First-time Mazda and 2022 CX 5 owner, love the car and comfortable ride. Traded my 2018 Toyota CHR and do not regret doing it. Beautiful design and interior, handling is exceptional, and size is perfect for family.
Wow same! Turned in my 2019 Toyota chr for a 2022 Mazda cx 5 and I’m 20 months into my lease and i want to buy it asap. I love it and this economy is not going to get any better. Cars, along with everything else are just going to get more expensive, including lease agreements
I've had mine for almost 2 months now. It's way nicer than my research and various test drives of others lead me to believe. No offense to the competition . Your review is spot on as well with commentary and video footage 👌
My wife and I bought the 2021 CX-5 CE Turbo w/ AWD. It's perfect for us. The cabin is quiet, and has the speed when I want it. And it doesn't have iStop (in the U.S.), cylinder deactivation (because I took the turbo), or a CVT, which was very significant in my decision to buy.
iStop is super simple to bybass tho, ive done that to our 2017 Diesel CX-5. There is a microswitch under the hood you can disable to make it not engage without fault codes or check engine light.
We got a cx-5 (2019) after long ownership of a bmw x3 (2012 v6 diesel). Did not regret it one bit, rides very smooth and interior quality is nicer then my old x3.
Great review; it really nails why the CX-5 is an excellent vehicle despite not being a class leader in terms of performance, MPG, or interior space. I recently traded in a '17 Ford Fiesta ST for a '23 CX-5 Carbon Edition because I needed a bigger, more practical all-arounder. Obviously, the CX-5 is a huge upgrade in quality, materials, ride, comfort, etc. I knew Mazdas were good to drive, but I wasn't prepared for how little I'd miss driving the Fiesta ST, an insanely fun car that I used to think I couldn't bear to give up. The CX-5 is a genuine pleasure to drive all the time, and while it doesn't have the quick turn in or grip of the ST, I like the Mazda's steering feel better. Sure, the Mazda is underpowered in comparison (I didn't think the turbo CX-5 was worth the extra money), but about 90% of the time, I enjoy the Mazda more than I did the Fiesta ST. It's a great car. I hope Mazda stays committed to providing top-notch styling, interiors, and a great driving experience in its affordable, mainstream vehicles.
I don't think the turbo is worth it for me either. But at around $30,000 with AWD and what I consider great MPG (04 Ford 5.4 4x4 owner 😂) this cool little ride is perfect to head to the ski resort in. I hope they make this exact car for a while.
I have a 2023 Turbo and when driving on twisty roads, I didn’t feel like there was much body roll. But I’m coming out of a Tacoma truck so it may be relative. Great vehicle. Get the turbo.
I own a CX-30 turbo--last mazda was in the 90s in college.The quality level of mazda now is fantastic--interior quality is on par with Audis--bose stereo is one of the best at any price.This SUV with the turbo engine is simply up a level over SUV/CUV that are under low 40k.Mazdas give a much more spirited drive then other small suvs unless you plan on spending 50k or more--say to get a Lexus--Ford edge--RDX.Also they are very reliable now--the 6 speed is also bulletproof and it does not "hunt" gears like many trannies with more gears.The AWD is also among the best--the one in my CX-30 is just as good as a base model A6 Audi and those are almost 30k more.BTW--look at the wheelwell on these--you have a ton of room to turn this into either a real sport SUV--or an offroader depending on where you live.Also if you use premium gas with the turbo to avoid carbon deposits and get oil changes evry 3 to 5k--they are cheap--under 60 dollars for a synthetic mix near me and under 80 for a full synthetic--these cars will be troublefree for 150k miles.BTW my CX-30 turbo is posting equal to faster times then a ford Edge ST and tying an Acura RDX A spec AWD.--which is what this CX-5 should be--someone who wants to save 10k to 15k but have something similiar to an Acura A-spec or edge St.
I purchased a Mazda CX-5 yesterday. The Premium Plus..and it's incredible. BEAUTIFUL, and very strong tech upgrades. This is superior to the Subaru Outback I traded in.
@@jeniwilson810 - I just paid off my Subaru Outback 3.6 Touring. They gave me $27k for it. I paid full retail for the Mazda, and took another eight out of savings. Now? A new car (new warranty!) and NO CAR PAYMENT!!!
@@loganj6203 - Got jacked around by the dealer, and got my money back. Purchased a new Hyundai Tucson instead. A better car, and cheaper, with better gas mileage, and a MUCH better warranty.
Just purchased a 2022 CX 5 Signature. My wife has the 2021 CX5 Grand Touring, non-turbo. You are spot on the differences...the 2022 ride is better. One thing I noticed on both vehicles: The OEM Toyo tires are horrible. I changed both cars to Vredestein Quatrac Pro tires and the handling is significantly better, especially on wet roads. The 2022 with the Vredestein tires and turbo is really run to drive. Throw some supreme gas in it, put it in sport mode and it is the most fun SUV you can drive. Cheers! (Great video BTW!)
For everyone asking about mileage. I have a 2022 CX5 Select trim. So no turbo engine. My mpg averages around 28-30. I live in a more rural area though. On average the car is rated for 27mpg which I think is just enough. Not the best mpg but it’s around the average.
It's more than enough for me. Since I'm retired, I don't drive as much as I used to, so I don't spend as much money on fuel, anyways. I'd bet, I spend less money on my CX-5's fuel than a person does that drives their Rav4 Hybrid to work everyday. I drove only about 1200 miles in 2021, and the fuel cost me about $200. So far in 2022 (First 5 months), I've driven about 800 miles.
Just picked up a 2022 Premium to replace my 2019......without question a better vehicle in every way. Much more responsive both in power delivery and handling. Definitely a winner.
Great review! Loved the way you used chapters to split up the review into smaller segments. I also liked the fact that the changes from the 2021 model were well explained. Thanks!
I got 2002 CX-5 Soul Red last week to replace my 15 year 2007 civic. It was so fun and the interior is classy and old school ( I don't like the new gearshift-button, I prefer the stick) I am glad I made a switch and not opting for the "safe" CR-V or RAV4 and CX-5 is made in Japan!
I am sold on AWD after owning a 2020 Stinger GT 3.3TT--I just sold it for a big profit and bought a fully loaded CX-30 premium Plus Turbo.Mazdas are very underrated--I also drive many cars--including Audi A6 and S5 and mazdas AWD system is as good as my stingers and just as good as the A6--the stingers AWD was very very good for performance.I plan on upgrading the tires to make the mazda more sporty and will post some videos of hi speed runs--I already have one posted of me going 70 plus on a 30 mph turn--no sweat and none of the traction computers even came on--took this turn in a Type R civic at 65 and the front end was diving hard--here is the 30--ruclips.net/video/WJ74X_c1s7c/видео.html
I just bought one at 'CarMax" same year and color, well except my inside seats are black with red trimming. Mint condition and only 20,000 miles. Traded my 2021 Toyota CH-R. Loving it.
I checked out the 2022 CX-5 Carbon & Premium trims in-person & almost bought one, but it was a bit too large for my compact & subcompact class taste & I went with the 2022 AWD CX-30 Carbon Edition instead. If you have a family and/or want to put people into the backseat comfortably then go with the CX-5 though.
I looked at the CX-30 and it’s to small. It looks like Big foot stomped on it. So glad I did my research and bought a new 2022 KIA. I love it and it’s fully load & a turbo!!!
@@TT-wz6wp I did my research as well, which is why I would not want a KIA or Hyundai, or their turbo engines. I also wouldn't want anything larger than a CX-30 myself. Eye of the Beholder I suppose.
@@inctru I’m glad you found something you like. Every time I see one I think it looks like big foot stomped on the vehicle. I’m sorry but I went to design school then went into advertising & Jewerly design. To me it looks out of proportion. It’s just a design flaw in my books. Good luck with it.
@@TT-wz6wp We already know how bad your research is. If you had really done your research, you'd know about the recalls from Hyundai and Kia, this year, telling over 485,000 owners to park their cars outside because they can catch fire, even if the car is turned off.
Cx-30 carbon edition is a beauty but we ultimately had to go with the cx-5 because we have a child with a carseat. I was so close to getting the 30 though!
Love the front, those fog lights did nothing anyway…..I’ve driven some of those roads you were on in my 15 cx5, the suspension must be improved because those roads are terrible. Nice work Mike!
The fog lights give just a little more light on the road, but it probably does help other drivers see my vehicle better, also. I think, Mazda should have improved the fog lights, instead of deleting them.
We are still driving our 2004 Mazda Six. It has 70,000 miles and has NEVER broken. It doesn’t know it’s n old car. Garage kept and still shiny. Light lenses are clear like new. We plan to buy a CX 5 next month and will keep the SIX as our second car.
Thanks for talking about the N/A 2.5 and that's it's just fine. We are buying the CX-5, just wasn't sure if we should move up to the Turbo. Think we'll stick with the N/A version.
Thanks for the review? Is the seat comfort improved as Mazda indicates? I found the seat bottom to be too short and that it provided poor thigh support in the 2020.
I just bought a Carbon. I actually noticed that it is short on mine. I never really noticed it on other vehicles. Although it doesn't bother me too much, I wish it was longer.
I agree. That's one of the main reasons why I did not buy a 2020 CX5 and purchased a CX30 instead. I sat in a 2022 CX5 in a dealership recently and still think the seat is too short, thus lacking leg support. In contrast, the seats in the CX30 are great!!
Some dealers are marking up their new car MSRP 10%-15% above MSRP with no bargaining (@5/22). I think I will wait. I don’t overpay for anything. This means that when the market normalizes, your car will be underwater.
The RAV4 is 30% more expensive, and so is the Honda, at least in europe. I think the CX-5 is the best value for money in compact SUV's now (if you buy new). That won't help if you need more cargo space than it offers though.
We are on our second Mazda now moved to a CX5 from a 3 Hatch. We were amazed at the driving ability of the 3 and the fuel economy of the 3 and wish that the economy had passed on to the CX5. Original brake rotors and pads on the CX5 did not last past 40K and that is a disappointment. The cost of new ones from Mazda was horrendous so aftermarket was the choice. To our surprise aftermarket was much more robust. Do not follow the dealer suggested oil change interval and stick with the recommendations in the huge manual in the glove box. This will save you a ton of money over the long run and not void the warranty. Will now consider buying into the CX50 and would love to have the CX90 but time will tell. Have not seen a review on the 90 as yet.
I was looking at the CX-5 as a possible new vehicle in the next year, however one feature changed my mind. I found out on the Mazda website that the CX-5 has a cylinder deactivation feature, except for turbo models. It's possible that Mazda has found a way to make this work, but every vehicle that has employed this in the past has not had a good record for long term reliability/dependability I feel that the CX-5 is a very good value for the money, but as I plan on keeping my next vehicle for around 10 years I don't think I will choose the CX-5. If Mazda drops the cylinder deactivation feature for the 2023 model year, I will consider buying one.
@@tpolerex7282 I live in Portugal, Europe, we have manual transmission (cylinder deactivation) and automatic transmission (without cylinder deactivation), but we don't have a turbo version, it's like that all over Europe
I wouldn't buy a CX-5. I bought a new 2021 Mazda CX-5. I believe the CX-50 has the same engine. It has burned engine oil from day one and getting progressively worse. I looked up and found a bulletin for my car to be repaired. I took it in and they agreed that my car fell under that bulletin according to the VIN but, that I had to wait for the engine light to come on. By my calculation that won't happen until one oil change after my warranty is up. I only have 15,000 miles on it. Worse yet is that the RUclips posts from Mazda or it's dealerships take out negative reviews. Sleezy. Don't take a chance and buy Mazda’s. They don't stand by their products.
I have a 2021 CX30 and would like something bigger, like the CX5, but the HVAC control area looks too busy for me. I expect the CX50 to have a more elegant and simple layout. Could you please do that review when it goes on the market?
That is one of the only complaints I have about my 2022 preferred trim cx5. The temperature control is a combination of knobs and buttons . I had to put a little sticker on the buttons because it was too hard to choose the right button without taking my eyes off the road. It's not something I ever considered before but it's sort of a big deal because I am in the years of hot flashes and it is a constant annoyance! Otherwise I love it!
I can't help but wonder if car manufacturers are cutting corners/using substandard parts due to availability issues. I wonder if 2021 and especially 2022 editions of all cars will have major recalls/issues in a few years.
It’s basically the same. I really did my homework before buying and even my foreign car repair guy told me to buy KIA over Mazda. KIA is now competing against luxury vehicles. New Japanese engineering & new designs. I just bought a new 2022 KIA and I love it! There the only company that have full coverage. I’m in Canada and you are covered to 100,000 KM or 10 yrs. No other company offers that anymore!
@@lawofaverages5373 did you check your vin number? Mazda CX-5 is made in Mexico. You are lucky if you get one made from Japan. There quality is a lot lower in Mexico. Parts are cheaper and don’t last as long. I know someone that bought a 2022 and had electrical problems.
@@TT-wz6wp I suggest you do a little deeper research. Your comment is Simply not true, Over nearly 80% of all Mazda cars are made in Japan. Primarily Hiroshima. Unlike Toyota or Honda.
Full touchscreen feature in CONNECTIVITY ...scroll to TOUCHSCREEN ACTIVE IN MOTION ....you have to pair your phone to the car via bluetooth and you get fulltime touchscreen ...should you not know this ?
Got mine coming...at some point...they keep saying another couple weeks. Carbon addition, fell in love a the interior. Still might hold off until I can get a turbo though. Gotta get behind the wheel before I know for sure
The seats in the throttle response is also slightly different for 22 people underestimate how much of a difference that makes the RAV4 has more horsepower than this car by almost 20hp yet feels no where near as fast. Even if it is on paper. That’s not even speaking about the ride refinement.
Bought mine two weeks ago and paid MSRP. One of the first things the dealer told me on my test drive was that they were not doing any markups or adding any additional fees like other companies are doing right now. It was the easiest car purchase experience I ever had.
@@niks7643 Similar experience for me too. Bought mine yesterday, between the Toyota, Nissan and Mazda dealerships I visited, there were 8 combined new cars available for sale 😂
Got my 22 Carbon on Jan28 22 for MSRP minus 500 Mazda loyalty incentive. In notoriously expensive New Jersey. Don't pay markup. Just don't. By the way, loving the cx5...feels way way more premium than it's price point.
@@lordflyquad4721 Where in NJ did you buy if you don't mind me asking? I live in Chicago now, but grew up in NJ.... Middlesex County in the house (Old Bridge to be exact,).
Look at kIA they have really changed and you get a lot more. They have new engineers and now they are competing against luxury vehicles. I just bought a fully load KIA 2022 and love it.
@@TT-wz6wp Why don't you talk about the 480,000 recalls from Kia and Hyundai earlier this year, because their engines caught fire? Owners have been given the warning to park their cars outdoors. The engines can still catch fire without being turned on.
The steering wheel is fully adjustable... tilt and telescopic. The driver's seat is also fully adjustable with 8 input commands, and a memory to store the settings.
I’m also curious. I have a turbo signature coming in on March 1st but have no idea what I can expect. They say 22/27 but I’ve read many posts saying you can expect more like 19 city.
I drive a 2021 CX-5 AWD Carbon Turbo edition and my actual mileage is very close to what they advertise. I'm not here driving with a lead foot every time I drive, and I've been getting about 25 MPG's on the highway and about 21 in the city. Now if you drive like a race driver where you are reving up to say 4000+ RPM's then yeah your gas mileage is going to suck ass, but if you drive like a normal person everyday, you can get some good gas milage.
I have a '21 turbo and I average 18 to 19. With more highway driving I average 20. Once I drive in the city it drops the 6 speed transmission doesn't do well with stop and go traffic. On the highway this vehicle will reach 30 mpg
@@denziiey I mostly drive long distance with my CX-5, I travel all over the country (USA) because I am a semi pro competition shooter and compete in USPSA matches all over the country, and I get about 26-27 MPGS because the speed limit ranges from 60 to 85 depending on what part of the country/state you drive through.
For those that have the cx-5, I have a question. I am 6'1 195 lbs and my 3 year old uses a car seat. How comfortable is the vehicle for a person my height and for car seat users? I've never test driven a Mazda, not sure if it's spacious enough compared to the 2022 CRV, Sportage or Tucson.
Waiting on my Carbon Edition CX5 to be delivered in the coming weeks. I’m also 6’1, around the same weight, and my daughter turns 3 next month. I found it very comfortable in my test drive. I’m coming from a Subaru Impreza and the interior feels much more luxurious and as spacious. I’ll report back on the car seat space, but I don’t expect it to be a problem.
Update on the car seat - no issues putting the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat in the back passenger side. The passenger seat can’t go all the way back, but there’s still plenty of room.
You will have more space in the CRV.. buy head room, cx-5 is very good. I’m over 6 feet. Plenty of head room up front and back in the cx-5. The seats are much lower than other cars in the segment to give it a sporty feel in the corners
I have a 2019 CX-5 signature edition (turbo). My info-tainment has a touch screen. Did this change for 2022? The review says it doesn’t by have a touch screen.
I own a 2016 CX-5, and truly enjoying it. But the one thing I have found to be disappointing is the inadequate amount of rear-seat leg room. I'm 6'-5', and need to move my seat forward whenever someone is seated behind me. The easiest way to solve this is to allow the rear seats to slide backward when necessary. I had this feature on a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, and it made a huge difference to passengers (and me). Why is this so difficult to implement?
Yeah, im 5.8 and no problem for the backseats, but i can imagine being a tall person it might get cramped. I was looking at a Mitsubishi eclipse cross, and that was one of the biggest selling points for me ... slideable rear seats. But got the cx-5 regardless, the cvt was whats killed it for me in the end.
As no one can point me right, may I ask here what is the difference in using both manual and sport modes vs using manual made alone? I can’t feel any difference. Worrying if it will harm the engine if using both modes at the same time… Any suggestions?
If you're in Sport and you shift manual, i think the throttle response is better then in normal mode. But that might be it, and i don't think you would damage anything doing that.
The carbon edition doesn’t have the signature light which is the one that goes around the main headlight. This one has those 3 little lights as a parking light m since it doesn’t have the signature light
Getting the optional Turbo engine, the Cylinder Deactivation is deleted. This is what I did when I bought my 2021 CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo. Another plus is that the Mazda CX-5s sold in the U.S. in 2021 didn't have iStop (Engine Stop/Start).
Mazda has messed up with these new lights. The big circle in the tail light and wide strip like headlight has been Mazda's beautiful signature look lately, the new look is more like a cartoon..
i agree - i own a 2019 sig - the LED do not go around the entire housing of the light and it just seems cheaper to me - and the discontinuation of the fog lights is a huge shame
What's going to be the downfall of Mazda is them removing entry level turbo editions. Before 2022 you could have gotten a Carbon Edition with a Turbo Charge engine for 32K. I don't really care for all the features in a car, all I care about is having android auto because my phone basically has everything (navigation, music), etc, what I want in a car is having a car being fun to drive with decent amount of power, and this is what Mazda did in 2021 when they released an entry level turbo version of the CX-5 where you where able to get the turbo engine for 32k. It didn't come with all the bells and whistles like the turbo premium and turbo premium plus, but I didn't really care of all that stuff. Now in 2022 the only way to get a turbo charged engine is in the higher trim, meaning you need to spend nearly $38-40k to get the turbo charged engine on the CX-5, and it's even worse in the CX-50. If I am now going to spend 38-40K to get a more powerful engine, then I might as well spend 38k on a volvo XC-40 which is a much better car and in the exact same price point as the CX-5 turbo trims. The Volvo T5 AWD Momentum is 36K MSRP, comes with a Turbo Charged engine that makes 248 HP/258 TQ, and is nearly $2-4k cheaper then the CX-5, has higher towing capacity then the CX-5, etc. This is the down fall of the Mazda and they need to realize that the reason why it become a huge seller especially the carbon turbo edition is because you can get a semi performance SUV for under 35k. 250 HP/320 Tq for under 35k, which is a huge seller. Once again removing the entry level turbo model starting at 35K will be the down fall of Mazda SUV's like the CX-5 and the CX-50.
Those safety systems cut my insurance by 40% over a 2020 Stinger I had.I have a CX-30 Turbo premium Plus and I am saving 400 dollars a year--even 5 years is wort the 2k in savings and the systems might save me from a wreck--the back up feature already saved me once by a speeding car in a parking lot.
The Mazdas have gone up in price by about $6,000 anyways, in 2022. All the new vehicle Makes are going up in price. You might wish you had bought a turbo Mazda at $38k this year, because next year, that same car might be $43k.
@@SokemRokemRobot I just traded mine in for a kona N and paid 1k in taxes.The Kona N is more my type of car and the Ac and brakes are way better then the mazda.And yeah they could get to 43k and I already have people on YT sending me emails already offering 40k for my Kona.
For me not, cx 50 lost that typical sharp mazda look. Unbalanced and not attractive to the eyes... My personal opinion tho... So i bought the cx 5 2022...
The thing I’m the most afraid about is Mazda moving away from cars , the 6 is gone and my industry sources are saying the 3 maybe cut due to poor sales! Have a 20 Mazda 3 and absolutely love it!
Mazda cx5 for 2022 does not have wireless Apple CarPlay. You have to plug your lightning cable to car USB causing wear to your plug on your phone. Ever time you get into your car you have to plug in. So much for the advantage of having wireless charging. You still have to plug in. 2021 had wireless CarPlay but they had problems do they removed it in 2022. Instead of fixing the problem they went backwards and removed. Come on Mazda get with technology. This is disappointing. Please come up with a fix and do an update to the 2022’s so there is wireless CarPlay.
Not to mention due to shortages they deleted the Bose sounds system on the Carbon and Premium trims and you're stuck with the standard six speaker Mazda radio that doesn't even have SiriusXM. That's kind ridiculous. Almost every car on the road regardless how cheap has satellite radio.
No, when I looked at it in Canada they wanted over $45,000 for a 2022 and it’s still was not fully loaded. No touch screen for Mazda yet KIA gave me everything I wanted for a great price. I have full vehicle LED lights, 15.3 touch screen, Bose system, lane assist, crash warning, head front and back heated seats plus air conditioned front seats. Rear view camera that warms me if a vehicle is coming or a person. Remote start from my key fab or my Apple cell phone, sunroof, great GPS, heated rear view mirrors plus a 10 year warranty or 100,000 miles. No other car manufacture has that. I love there new KIA logo!!! My foreign car repair mechanic told me to buy KIA over Mazda. Mazda is made in Mexico. I know someone who just bought a 2022 CX-5 and there having electrical problems & the dealership can’t find out why. No problems with my new KIA 2022 and I got it Sept 17, 2021.
There you go again. Telling more lies. Still trolling. The fact is, very few Mazdas are made in Mexico, while most are made in Japan. You should do better research on the engine fires on the Kia and Hyundai earlier this year. 485,000 cars have been recalled, and the owners are being told to park those cars outdoors. They can even catch fire with the cars turned off. I bought a 2021 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo w/ AWD (Made in Japan), and it's been a great ride for me, with no problems. If you do more research, you'd know that Consumer Reports said, for the last couple of years, Mazda is the #1 car brand, and that Mazda is the most reliable car on the road... ahead of Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Kia, and Hyundai. It doesn't matter if the Mazdas were built in Mexico.
And two reasons why not: 1) worst fuel economy of anything in its class, and by quite an amount. 2) worst rear seat legroom and worst trunk space compared to anything in its class, and by quite an amount.
2021 ~2022 same interior. Engine and trans tweak same with 2021~2022(has mud setting version). Suspension same with 2021~2022. Face lift outside, but the older generation looks way better with the kudo design. New generation price they added 5k. Rather save that 5K for the cost of ownership over 5 years. 😉😁
I can think of only one reason I would never buy another Mazda. they spray their paint very cheap and easily chips.I had a Mazda 3 and that thing was a total rust bucket no matter how many washes I gave it
The 2014 Mazda 3 I just traded in had no rust at all, which was impressive to me coming from my previous, rust-pocked Subaru Impreza. How old was your 3? I only drove on the highway occasionally, so maybe the difference was rock chips or something? (I rarely washed it, if that changes anything.) Edited to add that I'm in the Northeast - home of the salty winter roads.
Please start reviewing base models, most of the ppl would lease or finance base models not premiums. Terrible vehicle, 2,5 makes a lot of noise, road noise, terrible MPG, 6 speed auto trans. small front seats, small driver space (reduce space between your food and gas pedal with brick pedal-this is serious safety issue) , front arm rest way behind incl. cup holders, ac controls are way down and unsafe to control the ac when you driving, side mirrors vibrate with 70 mph, if you have premium pack there is TWO fuel indicators next to each other lol, heated steering is only 1/4 of it, line keep assist doesn't work 90% of the time in the Citi or suburbans driving, terible on long drive, there is good things: great automated head lights (if equipped) automated wipers, heads up display (if I equipped) blin spot monitoring, ventilated front seats (if equipped) I wouldn't recommend this vehicle, for that money there is another better options on the market.
First-time Mazda and 2022 CX 5 owner, love the car and comfortable ride. Traded my 2018 Toyota CHR and do not regret doing it. Beautiful design and interior, handling is exceptional, and size is perfect for family.
Wow same! Turned in my 2019 Toyota chr for a 2022 Mazda cx 5 and I’m 20 months into my lease and i want to buy it asap. I love it and this economy is not going to get any better. Cars, along with everything else are just going to get more expensive, including lease agreements
Get a room you guys
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There’s children here
I've had mine for almost 2 months now. It's way nicer than my research and various test drives of others lead me to believe. No offense to the competition . Your review is spot on as well with commentary and video footage 👌
Picking up my third CX5 tomorrow. My wife loves it and so do I.
Love my 2022 CX-5 in Soul Red. It sparkles like a jewel and handles so nicely. So fun to drive!
My wife and I bought the 2021 CX-5 CE Turbo w/ AWD. It's perfect for us. The cabin is quiet, and has the speed when I want it. And it doesn't have iStop (in the U.S.), cylinder deactivation (because I took the turbo), or a CVT, which was very significant in my decision to buy.
iStop is super simple to bybass tho, ive done that to our 2017 Diesel CX-5. There is a microswitch under the hood you can disable to make it not engage without fault codes or check engine light.
This car is so underrated...I'm an Audi Q5 owner and a trip to the Mazda showroom has given me food for thought..this Cx5 is 🔥
We got a cx-5 (2019) after long ownership of a bmw x3 (2012 v6 diesel). Did not regret it one bit, rides very smooth and interior quality is nicer then my old x3.
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Should I buy CX-5 in 2023 or Rav 4 Prime?
@@louyht7 Test drive both and then decide :) (I prob. would still go for the cx-5, just becouse i like the looks of it more)
@@themadnes5413
Thanks and I heard CX5 is pretty fun to drive for a crossover.
I love the roll dial!!!!
Never put in a touch screen.
Great review; it really nails why the CX-5 is an excellent vehicle despite not being a class leader in terms of performance, MPG, or interior space. I recently traded in a '17 Ford Fiesta ST for a '23 CX-5 Carbon Edition because I needed a bigger, more practical all-arounder. Obviously, the CX-5 is a huge upgrade in quality, materials, ride, comfort, etc. I knew Mazdas were good to drive, but I wasn't prepared for how little I'd miss driving the Fiesta ST, an insanely fun car that I used to think I couldn't bear to give up. The CX-5 is a genuine pleasure to drive all the time, and while it doesn't have the quick turn in or grip of the ST, I like the Mazda's steering feel better. Sure, the Mazda is underpowered in comparison (I didn't think the turbo CX-5 was worth the extra money), but about 90% of the time, I enjoy the Mazda more than I did the Fiesta ST. It's a great car. I hope Mazda stays committed to providing top-notch styling, interiors, and a great driving experience in its affordable, mainstream vehicles.
I don't think the turbo is worth it for me either. But at around $30,000 with AWD and what I consider great MPG (04 Ford 5.4 4x4 owner 😂) this cool little ride is perfect to head to the ski resort in.
I hope they make this exact car for a while.
I have a 2023 Turbo and when driving on twisty roads, I didn’t feel like there was much body roll. But I’m coming out of a Tacoma truck so it may be relative. Great vehicle. Get the turbo.
I own a CX-30 turbo--last mazda was in the 90s in college.The quality level of mazda now is fantastic--interior quality is on par with Audis--bose stereo is one of the best at any price.This SUV with the turbo engine is simply up a level over SUV/CUV that are under low 40k.Mazdas give a much more spirited drive then other small suvs unless you plan on spending 50k or more--say to get a Lexus--Ford edge--RDX.Also they are very reliable now--the 6 speed is also bulletproof and it does not "hunt" gears like many trannies with more gears.The AWD is also among the best--the one in my CX-30 is just as good as a base model A6 Audi and those are almost 30k more.BTW--look at the wheelwell on these--you have a ton of room to turn this into either a real sport SUV--or an offroader depending on where you live.Also if you use premium gas with the turbo to avoid carbon deposits and get oil changes evry 3 to 5k--they are cheap--under 60 dollars for a synthetic mix near me and under 80 for a full synthetic--these cars will be troublefree for 150k miles.BTW my CX-30 turbo is posting equal to faster times then a ford Edge ST and tying an Acura RDX A spec AWD.--which is what this CX-5 should be--someone who wants to save 10k to 15k but have something similiar to an Acura A-spec or edge St.
Just got my 2022 CX5 Signature Turbo edition......what a ride!!!!!! Love it!
I purchased a Mazda CX-5 yesterday. The Premium Plus..and it's incredible. BEAUTIFUL, and very strong tech upgrades. This is superior to the Subaru Outback I traded in.
I got my premium plus last week!
@@jeniwilson810 - I just paid off my Subaru Outback 3.6 Touring. They gave me $27k for it. I paid full retail for the Mazda, and took another eight out of savings. Now? A new car (new warranty!) and NO CAR PAYMENT!!!
I'm trading in my Outback for the CX-50. It's still "in transit" to the dealership, but I've already put money down on it. I just can't wait.
how much for entrie price? Im considering this same trim as you but they charge lots of thinga
@@loganj6203 - Got jacked around by the dealer, and got my money back. Purchased a new Hyundai Tucson instead. A better car, and cheaper, with better gas mileage, and a MUCH better warranty.
Just purchased a 2022 CX 5 Signature. My wife has the 2021 CX5 Grand Touring, non-turbo. You are spot on the differences...the 2022 ride is better. One thing I noticed on both vehicles: The OEM Toyo tires are horrible. I changed both cars to Vredestein Quatrac Pro tires and the handling is significantly better, especially on wet roads. The 2022 with the Vredestein tires and turbo is really run to drive. Throw some supreme gas in it, put it in sport mode and it is the most fun SUV you can drive. Cheers! (Great video BTW!)
Hi do you find the ride smooth and the cabin quiet? Thanks
@@michaelnotarangelo2983 Yes. Smoother than the 2021 and very quiet. The Vredenstien tires also makes the ride smoother.
@@bongobreathman Thanks!
hi. your 2022 is a turbo? then how's fuel efficiency?
@@erickim28 fair. Depends on how I drive. Problem is it’s so much fun to drive because the turbo kicks in at very low RPM.
For everyone asking about mileage. I have a 2022 CX5 Select trim. So no turbo engine. My mpg averages around 28-30. I live in a more rural area though. On average the car is rated for 27mpg which I think is just enough. Not the best mpg but it’s around the average.
It's more than enough for me. Since I'm retired, I don't drive as much as I used to, so I don't spend as much money on fuel, anyways. I'd bet, I spend less money on my CX-5's fuel than a person does that drives their Rav4 Hybrid to work everyday. I drove only about 1200 miles in 2021, and the fuel cost me about $200. So far in 2022 (First 5 months), I've driven about 800 miles.
Driving east or west between Pittsburgh and upstate NY (thus over the Alleghenies) I've averaged 30-31 mpg over 9000 miles.
@@lewjacobson1779 AWD or FWD?
@@redwhite_040 they come standard with AWD.
I get about exactly what the sticker says for the city and highway. If I’m really trying to can normally squeak out another 1-3 mpg each way.
The carbon edition with the red seats are a very good look.
I bought one in 2021. It's a shame that I must have seat covers on those red seats, to keep them looking new.
Just picked up a 2022 Premium to replace my 2019......without question a better vehicle in every way. Much more responsive both in power delivery and handling. Definitely a winner.
Cant help but notice Almond Brothers Jessica on the radio at time of filming, Thats enough for me I’m sold!!
Haha. Almond.
@@arress2052 🤣 you got me. Must have been hanging out with my bong when I made that comment
Great review! Loved the way you used chapters to split up the review into smaller segments. I also liked the fact that the changes from the 2021 model were well explained. Thanks!
I just got one too and I’m In love with it! Souls Red Crystal PP
Bought it. Love it.
I got 2002 CX-5 Soul Red last week to replace my 15 year 2007 civic. It was so fun and the interior is classy and old school ( I don't like the new gearshift-button, I prefer the stick) I am glad I made a switch and not opting for the "safe" CR-V or RAV4 and CX-5 is made in Japan!
You forget about all wheel drive now being standard on all of them which was about a $1400 upgrade on previous years.
I am sold on AWD after owning a 2020 Stinger GT 3.3TT--I just sold it for a big profit and bought a fully loaded CX-30 premium Plus Turbo.Mazdas are very underrated--I also drive many cars--including Audi A6 and S5 and mazdas AWD system is as good as my stingers and just as good as the A6--the stingers AWD was very very good for performance.I plan on upgrading the tires to make the mazda more sporty and will post some videos of hi speed runs--I already have one posted of me going 70 plus on a 30 mph turn--no sweat and none of the traction computers even came on--took this turn in a Type R civic at 65 and the front end was diving hard--here is the 30--ruclips.net/video/WJ74X_c1s7c/видео.html
I just bought one at 'CarMax" same year and color, well except my inside seats are black with red trimming. Mint condition and only 20,000 miles. Traded my 2021 Toyota CH-R. Loving it.
I checked out the 2022 CX-5 Carbon & Premium trims in-person & almost bought one, but it was a bit too large for my compact & subcompact class taste & I went with the 2022 AWD CX-30 Carbon Edition instead. If you have a family and/or want to put people into the backseat comfortably then go with the CX-5 though.
I looked at the CX-30 and it’s to small. It looks like Big foot stomped on it. So glad I did my research and bought a new 2022 KIA. I love it and it’s fully load & a turbo!!!
@@TT-wz6wp I did my research as well, which is why I would not want a KIA or Hyundai, or their turbo engines. I also wouldn't want anything larger than a CX-30 myself. Eye of the Beholder I suppose.
@@inctru I’m glad you found something you like. Every time I see one I think it looks like big foot stomped on the vehicle. I’m sorry but I went to design school then went into advertising & Jewerly design. To me it looks out of proportion. It’s just a design flaw in my books. Good luck with it.
@@TT-wz6wp We already know how bad your research is. If you had really done your research, you'd know about the recalls from Hyundai and Kia, this year, telling over 485,000 owners to park their cars outside because they can catch fire, even if the car is turned off.
Cx-30 carbon edition is a beauty but we ultimately had to go with the cx-5 because we have a child with a carseat. I was so close to getting the 30 though!
Love the front, those fog lights did nothing anyway…..I’ve driven some of those roads you were on in my 15 cx5, the suspension must be improved because those roads are terrible. Nice work Mike!
The fog lights give just a little more light on the road, but it probably does help other drivers see my vehicle better, also. I think, Mazda should have improved the fog lights, instead of deleting them.
We are still driving our 2004 Mazda Six. It has 70,000 miles and has NEVER broken. It doesn’t know it’s n old car. Garage kept and still shiny.
Light lenses are clear like new. We plan to buy a CX 5 next month and will keep the SIX as our second car.
Thanks for talking about the N/A 2.5 and that's it's just fine. We are buying the CX-5, just wasn't sure if we should move up to the Turbo. Think we'll stick with the N/A version.
Thanks for the review? Is the seat comfort improved as Mazda indicates? I found the seat bottom to be too short and that it provided poor thigh support in the 2020.
I just bought a Carbon. I actually noticed that it is short on mine. I never really noticed it on other vehicles. Although it doesn't bother me too much, I wish it was longer.
I agree. That's one of the main reasons why I did not buy a 2020 CX5 and purchased a CX30 instead. I sat in a 2022 CX5 in a dealership recently and still think the seat is too short, thus lacking leg support. In contrast, the seats in the CX30 are great!!
2022 seats improved, mostly in support. Better padding they don’t sink has much
Some dealers are marking up their new car MSRP 10%-15% above MSRP with no bargaining (@5/22). I think I will wait. I don’t overpay for anything. This means that when the market normalizes, your car will be underwater.
The RAV4 is 30% more expensive, and so is the Honda, at least in europe. I think the CX-5 is the best value for money in compact SUV's now (if you buy new).
That won't help if you need more cargo space than it offers though.
Great summary and this may be what I buy, but are the seats more comfortable than before. Older models felt like sitting on a concrete bench.
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition was the last year to get a Turbo for less than $34k.
Now 2022 and 2023 models with a Turbo cost $37k
We are on our second Mazda now moved to a CX5 from a 3 Hatch. We were amazed at the driving ability of the 3 and the fuel economy of the 3 and wish that the economy had passed on to the CX5. Original brake rotors and pads on the CX5 did not last past 40K and that is a disappointment. The cost of new ones from Mazda was horrendous so aftermarket was the choice. To our surprise aftermarket was much more robust. Do not follow the dealer suggested oil change interval and stick with the recommendations in the huge manual in the glove box. This will save you a ton of money over the long run and not void the warranty. Will now consider buying into the CX50 and would love to have the CX90 but time will tell. Have not seen a review on the 90 as yet.
Still loving the 2021 turbo awd carbon 😍.
Same here. I bought that vehicle at the perfect time.
they have turned to more of a sports car than a family car . looks like a nice sports car.
I was looking at the CX-5 as a possible new vehicle in the next year, however one feature changed my mind. I found out on the Mazda website that the CX-5 has a cylinder deactivation feature, except for turbo models. It's possible that Mazda has found a way to make this work, but every vehicle that has employed this in the past has not had a good record for long term reliability/dependability I feel that the CX-5 is a very good value for the money, but as I plan on keeping my next vehicle for around 10 years I don't think I will choose the CX-5. If Mazda drops the cylinder deactivation feature for the 2023 model year, I will consider buying one.
from what i know cylinder deactivation is a function of manual transmission only, automatic does not have that
@@assettodriver5518 in what market is a manual transmission CX-5 available because it is not in North America?
@@tpolerex7282 I live in Portugal, Europe, we have manual transmission (cylinder deactivation) and automatic transmission (without cylinder deactivation), but we don't have a turbo version, it's like that all over Europe
How is it's cylinder deactivation feature? Does it have it? No issues?
It's a great value vehicle. The cargo room is the biggest short coming on the vehicle.
I wouldn't buy a CX-5. I bought a new 2021 Mazda CX-5. I believe the CX-50 has the same engine. It has burned engine oil from day one and getting progressively worse. I looked up and found a bulletin for my car to be repaired. I took it in and they agreed that my car fell under that bulletin according to the VIN but, that I had to wait for the engine light to come on. By my calculation that won't happen until one oil change after my warranty is up. I only have 15,000 miles on it. Worse yet is that the RUclips posts from Mazda or it's dealerships take out negative reviews. Sleezy. Don't take a chance and buy Mazda’s. They don't stand by their products.
Purchased 2022 CX-5 Signature turbo. Costed me 45k, but happy with the purchase.
I have a 2021 CX30 and would like something bigger, like the CX5, but the HVAC control area looks too busy for me. I expect the CX50 to have a more elegant and simple layout. Could you please do that review when it goes on the market?
Cx-5 is still gonna be the most bang for the buck. I own a 2021 cx-5 signature and its truly the ideal modern vehicle imo.
That is one of the only complaints I have about my 2022 preferred trim cx5. The temperature control is a combination of knobs and buttons . I had to put a little sticker on the buttons because it was too hard to choose the right button without taking my eyes off the road. It's not something I ever considered before but it's sort of a big deal because I am in the years of hot flashes and it is a constant annoyance! Otherwise I love it!
I can't help but wonder if car manufacturers are cutting corners/using substandard parts due to availability issues. I wonder if 2021 and especially 2022 editions of all cars will have major recalls/issues in a few years.
It’s basically the same. I really did my homework before buying and even my foreign car repair guy told me to buy KIA over Mazda. KIA is now competing against luxury vehicles. New Japanese engineering & new designs. I just bought a new 2022 KIA and I love it! There the only company that have full coverage. I’m in Canada and you are covered to 100,000 KM or 10 yrs. No other company offers that anymore!
@@TT-wz6wp Kia is trash, try to use that 10 year warranty.
@@TT-wz6wp no one in their right mind would buy Kia over Mazda. Japanese efficiency in motoring is a world leader. It’s not even close
@@lawofaverages5373 did you check your vin number? Mazda CX-5 is made in Mexico. You are lucky if you get one made from Japan. There quality is a lot lower in Mexico. Parts are cheaper and don’t last as long. I know someone that bought a 2022 and had electrical problems.
@@TT-wz6wp I suggest you do a little deeper research. Your comment is Simply not true, Over nearly 80% of all Mazda cars are made in Japan. Primarily Hiroshima. Unlike Toyota or Honda.
Full touchscreen feature in CONNECTIVITY ...scroll to TOUCHSCREEN ACTIVE IN MOTION ....you have to pair your phone to the car via bluetooth and you get fulltime touchscreen ...should you not know this ?
You forgot to mention the seats were updated as well
Are they better and if so how?
Got mine coming...at some point...they keep saying another couple weeks. Carbon addition, fell in love a the interior. Still might hold off until I can get a turbo though. Gotta get behind the wheel before I know for sure
What is Carbon edition. TY
you will love it... just got a 2022 CX5 turbo
The seats in the throttle response is also slightly different for 22 people underestimate how much of a difference that makes the RAV4 has more horsepower than this car by almost 20hp yet feels no where near as fast. Even if it is on paper. That’s not even speaking about the ride refinement.
Love my 2022 Premium
Due to the chip shortage, dealers are marking them up... wait until it’s over
Bought mine two weeks ago and paid MSRP. One of the first things the dealer told me on my test drive was that they were not doing any markups or adding any additional fees like other companies are doing right now. It was the easiest car purchase experience I ever had.
@@niks7643 Similar experience for me too. Bought mine yesterday, between the Toyota, Nissan and Mazda dealerships I visited, there were 8 combined new cars available for sale 😂
Got my 22 Carbon on Jan28 22 for MSRP minus 500 Mazda loyalty incentive. In notoriously expensive New Jersey. Don't pay markup. Just don't. By the way, loving the cx5...feels way way more premium than it's price point.
I also bought my 2022 CX 5 carbon edition two weeks ago. No markups at my dealership and absolutely no pressure. Best car buying experience ever.
@@lordflyquad4721 Where in NJ did you buy if you don't mind me asking? I live in Chicago now, but grew up in NJ.... Middlesex County in the house (Old Bridge to be exact,).
Should I really have to ask about it’s mpg in 2022?
Look at kIA they have really changed and you get a lot more. They have new engineers and now they are competing against luxury vehicles. I just bought a fully load KIA 2022 and love it.
I believe, the CX-5 Turbo w/ AWD get 22 mpg City, 27 mpg Highway. With that, you will also get 256 h.p. w/ 320 ft-lbs of torque. Zoom!
@@TT-wz6wp Why don't you talk about the 480,000 recalls from Kia and Hyundai earlier this year, because their engines caught fire? Owners have been given the warning to park their cars outdoors. The engines can still catch fire without being turned on.
I’m leasing a DeepBlue Mica Turbo… efn awesome driving vehicle
I test drove one. I couldn’t find a comfortable seating position with the steering wheel. I’m waiting to test drive the CX-50.
The steering wheel is fully adjustable... tilt and telescopic. The driver's seat is also fully adjustable with 8 input commands, and a memory to store the settings.
I bought a 2013 CX-5 Diesel 2.2. it has a breakdown of the cooling system which should cost me more than 6,000 euros. I thought it was a good car
I bought a 2023 preferred cx5
It's interesting that this doesn't have a touchscreen but my 2018 Mazda 6 does have a touchscreen.
Thanks for the review. Can anyone tell me what is the "Actual" city/highway/combined MPG for a CX-5 Turbo?
I’m also curious. I have a turbo signature coming in on March 1st but have no idea what I can expect. They say 22/27 but I’ve read many posts saying you can expect more like 19 city.
@@pondfisher9632 I have a 21 carbon edition turbo, I average around 24 mpg
I drive a 2021 CX-5 AWD Carbon Turbo edition and my actual mileage is very close to what they advertise. I'm not here driving with a lead foot every time I drive, and I've been getting about 25 MPG's on the highway and about 21 in the city.
Now if you drive like a race driver where you are reving up to say 4000+ RPM's then yeah your gas mileage is going to suck ass, but if you drive like a normal person everyday, you can get some good gas milage.
I have a '21 turbo and I average 18 to 19. With more highway driving I average 20. Once I drive in the city it drops the 6 speed transmission doesn't do well with stop and go traffic. On the highway this vehicle will reach 30 mpg
@@denziiey I mostly drive long distance with my CX-5, I travel all over the country (USA) because I am a semi pro competition shooter and compete in USPSA matches all over the country, and I get about 26-27 MPGS because the speed limit ranges from 60 to 85 depending on what part of the country/state you drive through.
For those that have the cx-5, I have a question. I am 6'1 195 lbs and my 3 year old uses a car seat. How comfortable is the vehicle for a person my height and for car seat users? I've never test driven a Mazda, not sure if it's spacious enough compared to the 2022 CRV, Sportage or Tucson.
Waiting on my Carbon Edition CX5 to be delivered in the coming weeks. I’m also 6’1, around the same weight, and my daughter turns 3 next month. I found it very comfortable in my test drive. I’m coming from a Subaru Impreza and the interior feels much more luxurious and as spacious. I’ll report back on the car seat space, but I don’t expect it to be a problem.
i have the preferred plus and the roof is spacious . im 5''11 and i still have a lot of head space.
Update on the car seat - no issues putting the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat in the back passenger side. The passenger seat can’t go all the way back, but there’s still plenty of room.
You will have more space in the CRV.. buy head room, cx-5 is very good. I’m over 6 feet. Plenty of head room up front and back in the cx-5. The seats are much lower than other cars in the segment to give it a sporty feel in the corners
Go test drive one while using your car seat. Getting someone's opinion on RUclips won't replace an actual test drive.
I have a 2019 CX-5 signature edition (turbo). My info-tainment has a touch screen. Did this change for 2022? The review says it doesn’t by have a touch screen.
I own a 2016 CX-5, and truly enjoying it. But the one thing I have found to be disappointing is the inadequate amount of rear-seat leg room. I'm 6'-5', and need to move my seat forward whenever someone is seated behind me.
The easiest way to solve this is to allow the rear seats to slide backward when necessary. I had this feature on a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, and it made a huge difference to passengers (and me). Why is this so difficult to implement?
Yeah, im 5.8 and no problem for the backseats, but i can imagine being a tall person it might get cramped. I was looking at a Mitsubishi eclipse cross, and that was one of the biggest selling points for me ... slideable rear seats. But got the cx-5 regardless, the cvt was whats killed it for me in the end.
Im waiting for the CX50
As no one can point me right, may I ask here what is the difference in using both manual and sport modes vs using manual made alone? I can’t feel any difference. Worrying if it will harm the engine if using both modes at the same time… Any suggestions?
If you're in Sport and you shift manual, i think the throttle response is better then in normal mode. But that might be it, and i don't think you would damage anything doing that.
So there are led around the headlights, but what are the 3? leds inboard from the headlights? I like this colour. Thanks
The carbon edition doesn’t have the signature light which is the one that goes around the main headlight. This one has those 3 little lights as a parking light m since it doesn’t have the signature light
They should’ve never deleted the fog lights !!!!
Time to install a light bar
Waiting for the cx50.
Great review!
Love it!!!
Don't need awd and don't like the cylinder deactivation.
Getting the optional Turbo engine, the Cylinder Deactivation is deleted. This is what I did when I bought my 2021 CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo. Another plus is that the Mazda CX-5s sold in the U.S. in 2021 didn't have iStop (Engine Stop/Start).
@@SokemRokemRobot Didn't know that. Thanks for the info.
I suspect that relatively few need a larger sized SUV
Why would they not do a touch screen though?!
Safety. With a touchscreen, our eyes aren't on the road as much. Using a dial and knob makes it easier to input, and still watch the road.
I thought it becomes a touchscreen when you use CarPlay or Android Auto.
Good . Thank you.
Can someone tell me what is the color name of the version shown in the video? I get all confused looking for it.
Polymetal Gray Metallic. It's only available on the Carbon Edition
@@BostonAutoBlog thank you!
I bought one, and it has been terrible.
Transmission Issues, noises under the hood, broken signal stalk, poor heat in the winter...
no more fog lamp like previous model
Mazda has messed up with these new lights. The big circle in the tail light and wide strip like headlight has been Mazda's beautiful signature look lately, the new look is more like a cartoon..
i agree - i own a 2019 sig - the LED do not go around the entire housing of the light and it just seems cheaper to me - and the discontinuation of the fog lights is a huge shame
I loved the older design for the lights, but I can live with this one too. This is just too good to pass up just for the light design.
What's going to be the downfall of Mazda is them removing entry level turbo editions. Before 2022 you could have gotten a Carbon Edition with a Turbo Charge engine for 32K. I don't really care for all the features in a car, all I care about is having android auto because my phone basically has everything (navigation, music), etc, what I want in a car is having a car being fun to drive with decent amount of power, and this is what Mazda did in 2021 when they released an entry level turbo version of the CX-5 where you where able to get the turbo engine for 32k. It didn't come with all the bells and whistles like the turbo premium and turbo premium plus, but I didn't really care of all that stuff.
Now in 2022 the only way to get a turbo charged engine is in the higher trim, meaning you need to spend nearly $38-40k to get the turbo charged engine on the CX-5, and it's even worse in the CX-50. If I am now going to spend 38-40K to get a more powerful engine, then I might as well spend 38k on a volvo XC-40 which is a much better car and in the exact same price point as the CX-5 turbo trims. The Volvo T5 AWD Momentum is 36K MSRP, comes with a Turbo Charged engine that makes 248 HP/258 TQ, and is nearly $2-4k cheaper then the CX-5, has higher towing capacity then the CX-5, etc.
This is the down fall of the Mazda and they need to realize that the reason why it become a huge seller especially the carbon turbo edition is because you can get a semi performance SUV for under 35k. 250 HP/320 Tq for under 35k, which is a huge seller.
Once again removing the entry level turbo model starting at 35K will be the down fall of Mazda SUV's like the CX-5 and the CX-50.
Those safety systems cut my insurance by 40% over a 2020 Stinger I had.I have a CX-30 Turbo premium Plus and I am saving 400 dollars a year--even 5 years is wort the 2k in savings and the systems might save me from a wreck--the back up feature already saved me once by a speeding car in a parking lot.
They did it for reliability 100% it’s definitely not there downfall lol
The Mazdas have gone up in price by about $6,000 anyways, in 2022. All the new vehicle Makes are going up in price. You might wish you had bought a turbo Mazda at $38k this year, because next year, that same car might be $43k.
@@SokemRokemRobot I just traded mine in for a kona N and paid 1k in taxes.The Kona N is more my type of car and the Ac and brakes are way better then the mazda.And yeah they could get to 43k and I already have people on YT sending me emails already offering 40k for my Kona.
Nice!! 😍😍😍
Mine has a touchscreen though
I don't like touch screens, also I wish there was no piano black plastic.
My 2 reasons for not buying it.
Not Hybrid and not spacious..
I have the 2018 cx5 and if I were to buy another Mazda they need to really being that hybrid and a good system. They need a proper all electric too.
Still no kick sensor for the tailgate
There is!
My Mazda still doesn't talk to me, either.
Very nice vehicle, but I’m afraid with the arrival of the CX 50 its days are numbered.
For me not, cx 50 lost that typical sharp mazda look.
Unbalanced and not attractive to the eyes...
My personal opinion tho...
So i bought the cx 5 2022...
Yes, I personally think the CX 5 is a much better looking vehicle, the CX 50 not so much.
the price jump from 5 to 50 is 8 grand
Don't be afraid! *Don't Be Afraid!!*
The thing I’m the most afraid about is Mazda moving away from cars , the 6 is gone and my industry sources are saying the 3 maybe cut due to poor sales! Have a 20 Mazda 3 and absolutely love it!
Beautiful cx5 but need hybrid
Mazda cx5 for 2022 does not have wireless Apple CarPlay. You have to plug your lightning cable to car USB causing wear to your plug on your phone. Ever time you get into your car you have to plug in. So much for the advantage of having wireless charging. You still have to plug in. 2021 had wireless CarPlay but they had problems do they removed it in 2022. Instead of fixing the problem they went backwards and removed. Come on Mazda get with technology. This is disappointing. Please come up with a fix and do an update to the 2022’s so there is wireless CarPlay.
Not to mention due to shortages they deleted the Bose sounds system on the Carbon and Premium trims and you're stuck with the standard six speaker Mazda radio that doesn't even have SiriusXM. That's kind ridiculous. Almost every car on the road regardless how cheap has satellite radio.
Does anyone know if the front cabin on the 2022 is still claustrophobic?
As someone that is claustrophobic, the CX-5's cabin isn't claustrophobic at all. I feel very comfortable in it.
I’m not a big dude but the car felt cramped when I test drove it.
No, when I looked at it in Canada they wanted over $45,000 for a 2022 and it’s still was not fully loaded. No touch screen for Mazda yet KIA gave me everything I wanted for a great price. I have full vehicle LED lights, 15.3 touch screen, Bose system, lane assist, crash warning, head front and back heated seats plus air conditioned front seats. Rear view camera that warms me if a vehicle is coming or a person. Remote start from my key fab or my Apple cell phone, sunroof, great GPS, heated rear view mirrors plus a 10 year warranty or 100,000 miles. No other car manufacture has that. I love there new KIA logo!!! My foreign car repair mechanic told me to buy KIA over Mazda. Mazda is made in Mexico. I know someone who just bought a 2022 CX-5 and there having electrical problems & the dealership can’t find out why. No problems with my new KIA 2022 and I got it Sept 17, 2021.
Which Kia did you get?
@@jasminm3648 I got the 2022 Seltos SX turbo. It’s so fully load you couldn’t ask for morel
There you go again. Telling more lies. Still trolling. The fact is, very few Mazdas are made in Mexico, while most are made in Japan. You should do better research on the engine fires on the Kia and Hyundai earlier this year. 485,000 cars have been recalled, and the owners are being told to park those cars outdoors. They can even catch fire with the cars turned off. I bought a 2021 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo w/ AWD (Made in Japan), and it's been a great ride for me, with no problems. If you do more research, you'd know that Consumer Reports said, for the last couple of years, Mazda is the #1 car brand, and that Mazda is the most reliable car on the road... ahead of Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Kia, and Hyundai. It doesn't matter if the Mazdas were built in Mexico.
@@SokemRokemRobot looks who’s talking! The videos you have on your list are right wing propaganda! So you really need to stop!
Does this come with a premium sound system standard?
I pretty sure that the speakers are Bose.
Love the cx-5 but it still bobs like a bobcat.
DIAMATER TURNIG CIRCLE .... ?
Mostly good looking vehicle, but I just can't get over that tablet stuck on dashboard look of current trend. 3:04 Simply awful.
Preference though; I happen to love it. Just brought one home today:)
@@aaronburns2387 Cool! Enjoy your new ride. More to see but I'm currently waiting for CX-50 hybrid.
And two reasons why not:
1) worst fuel economy of anything in its class, and by quite an amount.
2) worst rear seat legroom and worst trunk space compared to anything in its class, and by quite an amount.
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Wait for the CX-50.
CX-50 doesn't have better rear multi link transmission like CX5.
The screen impedes vision...one reason to not buy cx-5...bad location...
Been driving mine for a few weeks now and never had an issue with screen getting in my line of sight.
In no way, does the infotainment screen block any of my view to the road while I'm driving.
2021 ~2022 same interior. Engine and trans tweak same with 2021~2022(has mud setting version). Suspension same with 2021~2022. Face lift outside, but the older generation looks way better with the kudo design. New generation price they added 5k. Rather save that 5K for the cost of ownership over 5 years. 😉😁
Can mazda explain why they sx5 is so expensive 😤and they serves to
All the vehicles are more expensive.
I can think of only one reason I would never buy another Mazda. they spray their paint very cheap and easily chips.I had a Mazda 3 and that thing was a total rust bucket no matter how many washes I gave it
The 2014 Mazda 3 I just traded in had no rust at all, which was impressive to me coming from my previous, rust-pocked Subaru Impreza. How old was your 3? I only drove on the highway occasionally, so maybe the difference was rock chips or something? (I rarely washed it, if that changes anything.) Edited to add that I'm in the Northeast - home of the salty winter roads.
I disagree you views on a touch screen. All screens are overrated.
@M Okay not sure how, dials and buttons have been in cars for over 90 years.
Not a fan of the cx50
I like the previous head/tail light design much better. These are ugly af
Please start reviewing base models, most of the ppl would lease or finance base models not premiums. Terrible vehicle, 2,5 makes a lot of noise, road noise, terrible MPG, 6 speed auto trans. small front seats, small driver space (reduce space between your food and gas pedal with brick pedal-this is serious safety issue) , front arm rest way behind incl. cup holders, ac controls are way down and unsafe to control the ac when you driving, side mirrors vibrate with 70 mph, if you have premium pack there is TWO fuel indicators next to each other lol, heated steering is only 1/4 of it, line keep assist doesn't work 90% of the time in the Citi or suburbans driving, terible on long drive, there is good things: great automated head lights (if equipped) automated wipers, heads up display (if I equipped) blin spot monitoring, ventilated front seats (if equipped) I wouldn't recommend this vehicle, for that money there is another better options on the market.