This may seem like a small detail to some, a step back to others, but I LOVE the fact Mazda resisted the urge all other car manufacturers seem to have with making the instrument cluster and infotainment nothing but flat screens. Sure that may be the "modern" thing, but I vastly prefer the separate hooded instrument binnacle...regardless if it's analog or digital. Mazda is just all around catering to my personal tastes these days...and a big reason why my daily is a 2021 Mazda 3 turbo hatch.😉
Mazda Guage/instrument clusters work well for Me.....Especially the placement of the volume control.......Always right at Your fingertips.........At least in America where We drive on the correct side of the road........Not like England where You must 5 speeds with Your left hand.........Bass-ackwards.....................Paul
Just bought a 2024 Premium in Polymetal, didn’t care for the ride in the premium plus and the 20’s seem to be a little louder on the road. Mazda should make the wheels an option if someone would rather the 18’s on a higher trim. I know I can just buy aftermarket ones, but that makes thing more expensive
@@paulholterhaus7084 After three months of ownership my only mistake was I wish I went with a turbo model and changed the wheels out, going up hills the vehicle seems to be lacking on power.
I saw this test driven by BRIAN Manske (pro race driver) and he said it's PERFECT for drivers...and also very good in snow- which is what I need.. I'll take HIS word over most reviewers beause he knows HOW to drive one correctly..they way they're designed to be driven.. (not knocking regular reviewers- that real info is important).. the only debate I have - is whether to get the turbo or to get regular naturally aspirated one- and install a SUPERCHARGER (about the same cost to install- but MUCH cheaper to fix if ever needed- and MUCH better for the engine and driving).
I have the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo (white exterior and terracotta leather interior). The vehicle is very reliable! I have over 50k miles and no problems so far. Drives great, only cons is the seats feel a bit more on the firm side comparing it to its other models. Overall highly recommend.
My only complaint is it does not have lane assist like my old Honda Civic or other competitors. The lane assist works OK under 65KPH with good lanes. It is a nice change from Honda. It is a nice ride which is what sold me. The fuel endurance is an acceptable cost for what you get. I estimated it costs $20 more to fill up than my ultra efficient Honda civic in CAD and I get roughly the same milage from the given tank. It is completely worth it and I would never get a hybrid or EV again. They are complete gimmicks and do not work. The Sicon dessert color was the best too! Best care we have owned so far out of all of them:)
There is a setting in the infotainment that controls how the door unlock functions. I have mine set to unlock all doors on the first press of the unlock button so that I don’t have to deal with the annoying situation you mention in the video. I also have it set to auto-lock when I walk away. That has sadly functioned pretty inconsistently on my CX-30, though… it doesn’t work right about 1/10 times, but at least with the Mazda app on my phone I get notified within a few minutes that my door is unlocked and I can then lock it remotely through the app. I just bought a 2024 CX-50, and I’m really hoping that it winds up being more consistent on that front.
That’s just to unlock before you go in the door for the first time but once you park your car turn it off and try to open the rear it will be locked regardless of the settings
Killer color combo! That interior is beautiful in that color. Incredible looks, and design. What kills it for me is the torsion beam rear. It’s so Un-Mazda. I also wish they would slim down the wheel arch cladding by at least 50 percent. I’m crossing my fingers for a Turbo Hybrid. ✌️
I have the same setup in my Mazda 3 turbo hatch and can honestly say you rarely notice it. The only time I'm reminded it's not independent rear is like going over a speed bump in a parking lot, or driving on one of those awful stretches of concrete pavement with expansion joints...but those aren't pleasant in any car. Other than that the handling is great, the lack of multi-link rear isn't noticed.
The only positive thing here is that you are not alone comparing the CX-50 to the CX-5. But you are just as wrong, doing that. The CX-50, has nothing, whatsoever, to do with the CX-5, except it has a 5 in the model name. Why do so many car reviewers keep making this mistake? The CX-50 is the CX-30's big brother and the CX-30 is the Mazda 3's big brother. All three are of the same family - same Mazda 3 platform, same torsion-beam rear suspension. The CX-5 has no other family members - it stands alone. CX-70, CX-90 and CX-9 are all of the same family as they are all built on the CX-9 chassis. How can otherwise seemingly knowledgeable 'car guys and girls' keep getting this wrong?
I had a CX-30 loaner. It was awesome except for the lack of room for rear passengers. That and I wasn't floored by the CVT. The CX-50 fixes both of those issues. Seriously considering getting a one.
None of that matters to anyone buying these cars, though. They get compared because they are similar in size, price, packaging, performance. The CX-30 replaced the CX-3 and the CX-90 replaced the CX-9. So it definitely raises the question: why is CX-5 still in lineup if the CX-50 exists? And if they are going to coexist, which one should someone buy? That's what this video is addressing.
U can set the doors to unlock from the settings in the nav screen. Check the settings or read the manual before you post a video man. And if your bottle scaffs the heat bottom, buy another bottle. God all mighty!!! It's not Quantum Physics.
My new Cx-50 will arrive on coming Monday. Am excited. Anything you folks suggest to ensure i get good mileage, any accessories which is necessary (note i have a 4.5 years old) so any suggestions would be of help
Just test drove the NA premium trim. I love the look of cx-50 way more than the 5 or its competition, but was very underwhelmed by the ride quality and harshness of the seats. I was getting uncomfortable just after a short test drive. Maybe the leather seats in the upper trims are better. The handling also didn’t feel as good as what I’d expect from Mazda. Despite getting a good OTD price i walked away. CX-50 nails it for looks, but falls short on comfort, ride quality, and tech.
I must have diff seats cuz mine feel just fine. Been on multiple 5 hour rides and felt good. The look is far better than CX-5 to me and the overall drive quality is good. I got the premium
@@yournightmare9999 I'm not sure how 2 vehicles that are essentially mechanically identical could have one be 'way better'. Looks are obviously subjective but IMO the CX-50 is much nicer. The CX-5 looks like the generic egg that most SUV's look like these days and its getting very dated. The CX-5 rides slightly better and is slightly quieter due to the IRS and quieter glass. If you get the 18' wheel pkg on the CX-50 the ride difference between the two is barely noticeable and the change in steering/suspension tuning/damping for the 2024 CX-50's makes the difference very small even with the larger wheels. The trade off for the slightly lesser ride quality with the CX-50 is an extra 1500Lbs in towing capacity from the torsion beam rear suspension and an extra inch of ground clearance which may or may not make a difference depending how you use your vehicle. Obviously neither is made for serious towing or off roading. These are both very good vehicles. I personally prefer the CX-50 based mostly on looks and the fact that the CX-5 seems very narrow when you sit in it but hard to go wrong with either as I think both seem nicer in terms of design and material quality compared to other SUV's in the price/size range. Good chance the resale value of the current CX-5 will be less than the CX-50 due to its age and even more so when the new gen CX-5 is released but I bet there will be some deals to be had on leftover current gen CX-5's once the new version is released.
for its engine size its still cheaper than other comparable engines like if you upgrade the escape to a 2.5 you gottta get a hybrid and it jacks the price up over 40K
Wife just got a premium plus NA. It’s never going to be an off road vehicle…never was. Don’t know why people think that. Also don’t care about turbo. Who buys a crossover for speed? Lol We love the thing. CX-5 looks and feels like it’s about 7 years outdated
I did - turbo because I like to drive fast in-around traffic. I got the CX-30 because it's a bigger Mazda 3 hatch, not because it's an SUV crossover. Good to have the seat in back, but I normally don't need it and it has more storage with the seat down than the 3 Hatch. Reviewers always get it wrong - I don't know anybody looking for a 5 that gets the CX-30. The target is the 3 driver, not the 5 SUV crowd. The CX-50 is just a bigger CX-30 with a tiny bit more off-roadness to it-tiny. The CX-30 can go wherever the CX-50 can and can't, where it can't. More room and cool Pano roof tho.
@@johnrobinson9974 CX50 doesn’t feel so roomy to me. After driving it for a while it’s lost its luster a bit. I have an MT Mazda 6 that I can push harder for the speed part. The CX 50 is just going to be good for snow, and the stereo is pretty decent
I was shopping the Mazda 3 hatchback, but saw the CX-30 - it's basically a raised 3 with more room with the seats down. I bought it for that reason alone. I drove the CX-50 after it came out, thinking I might upgrade to it, but my 30 handled better and seats were more comfortable so stuck with the 30.
@@johnrobinson9974 yeah, the seats are ok at best. This is why we lease before we buy. At first she loved it, but now not so much. She wants to try out the CX-90 now😂
"Who buys a crossover for speed?" - Consider the sales of BMW, Audi and Porsche crossovers for your answer. Yes, there are people who do it. And it's not about top end speed, it's about that low end acceleration and passing power, BOTH of which are schweet to have in any car. Nobody except for the supremely cheap or those chasing the blue ribbon in fuel economy wants a gutless car. The correct skeptical "who buy a crossover for X" is either "family hauling utility" (get a minivan for god's sake if that's your priority) or HANDLING. If that's the priority, get a sport-sedan. If you want good handling FOR THE CLASS, then this is the ticket unless you want to spend 50-100% more. In the end, it's all about which set of tradeoffs and compromises make the most sense to each buyer.
Was fully expecting a list of the "18 things" I should know. Was I supposed to keep reviewing your video to find them myself? Maybe the title should have been "18 Things You Should Know - You Itemize Them Yourself" !!!
I’ve driven both CX 5 and CX 50 and cx50 rides better. I bought a 2025 cx50 turbo premium plus. Machine Gray very nice looking car. My friend has a 2023 CX 5.
I own one and have 10,000. on it. The dealer-10/10. I have the Bose "Premium" Stereo. It really really sucks. I just use my ear buds now. The most comfortable seats I have ever had(I am 5'1"). If you are small, test this one. It is fast but gas mileage goes DOWN big-time, if you are heavy on the pedal. The front door closes on me most of the time. It is a flaw and very frustrating. If you are not perfectly level or can't open it all the way-the door will spring shut hard. It has hurt my legs a couple of times already. Very frustrating. No rattles! I am getting 25mph overall-but I drive to work on highway on cruise at 65. The Cruise control is great-even in traffic. The lane keep is dangerous. Don't use it!!
I have the CX-50 and the wireless charger does not work, went to dealership told me ya they’re having problems with the 50 and the 90 so guess I’m not using that!!!!!
It works but it has compatibility issues with the NFC technology on a lot of phones, not all, but still considerable. Consider turning off the NFC, which should be a click on your quick settings.
How is the highway Road noise for passengers in rear seats in Mazda CX50 GT Non-Turbo in Canada, and in USA called CX50 Premium Plus Non-Turbo? How noise compares to Honda CRV Hybrid 2024?
Truth of the matter is, if you want to evaluate road noise between different vehicles, you gotta put the SAME tires on them, because the two biggest factors in road noise is the road (surprise, surprise) and then the tires, both of which are also wildly variable.
Can do you turn the radio OFF without losing the Mazda Connect screen? And does your audio still never really turn off? This is a weird thing about the CX-5.
I’ve owned three Mazdas with the latest version of the infotainment system over the course of five years, and this also annoyed the hell out of me the whole time. It was particularly aggravating with Sirius XM. I could hit the mute button, which pauses what’s playing… until the XM Replay buffer runs out, at which point it would suddenly resume playing at full volume! It wasn’t until literally two months ago that I discovered you can select “OFF” as an audio source and actually turn off audio altogether, while still being able to use the other infotainment functions.
@@krombopulousmichael3302 Thank you. I have seen this. But I simply want to turn the radio off and then back on without the last-played station coming on. Also the Apple wireless CarPlay is very inconsistent. Even when the phone is plugged in Apple CarPlay doesn’t always work without a lot of button pressing.
@@jefft9729Yeah, I’d also like to be able to do what you’re describing, but sadly I haven’t figured out a way to do so. You can turn the entire infotainment system off-can’t recall how off the top of my head, I’m not with my car at the moment. But that turns off the clock and everything else, too. And I think it might still resume your source when you turn the car back on? My workaround for a long time has just been to launch a music player like Spotify in CarPlay, play something briefly, then pause it. This way the audio will work for other functions like maps, but shouldn’t auto-play or randomly resume at any point. Really silly that there’s not a more elegant way to do that, though. As for wireless CarPlay reliability, I just purchased my first model (a 2024 CX-50) that has that feature, but it hasn’t arrived yet as it’s being shipped from out of state. So I don’t know what my reliability will be, but I can tell you that I’ve heard of a lot of vehicles from different manufacturers having reliability problems with wireless CarPlay, so I don’t know that we can say this is a Mazda issue per se. I’ve also heard a lot of folks saying that the wireless charger in the CX-50 is weak and doesn’t work if you have any kind of case on the phone, so I imagine I’ll probably wind up using the wire most of the time anyway. My wired CarPlay experience in my current CX-30 has fortunately been pretty solid, minus a few weird bugs here and there that I can tell are definitely internal iOS issues. Those are usually fixed by disconnecting and reconnecting the cable or sometimes, rebooting the phone… which is annoying and unsafe to do while driving, but what are ya gonna do…
@@jefft9729Yeah, I’d also like to be able to do what you’re describing, but sadly I haven’t figured out a way to do so. You can turn the entire infotainment system off-can’t recall how off the top of my head, I’m not with my car at the moment. But that turns off the clock and everything else, too. And I think it might still resume your source when you turn the car back on? My workaround for a long time has just been to launch a music player like Spotify in CarPlay, play something briefly, then pause it. This way the audio will work for other functions like maps, but shouldn’t auto-play or randomly resume at any point. Really silly that there’s not a more elegant way to do that, though. As for wireless CarPlay reliability, I just purchased my first model (a 2024 CX-50) that has that feature, but it hasn’t arrived yet as it’s being shipped from out of state. So I don’t know what my reliability will be, but I can tell you that I’ve heard of a lot of vehicles from different manufacturers having reliability problems with wireless CarPlay, so I don’t know that we can say this is a Mazda issue per se. I’ve also heard a lot of folks saying that the wireless charger in the CX-50 is weak and doesn’t work if you have any kind of case on the phone, so I imagine I’ll probably wind up using the wire most of the time anyway. My wired CarPlay experience in my current CX-30 has fortunately been pretty solid, minus a few weird bugs here and there that I can tell are definitely internal iOS issues. Those are usually fixed by disconnecting and reconnecting the cable or sometimes, rebooting the phone… which is annoying and unsafe to do while driving, but what are ya gonna do…
Debating on the cx 5 or 50! I like both, but I was surprised to see the headroom and storage in the back are shorter and smaller in the 50 compared to the 5!! Some things to think about!!!
The cargo "area" of the CX-50 (rear seats up or down) is wider and a little bit longer than the CX-5, BUT the CX-5 is TALLER, enough so that the TOTAL cubic footage is greater than the CX-50. How often do you stack stuff to the roof? If you do so frequently, then the CX-5 is the ticket, otherwise the CX-50 will have more space where YOU generally use it.
@@johnsanford3596 I ended up with the CX 50 and I really like it! I much prefer having more elbow room! It’s just me and my boyfriend and he has his own vehicle…we have no kids here and no grandkids here or pets! We drive each other’s vehicles sometimes and he fits just fine at 6’1!!!
I went to one showroom to test it, but unfortunately the sales person was so stubborn, he did not ask us to sit also not sure if it is because of our nationality as we are not amercians, he told us to check the features online, then he told gasoline is not there for test drive. We did not book appointment but this gave us very bad experience on mazda, will we be facing the same issues until we buy it fully, so thinking to go to Nissan rogue instead as the everything was so Smooth, we were treated like human beings. Not sure how people are expecting that who dress brand clothes only can buy this type of cars. In my opinion, if you see our closets we have so much dresses when compared to normal amercians that why we dont go for branded things We need cultural outfits, then office outfits, causal outfits..most of us have so much cultural outfits when compared to other nationalities. In our cultural outfits, we have atleast 3 types of outfit styles. so only we dont spend on casual outfits and buy non branded ones. I guess only name matters ..humanity sucks...
Yes...Mazda does a fine job with Their cars.........If They ever build a serious Electric, It'l be the best.......Don't care for any of the electrics now being offered..............Rivian RX3 comes close.............Paul
I’ve driven both CX 5 and CX 50 and cx50 rides better. I bought a 2025 cx50 turbo premium plus. Machine Gray very nice looking car. My friend has a 2023 CX 5.
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This may seem like a small detail to some, a step back to others, but I LOVE the fact Mazda resisted the urge all other car manufacturers seem to have with making the instrument cluster and infotainment nothing but flat screens. Sure that may be the "modern" thing, but I vastly prefer the separate hooded instrument binnacle...regardless if it's analog or digital. Mazda is just all around catering to my personal tastes these days...and a big reason why my daily is a 2021 Mazda 3 turbo hatch.😉
Mazda Guage/instrument clusters work well for Me.....Especially the placement of the volume control.......Always right at Your fingertips.........At least in America where We drive on the correct side of the road........Not like England where You must 5 speeds with Your left hand.........Bass-ackwards.....................Paul
You have to get OEM Hitch and Harness from Mazda to have Towing mode. When plugged to a trailer, Towing mode will replace Sport mode.
the cx50 honestly looks so so good.
Just bought a 2024 Premium in Polymetal, didn’t care for the ride in the premium plus and the 20’s seem to be a little louder on the road. Mazda should make the wheels an option if someone would rather the 18’s on a higher trim. I know I can just buy aftermarket ones, but that makes thing more expensive
I have been spending $3000 plus to change all My wheels to 17 and tires to 65 series.......Shouldn't have to do this..........Paul
@@paulholterhaus7084 After three months of ownership my only mistake was I wish I went with a turbo model and changed the wheels out, going up hills the vehicle seems to be lacking on power.
Saw this car in soul crystal red in person it was glorious
I bought it in Soul Red. I LOVE it!
Had a CX30 in Soul Red and was complimented Daily...........Paul
I saw this test driven by BRIAN Manske (pro race driver) and he said it's PERFECT for drivers...and also very good in snow- which is what I need.. I'll take HIS word over most reviewers beause he knows HOW to drive one correctly..they way they're designed to be driven.. (not knocking regular reviewers- that real info is important).. the only debate I have - is whether to get the turbo or to get regular naturally aspirated one- and install a SUPERCHARGER (about the same cost to install- but MUCH cheaper to fix if ever needed- and MUCH better for the engine and driving).
I have the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo (white exterior and terracotta leather interior). The vehicle is very reliable! I have over 50k miles and no problems so far. Drives great, only cons is the seats feel a bit more on the firm side comparing it to its other models. Overall highly recommend.
My only complaint is it does not have lane assist like my old Honda Civic or other competitors. The lane assist works OK under 65KPH with good lanes. It is a nice change from Honda. It is a nice ride which is what sold me. The fuel endurance is an acceptable cost for what you get. I estimated it costs $20 more to fill up than my ultra efficient Honda civic in CAD and I get roughly the same milage from the given tank. It is completely worth it and I would never get a hybrid or EV again. They are complete gimmicks and do not work. The Sicon dessert color was the best too! Best care we have owned so far out of all of them:)
Love the fact he was reviewing this with lots of snow. That kind of snow is the norm where I live for about 6 months of the year.
Wisconsin weather finally has some upside lol
Yea....And was driving, Like most testers far to fast for road conditions..............Paul
And I am sure the Car was not equipped with Blizzaks.........Paul
Yikes .. in Alabama and laid out at the pool today. October 30th lol
There is a setting in the infotainment that controls how the door unlock functions. I have mine set to unlock all doors on the first press of the unlock button so that I don’t have to deal with the annoying situation you mention in the video. I also have it set to auto-lock when I walk away. That has sadly functioned pretty inconsistently on my CX-30, though… it doesn’t work right about 1/10 times, but at least with the Mazda app on my phone I get notified within a few minutes that my door is unlocked and I can then lock it remotely through the app. I just bought a 2024 CX-50, and I’m really hoping that it winds up being more consistent on that front.
The wireless charger will not charge my iPhone when it’s in a standard wireless charger protector. Do you have a protector recommendation?
I use the smartish MagSafe case and it works for me
@@moubear89 much appreciated. thanks. Can you provide link of the one you use?
Also do you have any dash cam recommendations?
Is the engine strong enough where you won’t need a turbo?
can you compare this car to the Suburu Outback Limited
you can only access towing mode if you have the trailer hookup and a trailer attached. Otherwise it is hidden.
you can change the feature to unlock all doors with driver in the settings 🤦🏻
That’s just to unlock before you go in the door for the first time but once you park your car turn it off and try to open the rear it will be locked regardless of the settings
@@joseamaya1178 there is a setting that you can change so when you put the car into park all the doors will unlock
@@joseamaya1178 mine unlocks all doors when turning off the car on parking, so there's a setting for this somewhere
Killer color combo! That interior is beautiful in that color. Incredible looks, and design. What kills it for me is the torsion beam rear. It’s so Un-Mazda. I also wish they would slim down the wheel arch cladding by at least 50 percent. I’m crossing my fingers for a Turbo Hybrid. ✌️
in Europe there is CX60 R6 (254km) diesel ! the car consumes an average of 5.5 liters per 100 km 👍
a hybrid in such a system is unnecessary ballast...
I have the same setup in my Mazda 3 turbo hatch and can honestly say you rarely notice it. The only time I'm reminded it's not independent rear is like going over a speed bump in a parking lot, or driving on one of those awful stretches of concrete pavement with expansion joints...but those aren't pleasant in any car. Other than that the handling is great, the lack of multi-link rear isn't noticed.
中国已经有CX50混动版，用的是丰田2.5混动发动机，四驱次顶配落地3万美元。
The only positive thing here is that you are not alone comparing the CX-50 to the CX-5. But you are just as wrong, doing that. The CX-50, has nothing, whatsoever, to do with the CX-5, except it has a 5 in the model name. Why do so many car reviewers keep making this mistake? The CX-50 is the CX-30's big brother and the CX-30 is the Mazda 3's big brother. All three are of the same family - same Mazda 3 platform, same torsion-beam rear suspension. The CX-5 has no other family members - it stands alone. CX-70, CX-90 and CX-9 are all of the same family as they are all built on the CX-9 chassis. How can otherwise seemingly knowledgeable 'car guys and girls' keep getting this wrong?
many people would look at the cx5 vs cx50 when buying one of the two
Cx5 got the mystery😁
I had a CX-30 loaner. It was awesome except for the lack of room for rear passengers. That and I wasn't floored by the CVT. The CX-50 fixes both of those issues. Seriously considering getting a one.
None of that matters to anyone buying these cars, though. They get compared because they are similar in size, price, packaging, performance. The CX-30 replaced the CX-3 and the CX-90 replaced the CX-9. So it definitely raises the question: why is CX-5 still in lineup if the CX-50 exists? And if they are going to coexist, which one should someone buy? That's what this video is addressing.
Answer:...Most reviewers are not/have not been Life long lovers/reviewers/students of Auto Tech............Paul
U can set the doors to unlock from the settings in the nav screen. Check the settings or read the manual before you post a video man. And if your bottle scaffs the heat bottom, buy another bottle. God all mighty!!! It's not Quantum Physics.
I’m sold. prolly gonna grab one in a few years after some depreciation 😂
If I remember properly, the towing mode engages automatically when you plug in the trailer plug for example.
When you're making a list, of anything, as a creator you should time stamp it into the description so it appears in our bar as a viewer.
9:30 towing mode is only available when it detects that you have a trailer hooked up.
Towing mode is off Road mode. You get better Steering response on Turbo Mode.
My new Cx-50 will arrive on coming Monday. Am excited. Anything you folks suggest to ensure i get good mileage, any accessories which is necessary (note i have a 4.5 years old) so any suggestions would be of help
Just got mine on Saturday. I love it so much already. Fun to drive.. I got the turbo premium plus and the machine, gray beautiful! Very beautiful
May have already got this answer but the Tow mode is only available when you have Mazda Tow package installed, which is why the option is so expensive
Just test drove the NA premium trim. I love the look of cx-50 way more than the 5 or its competition, but was very underwhelmed by the ride quality and harshness of the seats. I was getting uncomfortable just after a short test drive. Maybe the leather seats in the upper trims are better. The handling also didn’t feel as good as what I’d expect from Mazda. Despite getting a good OTD price i walked away. CX-50 nails it for looks, but falls short on comfort, ride quality, and tech.
That's why cx5 is way better
I must have diff seats cuz mine feel just fine. Been on multiple 5 hour rides and felt good. The look is far better than CX-5 to me and the overall drive quality is good. I got the premium
@@yournightmare9999 I'm not sure how 2 vehicles that are essentially mechanically identical could have one be 'way better'. Looks are obviously subjective but IMO the CX-50 is much nicer. The CX-5 looks like the generic egg that most SUV's look like these days and its getting very dated. The CX-5 rides slightly better and is slightly quieter due to the IRS and quieter glass. If you get the 18' wheel pkg on the CX-50 the ride difference between the two is barely noticeable and the change in steering/suspension tuning/damping for the 2024 CX-50's makes the difference very small even with the larger wheels. The trade off for the slightly lesser ride quality with the CX-50 is an extra 1500Lbs in towing capacity from the torsion beam rear suspension and an extra inch of ground clearance which may or may not make a difference depending how you use your vehicle. Obviously neither is made for serious towing or off roading. These are both very good vehicles. I personally prefer the CX-50 based mostly on looks and the fact that the CX-5 seems very narrow when you sit in it but hard to go wrong with either as I think both seem nicer in terms of design and material quality compared to other SUV's in the price/size range. Good chance the resale value of the current CX-5 will be less than the CX-50 due to its age and even more so when the new gen CX-5 is released but I bet there will be some deals to be had on leftover current gen CX-5's once the new version is released.
Interesting I find the seats in my 2024 Premium very comfortable .
Odd. Test drove the 5 and 50 a couple times each and found the 50 more comfortable.
for its engine size its still cheaper than other comparable engines like if you upgrade the escape to a 2.5 you gottta get a hybrid and it jacks the price up over 40K
Wife just got a premium plus NA. It’s never going to be an off road vehicle…never was. Don’t know why people think that. Also don’t care about turbo. Who buys a crossover for speed? Lol
We love the thing. CX-5 looks and feels like it’s about 7 years outdated
I did - turbo because I like to drive fast in-around traffic. I got the CX-30 because it's a bigger Mazda 3 hatch, not because it's an SUV crossover. Good to have the seat in back, but I normally don't need it and it has more storage with the seat down than the 3 Hatch. Reviewers always get it wrong - I don't know anybody looking for a 5 that gets the CX-30. The target is the 3 driver, not the 5 SUV crowd. The CX-50 is just a bigger CX-30 with a tiny bit more off-roadness to it-tiny. The CX-30 can go wherever the CX-50 can and can't, where it can't. More room and cool Pano roof tho.
@@johnrobinson9974 CX50 doesn’t feel so roomy to me. After driving it for a while it’s lost its luster a bit. I have an MT Mazda 6 that I can push harder for the speed part. The CX 50 is just going to be good for snow, and the stereo is pretty decent
I was shopping the Mazda 3 hatchback, but saw the CX-30 - it's basically a raised 3 with more room with the seats down. I bought it for that reason alone. I drove the CX-50 after it came out, thinking I might upgrade to it, but my 30 handled better and seats were more comfortable so stuck with the 30.
@@johnrobinson9974 yeah, the seats are ok at best. This is why we lease before we buy. At first she loved it, but now not so much. She wants to try out the CX-90 now😂
"Who buys a crossover for speed?" - Consider the sales of BMW, Audi and Porsche crossovers for your answer. Yes, there are people who do it. And it's not about top end speed, it's about that low end acceleration and passing power, BOTH of which are schweet to have in any car. Nobody except for the supremely cheap or those chasing the blue ribbon in fuel economy wants a gutless car. The correct skeptical "who buy a crossover for X" is either "family hauling utility" (get a minivan for god's sake if that's your priority) or HANDLING. If that's the priority, get a sport-sedan. If you want good handling FOR THE CLASS, then this is the ticket unless you want to spend 50-100% more.
In the end, it's all about which set of tradeoffs and compromises make the most sense to each buyer.
Not sure if this is in America but Terra Cotta is available without the turbo. I just seen one 19 mins ago lol
Was fully expecting a list of the "18 things" I should know. Was I supposed to keep reviewing your video to find them myself? Maybe the title should have been "18 Things You Should Know - You Itemize Them Yourself" !!!
I think you’re ok, keith
wait 11:55 mine never applied automatically parking brakes..
I’ve driven both CX 5 and CX 50 and cx50 rides better. I bought a 2025 cx50 turbo premium plus. Machine Gray very nice looking car. My friend has a 2023 CX 5.
Does it read the speed limit signs? Or is it in the navigation system?
It’s in the nav, it doesn’t read signs. You need the Mazda nav card
Mazda TSR system: ruclips.net/video/-LKcNICkGyY/видео.html
Does it have remote start?
Yes thru the app
I own one and have 10,000. on it. The dealer-10/10. I have the Bose "Premium" Stereo. It really really sucks. I just use my ear buds now. The most comfortable seats I have ever had(I am 5'1"). If you are small, test this one. It is fast but gas mileage goes DOWN big-time, if you are heavy on the pedal. The front door closes on me most of the time. It is a flaw and very frustrating. If you are not perfectly level or can't open it all the way-the door will spring shut hard. It has hurt my legs a couple of times already. Very frustrating. No rattles!
I am getting 25mph overall-but I drive to work on highway on cruise at 65. The Cruise control is great-even in traffic. The lane keep is dangerous. Don't use it!!
What do you mean that the lane keep assist is dangerous? Can you give an example I’m curious. Also is the Bose premium audio really that bad?
You can set it to unlock all doors in the infotainment system
I have the CX-50 and the wireless charger does not work, went to dealership told me ya they’re having problems with the 50 and the 90 so guess I’m not using that!!!!!
It works but it has compatibility issues with the NFC technology on a lot of phones, not all, but still considerable. Consider turning off the NFC, which should be a click on your quick settings.
How is the highway Road noise for passengers in rear seats in Mazda CX50 GT Non-Turbo in Canada, and in USA called CX50 Premium Plus Non-Turbo? How noise compares to Honda CRV Hybrid 2024?
Truth of the matter is, if you want to evaluate road noise between different vehicles, you gotta put the SAME tires on them, because the two biggest factors in road noise is the road (surprise, surprise) and then the tires, both of which are also wildly variable.
Can do you turn the radio OFF without losing the Mazda Connect screen? And does your audio still never really turn off? This is a weird thing about the CX-5.
I’ve owned three Mazdas with the latest version of the infotainment system over the course of five years, and this also annoyed the hell out of me the whole time. It was particularly aggravating with Sirius XM. I could hit the mute button, which pauses what’s playing… until the XM Replay buffer runs out, at which point it would suddenly resume playing at full volume! It wasn’t until literally two months ago that I discovered you can select “OFF” as an audio source and actually turn off audio altogether, while still being able to use the other infotainment functions.
@@krombopulousmichael3302 Thank you. I have seen this. But I simply want to turn the radio off and then back on without the last-played station coming on.
Also the Apple wireless CarPlay is very inconsistent. Even when the phone is plugged in Apple CarPlay doesn’t always work without a lot of button pressing.
@@jefft9729Yeah, I’d also like to be able to do what you’re describing, but sadly I haven’t figured out a way to do so. You can turn the entire infotainment system off-can’t recall how off the top of my head, I’m not with my car at the moment. But that turns off the clock and everything else, too. And I think it might still resume your source when you turn the car back on? My workaround for a long time has just been to launch a music player like Spotify in CarPlay, play something briefly, then pause it. This way the audio will work for other functions like maps, but shouldn’t auto-play or randomly resume at any point. Really silly that there’s not a more elegant way to do that, though.
As for wireless CarPlay reliability, I just purchased my first model (a 2024 CX-50) that has that feature, but it hasn’t arrived yet as it’s being shipped from out of state. So I don’t know what my reliability will be, but I can tell you that I’ve heard of a lot of vehicles from different manufacturers having reliability problems with wireless CarPlay, so I don’t know that we can say this is a Mazda issue per se. I’ve also heard a lot of folks saying that the wireless charger in the CX-50 is weak and doesn’t work if you have any kind of case on the phone, so I imagine I’ll probably wind up using the wire most of the time anyway. My wired CarPlay experience in my current CX-30 has fortunately been pretty solid, minus a few weird bugs here and there that I can tell are definitely internal iOS issues. Those are usually fixed by disconnecting and reconnecting the cable or sometimes, rebooting the phone… which is annoying and unsafe to do while driving, but what are ya gonna do…
@@jefft9729Yeah, I’d also like to be able to do what you’re describing, but sadly I haven’t figured out a way to do so. You can turn the entire infotainment system off-can’t recall how off the top of my head, I’m not with my car at the moment. But that turns off the clock and everything else, too. And I think it might still resume your source when you turn the car back on? My workaround for a long time has just been to launch a music player like Spotify in CarPlay, play something briefly, then pause it. This way the audio will work for other functions like maps, but shouldn’t auto-play or randomly resume at any point. Really silly that there’s not a more elegant way to do that, though.
As for wireless CarPlay reliability, I just purchased my first model (a 2024 CX-50) that has that feature, but it hasn’t arrived yet as it’s being shipped from out of state. So I don’t know what my reliability will be, but I can tell you that I’ve heard of a lot of vehicles from different manufacturers having reliability problems with wireless CarPlay, so I don’t know that we can say this is a Mazda issue per se. I’ve also heard a lot of folks saying that the wireless charger in the CX-50 is weak and doesn’t work if you have any kind of case on the phone, so I imagine I’ll probably wind up using the wire most of the time anyway. My wired CarPlay experience in my current CX-30 has fortunately been pretty solid, minus a few weird bugs here and there that I can tell are definitely internal iOS issues. Those are usually fixed by disconnecting and reconnecting the cable or sometimes, rebooting the phone… which is annoying and unsafe to do while driving, but what are ya gonna do…
I’m condisering to get the Cx 50
Wish it had a "J" VIN and independent rear suspension.
It's strange that Mazda went with a torsion beam rear axle instead of a multi link suspension
@@markwilliams6378 Apparently a limitation of the platform which it shares with the CX-30. Both have torsion beam rear.
I've almost ripped the door off my cx-30 in frustration because of its inconsistent auto door lock/unlock/sometimes lock bs!!!
I think I may get this for my son. I'm wondering if the seat design is a problem with that strip in the center. Looks like a nice car 🚗
Owned one for 5 months now you don't notice it at all
Wow a $40,000 car for your son? I wish I was your son
Some people say it feels awkward in your bum but I've driven it many times now and I never feel anything, they're just comfy seats
Debating on the cx 5 or 50! I like both, but I was surprised to see the headroom and storage in the back are shorter and smaller in the 50 compared to the 5!! Some things to think about!!!
50! It’s more luxurious
@@JakeBayCity Got it and thanks!!!
The cargo "area" of the CX-50 (rear seats up or down) is wider and a little bit longer than the CX-5, BUT the CX-5 is TALLER, enough so that the TOTAL cubic footage is greater than the CX-50. How often do you stack stuff to the roof? If you do so frequently, then the CX-5 is the ticket, otherwise the CX-50 will have more space where YOU generally use it.
@@johnsanford3596 I ended up with the CX 50 and I really like it! I much prefer having more elbow room! It’s just me and my boyfriend and he has his own vehicle…we have no kids here and no grandkids here or pets! We drive each other’s vehicles sometimes and he fits just fine at 6’1!!!
Sucks they have these in Australia 😭
No premium gas or turbo for me.
Sounds great!
Weird interior design. What's with that strange vent in the middle.
What color is this one?
Polymetal Grey, around $500 option.
I went to one showroom to test it, but unfortunately the sales person was so stubborn, he did not ask us to sit also not sure if it is because of our nationality as we are not amercians, he told us to check the features online, then he told gasoline is not there for test drive. We did not book appointment but this gave us very bad experience on mazda, will we be facing the same issues until we buy it fully, so thinking to go to Nissan rogue instead as the everything was so
Smooth, we were treated like human beings. Not sure how people are expecting that who dress brand clothes only can buy this type of cars. In my opinion, if you see our closets we have so much dresses when compared to normal amercians that why we dont go for branded things
We need cultural outfits, then office outfits, causal outfits..most of us have so much cultural outfits when compared to other nationalities. In our cultural outfits, we have atleast 3 types of outfit styles. so only we dont spend on casual outfits and buy non branded ones. I guess only name matters ..humanity sucks...
Yes...Mazda does a fine job with Their cars.........If They ever build a serious Electric, It'l be the best.......Don't care for any of the electrics now being offered..............Rivian RX3 comes close.............Paul
Aint nutn rugged about it
Rugged means more plastics.
Bout
Something about the proportions/styling looks off from various angles. Certain styling/materials decisions also give it somewhat of a budget look.
bring back the mazda5 minivan in an actual design and i buy another mazda
It would be awesome if they make this as an EV
Zaddy Likey
why u put a bottle in a cup holder?😆
I love using touch with Android Auto. That's how it's designed to be used.
Mazda likes to make touch difficult... So they've lost me.
Love the Look and as we know, Mazda drives great
I’ve driven both CX 5 and CX 50 and cx50 rides better. I bought a 2025 cx50 turbo premium plus. Machine Gray very nice looking car. My friend has a 2023 CX 5.