
and they will regret in 3 years..... mark my word. they are real piece of work.
@@atmark666 they have 7 years warranty
Girlfriend: Do you like me?
Matt: I don't know, it's time for the stick of truth
Is this going to be Matt's equivalent of Doug Demuro's "quirks and features?"
Cx5 is a much better vehicle in many main ways
name 5
I have a 2019 tucson premium se, it is great, lasts and very nice looking, especially in micron grey, but the Tucson n Line looks nice.
You use the word "odd" a LOT!! and that tells me nothing! What exactly does "odd" mean to you? Pick a more descriptive word.
Plus you did not mention the major differences in the OPTIONS that you can get for the prices of these vehicles.
You can load out the Tucson (Ultimate) with every feature imaginable for thousands less $$$$ than the CX-5.
Ventilated seats for example are a major help in the HOT summers in the USA. The only reason to get the CX-5 is for the extra "pep" of the engine....IF that is what you want, then buy a sports car. Otherwise the best value for the money is the Tucson which gives you everything for a much cheaper price... PLUS a 7 year warrantee bumper to bumper!!
Thank you, he skipped over ALL the features they have to offer snd just concentrated on looks from his own opinion...money means nothing to him...he skipped the self opening trunk, the auto start on the phone app, the pedestrian auto stop, the 360 camera the moonroof, the auto lane keep assist, the driver focus.....etc etc etc
Spoken like a true Hyundai dealer
I am NOT a Hyundai dealer! I’m in the medical field!
CX-5 is awesome, but pricey. I picked up a base model Tucson for 17k for my mom. 10 year warranty, no start/stop, no cvt. Made to last.
I would say the tucson, as I've already got one
@@robkyle2008 Totally agree Tucson should have topped this test.
Kia Sportage. All the way. Yes I'm biased
i wanted to look at all these cars in person, but now We have a cx5 because it just performs better, gives more, and over all looks better
From these three, the cx-5.
Loved the Sportage, BUT drivers seat was way too uncomfortable. The part of the seat bottom under the thighs created too much pressure when driving. Plus seat was short, wished it had come out further under legs. Seat needs to be more adjustable to drop down more toward floor. Only gripe, otherwise it had it all. Loved the ventilated seats.
Love the back end of the Sportage . Can't wait for Kia to remodel this car... The front is a little too weird for most people
Agree
It's a love it or hate it look and it's also very colour sensitive. Red, blue and grey been the best colours for it. I think it has aged well and really hope KIA do not make a balls of it with the new one. The interior was very dull do and the quality not as good as the previous model but hopefully they will rectify that on the new one.
@@sharonec5419 yeah the interior of the Sportage is indefensibly terrible. Yeah for what it's worth I suppose the Sportage has aged alright.
@@devongee1776 Awe no it's not terrible. It's a bit dull but it does have a nice bit of chrome and is quite classy. The soft touch parts could be softer do and they were on the old MK4 generation one. Be interesting to see what the next one is like.
@@sharonec5419 I had a 2019 Sportage rental while my Stinger was in shop and it was terrible.
Hey Mat, you should include the drag race with those as part of the review!
Mid range lunch would.
Ie rolling 30 and 50 starts.
Not everyone lives in citys/towns .
I'm in northern north Yorkshire dales and that would mean a lot to me.otherwise if I have not got the power to get round the tractor in the one place to over take in a 15 mile run single lane road .it can make your life hell.
CX-5 sells pretty good in Europe but overall Mazda is not doing so great. Even though they look good, drive good and have one of the best interiors. Odd..
Of course they won't sell well in most of Europe, since many people try to either drive german cars or alternatively another European manufactured car. If someone is looking for a cheaper car they aren't the first brand to look at either. So it makes sense that they don't sell that well.
But I gotta say for such a small manufacturer they are doing alright anyway
@Dictator_Sheikh_Salman Nothing against Mazda, I actually love them. Also a lot of people seemed to like the current Mazda's but when it comes to the buyers they usually end up with a different brand. I think it's a shame cause Mazda has so many things going for them. Maybe because most of their cars are less roomy than others and the lack of a stationwagon (but a small car brand won't make one for just a small market; West-Europe)
They punch above their weight in Australia, their sales figures are second only to Toyota down under!
Hey, can you do Mzda CX-5 GT Luxury version of it?
Finally !!!!!
The video I've been waiting for
I have the hyundai tucson 2.0 4x4 diesel 4x4 has a good suspention than the 4x2 fully loaded beige interior ,its really good better than the audi 185 ps 400 nm of power more features than audi q3
0:20 japan is not in south east Asia.
I agree, even though the petrol version of the cx-5 lacked power everywhere below 5000 rpm. The exterior and interior design are elegant and I agree the suspension needs quality damping its too springy soft expecially when encountering course roads. Still the one I'd choose out of the 3 easily. With a more capable engine it could be fun. Also needs 50mph 6gear auto shift like the cx7 has, but I suspect its too far down on power.
Mazda is a car you drive everyday, the handling of it is so sporty
Calm down it's a fat lump not an MX5
I wish the back seat and baby space would have had a better focus. How wide and deep exactly is the space and how much more space do you get with the mazda compared to the other two? Hard to say from the video..
I need a new car and need to fit 2 baby seats with room for an adult in the middle....
of course the Mazda wins!
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Was also deciding between these 3 cars (and the 3008, which we hated) a few months ago and went for the Tucson. The main issue with the CX-5 was the price (outright/PCP/lease it was all much more expensive at a similar trim level), and the fact that our rear facing maxi cosi car seat simply didn't fit in the back without the front passenger having no room at all to sit, it's not perfect in the Kia/Hyundai either but there is definitely more room (interesting that Mat said it was the other way around). And as mentioned the infotainment in the Mazda is not as good, especially because you can't use the touchscreen in the Mazda while driving. Only went for the Tucson over the Kia because my wife didn't like the look of the Sportage.
Zesiro the Tucson looks way better than the sportage imo, there’s just something about its headlights that’s not right the back end is spot on though.