@@Glasgow_kiss they actually took away the touchscreen and fog lights in the 2019 -2023 mazda3 and 2022 CX-5 also. (fog lights in 2022? …I think, too bad, Mazdas 1 1/2 inch pia projection fog lights on the Mazda 3 until 2018, Mazda 6 until end of line, CX-9 and CX-5 up until 2022 (I believe) WHERE THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY HANDS DOWN !!! My wife and I both miss the look of those BEAUTIFUL TINY PROJECTION FOG LIGHTS on our Brand New 2023 Mazda3 AWD TWIN-Scroll-TURBO A lot !!!! They functioned and looked SICK. MAZDA - BRING BACK A FOG LIGHT UPGRADE KIT FOR 2019-2023 MAZDA 3, CX-5, and CX-9 PLEASE !!! ) The new CX-50 and CX-90 have an option in the Bluetooth menu to activate full time touchscreen, only in apple CarPlay/ android auto.
I own a Mazda 626 Sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic colour, 1990 model (fully imported from Japan) ... bought brand new in Melbourne, Australia as a gift from my father for my 18th birthday. He paid $32,000 Australian dollars for it back then! It's now 32 years old, has done 500,000 kilometres (310,000 miles) and l continue to drive it daily. Has never failed me. Unbelievable car. I cannot part with it. My first and so far, only car ...!! It still looks like new and has always been outside for its entire 32 years, so far. People cant believe it! Six weeks ago, l purchased the 2022 Mazda 3, also fully imported from Japan. I am expected to take delivery of it at the end of July. I am keeping my 1990 Mazda 626 (the love of my life!) and will never part with it and intend to drive both cars! Love and warm regards from Melbourne, Australia.
A very good story, thank you for that! It is really difficult to part from a good old reliable car! I bought a Japan made Nissan X-Trail for my wife 20 years ago. This car got never broken, almost everything on it is original and my wife refuses to drive our new Kia EV6 and the stylish Fiat 500e and stick to the old chap for the daily drive.
I love this comment because my family car growing up and my subsequent first car (& 2nd) were 1990 626's. Our family car did 450,000kms when it went to a friend of ours to learn to drive at their farm. I then bought the same model for $900 and it too was bulletproof. Happy to hear I'm not alone in my love of the ol 626 😁
I am driving 2018 mazda3 2.0 and recently but 2022cx5 in soul red as family car, it is impressive how mazda has grown as a company. Driving dynamics are great for suv, and the interior is elegant, makes me want to trade my 3. I agree the carplay with dial is funky. But love the car. Waiting for cx70
@@wayne6777 I have an MX-5 ND1 with this paint colour. Yep! It chips like a bag of Doritos. And the Mazda-supplied touch-up paint doesn’t colour match. Not even close!
Lifelong Toyota fan. Was looking at getting a Camry, but their laziness in getting production/output to the customer made me look elsewhere. So, test drove, fell in love with, and bought a CX-5 last week-but not the turbo. Dealership was very eager to come off the price and add some incentives, So far, very happy with my new car, and the standard options are really high end. The only difference is MPG. I'm getting 25 city and 35 highway, but still too early to tell. But for $6K less than the Camry, I'll be able to pay for for gas for years to come, and break even. Thanks for the review.
Thank you. I'm only looking at these reviews for mpg information. Very few people put something like that in their reviews, I think it's as important as anything else about the car.
I'm going to do a test drive this wknd. Are you still loving yours 6 months later? What about that blind spot on left turns that he mentioned? Has that been a problem?
I have a 2018. Pretty low mileage because of Covid. I love it. Nice interior, lots of safety features. I love the heads-up display. Would buy another in a heartbeat.
I have a 2018 as wel in soul red. I love the some what classic styling, the interior and the quiet relaxing ride. I’ts just great and you know you bought a good product. That’s a nice feeling . Good luck with your mazda
My 2018 Toyota Highlander with only 57K mileage on it got burned because of block heater components issue. That’s when I looked around and considered everything to replace my beloved car. Until I came across the CX-5. I never considered Mazda on my shopping list nor test drive their cars until that one Saturday morning when I a stumbled a Kuro 2022 Black Metallic Mica with black alloy gloss trim caught my attention that I decided to test. Truly it was amazing and remarkable. Everything on this review furthers enhanced my belief of Mazda engineering. Now with almost two months driving it compensated my three years of thoughtful experienced I had with my Highlander. I can’t be more prouder with my 2022 CX-5 Mazda it’s super simple genius engineering classy and fun to drive. I loved it in every way. Good job Mazda and a lot of room to improve so to speak with AMD’s minor recommendations. Nice review too. Thanks a lot.
Excellent review that helped me decide to go with 2024 Mazda CX-5 versus HR-V, Corolla Cross, or Subaru. I do not want CVT or turbo, not at all. Thank you, very much!
I don't like the newer gen 2's, but I have a 2014 CX-5 with over 116k miles on it now, and I still love this car. By modern standards, there are a lot of things missing sure, but in terms of just a car that works and is fun to drive, it ticks all the boxes for me and has been extremely reliable.
I have one as well. With 125miles. All I’ve had to do were brakes and one day it went into limp mode and Gave me two bogus error Codes. Turns out it was an ignition coil. Great car. How you had to do anything ?
@@angeledmonds9731 if the price and history is right. I’d go for it. The longevity of these should be pretty comparable to other Japanese vehicles. But I’m no Scotty. I’m going to drive mine into the ground. Because car payments are horrible.
I have a white 2018 CX-5 and I love it. Not one single mechanical problem all these years and it rides so smooth, handles very precise compared to the Nissan Rogue which I had before and rode like a freight train. Everything is where it should be and everything works the way I like. Resale value on used CX-5 is through the roof right now, I would definitely buy another one.
@@redwhite_040 I have the 2022 CX5, it's an incredible car. My only little gripe is the interior is a little outdated compared to the new mazda3 and CX30.
Best thing about the interior… no fingerprints on the center screen. 😊 The control system is so easy to use and after owning a Mazda for several years, I never have to look at the screen to change tracks, sources, or other features.
After fighting with fidgety and hard to hit little touch screen settings/controls. I much prefer the dial for the infotainment. The CX5 is definitely on my list for future consideration. Very nice.
I don't need a touch screen and am growing to hate all of the distractions that the entertainment systems have in them now. On the Mazdas we have, the hand falls readily and easily to the controls on the centre console and it works nicely for me.
I have the 2022 cx5 and I love the rotary wheel, after a couple days I remember my favorite controls and now I can start a map going home while putting on my seatbelt without even looking. Rotary wheel more safe, efficient, and reliable
@@davelopez609 Exactly. CX-30 here. Only took a couple weeks to memorize switching through screens and now I don't even have to look at it. Really well done.
I have driven with a bunch of touch screens from different manufacturers (lots of rentals) and I hate them. I hate having to take my eyes off the road to focus on finding the buttons because you can't feel them. It might as well be messing around with a cell phone, it doesn't feel safe to me. On the other hand I love the rotary wheel. It's not just rotary, it's also a joystick so you can easily and quickly move between functions and screens all without changing focus from the road. I wish more cars did it this way.
My wife and I bought a 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback. I like the fact it has a 2.5 liter, naturally aspirated motor with a traditional 6 speed automatic. It’s been a great car so far. Nice interior, super quiet and very good handling. A slightly stiff ride is the only negative aspect of it but it’s not punishing. I’ve gotten over 40 mpg on the motorway as well. The reason the A pillar is so thick is for crash structure. We actually had a 2015 Mazda 3 hatch and a woman yielded incorrectly hitting my wife on the driver side. The car was totaled but my wife was completely fine. It’s a top safety pick plus vehicle and it’s built and assembled in Japan.
Not all Mazda3 models from 2019 onward are made in Japan, certain trims are made in their Salamanca Mexico plant. But I have not heard of differences in build quality between the factories. In fact all trim levels have been subject to the same recalls. Engineering is all Japanese.
are you able to get 40mph going 65 mph highway or 75-80 mph? I have a 15 hatchback and my commute is 95% highway going 77 mph and i could only get 34-35 mpg instead of 40 for some reason. My prev car toyota corolla still can get 35 mpg on the highway as stated even going that fast also.
@@Kureni I literally just went on a road trip to Chicago for about 3 hours, driving 67-75 mph and averaged 41.8. Air conditioning on and off. Driving 75-80 mph, I think I can get about 37-39 mpg.
We bought a 2020 CX-9 with the same engine and transmission. Great car and it's turned 30,000 miles. It towed a small enclosed 4x8 trailer just fine. The only issue was going into a 30-40 mph head wind each way and it reduced the rated highway mpg by 10 mpg. I've been doing the oil changes at 5,000 miles with full synthetic and dealer sourced oil filters. Love the way it shifts and low rpm engine torque. It normally averages about 25-26 mpg at highway speeds.
There's 4 or 5 car review sites that I regularly check out. They all have their own angles and dangles and unique ways of reviewing. I like yours because you uncover hidden things that make cars work. In this case you point out engine components that make the 2.5 Skyactiv engine unique and special. Same with the transmission. Also, you commented about the driving position and what the driver sees when behind the wheel. Most don't do that. Thanks, well done!
I disagree about the infotainment. Both my wife and I love the fact that it's not a touchscreen. We use Android Auto so maybe Carplay is worse with the dial but it's very easy to get used to.
I don’t have a Mazda CX-5 (yet) but I’m pretty sure I’m going to disagree with you. My sister’s Audi Q5 is the same with a knob except Audis don’t have Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto which is ridiculous! It’s licensing I guess. I find the knob infotainment control super easy in the Mazda CX-5 as well as the CX-50.
As someone who recently replaced a delaminated digitizer on my Jeep Renegade, I agree 100%. i would rather have a non touch screen with a tactile dial. Looking to upgrade and was stoked to see it's not a touch screen.
Same I just got a CX 30 and love the knob, it’s pretty satisfying going through apple CarPlay with it. I like the fact that I’m not dirtying my screen from finger prints n smudges.
I could swear my 2019 is a touch screen when the vehicle isn't moving but I don't know forsure after over a year of owning it which tells me that I always use the controller anyway. Gonna check as soon as I get back in
It’s interesting that you bring up the quietness of the cx5. I owned a 21 CRV touring edition, top of the line, the road noise was so intrusive at highway speed that you could hardly hear the radio and had to raise your voice to carry on a conversation with the front seat passenger. Luckily with the car shortage I was offered a lot more than I paid and promptly sold it. The cx5 is now on my radar. Great honest review as usual.
Of course you should buy a CX5, it is the best built vehicle on the market. It also is NOT a globally sourced vehicle, it is 95% made by Mazda in Japan. And NO CVT!!! Toyota HAS NOT engineered ANYTHING for Mazda...Right now Mazda's engineering is superior to Toyota. And is why Toyota wants to partner with Mazda. I'm so happy with my CX5 Signature, 3 years later and it still looks and feels brand new. The CX5 has a more driver oriented suspension tune....the bumpy you explain is driving performance. 3 years and I have never had an issue with the A pillars. Actually, I am shocked at how much I can see. I have no blind spot issues.
I own a 2019 CX-5 signature model. It is a great car, not a good car a great car. Great interior, rivals Lexus in quality. Ten Bose speakers. A turbo engine, has plenty of pop. Really great steering, very responsive, fun to drive.
Absolutely loving this series on other makes and models, and not just toyota/lexus. Please make more!!! Your channel is the next best thing right next to Your Car Angel
Great video - thanks! My wife and I bought a 2015 CX-5 in 2017. Liked it so much that we traded it in for a new 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring model. We like that even more, and we’re thinking about buying the 2023 CX-70. I’ve done some research, comparing to the 2022 CX-5 Premium Plus, to compact luxury SUVs, and concluded the latter cost approx. $10K more the the former. No thanks. My wife has no interest in driving anything other than her Mazda!
Mazda is still one of the few brands right now that prioritizes driving dynamics. The steering feel on Mazdas are great and don't feel soul-less. They also handle really well. You get used to the rotary knob for the infotainment but you are right in that they should have made it a touchscreen when using Android Auto/Apple Carplay. Also looking forward to the future electrified Mazdas that will be powered by Toyota hybrid tech.
Never owned a Mazda but this video confirms their quality. Lexus level interior and quietness. Great point about Toyota and Lexus in terms of refinement and quality. Mazda doesn’t have a higher level brand.
I have had my 2023 CX-5 for a week, I have a base non turbo model. I do not have the soft touch fancy stuff, I have cloth interior, no power lift gate, no button on the door handle, no sunroof, the old school style features is what sold me on it…just less stuff to break down the road. I would really like to hear this guys take on a non turbo 2.5l as far as reliability because this one I am going to be in for a while. I love how it drives and handles, I love how simple it is, and I really am not missing the features that I had with my 2014 Acura RDX even though I do miss it. also, with todays vehicle prices it is hard to find a functional and nice riding crossover for under $30k with 3 miles on it. besides that the lifetime powertrain warranty is national, so wherever I take it the warranty is good.
Didn't he say that the non-turbo engines are just as reliable? And everyone knows that turbo's naturally have more chance to break, as they strain the engine more, and have more parts that can break? He also clearly seems to suggest, that if the turbo has some problems, it will be expensive to fix it as the turbo is so hard to reach in the car.
I’m on my 6th Mazda, 2nd CX-5. They’ve been bullet proof so far. I test drove the Rav-4 and just couldn’t close myself then I drove a Venza, still couldn’t close. Drove to Mazda store and the CX-5 was a yes as soon as I got inside and drove off the dealer lot with salesman. No regrets. Even though I realize it’s not perfect.
@@mohdsaad6764 this is my 2nd CX-5 and some reviewers have mentioned the thick A-Pillar which I like for safety in a crash, but I’ve never once been bothered, noticed, or thought about the A-Pillar until I heard reviewers mention it. There is plenty of windshield and side window to see everything especially if you need to move your head over an once. It’s really a minuscule issue that they are pointing out for the sake of criticism. It’s not a problem.
I tried to persuade a friend to not buy a used nx200t but instead to buy the CX-5 but some people just don't get it . I did my research and this car is extremely safe and reliable . I also like the fact of its simplicity and I don't like confusing tech . When the time comes I would definitely look into a model 2019 and up preferably under 50000 miles and I would also consider a certified used from a Madza dealer .
Man, i love you review. It's not the type of review when someone tries to accelerate as fast as possible and tell us the result. No, we want your reviews - very informative and information that is needed for an average driver, average person who wants honest review of the car for daily use, not for racing. Thank you!
For the second “fuel gauge” you can change the way information is displayed by long pressing on the black stick coming out of the instrument cluster. That will provide different information in the cluster.
I came across to your couple of reviews on Mazda CX-5 when I was looking to buy this car recently. Although, your videos are very detailed and helpful, however, I must add here that since I now have this car with me from last 4 weeks, I didn’t face any of the bumpy rides, A pillar, brakes or suspension problems as described in your video. In fact this car drives extremely smooth and very comfortable and I absolutely love it. I have got 2023 2.5 signature version. Not sure where those problems are coming for you from! Thank you.
I test drove a 2021 model yesterday and love the simplicity and Soooo happy it is not a touch screen, one of the many features that sold me on this vehicle!
I have my 2nd CX-5. My first one was a 2018 that I was involved in an accident where I flipped several times. Very very scary and I was hurt BUT it could have been so much worse! I purchased my second one in July of 2022. I went with the Signature Turbo on this one for the 360 camera that was a “cool” feature when I purchased it. Turns out I use it way more than I ever thought I would! I LOVE THIS CAR! I know it’s safe. It drives like a dream. Like this review says it is super quiet going down the road. I actually prefer the control knobs for the infotainment system. I will admit it does take a bit of time to get use to using them over a touch screen but the location of the controls make them very convenient to use. I don’t mind the button to unlock the car. It just is what it is. However my husband hates it 🤣. I do hope the turbo proves to be a good choice. Only time will tell!
I have had this exact car (2022 CX-5 Turbo) for 6 months and already put 20k miles on it as my work commute is far. I love this car, it is fun to drive, and have had no issues. I have not noticed the A pillar, but I agree a touch screen would have been nice. I like the button on the door and push to start as I never have to take my keys out of my pocket. The only thing I wish it had was a telescoping wheel. I am tall and put the seat back for my legs and have to reach a little bit for the steering wheel. Other then that, I have nothing but good things to say about it and I enjoyed the technical review.
But Ryan how abt visibility blockage when taking left turn due to thick A pillar.can u plz respond as I hav few days to book the car.i m alrdy concerned with tht A PILLAR issue.
Thank you! I love my 2021 non turbo CX5 AWD… I had a 2013 CX5 1st Gen and traded it with 201k miles for a 2015 CX9 (Ford based with ALOT of steering/suspension/ joint issues). My 2021 is FANTASTIC! I agree with the key fob annoyances and the A pillars being a left turn issue with visibility. I this little car handles very well and is a pleasure to drive. Thank you for your THOROUGHNESS in your reviews.
I just bought a 22 cx5 a few days ago and so far feels pretty good. Your review has helped confirm that I made the right choice. One of my main complaints is the manual is not user friendly. I can see many nites in the future trying to learn the intricacies of this car.
I really liked the mechanical details you gave and also highlighting the smaller details like the button on the door handle. I feel like a lot of reviewers miss these things and only read off a script the marketing team gives them.
My brothers 2011 Mazda 3 has been amazing and still drives well after almost 200,000 miles. His wife has a 2014 or 2015 Mazda CX-5 and it's also an amazing car, but with a lot less milage. For reliability it seems like Mazda might be right behind Toyota/Lexus. Honda and Acura seem to be having some trouble over the last 6 or 7 years. I've heard bad things about Honda's turbo engines, 9 speed transmissions, and overall build quality. I have a 2010 Honda Accord V6 with over 155,000 miles and it's had zero issues.
I own a 2016 CX-5 AWD that just celebrated hitting 100,000 miles. This is the most reliable, smooth-driving vehicle I have ever driven in. Even after so many miles, the engine is sooo quiet that I don't even feel it when I stop at a light. The transmission is also very smooth and is barely felt when switching gears. The seats and the overall interior feels luxurious and very spacious. Never had any issues with the car, just basic maintenance such as 5k mile oil and filter changes, serpentine and water pump belts replaced, and a transmission fluid changed at 80k miles. Just recently replaced the brakes and flushed the brake fluid, and doing the coolant replacement soon. Absolutely the best purchase I have ever made. Here is to another 100k miles!
Me too. Part of the reason I bought a Mazda CX-5 GT in Australia. Turbo and conventional six speed transmission. Don’t start me on the magnificent leather interior.
I love the no touch screen. I hooked my car up to Android Auto and I listen to podcasts and music from pandora. I find it easier and less distracting than the touchscreen I had in my rav 4. I think it's safer. It takes about a week or so to get used to it but it's worth keeping your eyes on the road. I absolutely agree with the key fob. More than once I've been unloading groceries with the fob in my hand and accidentally hit the power lift gate button. Imagine my horror as I hear a beep and that lift gate starts coming down while I'm standing under it with hands full of groceries. I'm sure it has a sensor so it won't crush me but I'm not trying to test that theory. Overall, beautiful vehicle, best in its class and I'm very happy with it! I initially wanted red but I see it everywhere so I went with the eternal blue mica. It's a gorgeous teal blue and I've only seen one other lady driving around town with this color.
Same here about the no touch screen. I prefer the feedback that i have with the wheel. The touch screen distracts me whenever i drive other brands(toyota).
Dear even i hav booked the blue one which is v rare to b seen in dubai too.bt I m worried of view blockage due to A pillar on d left.and bit concerned of mileage as rav 4 was the other option I had.plz respond quickly it wil b of gr8 help.
Absolutely love my 2023 cx5 carbon edition. Only gripe is power liftgate and bose speakers are now optional and not standard. Otherwise its the smoothest quietest drive in its class. Keeping ours for a while 😊
AMD, many thanks for this video. I'm a subscriber to your car care nut channel and now this one also. I'm a massive Toyota/Lexus fan but I drive a Mazda 6 turbodiesel in Europe. I just adore Mazda so much from a design and driving point of view. Plus my car is made in Japan, a massive selling point for me. MY next car will be a a Mazda. I love Mazda, long live Mazda!
Thanks! Have Gx 470 (2005) 2019 Highlander. Wanted 2021 Rav 4 dealers wanted 3k above MSRP - bought 2021 cx5 for MSRP. Touring 2.5 non turbo It is great. Thanks for video good luck with new shop. God Bless
My first car was a 1990 Mazda Protege manual transmission. It was mint condition and the lady was selling it cause her husband got her a VW Beetle. That was a great first car and fun to drive. Great fuel economy. Driven Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and now a 2016RAV4. Been kinda leaning toward Mazda again.
Loving my 2021 CX-5. I agree with your review of the key fob. I've opened the hatch into my closed garage door twice, so I glued some foam padding onto the door so I won't get another nick when (not if) I do it again. I don't have a problem with the unlock button on the door handle. It's a natural fit for my thumb when I put my hand around the door handle, plus my thumb is stronger. Maybe it's just me, but I never even considered using my finger until I saw this video.
We bought a 2022 CC-5 Turbo Signature Edition 2 weeks ago. We love it. It rides and handles as well as a BMW. It rides like a good german car. It corners great without body lean. Steering response is fast and accurate. It is faster than my 2018 Mazda 6 Turbo. It runs on regular and premium gas. With premium gas (93 Octane) the HP is 256 and it can do 0-60 in about 6.1 seconds. With regular it is probably around 7-7.4 seconds. It is extremely quiet. The interior uses great materials and would not be out of place in a Mercedes. The rear seats can recline a few inches. The A pillar is not as bad as he said it is. I have had worse on my Acura CL S type. I have only noticed the suspension bounce on 1 highway. The ride is firm and controlled. It is not floaty or overly stiff. The car feels well planted. The infotainment system works fine once you get the hang of it. The 360 degree camera is great and useful. The ventilated seats work great. My only gripes are the front seats, key fob and the interior lighting. They are not the most comfortable for me. My wife has no issues. I wish it was an 8 way seat. I am 5"9' 165lbs. The interior lights use the white LED lamps like many new cars and they don't put out enough light. Yellow standard bulbs put out more natural light and better light. He is right about the Key Fob. My wife had parked the car in a parking garage and came back to find the rear hatch open. In the video, he commented on the speedometer and dials on the dash screen. I find them nice and useful. You can also change them with controls on the steering wheel. The radio is adequate but if you use android auto or apple car play the stereo sounds great. It is a Bose system, so not the best. Bose is overhyped junk. My 2018 Mazda 6 has a Bose system and it is worse than the one in the CX-5 and sounds mediocre. In 2019, Mazda upgraded to a better Bose system.
I bought the 2023 Premium Plus and love it so far. Touch screen not an issue but I can see where it may be a distraction. Agree about the door though I have no issue with the button. Don't notice the bouncing you mentioned but a little hop on bumpy roads. A pleasure to drive. Great job on the reviews. I wanted a small sum but wanted to avoid the cvt and the turbo as I plan to keep it a very long time.
I got to drive my friends cx5 for a week and at first I was not very excited about it, but after a few days I was really excited to jump in and drive around, so fun to drive and feels better than the crv I used to drive, kudos to Mazda!
My 2016 CX-5 has been one of the smoothest shifting cars we’ve ever owned. We still have it and love it. I also have to commend Mazda for their LED headlights. They are an absolute pleasure to drive with at night and I am fussy about headlights and night-driving. I put it on a higher pedestal than any of our Toyota’s…. and I never thought that would be possible! Of course mine was also built in Japan. I believe the newer models are made in North America which will undoubtedly decrease the build quality.
I work for Lexus as a Master Parts Specialist. Me and my partner own Mazda's. My 2014 Mazda 3 has been super reliable. My partner is turning in her CX-30 for a CX-50. Baby due any day. We are not getting the turbo engine but opting for the pano roof. Thanks for covering Mazda and their amazing technology Amd!! The CX-50 has wireless Apple Car Play/Android Auto with touchscreen capability. Door handle button is non existent as well.
That engine you're were referring to is the 2.3L MZ-R. I loved my Mazdaspeed6, but damn I hated the fact that it burned oil, and the seals on the turbo leaked. In the end I gave it to charity. I also miss my little CX-5. Gave it to my sister. I need a new one.
We've had the same key fob for a bit over 2 years and haven't experienced any of the issues you've encountered. We have the CX-30 which, like the new CX-50, doesn't have the door button. I was surprised they didn't incorporate that into the refreshed CX-5. Because reliability & value were our main concerns, it came down to Mazda & Toyota. The Mazda interior was a step above the Toyota so that made the decision easier. Thanks for the review. I learned quite a bit.
I don't know how other people handle their key fob in the pocket, heard many complaints about the Mazda key fob. I had the same key for almost 2 years, too. Never had a problem with that, but with my Toyota's key fob I accidentally hit the buttons all the time.
Probably they didn’t change the handles because the CX5 is an entirely different platform than the 3/CX30/CX50 and will probably be either discontinued or totally redesigned and upgraded in a few years. Yeah I have the same problem with the key fob as my wallet sits on top of my key fob in my pocket. ☹️
Excellent review! I could listen to you all day explaining the details. Clear, concise and to the point, not a lot of wasted effort. I do admit some of the technical aspects went over my head, but that's just another hill for me to climb. This is the best review of the Mazda CX-5 I've seen. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
So glad I stumbled across your channel. This is on my list. I'm definitely interested in this vehicle even with dislikes. A quiet ride is super important for me
You hit the nail on the head, "Red Stitches". The infotainment system can be used as a touch screen when the car comes to a stop. The knob must be used when the car is in motion. It is for safety reason that it is set up this way. The CX 5 we own is my wife's car and I have no problem using the knob when I am driving it. My comment is once you have gotten used to it, I prefer it over a touch screen. Using touch screen while you are driving is dangerous. If you are considering a CX 5, you will get used to the knob control. The bounciness of the CX 5 ride is because the suspension is tuned for handling. Try to take a corner and maneuver the car at high speed, you will find it is the best handling compact SUV in its class. It is the quietest and best handling in its class. But if you want a more floaty ride and have lots of room, CRV or RAV4 will be your choice.
I’m so surprised that all reviewers hate on the lack of touch support. That’s the thing I love the most about this car. I don’t need to worry about that system failing and I get left without the ability to change my heat, AC, or anything else that’s FUNDAMENTAL to the driving experience
Thanks for your video on the CX-5. I'm a happy owner of a 2019 CX-5 Signature with the turbo and I was very impressed with your explanation of the turbo and the engine. I have given it normal maintenance and I don't drive it hard. I haven't had any oil consumption issues. I've also owned several Mazda's over the last 20 years, the last one a 2007 Mazda 6i 5-door that was very reliable for over 166,000 miles. Thanks for your videos.
I simply love your content. So many so called specialists make 30-44 minutes about a vehicle and spend 5-7 minutes to film the car and speak about buttons or things like. If I search information I want to know the bad, the ugly and should I buy this car. Should I chose this car for the next 10 years and 300.000 miles. You are doing a really really good job! 👍👍👍👍👍
Great review, CCN. I've had a 2021 Mazda3 with the turbo engine for 16 months now and it's fantastic. The 6-speed transmission is smooth and the power is effortless. The rotary dial works well once you get used to it.
@@RobertBeedle I actually got it for $25,995 back in December 2020. The MSRP was $30,845. The dealership gave me a pretty good deal. Unfortunately, it's hard to find deals like that anymore.
@@lajya01 Yeah definitely. There were a few 2021 turbo models that were recalled due to high oil consumption. Mine wasn't apart of that recall, but I still check it regularly to make sure. No issues yet.
I'm actually glad they added the button. My 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback had the touch sensor and often times it wouldn't work, especially during cold weather. I'm glad I have the '22 CX5 Turbo now.
I have a red CX-5 non-turbo and I love it! It has plenty of power, a quiet ride and the interior has a premium upscale look and feel with the leather seats and soft touch materials. It has so many safety features that it will make your head spin trying to understand what they are all about. The car reviewer is so thorough in his reporting and I believe the best of the best reviewers on RUclips but I have to disagree about the infotainment system. He doesn't like it because it's non-touch screen. And I like it because it is non-touch and so much less distracting.
I’ve always had Toyota and today I bought a 2022 CX 5 premium. I have always overlooked this car I don’t know why. My first impressions I was blown away by how quiet it was and how smooth the engine and the transmission shifted amazingly. Super sporty ,yes the ride is a little bit more firm but that’s OK I feel like I’m driving a more sporty SUV! I have told my friends that the M does not stand for Mazda it stands for Mercedes quality and amazing quality, like Lexus. If you have not considered a CX5I think you should seriously take a look at it. My first 190 miles was on the freeway coming home from the dealer and I varied my speed for optimal engine braking. And I got almost 36 miles per gallon driving not over 70 miles an hour.
Matches my thoughts exactly. I purchased a 2021 Signature 18 months ago. Drove a RAV4 right before buying the Signature and there was no contest, despite my preference for RAV4's styling. I had 2 Highlanders prior to my 2016 CX-5 GT purchase and haven't looked back. I hope the turbo holds up--suspect it will.
Also have a RAV 4 Sport, looking at this Mazda now, I don't like the look of the new RAV's, so this is the one on my radar. Can two Goldens fit nicely in the cargo?
Many years ago I got Mazda 323 base, with standard transmission. I paid around $ 3,500 for it. Great car in every way. Years later I gave it to my 16 year old son who drove it for a decade. I upgraded to Mazda 626, also with manual transmission. Another great, dependable, reliable, fun to drive car. I replaced the timing belt at 60,000. Then at around 118,000 miles it snapped near shopping center. I called a friend...he brought new belt and some tools and I replaced it then and there. It was easy.
Toyota and Mazda have been neck-and-neck with reliability ratings in the past 5 years at least. Mazda was rated “most reliable brand” for a few years actually. I think they are #2 in CR’s ratings right now.
Interesting commentary regarding the A pillar. A couple of years back someone driving a CX-5 made a left hand turn in front of me. This was despite them having come to a complete stop and then proceeding. I plowed directly into the front right front (traveling at about 43 mph) of the Mazda. The accident destroyed the front end of the Mazda, and my beloved Honda Accord would seize to exist, at least in the form of a car (complete write off). Anyway, your observation regarding the challenged visibility caused by the A pillar on the CX-5 helps explain what occurred that day.
When they went from universal mirrors to these big framed factory mirrors on eighteen wheelers I almost got hit a few times till I learned to really look around that mirror.
I've noticed on newer vehicles the front pillars are very wide. I always look around them to ensure I'm not going to cause an accident, or run someone over.
It's not only about the pillars and the mirrors. Depending on the position you have while seated (the distance from the steering wheel and the height of your seat from the floor), it's a matter of only a few inches which may completely alter the view from inside of your car. I have experienced this in several cars during the past 20 years or so and the reasons behind this phenomenon are at least both safety features and design (including the thickness and curvature/shape of the pillars, even the size/shape/angle of the side windows and the windshield). It's in no way a phenomenon taking place only in a Mazda, it is almost like a standard feature nowadays in most of the cars on the market. I have had cars from the 1960s and sitting on the driver's seat felt like watching the traffic from an aquarium; I have achieved similar sensation during the past decades only in the new generation Honda Fit (Jazz), thanks to the thin A pillars and the additional smaller glass screens in the front corners of the windshield.
It is interesting. I drive a regular cab pickup, and a 2003 Beetle, which is like driving a fishbowl on wheels. Both have great visibility. I also have a CX-5, which is beautiful, and I love it. The visibility in the CX-5 my only problem with it. I'm a very cautious driver but there have been a few times when I had some near accidents, where I didn't see a car or pedestrian coming due to the thick pillar.
I love my CX5. Great video. I hate touch screens. Not good when driving. The knob control works better as you don't have to stare at the screen and your fingers are all over the bloody screen trying to touch what you want and distract you while driving, which is the point of the knob. This vehicle is for those who love to drive.
Thank you for another great video review AMD. It is nice to see that Mazda CX 5 is a comparable SUV to Toyota and Lexus. Please keep up the great work.
Just traded off my 19 Subaru outback Friday for a cx-5. Thought I would eventually buy another outback. The cx-5 has a much lower sticker price than the outback I would had bought. My new Mazda has every option I wanted. Price is great, I don’t miss the touchscreen. Think I will be very happy with it!
I rented a CX5 recently. The touch screen works when the vehicle is not moving. In motion you have to use the control wheel. I actually prefer the control wheel.
Greetings from the UK. Many thanks AMD for another excellent review. That is the best review of a cx 5 that i have ever seen particularly in terms of the detail regarding the engine and transmission. I fully agree that it is an attractive looking car and the quiet refined drive would really appeal to me and the review has made me realise how good the Mazda engineers are and the amount of thought that has gone into the design. Thank you AMD for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. The Lord Bless and keep you and your family.
@Bill Brown it won’t, you need the new CX-50, it’s been tested and can handle some more off-roading than the CX-5. Redline Reviews demonstrated this on their channel recently.
@Bill Brown then the CX-50 would be amazing. I thought you mentioned going off-road. But If not yes get a CX-5. I’m on my 2nd one. It’s not the biggest car. But if you aren’t hauling 4 people around & their stuff, get one. You’ll love Mazda. Steering and driving on twisty roads with speed is a blast. Honda and Toyota and Subie are boring.
I was never a fan of SUV drive until I got into a CX5. It was kind of the best of both world: the comfortable seating position of a SUV with the (almost) handling of a car.
Very comprehensive review. I appreciate the design and functionality feedback you provided to the details of the CX-5. My husband and I have been doing our research about this car and this is probably by far the most informative review I’ve watched. When we test drove the CX-5, I personally liked the infotainment treatment with the dial but I completely understand that this is a personal preference for most. The key and locking system is probably something we would need to watch out for.
I bought an HR-V the other day. I kept a 2020 silver CX-5 as my plan B in case the Honda sold before I had gotten to it, just because the Mazda was a couple thousand more and gets lower mileage. Fortunately the HR-V was a dud (the battery was basically exploded- didn’t start the first time I tried), and I was able to jump it and take it back to the dealer to get my money back. Now I’m putting the same amount of money into a 2018 soul red 2018 GT I found somewhere else. Can’t wait!
You are actually a good reviewer. The fact that you include technical details makes you a complete and qualified reviewer to me.
Exactly less fingerprints the better
except he missed the fact it is a touch screen and put that as one of his downmarks
It is apparent that AMD spends significant time and research to create his reviews. Just outstanding!
@@USMCAllTheWay I agree, It is way better than those journalists who review camry and all they talk about is handling and performance, and looks.
@@Glasgow_kiss they actually took away the touchscreen and fog lights in the 2019 -2023 mazda3 and 2022 CX-5 also. (fog lights in 2022? …I think, too bad, Mazdas 1 1/2 inch pia projection fog lights on the Mazda 3 until 2018, Mazda 6 until end of line, CX-9 and CX-5 up until 2022 (I believe) WHERE THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY HANDS DOWN !!! My wife and I both miss the look of those BEAUTIFUL TINY PROJECTION FOG LIGHTS on our Brand New 2023 Mazda3 AWD TWIN-Scroll-TURBO A lot !!!! They functioned and looked SICK. MAZDA - BRING BACK A FOG LIGHT UPGRADE KIT FOR 2019-2023 MAZDA 3, CX-5, and CX-9 PLEASE !!! )
The new CX-50 and CX-90 have an option in the Bluetooth menu to activate full time touchscreen, only in apple CarPlay/ android auto.
I own a Mazda 626 Sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic colour, 1990 model (fully imported from Japan) ... bought brand new in Melbourne, Australia as a gift from my father for my 18th birthday. He paid $32,000 Australian dollars for it back then! It's now 32 years old, has done 500,000 kilometres (310,000 miles) and l continue to drive it daily. Has never failed me. Unbelievable car. I cannot part with it. My first and so far, only car ...!! It still looks like new and has always been outside for its entire 32 years, so far.
People cant believe it!
Six weeks ago, l purchased the 2022 Mazda 3, also fully imported from Japan. I am expected to take delivery of it at the end of July.
I am keeping my 1990 Mazda 626 (the love of my life!) and will never part with it and intend to drive both cars!
Love and warm regards from Melbourne, Australia.
G'day, mate. We can import from Japan? Would love the 3 turbo driving around Mordialloc. Thanks.
Those things really would last forever. But in some parts of America they would rust apart before dying.
A very good story, thank you for that! It is really difficult to part from a good old reliable car! I bought a Japan made Nissan X-Trail for my wife 20 years ago. This car got never broken, almost everything on it is original and my wife refuses to drive our new Kia EV6 and the stylish Fiat 500e and stick to the old chap for the daily drive.
I wanna see ur Mazda. U have pictures on Instagram or something?
I love this comment because my family car growing up and my subsequent first car (& 2nd) were 1990 626's.
Our family car did 450,000kms when it went to a friend of ours to learn to drive at their farm.
I then bought the same model for $900 and it too was bulletproof.
Happy to hear I'm not alone in my love of the ol 626 😁
Their 'soul red' paint colour is one the best shades of red ever.
I am driving 2018 mazda3 2.0 and recently but 2022cx5 in soul red as family car, it is impressive how mazda has grown as a company. Driving dynamics are great for suv, and the interior is elegant, makes me want to trade my 3.
I agree the carplay with dial is funky. But love the car. Waiting for cx70
Fr it is!!!!
Idk you should see acuras red they have now. Omg it is absolutely amazing.
Id never choose red for a color, but in a mazda its very tempting
@@wayne6777 I have an MX-5 ND1 with this paint colour. Yep! It chips like a bag of Doritos. And the Mazda-supplied touch-up paint doesn’t colour match. Not even close!
Lifelong Toyota fan. Was looking at getting a Camry, but their laziness in getting production/output to the customer made me look elsewhere. So, test drove, fell in love with, and bought a CX-5 last week-but not the turbo. Dealership was very eager to come off the price and add some incentives, So far, very happy with my new car, and the standard options are really high end. The only difference is MPG. I'm getting 25 city and 35 highway, but still too early to tell. But for $6K less than the Camry, I'll be able to pay for for gas for years to come, and break even. Thanks for the review.
Thank you. I'm only looking at these reviews for mpg information. Very few people put something like that in their reviews, I think it's as important as anything else about the car.
I'm going to do a test drive this wknd. Are you still loving yours 6 months later? What about that blind spot on left turns that he mentioned? Has that been a problem?
How much offer and incentive did you got ? Would like to know if you are okay. Thank you
@@vigneshprabhurathinakumar8041 under invoice and 3.9 financing
I've got a 2015 CX-5 Grand Touring with over 200,000 miles (mostly highway) and it's been an amazing vehicle for me.
We are still driving our CX-5 we bought in 2012. What a great SUV.! Never had a problem! Your review was right on! Keep up the great reports!
I have a 2018. Pretty low mileage because of Covid. I love it. Nice interior, lots of safety features. I love the heads-up display. Would buy another in a heartbeat.
I have a 2018 as wel in soul red. I love the some what classic styling, the interior and the quiet relaxing ride. I’ts just great and you know you bought a good product. That’s a nice feeling . Good luck with your mazda
Same here. I have a 2018 2.5 model. The interior is simple yet functional, and the car is comfy and reliable. CX5 changed my perception of Mazda
The most informative, detailed mechanical reviews I've ever seen. Please don't stop doing car reviews!
My 2018 Toyota Highlander with only 57K mileage on it got burned because of block heater components issue. That’s when I looked around and considered everything to replace my beloved car. Until I came across the CX-5. I never considered Mazda on my shopping list nor test drive their cars until that one Saturday morning when I a stumbled a Kuro 2022 Black Metallic Mica with black alloy gloss trim caught my attention that I decided to test. Truly it was amazing and remarkable. Everything on this review furthers enhanced my belief of Mazda engineering. Now with almost two months driving it compensated my three years of thoughtful experienced I had with my Highlander. I can’t be more prouder with my 2022 CX-5 Mazda it’s super simple genius engineering classy and fun to drive. I loved it in every way. Good job Mazda and a lot of room to improve so to speak with AMD’s minor recommendations. Nice review too. Thanks a lot.
Excellent review that helped me decide to go with 2024 Mazda CX-5 versus HR-V, Corolla Cross, or Subaru. I do not want CVT or turbo, not at all. Thank you, very much!
Some CX-5 trims have turbo and other trims don't have it. There are choices in both.
I don't like the newer gen 2's, but I have a 2014 CX-5 with over 116k miles on it now, and I still love this car. By modern standards, there are a lot of things missing sure, but in terms of just a car that works and is fun to drive, it ticks all the boxes for me and has been extremely reliable.
Why don't you like the newer Gen 2s?
That's really good to know because not everybody can afford to buy a new car like myself
I have one as well. With 125miles. All I’ve had to do were brakes and one day it went into limp mode and
Gave me two bogus error
Codes. Turns out it was an ignition coil. Great car. How you had to do anything ?
I’m thinking of getting one but it has over 100 thousand miles on it.
@@angeledmonds9731 if the price and history is right. I’d go for it. The longevity of these should be pretty comparable to other Japanese vehicles. But I’m no Scotty. I’m going to drive mine into the ground. Because car payments are horrible.
I have a white 2018 CX-5 and I love it. Not one single mechanical problem all these years and it rides so smooth, handles very precise compared to the Nissan Rogue which I had before and rode like a freight train. Everything is where it should be and everything works the way I like. Resale value on used CX-5 is through the roof right now, I would definitely buy another one.
Love my 2022 Mazda CX-5!!!!
@@jenniferniedentohl3640 Awesome👍
Mazda 3 from 2013 , never had any issue, looking to upgrade for a cx5 now.
@@redwhite_040 I have the 2022 CX5, it's an incredible car. My only little gripe is the interior is a little outdated compared to the new mazda3 and CX30.
@@Derp-flash-go-duuur that's my downside as well. A 2013 mazda interior looks the same as a 2018 cx5 interior. And also drivetrain is still the same.
Best thing about the interior… no fingerprints on the center screen. 😊 The control system is so easy to use and after owning a Mazda for several years, I never have to look at the screen to change tracks, sources, or other features.
After fighting with fidgety and hard to hit little touch screen settings/controls. I much prefer the dial for the infotainment. The CX5 is definitely on my list for future consideration. Very nice.
I don't need a touch screen and am growing to hate all of the distractions that the entertainment systems have in them now. On the Mazdas we have, the hand falls readily and easily to the controls on the centre console and it works nicely for me.
I have the 2022 cx5 and I love the rotary wheel, after a couple days I remember my favorite controls and now I can start a map going home while putting on my seatbelt without even looking. Rotary wheel more safe, efficient, and reliable
@@davelopez609 Exactly. CX-30 here. Only took a couple weeks to memorize switching through screens and now I don't even have to look at it. Really well done.
Your argument could apply for a fidgety rotary dial driving 70 mph as well.
I have driven with a bunch of touch screens from different manufacturers (lots of rentals) and I hate them. I hate having to take my eyes off the road to focus on finding the buttons because you can't feel them. It might as well be messing around with a cell phone, it doesn't feel safe to me. On the other hand I love the rotary wheel. It's not just rotary, it's also a joystick so you can easily and quickly move between functions and screens all without changing focus from the road. I wish more cars did it this way.
In my case, I prefer the rotary dial over the touchscreen. Why? I hate seeing smudges, plain and simple. 😄
Me too I love my cx5 2019
Agreed, and also I can easily use the dial without being distracted.
They still make touch screens for low IQ drivers
this. and that clunky UI
You can change it to use touch screen in apple car play and android if you want.
My wife and I bought a 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback. I like the fact it has a 2.5 liter, naturally aspirated motor with a traditional 6 speed automatic. It’s been a great car so far. Nice interior, super quiet and very good handling. A slightly stiff ride is the only negative aspect of it but it’s not punishing. I’ve gotten over 40 mpg on the motorway as well.
The reason the A pillar is so thick is for crash structure. We actually had a 2015 Mazda 3 hatch and a woman yielded incorrectly hitting my wife on the driver side. The car was totaled but my wife was completely fine. It’s a top safety pick plus vehicle and it’s built and assembled in Japan.
Amen! Exactly true! I am on my 6th Mazda and I love them.
Not all Mazda3 models from 2019 onward are made in Japan, certain trims are made in their Salamanca Mexico plant. But I have not heard of differences in build quality between the factories. In fact all trim levels have been subject to the same recalls. Engineering is all Japanese.
@@KillaninjaFC this is true but I prefer my Japanese cars to be made in Japan.
are you able to get 40mph going 65 mph highway or 75-80 mph? I have a 15 hatchback and my commute is 95% highway going 77 mph and i could only get 34-35 mpg instead of 40 for some reason. My prev car toyota corolla still can get 35 mpg on the highway as stated even going that fast also.
@@Kureni I literally just went on a road trip to Chicago for about 3 hours, driving 67-75 mph and averaged 41.8. Air conditioning on and off. Driving 75-80 mph, I think I can get about 37-39 mpg.
A proud CX-5 owner here. Thank do much for the review AMD! LOVE YOUR REMIX CHANNEL!
We bought a 2020 CX-9 with the same engine and transmission. Great car and it's turned 30,000 miles. It towed a small enclosed 4x8 trailer just fine. The only issue was going into a 30-40 mph head wind each way and it reduced the rated highway mpg by 10 mpg. I've been doing the oil changes at 5,000 miles with full synthetic and dealer sourced oil filters. Love the way it shifts and low rpm engine torque. It normally averages about 25-26 mpg at highway speeds.
25 highway? That’s terrible. Even the AWD models are rated for 30.
There's 4 or 5 car review sites that I regularly check out. They all have their own angles and dangles and unique ways of reviewing. I like yours because you uncover hidden things that make cars work. In this case you point out engine components that make the 2.5 Skyactiv engine unique and special. Same with the transmission. Also, you commented about the driving position and what the driver sees when behind the wheel. Most don't do that. Thanks, well done!
I disagree about the infotainment. Both my wife and I love the fact that it's not a touchscreen. We use Android Auto so maybe Carplay is worse with the dial but it's very easy to get used to.
I don’t have a Mazda CX-5 (yet) but I’m pretty sure I’m going to disagree with you. My sister’s Audi Q5 is the same with a knob except Audis don’t have Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto which is ridiculous! It’s licensing I guess. I find the knob infotainment control super easy in the Mazda CX-5 as well as the CX-50.
I agree! I love the knob!!! It's quick and easy to use, location of the knob is convenient too!!!
As someone who recently replaced a delaminated digitizer on my Jeep Renegade, I agree 100%. i would rather have a non touch screen with a tactile dial. Looking to upgrade and was stoked to see it's not a touch screen.
Same I just got a CX 30 and love the knob, it’s pretty satisfying going through apple CarPlay with it. I like the fact that I’m not dirtying my screen from finger prints n smudges.
I could swear my 2019 is a touch screen when the vehicle isn't moving but I don't know forsure after over a year of owning it which tells me that I always use the controller anyway. Gonna check as soon as I get back in
It’s interesting that you bring up the quietness of the cx5. I owned a 21 CRV touring edition, top of the line, the road noise was so intrusive at highway speed that you could hardly hear the radio and had to raise your voice to carry on a conversation with the front seat passenger. Luckily with the car shortage I was offered a lot more than I paid and promptly sold it. The cx5 is now on my radar. Great honest review as usual.
This guy needs more subscribers.
You're really good at this. Much more thoughtful than so many other youtube reviews.
Of course you should buy a CX5, it is the best built vehicle on the market. It also is NOT a globally sourced vehicle, it is 95% made by Mazda in Japan. And NO CVT!!! Toyota HAS NOT engineered ANYTHING for Mazda...Right now Mazda's engineering is superior to Toyota. And is why Toyota wants to partner with Mazda. I'm so happy with my CX5 Signature, 3 years later and it still looks and feels brand new. The CX5 has a more driver oriented suspension tune....the bumpy you explain is driving performance. 3 years and I have never had an issue with the A pillars. Actually, I am shocked at how much I can see. I have no blind spot issues.
I own a 2019 CX-5 signature model. It is a great car, not a good car a great car. Great interior, rivals Lexus in quality. Ten Bose speakers. A turbo engine, has plenty of pop. Really great steering, very responsive, fun to drive.
Absolutely loving this series on other makes and models, and not just toyota/lexus. Please make more!!! Your channel is the next best thing right next to Your Car Angel
Great video - thanks! My wife and I bought a 2015 CX-5 in 2017. Liked it so much that we traded it in for a new 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring model. We like that even more, and we’re thinking about buying the 2023 CX-70. I’ve done some research, comparing to the 2022 CX-5 Premium Plus, to compact luxury SUVs, and concluded the latter cost approx. $10K more the the former. No thanks. My wife has no interest in driving anything other than her Mazda!
Love your un-biased review's and wonderfully educational in depth videos. Thank you for the time you spend helping other motorist's informed.
Mazda is still one of the few brands right now that prioritizes driving dynamics. The steering feel on Mazdas are great and don't feel soul-less. They also handle really well. You get used to the rotary knob for the infotainment but you are right in that they should have made it a touchscreen when using Android Auto/Apple Carplay. Also looking forward to the future electrified Mazdas that will be powered by Toyota hybrid tech.
Never owned a Mazda but this video confirms their quality. Lexus level interior and quietness. Great point about Toyota and Lexus in terms of refinement and quality. Mazda doesn’t have a higher level brand.
I have had my 2023 CX-5 for a week, I have a base non turbo model. I do not have the soft touch fancy stuff, I have cloth interior, no power lift gate, no button on the door handle, no sunroof, the old school style features is what sold me on it…just less stuff to break down the road. I would really like to hear this guys take on a non turbo 2.5l as far as reliability because this one I am going to be in for a while. I love how it drives and handles, I love how simple it is, and I really am not missing the features that I had with my 2014 Acura RDX even though I do miss it. also, with todays vehicle prices it is hard to find a functional and nice riding crossover for under $30k with 3 miles on it. besides that the lifetime powertrain warranty is national, so wherever I take it the warranty is good.
Didn't he say that the non-turbo engines are just as reliable? And everyone knows that turbo's naturally have more chance to break, as they strain the engine more, and have more parts that can break?
He also clearly seems to suggest, that if the turbo has some problems, it will be expensive to fix it as the turbo is so hard to reach in the car.
I’m on my 6th Mazda, 2nd CX-5. They’ve been bullet proof so far. I test drove the Rav-4 and just couldn’t close myself then I drove a Venza, still couldn’t close. Drove to Mazda store and the CX-5 was a yes as soon as I got inside and drove off the dealer lot with salesman. No regrets. Even though I realize it’s not perfect.
I have just sent my cx5 to a mechanic because i just found out that theyre known for carbon build up in the engine. Expensive to fix
Bt bro how abt the A pillar issue which leads to the view blockage of while turning left.im abt to take new cx5 ur reply will help me.alot
@@mohdsaad6764 this is my 2nd CX-5 and some reviewers have mentioned the thick A-Pillar which I like for safety in a crash, but I’ve never once been bothered, noticed, or thought about the A-Pillar until I heard reviewers mention it. There is plenty of windshield and side window to see everything especially if you need to move your head over an once. It’s really a minuscule issue that they are pointing out for the sake of criticism. It’s not a problem.
@@2004cyrus thanks alot.so bro I was confused between kia sportage 2022 and cx 5.and whr ru frm.im in dubai.
@@daniella921 which Cx trim you have GS, Gx or GT. How much to fix? Is it covered by the manufacturer guarantee. Please share if u r comfy, thanks
Looking into getting a used car and this was the best review of this car that I’ve seen online. Thank you!!!
He reviews all brands. Have you purchased a car? I’m curious to know what you bought and why?
I tried to persuade a friend to not buy a used nx200t but instead to buy the CX-5 but some people just don't get it . I did my research and this car is extremely safe and reliable . I also like the fact of its simplicity and I don't like confusing tech . When the time comes I would definitely look into a model 2019 and up preferably under 50000 miles and I would also consider a certified used from a Madza dealer .
Man, i love you review. It's not the type of review when someone tries to accelerate as fast as possible and tell us the result. No, we want your reviews - very informative and information that is needed for an average driver, average person who wants honest review of the car for daily use, not for racing. Thank you!
For the second “fuel gauge” you can change the way information is displayed by long pressing on the black stick coming out of the instrument cluster. That will provide different information in the cluster.
Thank you so much. Just got a 24 and was baffled
I came across to your couple of reviews on Mazda CX-5 when I was looking to buy this car recently. Although, your videos are very detailed and helpful, however, I must add here that since I now have this car with me from last 4 weeks, I didn’t face any of the bumpy rides, A pillar, brakes or suspension problems as described in your video. In fact this car drives extremely smooth and very comfortable and I absolutely love it. I have got 2023 2.5 signature version. Not sure where those problems are coming for you from!
Thank you.
That's why I chose Mazda cx-5 too & I love it.
I test drove a 2021 model yesterday and love the simplicity and Soooo happy it is not a touch screen, one of the many features that sold me on this vehicle!
I have my 2nd CX-5. My first one was a 2018 that I was involved in an accident where I flipped several times. Very very scary and I was hurt BUT it could have been so much worse! I purchased my second one in July of 2022. I went with the Signature Turbo on this one for the 360 camera that was a “cool” feature when I purchased it. Turns out I use it way more than I ever thought I would! I LOVE THIS CAR! I know it’s safe. It drives like a dream. Like this review says it is super quiet going down the road. I actually prefer the control knobs for the infotainment system. I will admit it does take a bit of time to get use to using them over a touch screen but the location of the controls make them very convenient to use. I don’t mind the button to unlock the car. It just is what it is. However my husband hates it 🤣. I do hope the turbo proves to be a good choice. Only time will tell!
I have had this exact car (2022 CX-5 Turbo) for 6 months and already put 20k miles on it as my work commute is far. I love this car, it is fun to drive, and have had no issues. I have not noticed the A pillar, but I agree a touch screen would have been nice. I like the button on the door and push to start as I never have to take my keys out of my pocket. The only thing I wish it had was a telescoping wheel. I am tall and put the seat back for my legs and have to reach a little bit for the steering wheel. Other then that, I have nothing but good things to say about it and I enjoyed the technical review.
Telescoping steering wheel is very important to me as well. I need to test this since I too need lots of leg room.
My 2015 has a telescoping wheel. Did they remove that in the later model? It's the same lever to move the wheel up and down also in and out.
After 6 months of driving it, I realized it telescopes out. I guess it was just a little stiff the first time I tried to pull it out. 😂
@@christophermartin6659😮
Ive had this exact model for 2 month now. Very real review. Performance is awesome . Nice quiet, compliant ride. So happy with my purchase!
It's a very quiet vehicle. Quieter than the rav4
But Ryan how abt visibility blockage when taking left turn due to thick A pillar.can u plz respond as I hav few days to book the car.i m alrdy concerned with tht A PILLAR issue.
@@mohdsaad6764 no worse than when I had a chevy tahoe....
You know the technical side of things which makes your review the best. Glad to see other than Toyota.
Thank you! I love my 2021 non turbo CX5 AWD… I had a 2013 CX5 1st Gen and traded it with 201k miles for a 2015 CX9 (Ford based with ALOT of steering/suspension/ joint issues). My 2021 is FANTASTIC! I agree with the key fob annoyances and the A pillars being a left turn issue with visibility. I this little car handles very well and is a pleasure to drive. Thank you for your THOROUGHNESS in your reviews.
I just bought a 22 cx5 a few days ago and so far feels pretty good. Your review has helped confirm that I made the right choice. One of my main complaints is the manual is not user friendly. I can see many nites in the future trying to learn the intricacies of this car.
I really liked the mechanical details you gave and also highlighting the smaller details like the button on the door handle. I feel like a lot of reviewers miss these things and only read off a script the marketing team gives them.
My brothers 2011 Mazda 3 has been amazing and still drives well after almost 200,000 miles. His wife has a 2014 or 2015 Mazda CX-5 and it's also an amazing car, but with a lot less milage. For reliability it seems like Mazda might be right behind Toyota/Lexus. Honda and Acura seem to be having some trouble over the last 6 or 7 years. I've heard bad things about Honda's turbo engines, 9 speed transmissions, and overall build quality. I have a 2010 Honda Accord V6 with over 155,000 miles and it's had zero issues.
I own a 2016 CX-5 AWD that just celebrated hitting 100,000 miles. This is the most reliable, smooth-driving vehicle I have ever driven in. Even after so many miles, the engine is sooo quiet that I don't even feel it when I stop at a light. The transmission is also very smooth and is barely felt when switching gears. The seats and the overall interior feels luxurious and very spacious. Never had any issues with the car, just basic maintenance such as 5k mile oil and filter changes, serpentine and water pump belts replaced, and a transmission fluid changed at 80k miles. Just recently replaced the brakes and flushed the brake fluid, and doing the coolant replacement soon. Absolutely the best purchase I have ever made. Here is to another 100k miles!
Hello mr nut. I have a 2016 cx5 with 150k miles. Still running good. 👍
I like these reviews because one does not normally get much information about the engine/transmission/drive of the vehicle.
Me too. Part of the reason I bought a Mazda CX-5 GT in Australia. Turbo and conventional six speed transmission. Don’t start me on the magnificent leather interior.
@@robcig what do you mean conventional 6-speed?
I love the no touch screen. I hooked my car up to Android Auto and I listen to podcasts and music from pandora. I find it easier and less distracting than the touchscreen I had in my rav 4. I think it's safer. It takes about a week or so to get used to it but it's worth keeping your eyes on the road.
I absolutely agree with the key fob. More than once I've been unloading groceries with the fob in my hand and accidentally hit the power lift gate button. Imagine my horror as I hear a beep and that lift gate starts coming down while I'm standing under it with hands full of groceries. I'm sure it has a sensor so it won't crush me but I'm not trying to test that theory. Overall, beautiful vehicle, best in its class and I'm very happy with it! I initially wanted red but I see it everywhere so I went with the eternal blue mica. It's a gorgeous teal blue and I've only seen one other lady driving around town with this color.
Same here about the no touch screen. I prefer the feedback that i have with the wheel. The touch screen distracts me whenever i drive other brands(toyota).
Dear even i hav booked the blue one which is v rare to b seen in dubai too.bt I m worried of view blockage due to A pillar on d left.and bit concerned of mileage as rav 4 was the other option I had.plz respond quickly it wil b of gr8 help.
Mazda did a lot of research on highway safety before ditching the touchscreen. I like the way they think.
Absolutely love my 2023 cx5 carbon edition. Only gripe is power liftgate and bose speakers are now optional and not standard. Otherwise its the smoothest quietest drive in its class. Keeping ours for a while 😊
Just got a 23 carbon edition cx-5. I really love it such a nice car
I just took one for a test drive. Beautiful car.
how's your MPG? was looking at that
@@Chillehhhh almost 30 on highway for me it’s a great car very well built
@@timschultes6467 appreciate it! how about city?
AMD, many thanks for this video. I'm a subscriber to your car care nut channel and now this one also. I'm a massive Toyota/Lexus fan but I drive a Mazda 6 turbodiesel in Europe. I just adore Mazda so much from a design and driving point of view. Plus my car is made in Japan, a massive selling point for me. MY next car will be a a Mazda. I love Mazda, long live Mazda!
Thanks! Have Gx 470 (2005) 2019 Highlander. Wanted 2021 Rav 4 dealers wanted 3k above MSRP - bought 2021 cx5 for MSRP. Touring 2.5 non turbo It is great. Thanks for video good luck with new shop. God Bless
My first car was a 1990 Mazda Protege manual transmission. It was mint condition and the lady was selling it cause her husband got her a VW Beetle. That was a great first car and fun to drive. Great fuel economy. Driven Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and now a 2016RAV4. Been kinda leaning toward Mazda again.
Former mechanic here. Bought it for many of the positives you have mentioned. I love it compared to the competition. Great review!
Your reviews are best content on RUclips. Also great choice of cars.
The best! Life is good 👍
Loving my 2021 CX-5. I agree with your review of the key fob. I've opened the hatch into my closed garage door twice, so I glued some foam padding onto the door so I won't get another nick when (not if) I do it again. I don't have a problem with the unlock button on the door handle. It's a natural fit for my thumb when I put my hand around the door handle, plus my thumb is stronger. Maybe it's just me, but I never even considered using my finger until I saw this video.
We bought a 2022 CC-5 Turbo Signature Edition 2 weeks ago. We love it. It rides and handles as well as a BMW. It rides like a good german car. It corners great without body lean. Steering response is fast and accurate. It is faster than my 2018 Mazda 6 Turbo. It runs on regular and premium gas. With premium gas (93 Octane) the HP is 256 and it can do 0-60 in about 6.1 seconds. With regular it is probably around 7-7.4 seconds. It is extremely quiet. The interior uses great materials and would not be out of place in a Mercedes. The rear seats can recline a few inches. The A pillar is not as bad as he said it is. I have had worse on my Acura CL S type. I have only noticed the suspension bounce on 1 highway. The ride is firm and controlled. It is not floaty or overly stiff. The car feels well planted. The infotainment system works fine once you get the hang of it. The 360 degree camera is great and useful. The ventilated seats work great.
My only gripes are the front seats, key fob and the interior lighting. They are not the most comfortable for me. My wife has no issues. I wish it was an 8 way seat. I am 5"9' 165lbs. The interior lights use the white LED lamps like many new cars and they don't put out enough light. Yellow standard bulbs put out more natural light and better light. He is right about the Key Fob. My wife had parked the car in a parking garage and came back to find the rear hatch open.
In the video, he commented on the speedometer and dials on the dash screen. I find them nice and useful. You can also change them with controls on the steering wheel.
The radio is adequate but if you use android auto or apple car play the stereo sounds great. It is a Bose system, so not the best. Bose is overhyped junk. My 2018 Mazda 6 has a Bose system and it is worse than the one in the CX-5 and sounds mediocre. In 2019, Mazda upgraded to a better Bose system.
I bought the 2023 Premium Plus and love it so far. Touch screen not an issue but I can see where it may be a distraction. Agree about the door though I have no issue with the button. Don't notice the bouncing you mentioned but a little hop on bumpy roads. A pleasure to drive. Great job on the reviews. I wanted a small sum but wanted to avoid the cvt and the turbo as I plan to keep it a very long time.
I got to drive my friends cx5 for a week and at first I was not very excited about it, but after a few days I was really excited to jump in and drive around, so fun to drive and feels better than the crv I used to drive, kudos to Mazda!
Was it a turbo? If not, did it have plenty of Git up?
My 2016 CX-5 has been one of the smoothest shifting cars we’ve ever owned. We still have it and love it. I also have to commend Mazda for their LED headlights. They are an absolute pleasure to drive with at night and I am fussy about headlights and night-driving. I put it on a higher pedestal than any of our Toyota’s…. and I never thought that would be possible! Of course mine was also built in Japan. I believe the newer models are made in North America which will undoubtedly decrease the build quality.
My CX-5 2023 was made in Japan.
@Summerdee223 however the cx50 is made in the US. so i'm leaning towards the cx5
I work for Lexus as a Master Parts Specialist. Me and my partner own Mazda's. My 2014 Mazda 3 has been super reliable. My partner is turning in her CX-30 for a CX-50. Baby due any day. We are not getting the turbo engine but opting for the pano roof. Thanks for covering Mazda and their amazing technology Amd!! The CX-50 has wireless Apple Car Play/Android Auto with touchscreen capability. Door handle button is non existent as well.
We actually own one. Bought new in 2018 as a 2017 model. No major issues great car has 60k miles now.
That engine you're were referring to is the 2.3L MZ-R. I loved my Mazdaspeed6, but damn I hated the fact that it burned oil, and the seals on the turbo leaked. In the end I gave it to charity. I also miss my little CX-5. Gave it to my sister. I need a new one.
We've had the same key fob for a bit over 2 years and haven't experienced any of the issues you've encountered. We have the CX-30 which, like the new CX-50, doesn't have the door button. I was surprised they didn't incorporate that into the refreshed CX-5. Because reliability & value were our main concerns, it came down to Mazda & Toyota. The Mazda interior was a step above the Toyota so that made the decision easier. Thanks for the review. I learned quite a bit.
I don't know how other people handle their key fob in the pocket, heard many complaints about the Mazda key fob. I had the same key for almost 2 years, too. Never had a problem with that, but with my Toyota's key fob I accidentally hit the buttons all the time.
Probably they didn’t change the handles because the CX5 is an entirely different platform than the 3/CX30/CX50 and will probably be either discontinued or totally redesigned and upgraded in a few years. Yeah I have the same problem with the key fob as my wallet sits on top of my key fob in my pocket. ☹️
It might have to do with the options of the car he received or maybe because he's in the US.
@@yelloandy a custom made leather pouch for your belt could be a viable solution. It does look too big and bulky.
Excellent review! I could listen to you all day explaining the details. Clear, concise and to the point, not a lot of wasted effort. I do admit some of the technical aspects went over my head, but that's just another hill for me to climb. This is the best review of the Mazda CX-5 I've seen. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
So glad I stumbled across your channel. This is on my list. I'm definitely interested in this vehicle even with dislikes. A quiet ride is super important for me
You hit the nail on the head, "Red Stitches". The infotainment system can be used as a touch screen when the car comes to a stop. The knob must be used when the car is in motion. It is for safety reason that it is set up this way. The CX 5 we own is my wife's car and I have no problem using the knob when I am driving it. My comment is once you have gotten used to it, I prefer it over a touch screen. Using touch screen while you are driving is dangerous. If you are considering a CX 5, you will get used to the knob control. The bounciness of the CX 5 ride is because the suspension is tuned for handling. Try to take a corner and maneuver the car at high speed, you will find it is the best handling compact SUV in its class. It is the quietest and best handling in its class. But if you want a more floaty ride and have lots of room, CRV or RAV4 will be your choice.
They got rid of the touchscreen for 2022 on the CX5. I think the 2021 had a touchscreen that worked that way. Mine is a 2022 Carbon.
I like that its not a touchscreen. The rotary dial works great. No messy fingerprints on the screen. I have a cx5 and cx9 and love both!
Here in 2023☺ , i purchased the red 2023 mazda CX5 preferred model has a moonroof, on 7-25-23. I luv my vehicle, Thank u for the review 👍❤.
I’m so surprised that all reviewers hate on the lack of touch support. That’s the thing I love the most about this car. I don’t need to worry about that system failing and I get left without the ability to change my heat, AC, or anything else that’s FUNDAMENTAL to the driving experience
Thanks for your video on the CX-5. I'm a happy owner of a 2019 CX-5 Signature with the turbo and I was very impressed with your explanation of the turbo and the engine. I have given it normal maintenance and I don't drive it hard. I haven't had any oil consumption issues. I've also owned several Mazda's over the last 20 years, the last one a 2007 Mazda 6i 5-door that was very reliable for over 166,000 miles. Thanks for your videos.
Do you pay insurance premiums for the turbo engine?
No I don't pay a insurance premium for the turbo engine.
I actually like the CX-5 and the Post Ford Era. Good Job AMD on the review
I simply love your content. So many so called specialists make 30-44 minutes about a vehicle and spend 5-7 minutes to film the car and speak about buttons or things like. If I search information I want to know the bad, the ugly and should I buy this car. Should I chose this car for the next 10 years and 300.000 miles. You are doing a really really good job! 👍👍👍👍👍
I have a 2021 cx-5 GT with 82,000 miles and I’m in love with it. I drive a lot for work and this car has been amazing.
Great review, CCN. I've had a 2021 Mazda3 with the turbo engine for 16 months now and it's fantastic. The 6-speed transmission is smooth and the power is effortless. The rotary dial works well once you get used to it.
Exactly, I didn't like it at first but now I'm used to it and it's easy to operate
I’m excited for my 2023. Curious what did you pay for yours back then?
@@RobertBeedle I actually got it for $25,995 back in December 2020. The MSRP was $30,845. The dealership gave me a pretty good deal. Unfortunately, it's hard to find deals like that anymore.
Be sure to check your oil regularly. There was some oil consumption issue with 2021 turbos.
@@lajya01 Yeah definitely. There were a few 2021 turbo models that were recalled due to high oil consumption. Mine wasn't apart of that recall, but I still check it regularly to make sure. No issues yet.
I'm actually glad they added the button. My 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback had the touch sensor and often times it wouldn't work, especially during cold weather. I'm glad I have the '22 CX5 Turbo now.
I have a red CX-5 non-turbo and I love it! It has plenty of power, a quiet ride and the interior has a premium upscale look and feel with the leather seats and soft touch materials. It has so many safety features that it will make your head spin trying to understand what they are all about. The car reviewer is so thorough in his reporting and I believe the best of the best reviewers on RUclips but I have to disagree about the infotainment system. He doesn't like it because it's non-touch screen. And I like it because it is non-touch and so much less distracting.
I’m a Toyota man but Mazda has the most brilliant red exteriors...absolutely beautiful...cheers🍷🇨🇦
I’ve always had Toyota and today I bought a 2022 CX 5 premium. I have always overlooked this car I don’t know why. My first impressions I was blown away by how quiet it was and how smooth the engine and the transmission shifted amazingly. Super sporty ,yes the ride is a little bit more firm but that’s OK I feel like I’m driving a more sporty SUV! I have told my friends that the M does not stand for Mazda it stands for Mercedes quality and amazing quality, like Lexus. If you have not considered a CX5I think you should seriously take a look at it. My first 190 miles was on the freeway coming home from the dealer and I varied my speed for optimal engine braking. And I got almost 36 miles per gallon driving not over 70 miles an hour.
Matches my thoughts exactly. I purchased a 2021 Signature 18 months ago. Drove a RAV4 right before buying the Signature and there was no contest, despite my preference for RAV4's styling. I had 2 Highlanders prior to my 2016 CX-5 GT purchase and haven't looked back. I hope the turbo holds up--suspect it will.
Same. Have always owned Toyotas, but just bought a CX5 for all those reasons
@@christoomey9890 what did you pay? What trim and feature? I’m looking for a 23 and getting a grasp on what others paid for it helps me get a deal
Why insult a Mazda by comparing it to the devils suppository.
Also have a RAV 4 Sport, looking at this Mazda now, I don't like the look of the new RAV's, so this is the one on my radar. Can two Goldens fit nicely in the cargo?
My sister-in-law has a 2019 and so far it has been very dependable
Many years ago I got Mazda 323 base, with standard transmission. I paid around $ 3,500 for it.
Great car in every way. Years later I gave it to my 16 year old son who drove it for a decade. I upgraded to Mazda 626, also with manual transmission. Another great, dependable, reliable, fun to drive car. I replaced the timing belt at 60,000. Then at around 118,000 miles it snapped near shopping center. I called a friend...he brought new belt and some tools and I replaced it then and there. It was easy.
I agree with you about the negatives but I still love my 2019 CX-5 Turbo. No issues at all. I will keep it for as long as it will last.
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Nice vehicle , I didn’t realize they were built so well, great review AMD
Toyota and Mazda have been neck-and-neck with reliability ratings in the past 5 years at least. Mazda was rated “most reliable brand” for a few years actually. I think they are #2 in CR’s ratings right now.
@@garrettw99 good to know
The Mazda CX-5 is an excellent purchase, if the vehicle is well-maintained and in great condition.
Yes I’m on my 2nd
Wow, I asked for a Mazda3 Hatchback review a while back and you videoed a Mazda car. Great review. My engine is the same, minus the turbo. Thanks!
Interesting commentary regarding the A pillar. A couple of years back someone driving a CX-5 made a left hand turn in front of me. This was despite them having come to a complete stop and then proceeding. I plowed directly into the front right front (traveling at about 43 mph) of the Mazda. The accident destroyed the front end of the Mazda, and my beloved Honda Accord would seize to exist, at least in the form of a car (complete write off). Anyway, your observation regarding the challenged visibility caused by the A pillar on the CX-5 helps explain what occurred that day.
When they went from universal mirrors to these big framed factory mirrors on eighteen wheelers I almost got hit a few times till I learned to really look around that mirror.
I've noticed on newer vehicles the front pillars are very wide. I always look around them to ensure I'm not going to cause an accident, or run someone over.
@@domdrty they do make the car safer in roll overs and front end small overlap crashes
It's not only about the pillars and the mirrors. Depending on the position you have while seated (the distance from the steering wheel and the height of your seat from the floor), it's a matter of only a few inches which may completely alter the view from inside of your car. I have experienced this in several cars during the past 20 years or so and the reasons behind this phenomenon are at least both safety features and design (including the thickness and curvature/shape of the pillars, even the size/shape/angle of the side windows and the windshield). It's in no way a phenomenon taking place only in a Mazda, it is almost like a standard feature nowadays in most of the cars on the market. I have had cars from the 1960s and sitting on the driver's seat felt like watching the traffic from an aquarium; I have achieved similar sensation during the past decades only in the new generation Honda Fit (Jazz), thanks to the thin A pillars and the additional smaller glass screens in the front corners of the windshield.
It is interesting. I drive a regular cab pickup, and a 2003 Beetle, which is like driving a fishbowl on wheels. Both have great visibility. I also have a CX-5, which is beautiful, and I love it. The visibility in the CX-5 my only problem with it. I'm a very cautious driver but there have been a few times when I had some near accidents, where I didn't see a car or pedestrian coming due to the thick pillar.
I love my CX5. Great video. I hate touch screens. Not good when driving. The knob control works better as you don't have to stare at the screen and your fingers are all over the bloody screen trying to touch what you want and distract you while driving, which is the point of the knob. This vehicle is for those who love to drive.
Thank you for another great video review AMD. It is nice to see that Mazda CX 5 is a comparable SUV to Toyota and Lexus. Please keep up the great work.
I bought a 2014 CX-5 new and 90k miles later it's never seen a mechanic
Just traded off my 19 Subaru outback Friday for a cx-5. Thought I would eventually buy another outback. The cx-5 has a much lower sticker price than the outback I would had bought.
My new Mazda has every option I wanted. Price is great, I don’t miss the touchscreen. Think I will be very happy with it!
I rented a CX5 recently. The touch screen works when the vehicle is not moving. In motion you have to use the control wheel. I actually prefer the control wheel.
Me too
Greetings from the UK. Many thanks AMD for another excellent review. That is the best review of a cx 5 that i have ever seen particularly in terms of the detail regarding the engine and transmission. I fully agree that it is an attractive looking car and the quiet refined drive would really appeal to me and the review has made me realise how good the Mazda engineers are and the amount of thought that has gone into the design. Thank you AMD for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. The Lord Bless and keep you and your family.
This is the best review of CX5 so far, great job. Sir
Glad you mentioned the antique entertainment system. I have a 2023 and after a couple weeks you would like to hit it with a hammer.
Besides being good at doing the appliance-y things, CX5s are actually fun to drive too!
That’s one of their main selling points
@Bill Brown it won’t, you need the new CX-50, it’s been tested and can handle some more off-roading than the CX-5. Redline Reviews demonstrated this on their channel recently.
@Bill Brown then the CX-50 would be amazing. I thought you mentioned going off-road. But If not yes get a CX-5. I’m on my 2nd one. It’s not the biggest car. But if you aren’t hauling 4 people around & their stuff, get one. You’ll love Mazda. Steering and driving on twisty roads with speed is a blast. Honda and Toyota and Subie are boring.
@Bill Brown it’s been a month later, any updates? :)
I was never a fan of SUV drive until I got into a CX5. It was kind of the best of both world: the comfortable seating position of a SUV with the (almost) handling of a car.
Currently driving a 2018 Mazda 3 and looking to upgrade to the CX 5 or CX 50 once prices settle down. Thanks for the great review!
Very comprehensive review. I appreciate the design and functionality feedback you provided to the details of the CX-5. My husband and I have been doing our research about this car and this is probably by far the most informative review I’ve watched. When we test drove the CX-5, I personally liked the infotainment treatment with the dial but I completely understand that this is a personal preference for most. The key and locking system is probably something we would need to watch out for.
I bought an HR-V the other day. I kept a 2020 silver CX-5 as my plan B in case the Honda sold before I had gotten to it, just because the Mazda was a couple thousand more and gets lower mileage. Fortunately the HR-V was a dud (the battery was basically exploded- didn’t start the first time I tried), and I was able to jump it and take it back to the dealer to get my money back. Now I’m putting the same amount of money into a 2018 soul red 2018 GT I found somewhere else. Can’t wait!