In Australia, the packaging is quite different. The Tucson reviewed in this video is like the second-lowest spec available here, not the highest spec as the local packaging in South Africa. AWD, Power Tailgate, and other features absent from the Tucson in this video are available in the two higher spec levels out of the 4 in Australia. They are labeled Active, Active-X, Elite and Highlander from base to top spec. The Tucson out-performs the CX-5 in all equipment levels and handling (by a lot due to Australian suspension tuning division here), refinement is noticeably higher on the road, and it's a little cheaper. The personal preference of buyers toward brand and design/styling may appeal more to Mazda owners in our market, but value, quality, refinement, equipment and handling all fall in the Tucson's favour over here, hence why Tucson is outselling CX-5 by an increasing margin each month... This is all relative - I closely reviewed/drove/shopped these two against each over for a month before purchasing the Tucson. Oh, and my other car is a Mazda ;) I still love them. Hope this helps any Aussie buyers!
Hey mate! Fellow Aussie here. How is your opinion aging on this after 5 years? I’m currently looking at buying a second hand SUV (2015-2018) and am guilty of leaning heavily towards Mazda. Seems like I could get a lot more value for money with a Tucson though.. What do you think?
@@Michael-gq9cd Sorry I’m not much help on this now. We sold the Tucson because we wanted to tow and go off-road. We have been in a Pajero Sport and find it’s awesome. 👍 For the time we had the Tucson we couldn’t really fault it. No issues with it. Dealer servicing wasn’t a great customer experience each time, but that’s not a fault of the car. During the peak Covid demand cycle, we sold it with just over 60,000kms on the clock for about $6k less than we paid for it new 4 years earlier. It was a 2017 Active-X. 🙂
Before watching the video I'm gonna give my guess as to which wins and also which I will choose. I think it will be the Mazda and that's what I would choose
ahhh guys i just have to point out some facts here. 1st of all i own both these cars since i have a car rental business. 2nd my tucson has electric tail gate and it is automatic so BS is what the dude said , it has massaging seats, HUD , ambiente lights , 7 speed dual clutch transmission , heated and cooled steering wheel , automatic wipers and lights control , lane keep assist , blind spot sensors , emergency brake and e-hand break and auto parking and it is a lot more comfortable ( maybe the dude is talking about 2015 model) and on the mazda , the quality of interior matterials is conciderably better , cabin is a bit more quiet , seats are softer and wider and the a/c is colder. oh in my opinion the tuson rides better since its lighter. btw the tucson is awd.
must be the region and country, but damn this feels like a top tear cx-5 vs a mid tear Tucson. This Tucson in the video has no AWD, no autolift gate, no inlane keep assist, 19 inch stock rims, shark pin antenna???? My tucson has ALL OF THAT, and bending headlights, blind side detection, auto pedestrian breaking, trajectory when in reverse and parking.
In Croatia also the Tucson has all features of high tec and even more as cx5 shown here.I dont know how tha f... he said in this video that this tucson is top trim level?!
I'm definitely not a car guy, but I'd do my homework before doing a review. The Tucson - at top trim level like the shown Mazda - features every bit of technology available today. Add to that the AWD which really puts the hammer down in terms of torque, and a price far more competitive than the Mazdas, and you're looking at the best SUV in its class. It did beat every test done in Germany, always putting the CX-5 in second place. Rightfully so.
The coolest thing about the Top Trim CX-5 is the Head Up Display. Although, the Tucson does have a panoramic sunroof/moonroof, but if you've ever used/seen a HUD...it's really nice and convenient. Not to mention...it keeps your eyes on the road
In the UK the Tucson top of the range called Premium SE has sooo much more standard tech than the CX5. Including self parking, lane keep assist and a power rear door. Don't know why the SA one is less specc'd.
Thanks for the great and non-bias review. BRAND NEW Mazda CX-5.....3 MONTHS MORE to go, A Great Birthday Present for myself. A New and happy subscriber here!
I also choose the Mazda.... I also discovered that by lowering the Mazda CX-5 springs a bit & installin the 2021 BMW X5M competition rims on the Mazda CX-5 makes it look more sportier than a 2018 VW Tiguan R-LINE 🔥🔥🔥
Mazda CX-5 is better choices more reliable comes with more options and you don't have to get top-of-the-line model to get navigation and backup camera and all that other stuff because mazda's come standard with that
I'm not sure where they are but where I'm at you only get two options with the Hyundai 2.0 NA gas engine and 1.6 turbo engine and the No Diesel option on the Mazda either. But you are right, almost all trim models come with the powered gate on the Hyundai here (US)
The Mazda is the better car but lets not forget we are comparing it with the Tucson which was launched 2 and half years ago and absolutely belted the CX 5 of that era, its all relative and in a few years when the new Tucson comes out the roles will be reversed again but lol about people saying Hyundai loosing styling edge, when this Tucson was released in 2015 it was so far better looking than the competitors it was a gag! Mazda now does look very smart .
Mazda is more expensive but it is clearly superior. But I'm happy with my Hyundai Tucson may not have all the bells and whistles of the Mazda but it does its job nonetheless
I have an older version of the tucson, while the ride is confy coz of the seats, some parts deteriorated quickly. The shock absorbers were replaced, the springs, the door handles are broke, the muffler has a hole under so it’s a bit noisy, interior materials are now in bad condition it react to sweat, to many to mention. I also have a mazda cx5 but with just minor issue.
😂😂 To all the haters who believe this, this is the actual spec of the Hyundai Tucson 2017 I'm ordering, this car is definitely up to date on it's specs he's just not up to date on the car. 19" Alloy Wheels with 2.0 CRD (17" on 1.7 CRDi Premium) Body Coloured Bumpers Chrome Effect Beltline Moulding Chrome Effect Door Handles with Front Handle Illumination Metallic / Pearl Paint Radiator Grille - Chrome Effect Rear Spoiler with Integrated LED Brake Light Roof Rails Side Body Moulding - Silver Skid Plate - Front Silver Skid Plate Rear - Silver Solid Paint Twin Exhaust Finisher Interior Door Handles - Chrome Effect Interior Light - Luggage Compartment Leather Effect Driver's Knee Bolster Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel and Gear Knob Soft Touch Door Top & Centre Trim Driver's and Passenger's Seat Electric Adjustment Driver's Seat Electric Lumbar Support Driver's Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints - Vertical and Horizontal Adjustment Heated Front Seats Heated Rear Seats (outer rear seats only) Leather Seat Trim (seat facings only) Passenger Seat Height Adjustment Reclining Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seats (60/40)Ventilated Front Seats Adjustable Intermittent Front Windscreen Wipers with Aero Wiper Blade Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror with Compass Automatic Headlights with Dusk Sensor Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor Climate Control - Dual Zone Fog Lights - Front Fog Light - Rear Front Windscreen Wiper De-icer Headlights - LED (Low Beam) with Automatic Levelling and Washer LED Daytime Running Lights LED Positioning Lights LED Rear Lights Privacy Glass Projection Headlights with Static Cornering Lights Solar Glass with Windscreen Shade Band Sunroof - Panoramic Glass Electric Tilt & Slide Tinted Glass with Windscreen Shade Band Windscreen Washer Fluid Sensor and Warning Indicator 12V Power Outlet in Front Console and Luggage Compartment Arm Rest - Front with Storage Arm Rest - Rear with Cup Holders Bottle Holders - Front Centre Console, Front Door Courtesy Light- Front Door Cruise Control with Speed Limiter Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated with Power Folding Function Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated with Power Folding Function and Puddle Lamps Electric Windows - Front and Rear with Driver's Anti-Trap Mechanism and One Touch Control Follow-me-home Headlight Function Front Seat Back Pockets- Driver and Passenger Seat Full Size Alloy Spare Wheel Tyre Repair Kit Glove Compartment - Illuminated with Cooling Function Heated Steering Wheel Interior Personal LED Light Luggage Hooks Luggage Net Retractable Load Cover Smart Electric Tailgate Steering Column - Height and Reach Adjustable Sun Visors - with Vanity Mirrors and Driver Ticket Holder Sun Visors - with Vanity Mirrors and Driver Ticket Holder and Illumination Sunglasses Holder 6 Speakers - 2 Tweeters, 2 Front Door, 2 Rear Door 8" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with, TMC, Reversing Camera, MapCare and Tom Tom Live Services*Bluetooth® Connectivity Digital Clock Drive Mode Select (DCT Transmission only) Flex Steer (Manual Transmission only) Parking Sensors - Front and Rear Parking Sensors - Rear Parking System - Smart Park Assist (Automatic and DCT Transmission only) Steering Wheel Audio and Phone Controls Stereo RDS DAB Digital Radio with MP3 Compatibility Supervision Instrument Cluster Trip Computer USB and Aux Connections 6 Airbags - Front, Front Seat Side & Curtain Airbags Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) Active Bonnet System Auto Hold Function (Automatic and DCT Transmission only) Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Blind Spot Detection System Brake Assist System (BAS) Childproof Rear Door Locks Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor Deadlocks Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Electric Parking Brake (Automatic and DCT Transmission only) Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Front Passenger Airbag De-activation Switch Height Adjustable Front Seatbelts Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) Immobiliser ISOfix Child Seat Anchorage Points - Rear (outer seats only) Keyless Smart Entry doors including automatic boot entry system with key in pocket stood next to the car boot and Engine Start/Stop Button (for those shopping days when your hands are to full) Lane Departure Warning System with Lane Keep Assist Locking Wheel Nuts Perimeter Alarm Rear Cross Traffic Alert Remote Central Locking Seatbelt Anchor Pre-tensioners - Front Seatbelt Reminder - Front & Rear Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) Speed Sensitive Automatic Door Locking Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tyre Display Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
You don't have to manually open the boot at all it's completely touch free sensors so don't know what model he's looking at but this info I've added is for the Tucson 2017
Here in Aussie Mazda got a good reviews but the Tucson is much better in terms of value for money. That’s why there’s a lot of them on the road right now. And it’s a good looking car. It’s ride quality is perfect and tuned in Aussie conditions. We got 5yrs unlimited warranty etc. Mazda maybe better in reviews but the Tucson is dominating the road.
Mazda wins by far. Hyundai has a nerve to think they can charge so much for their cars when the interiors still look dated and their tech and drivetrain technogy isn't up to scratch yet
I wish the Mazda had a similar 19" wheel design as the 2016 Akera... I'm not too keen on the look of these wheels and btw the Tucson top tier model here in Oz has quite a bit more features than the SA version (sad).
I think in the real world the Mazda will actually perform well and give good fuel economy. Hyundai overrates their engines because they always seem to be underpowered for the stated kw and nm and always use a lot more fuel. Their engineering isn't up there with the rest yet.
A used E90 BMW 330i. Still looks good, powefull engine and won't put you into massive debt at about 150k to 180k depending on the year, it is a good choice.
I bought a 4wd Tucson because Hyundai actually has some rust proofing underbody and Mazda are atrocious for their lack of it. I am an MOT tester in the UK for 30 years and have seen the state of all Mazda's after 4 years
Can you pull out anything to prove it your statement? I'm willing to buy an SUV and I'm really stuck between these two. I can't decide. Honda CR-V somehow I don't like, VOLVO XC40 maybe if I get a good deal, but average too expensive, and forget the other german SUVs for 40-50k euro.
andytnr I had a 2013 Mazda 3 and it has an option for if you want to get it rust proof. I had it for 4 years and not once did it rust and now I own the 2017 CX5 and it’s hands down amazing. I wouldn’t really speak on a car that you don’t own. Remember, not all people take care of their car
Great cars but for that money I would rather buy a demo Toyota Fortuner or Ford Everest that is less than 1 year old and has spent most of its life in a showroom
Great comparison! Thanks. Both of these are on my shortlist. I would choose the Mazda if they release the diesel in the US, otherwise I've got a few more to check out and compare.
mazda boot is 506 not 440 liters, just sayin, it's a pity u didnt show, how wide the sunroofs really open...the mazda seems to be more expensive but offers more equip for you money, if u configure them, u will see, they are priced similarly.
ya they forgot it b/c hyundai is the faster car. this review was made to make the cx-5 great and the tucson inferior. the review speaks for itself as they use a top trim cx-5 vs a entry level tucson.
I have a base Tucson that's 2 year old, and it has an electronic tailgate. But I'm in Australia. Perhaps your country is different in terms of the models you get. The cx-5 is too small and impractical . The fact that it doesn't have a full size spare wheel, kills it for me. My experience is that latte sipping, chardonnay swilling, trendies buy and drive the cx_5 , around the suburbs. You hardly see them in the real world of SUV driving, in the country, dirt roads, beach, etc. I wouldn't hazard those places with a space saver wheel.
The Mazda has a special designed hidden space in the trunk to put the cover. You don't need to leave it in the garage. And yes, you missed many things. It has 19 not 18 wheels, high res/contrast touch screen, digital radio, HUD, full LED Lights, auto high beam with indipendent leds shut down, torque vectoring, motorized heated seats with 2 drivers memory and radar cruise control down to 0 km! At least my EU version is like this
I drive a Kia, which is, in a nutshell, a Hyundai. What I have noticed is that, although the Kia/Hyundai group has come a long way, they just feel a bit last generation compared to some rivals. Small things like automatic windscreen wipers are always left out. It's 2017 Hyundai! Wakeup!
Euhm the automatic windscreen wipers come as standard on the base model of the Tucson which was released in 2015. I'm afraid, that it's your information that's feels a bit outdated...
Such strange spec differences - a top spec Tucson in South Africa is still front-wheel drive? And no electric tailgate, LED headlights, auto wipers, nor bigger wheels? All of those are available overseas. CX-5 absolutely smashes the Tucson.
JFCW cause they think people are dumb and they will not know the other features. I hate it when car companies do that. Mazda does it in the Philippines.
Yup - I watch reviews, rush off to the dealers - only to discover some features are not available - special orders only (Volvo, Audi, Lexus). Quite disappointing.
doogieAfro ya ok there buddy I am a technician and I know my mechanics and I can tell you that your full of BS , Hyundai’s have big problems with there transmissions and engines heck I got a friend that works for Hyundai and he has done at least a hand full of transmissions on there SUV line and out of the past 4 years I might have done maybe one or two and I even seen some blown engines from your so called bulletproof Hyundai as well . Naaa while your stuck on the side of the road I will be passing you with flying colours 👍🏻
Mazda is really building excellent cars that feel premium. Hyundai is just overpriced these days and they always feel cheap inside. What rubbish from them and then consumers fall for it going for the inferior car for similar money. I use to like Hyundai and Kia but they now offer nothing special for the high prices they charge....no better engineering, no better tech, no better engines, no better features. What a farce of a manufacturer.
I own a mazda 3 and 13 years later my car starts every time , no rust same exhaust , everything works even the aircon.
Same with my 2000 Mazda 626. Amazing
In terms of tech, you forgot to mention the CX-5 also has a heads up display, that shows your speed and directions from the sat nav.
Mazda looks amazing, interior is great and just right. Mazda for me
Stanford Mazhindu it even comparable with audi style
I'd say the Mazda wins hands down
Mazda has really up-ed the game
In Australia, the packaging is quite different. The Tucson reviewed in this video is like the second-lowest spec available here, not the highest spec as the local packaging in South Africa. AWD, Power Tailgate, and other features absent from the Tucson in this video are available in the two higher spec levels out of the 4 in Australia. They are labeled Active, Active-X, Elite and Highlander from base to top spec.
The Tucson out-performs the CX-5 in all equipment levels and handling (by a lot due to Australian suspension tuning division here), refinement is noticeably higher on the road, and it's a little cheaper. The personal preference of buyers toward brand and design/styling may appeal more to Mazda owners in our market, but value, quality, refinement, equipment and handling all fall in the Tucson's favour over here, hence why Tucson is outselling CX-5 by an increasing margin each month... This is all relative - I closely reviewed/drove/shopped these two against each over for a month before purchasing the Tucson.
Oh, and my other car is a Mazda ;) I still love them. Hope this helps any Aussie buyers!
Hey mate! Fellow Aussie here.
How is your opinion aging on this after 5 years? I’m currently looking at buying a second hand SUV (2015-2018) and am guilty of leaning heavily towards Mazda. Seems like I could get a lot more value for money with a Tucson though..
What do you think?
@@Michael-gq9cd Sorry I’m not much help on this now. We sold the Tucson because we wanted to tow and go off-road. We have been in a Pajero Sport and find it’s awesome. 👍
For the time we had the Tucson we couldn’t really fault it. No issues with it. Dealer servicing wasn’t a great customer experience each time, but that’s not a fault of the car. During the peak Covid demand cycle, we sold it with just over 60,000kms on the clock for about $6k less than we paid for it new 4 years earlier. It was a 2017 Active-X. 🙂
I would take the Mazda CX-5 any day
Before watching the video I'm gonna give my guess as to which wins and also which I will choose. I think it will be the Mazda and that's what I would choose
ahhh guys i just have to point out some facts here. 1st of all i own both these cars since i have a car rental business. 2nd my tucson has electric tail gate and it is automatic so BS is what the dude said , it has massaging seats, HUD , ambiente lights , 7 speed dual clutch transmission , heated and cooled steering wheel , automatic wipers and lights control , lane keep assist , blind spot sensors , emergency brake and e-hand break and auto parking and it is a lot more comfortable ( maybe the dude is talking about 2015 model) and on the mazda , the quality of interior matterials is conciderably better , cabin is a bit more quiet , seats are softer and wider and the a/c is colder. oh in my opinion the tuson rides better since its lighter. btw the tucson is awd.
Hey Alex, in all likelihood you aren't South African, Hyundai didn't add those fixtures for us :-(
must be the region and country, but damn this feels like a top tear cx-5 vs a mid tear Tucson. This Tucson in the video has no AWD, no autolift gate, no inlane keep assist, 19 inch stock rims, shark pin antenna???? My tucson has ALL OF THAT, and bending headlights, blind side detection, auto pedestrian breaking, trajectory when in reverse and parking.
In India it is also that Tucson has all the features missing here,hence this comparison is a bit meaningless and irrelevant
Here in Quebec it has all of the features to
In Croatia also the Tucson has all features of high tec and even more as cx5 shown here.I dont know how tha f... he said in this video that this tucson is top trim level?!
I'm definitely not a car guy, but I'd do my homework before doing a review. The Tucson - at top trim level like the shown Mazda - features every bit of technology available today. Add to that the AWD which really puts the hammer down in terms of torque, and a price far more competitive than the Mazdas, and you're looking at the best SUV in its class. It did beat every test done in Germany, always putting the CX-5 in second place. Rightfully so.
Or paid by Mazda
Hyundai has come along way but the Mazda is more practical and so is the clear winner here for me. Great Vid as always!!
I did get on both cars and personally I liked the Tucson because it felt alot more spacious than cx5. But cx5 definitely looks better.
The coolest thing about the Top Trim CX-5 is the Head Up Display. Although, the Tucson does have a panoramic sunroof/moonroof, but if you've ever used/seen a HUD...it's really nice and convenient. Not to mention...it keeps your eyes on the road
This guy always does a splendid review.
I like the 1.6L turbo Hyundai Tucson...
In the UK the Tucson top of the range called Premium SE has sooo much more standard tech than the CX5. Including self parking, lane keep assist and a power rear door. Don't know why the SA one is less specc'd.
I luv Tucson but something bout that Mazda. The look, the grill 😍
The 2.2l diesel awd cx5 is simply amazing , I've got a Mazda 6 2.2l diesel sedan too 😅 love diesels!
how much mpg u get with mazda 6
Thanks for the great and non-bias review.
BRAND NEW Mazda CX-5.....3 MONTHS MORE to go, A Great Birthday Present for myself.
A New and happy subscriber here!
Boy Pazaway I own a 2017 cx5 and it’s an amazing car. It drives so well, I hope you enjoy yours! Welcome to the Mazda fam
I really enjoy these kinds of reviews..well done Ciro 👌👌
The Mazda also looks better. It's stunning.
I also choose the Mazda....
I also discovered that by lowering the Mazda CX-5 springs a bit & installin the 2021 BMW X5M competition rims on the Mazda CX-5 makes it look more sportier than a 2018 VW Tiguan R-LINE 🔥🔥🔥
You’re wrong about not being able to order the automatic lift gate on the Hyundai. Mine has it
Hi Cesar, sadly it is not available in South Africa. Glad you have it though!
Mazda drivers seem happy and unbothered. My next car is definitely a Mazda
Mazda offers driving thrills and reliability, who wouldn't be happy🙂
Mazda doesn't compromise on safety and comfortability. If u can afford one buy one
Agreed 😄
Definitely agree on the Mazda CX-5. I would go for the 2.5l Petrol version though, as it has the same tech, but 60K cheaper.
Mazda CX-5 is better choices more reliable comes with more options and you don't have to get top-of-the-line model to get navigation and backup camera and all that other stuff because mazda's come standard with that
Two excellent SUVs but tough to beat that CX-5 right now
The Hyundai Tucson feels more solid on the road, quieter and YOU CAN get it with a powered tail gate....
I'm not sure where they are but where I'm at you only get two options with the Hyundai 2.0 NA gas engine and 1.6 turbo engine and the No Diesel option on the Mazda either. But you are right, almost all trim models come with the powered gate on the Hyundai here (US)
The mazda is gorgeous 😍
Isn't that Tucson available with all wheel drive ? Despite with less convenient cabin than CX5, Tucson has more HP engine
very nice review
Mazda please!
The Mazda is the better car but lets not forget we are comparing it with the Tucson which was launched 2 and half years ago and absolutely belted the CX 5 of that era, its all relative and in a few years when the new Tucson comes out the roles will be reversed again but lol about people saying Hyundai loosing styling edge, when this Tucson was released in 2015 it was so far better looking than the competitors it was a gag! Mazda now does look very smart .
Mazda is more expensive but it is clearly superior. But I'm happy with my Hyundai Tucson may not have all the bells and whistles of the Mazda but it does its job nonetheless
I have an older version of the tucson, while the ride is confy coz of the seats, some parts deteriorated quickly. The shock absorbers were replaced, the springs, the door handles are broke, the muffler has a hole under so it’s a bit noisy, interior materials are now in bad condition it react to sweat, to many to mention. I also have a mazda cx5 but with just minor issue.
Good to know I’ll go for CX 5
Hardly a fair comparison if that's the best options you get with Tucson in this market
😂😂 To all the haters who believe this, this is the actual spec of the Hyundai Tucson 2017 I'm ordering, this car is definitely up to date on it's specs he's just not up to date on the car.
19" Alloy Wheels with 2.0 CRD (17" on 1.7 CRDi Premium)
Body Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Effect Beltline Moulding
Chrome Effect Door Handles with Front Handle Illumination
Metallic / Pearl Paint
Radiator Grille - Chrome Effect
Rear Spoiler with Integrated LED Brake Light
Roof Rails
Side Body Moulding - Silver
Skid Plate - Front Silver
Skid Plate Rear - Silver
Solid Paint
Twin Exhaust Finisher
Interior Door Handles - Chrome Effect
Interior Light - Luggage Compartment
Leather Effect Driver's Knee Bolster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel and Gear Knob
Soft Touch Door Top & Centre Trim
Driver's and Passenger's Seat Electric Adjustment
Driver's Seat Electric Lumbar Support
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Head Restraints - Vertical and Horizontal Adjustment
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats (outer rear seats only)
Leather Seat Trim (seat facings only)
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
Reclining Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seats (60/40)Ventilated Front Seats
Adjustable Intermittent Front Windscreen Wipers with Aero Wiper Blade
Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror with Compass
Automatic Headlights with Dusk Sensor
Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor
Climate Control - Dual Zone
Fog Lights - Front
Fog Light - Rear
Front Windscreen Wiper De-icer
Headlights - LED (Low Beam) with Automatic Levelling and Washer
LED Daytime Running Lights
LED Positioning Lights
LED Rear Lights
Privacy Glass
Projection Headlights with Static Cornering Lights
Solar Glass with Windscreen Shade Band
Sunroof - Panoramic Glass Electric Tilt & Slide
Tinted Glass with Windscreen Shade Band
Windscreen Washer Fluid Sensor and Warning Indicator
12V Power Outlet in Front Console and Luggage Compartment
Arm Rest - Front with Storage
Arm Rest - Rear with Cup Holders
Bottle Holders - Front Centre Console, Front Door
Courtesy Light- Front Door
Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated
Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated with Power Folding Function
Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated with Power Folding Function and Puddle Lamps
Electric Windows - Front and Rear with Driver's Anti-Trap Mechanism and One Touch Control
Follow-me-home Headlight Function
Front Seat Back Pockets- Driver and Passenger Seat
Full Size Alloy Spare Wheel Tyre Repair Kit
Glove Compartment - Illuminated with Cooling Function
Heated Steering Wheel
Interior Personal LED Light
Luggage Hooks
Luggage Net
Retractable Load Cover
Smart Electric Tailgate
Steering Column - Height and Reach Adjustable
Sun Visors - with Vanity Mirrors and Driver Ticket Holder
Sun Visors - with Vanity Mirrors and Driver Ticket Holder and Illumination
Sunglasses Holder
6 Speakers - 2 Tweeters, 2 Front Door, 2 Rear Door
8" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with, TMC, Reversing Camera, MapCare and Tom Tom Live Services*Bluetooth® Connectivity
Digital Clock
Drive Mode Select (DCT Transmission only)
Flex Steer (Manual Transmission only)
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
Parking Sensors - Rear
Parking System - Smart Park Assist (Automatic and DCT Transmission only)
Steering Wheel Audio and Phone Controls
Stereo RDS DAB Digital Radio with MP3 Compatibility
Supervision Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
USB and Aux Connections
6 Airbags - Front, Front Seat Side & Curtain Airbags
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Active Bonnet System
Auto Hold Function (Automatic and DCT Transmission only)
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
Blind Spot Detection System
Brake Assist System (BAS)
Childproof Rear Door Locks
Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
Deadlocks
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Electric Parking Brake (Automatic and DCT Transmission only)
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Front Passenger Airbag De-activation Switch
Height Adjustable Front Seatbelts
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Immobiliser
ISOfix Child Seat Anchorage Points - Rear (outer seats only)
Keyless Smart Entry doors including automatic boot entry system with key in pocket stood next to the car boot and Engine Start/Stop Button (for those shopping days when your hands are to full)
Lane Departure Warning System with Lane Keep Assist
Locking Wheel Nuts
Perimeter Alarm
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Remote Central Locking
Seatbelt Anchor Pre-tensioners - Front
Seatbelt Reminder - Front & Rear
Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF)
Speed Sensitive Automatic Door Locking
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tyre Display
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
You don't have to manually open the boot at all it's completely touch free sensors so don't know what model he's looking at but this info I've added is for the Tucson 2017
+beckyhoulstonable Hi there, thanks for the comment. Are you based in South Africa?
Cars.co.za No problem just thought I'd update you on the specs. I'm based in North West England
Here in Aussie Mazda got a good reviews but the Tucson is much better in terms of value for money. That’s why there’s a lot of them on the road right now. And it’s a good looking car. It’s ride quality is perfect and tuned in Aussie conditions. We got 5yrs unlimited warranty etc. Mazda maybe better in reviews but the Tucson is dominating the road.
Drag Race between these two cars will do?
Lol🤣🤣🤣
Mazda has 19 inch wheels, not 18 inch. I'll get my new 2017 CX-5 2.2D A6 in one week. Can't wait!
nice! i got the 2.5L petrol i love it !
dvgd999 . How is the fuel consumption on the 2.5
only high school boy driving platic made mazda
Voetsek
Great review ! very nice presentation and detailed. The CX5 is a clear winner.
Good information. please do the same for Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux
Vukile Fada I believe they already did a comparison back in 2015
Would be nice to see the RAV 2.2 VX would compare. Well done to the Mazda.
Hyundai for me
Which one is faster ? I know the 1.6tgi has a turbo and the mazda just a 2 L normaly aspirated
Zoom-Zoom looks waaay better... therefore victory to Mazda
Mazda wins by far. Hyundai has a nerve to think they can charge so much for their cars when the interiors still look dated and their tech and drivetrain technogy isn't up to scratch yet
I wish the Mazda had a similar 19" wheel design as the 2016 Akera... I'm not too keen on the look of these wheels and btw the Tucson top tier model here in Oz has quite a bit more features than the SA version (sad).
I think in the real world the Mazda will actually perform well and give good fuel economy. Hyundai overrates their engines because they always seem to be underpowered for the stated kw and nm and always use a lot more fuel. Their engineering isn't up there with the rest yet.
anti hyundai bias showing again
Can you also review the Tucson N Sport? Please
Great work guys, I'm a first buyer straight from university, what would be the most appropriate car to buy.
A used E90 BMW 330i. Still looks good, powefull engine and won't put you into massive debt at about 150k to 180k depending on the year, it is a good choice.
Mazda wins engine security and eficence ...
Hiunday wins desing and equipament ....
smooth review , takes his time
I would take the mazda due to doing alot of mileage. Unlimited km warranties is way better if you do much mileage
I bought a 4wd Tucson because Hyundai actually has some rust proofing underbody and Mazda are atrocious for their lack of it. I am an MOT tester in the UK for 30 years and have seen the state of all Mazda's after 4 years
Can you pull out anything to prove it your statement? I'm willing to buy an SUV and I'm really stuck between these two. I can't decide. Honda CR-V somehow I don't like, VOLVO XC40 maybe if I get a good deal, but average too expensive, and forget the other german SUVs for 40-50k euro.
andytnr I had a 2013 Mazda 3 and it has an option for if you want to get it rust proof. I had it for 4 years and not once did it rust and now I own the 2017 CX5 and it’s hands down amazing. I wouldn’t really speak on a car that you don’t own. Remember, not all people take care of their car
Great jobs!i bought the 2017 cx-5 awd gs canada edition
Kindly review Hyundai Tucson 2018 with full options..
you would surely have different opinion.
This is a South African channel - this is the top spec in this region...
Great cars but for that money I would rather buy a demo Toyota Fortuner or Ford Everest that is less than 1 year old and has spent most of its life in a showroom
Great comparison! Thanks. Both of these are on my shortlist. I would choose the Mazda if they release the diesel in the US, otherwise I've got a few more to check out and compare.
please do a cx-5 vs tiguan comparison
mazda boot is 506 not 440 liters, just sayin, it's a pity u didnt show, how wide the sunroofs really open...the mazda seems to be more expensive but offers more equip for you money, if u configure them, u will see, they are priced similarly.
mazda seems to be the better car. Cost of extended motoplan? if available.
R7344 for an additional 3 years
i bought mazda cx5 no regrets
I think the mazda cx5 will hold its value a little more than the Tucson
excellent review
Please do CX-5 vs Tiguan
You need to give the power and torque figures
ya they forgot it b/c hyundai is the faster car. this review was made to make the cx-5 great and the tucson inferior. the review speaks for itself as they use a top trim cx-5 vs a entry level tucson.
Great review Ciro
My Tucson has reclining rear seats. Hi from Long Island New York.
Subbed.. mazda any day no hesitant
The Mazda looks to win, but only a 3 year warranty?!
I think they got the Tucson wrong. I for instance got automatic wipers, heated og cooled seats, electric tailgate in my 2016 model
Dont have that in South Africa
Cx-5👍🏾
I like the Mazda, but The electronic tailgate is detrimental imo. It's just a pointless feature that can break.
What does he record with
Mazda is better finished, hyundai is cheaper.
each has pluses and minuses against the other.
depends on priorities.
I choose hyundai
Waiting for the electronic door to open is a killer for me. They can take too long. Manually you just pop and lift then good to go.
I have a base Tucson that's 2 year old, and it has an electronic tailgate. But I'm in Australia. Perhaps your country is different in terms of the models you get. The cx-5 is too small and impractical . The fact that it doesn't have a full size spare wheel, kills it for me. My experience is that latte sipping, chardonnay swilling, trendies buy and drive the cx_5 , around the suburbs. You hardly see them in the real world of SUV driving, in the country, dirt roads, beach, etc. I wouldn't hazard those places with a space saver wheel.
Hyundai is overpriced nowardays. They do not have the tech yet but the prices are ridiculous.
Mazda, complete no brainer.
The Mazda has a special designed hidden space in the trunk to put the cover. You don't need to leave it in the garage. And yes, you missed many things. It has 19 not 18 wheels, high res/contrast touch screen, digital radio, HUD, full LED Lights, auto high beam with indipendent leds shut down, torque vectoring, motorized heated seats with 2 drivers memory and radar cruise control down to 0 km! At least my EU version is like this
Where in the trunk is the hidden space--I take the cover out when not in use
Both are Worthy Vehicle's, BUT Hiroshoma in that Amazing Red will be the One for me.
Top of the Tuscon in uk has more equipment than the one in this vid.
Mazda the best
I drive a Kia, which is, in a nutshell, a Hyundai. What I have noticed is that, although the Kia/Hyundai group has come a long way, they just feel a bit last generation compared to some rivals. Small things like automatic windscreen wipers are always left out. It's 2017 Hyundai! Wakeup!
Euhm the automatic windscreen wipers come as standard on the base model of the Tucson which was released in 2015. I'm afraid, that it's your information that's feels a bit outdated...
HYUNDAI Tucson 💯 por 💯👍😁❤️
Such strange spec differences - a top spec Tucson in South Africa is still front-wheel drive? And no electric tailgate, LED headlights, auto wipers, nor bigger wheels? All of those are available overseas. CX-5 absolutely smashes the Tucson.
JFCW cause they think people are dumb and they will not know the other features. I hate it when car companies do that. Mazda does it in the Philippines.
Yup - I watch reviews, rush off to the dealers - only to discover some features are not available - special orders only (Volvo, Audi, Lexus). Quite disappointing.
Hyundai gives a 7 year drivetrain warranty. Mazda offers a 3 year drivetrain warranty. Nuff said.
Why doesn't anyone speak of resale?
I just bought my 2017 CX5 GT and I love myn no complaints by me but one question? Who in there right mind would own a Hyundai lol not me lol
doogieAfro ya ok there buddy I am a technician and I know my mechanics and I can tell you that your full of BS , Hyundai’s have big problems with there transmissions and engines heck I got a friend that works for Hyundai and he has done at least a hand full of transmissions on there SUV line and out of the past 4 years I might have done maybe one or two and I even seen some blown engines from your so called bulletproof Hyundai as well . Naaa while your stuck on the side of the road I will be passing you with flying colours 👍🏻
doogieAfro ok you do that 👍🏻
Mazda is really building excellent cars that feel premium. Hyundai is just overpriced these days and they always feel cheap inside. What rubbish from them and then consumers fall for it going for the inferior car for similar money. I use to like Hyundai and Kia but they now offer nothing special for the high prices they charge....no better engineering, no better tech, no better engines, no better features. What a farce of a manufacturer.
Thanks for the review Jimmy Kimmel
Tuson needs come out with new design, a bit old now.
Do you work for Mazda?
Mazda is great,japanese technology is futuristic
Please share country as wel
Mazda a clear winner for me...but...why such a poor warranty...if that turbo blows after 3yrs its big $$$$$$
Cx 5 does not have a turbo ,Tucson is warrantied.
And I'll take the buttery smooth Mazda!!! Buttery is better.
this guy must be working in mazda because tucson has more features, half of the options are missing in this review.
i do prefer tucson. in my opini, tucson much much much better
Mazda cx5 love it