2014 Mazda CX-5 Long-Term Update 1
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- We check back in with our 2014 Mazda CX-5 Long Term Test Car after a long weekend spent road-tripping at the hands of Editor-in-Chief Colum Wood and at the mercy of his family.
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I've had my CX-5 11 years - it's still going strong! It get serviced regularly and I've never had a minutes problem with it. I haven't been true 4 x4 driving but I've been off road a few times and the car gives me a good secure feeling because a normal 2WD would have let me down.
how many miles? still going strong?
I bought the CX-5 touring and have put 17,000 miles on it. I have had none of the mentioned transmission problems. I was actually surprised at how smooth it shifts. The only problem I have ever had with it was the driver seat and it's not really a problem but more of a mystery. 3 times I have found my seat fully reclined when I opened the door. I have no idea how or why it has happened. Tried to recreate it with the seat belt but no luck.
your car has a ghost
I think you may be right. 3 years and 77,000 miles later and still very odd things happen. Developed a problem after my Mazda was borrowed to give a stranded motorist a jump start. I'd shut engine off, control panel lights and radio would stay on. Would have to restart and shut down several times. Then computers went wonky. Check engine light came on. Went to mechanic for computer code read out. Was getting code for failing transmission. Power locks/windows quit working. When mechanic looked at engine he found the top was off my battery but water level still good. Top was replaced and all problems were over. Have not had a problem since. I think my Mazda was trying to get my attention?
how is running good? any problems?
I have a 2014 FWD sport 6AT and I love it. I haven't noticed any transmission not wanting to shift or shifting too early. I strictly drive in "D" mode. I would recommend CX5 to anyone who have been staying away from CUV/SUV because of poor mpg's.
I just had test drive this CX 5 today... It's feel so great.... Everything are doing fine......will buy it this car...
I've watched dozens of these reviews and everyone loves the transmission, quick and solid all the time. And the ones I've test drove with over 3000 miles on them were great as well. I would have to say this particular car is having a trans problem and needs to be looked at.
Or the reviewer has a bug up his ass.
Funnily enough, while I was test driving the car I accidentally put it in 'manual' mode (basically allowing me to change gears manually despite it being auto). At first, I thought the transmission was horrible until I realized it was in the wrong mode. As soon as I switched over to automatic I found myself happily driving it.
Who hired this guy to test drive cars? It's pretty clear he didn't want to like this vehicle from the get-go.
I agree with you, engine and tranny are Mazda strong points. If I wanted excess power I'd buy a Cayenne.
I guess it's kinda off topic but do anyone know of a good place to stream newly released series online?
@Aryan Bryson meh atm I've been using Flixportal. Just google for it:D -nickolas
I find the side detection is pretty much perfection, even when you drive like an F1 car. Transmission shifts perfectly, and I know because I’m an expert. The car drives perfect
I appreciate this review. Have been wavering on the CX-5. Not test driven yet. Curious why in the reviews of SUVs, there isn't a standard visual measure of cargo space, say, how many standard paper grocery bags fit. Or how many standard size suitcases can be fit/stacked in. Or, once a standard stroller is in, how much space is left over. Or it would've been great to see a shot of the stuff your family packed in the back for this weekend road trip! A visual like this would help just as much as, or more than, the cu. ft. number. With the angle of the rear door different on each vehicle, it's very confusing just how much space there is. If we all lived in an area where we could easily test drive all the cars we want to, it would be different. But I would guess there are lot of people scouring TH-cam for help choosing which cars to narrow down to, who would appreciate this addition to a review. Especially when it's a comparison review. Just a suggestion, but it sure could be helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for the update! Loving the idea of long-term reviews!
Just purchased a 2.2 sport model, test drove lovely
2000 miles is a "long term update?" Nigga I drive that in a week. Gtfoh
Harambes Disciple Oh
i have the same gripe with my 2014 cx5 grand touring, transmission hunts for high gear at all time. it rides in 4th gear in town at 20mph. this wouldn't be an issue if it was willing to downshift quickly, but unless you sink the pedal to the floor it doesn't want to do it. so i avoid this issue by keeping in tiptronic mode. In the end - small price to pay for otherwise a pretty great car that's fun to drive.
Looking to get the exact same model soon. How do you keep it in "tiptronic mode"? If that's really the only issue you have with it, it sounds like a great car. Do you have any other issues? Would you recommend it? (buying used, 50K miles, so does it "wear out" at all?)
I have a 2014 touring AWD CX5. I think it is the best car I've ever owned. The lane changing sensors are sensitive, but it doesn't bother me. Transmissions hasn't been an issue, generally, but it doesn't seem as smooth as it was now that I have nearly 100k miles on it. The only minor things I don't like about my CX5 are the Bose sound system surprisingly sucks, especially the rear speakers. Wind noise is really loud with the sunroof open at high speeds. I assume that is pretty common with most sunroofs though. I don't know this is my first car that had one.
Apologies. It is our first update... though the second installment of our CX-5 long term test.
I prefer a transmission that doesn't downshift at every slight increase in throttle. Especially these days with lots of gear ratios in automatic transmissions, I find it frustrating when the transmission is busy shifting all the time when I'm just trying to gain a little speed. I like the fact that the 6-speed in this Mazda tends to hold the gear a bit longer instead of shifting right away.
the transmission thing has always been there for saving fuel in any Mazda vehicles, especially skyactiv models.
you just have to put it in full manual mode and shift by yourself sometimes and it become relatively quick in the class
I also have the 2014 cx5 with the 2.5 liter engine. I have had no problems with the transmisson. I think it is a great car and have had it for six months. Lots of pep too. The leading consumer mag. rates it very high.
The transmission is perfect. Your forgeting the Mazda is one of the only cuv's out there with a manual mode for this purpose. Also its the only cub worth looking at from the outside.
I have a 2.5L CX 5 and I must say I dont have the transmission "problem" you described in the video.
You ARE too close to the vehicle behind you, it's telling you that you're cutting off the other drivers. You should wait to see the other car in your center-mounted rearview mirror before changing to be courteous. Try the SMITH driving system.
I have no transmission issues in my mazda 6. The automatic to me drives like how I would pilot a manual - leaving it in gear as long as possible and changing down or up as little as needed to get adequate power. I love the fact it doesn't buzz and clank down too many gears just to pass someone. For example, in a manual I might shift from 5th down to 4th to pass another driver with plenty of power, while many conventional automatics will over-downshift to 2nd or 3rd unnecessarily. This mazda transmission won't overdownshift unless you floor it, which is very appropriate.
lol my 2016 scion ia is so slow I have to go down so many gears in manual shifting mode with my auto to pass someone safely 106 hp of embarrassmentf
2000 miles is not long term, that's pretty much brand new.. is this a mazda sponsored video? since this is a 2014 cx5, but published in july 2013?
That transmission issue at 2:56 is a deal breaker for me. I want a car that shifts smoothly. This is not the only reviewer who's made this observation.
try one, see what you yourself thinkgs...
I have a 2015 diesel cx5 and the gears shift almost unnoticeably and I think the cabin noise is extremely quiet compared to our old Honda crv.
Japan Car of the Year 2012-2013, and i own one. Amazing car, ultimate family crossover.
Just bought a cx5 it sounds loud like an exhaust leak but I don't think it is I've looked . Drives straight and true speeds up well. I have the 2wd touring and I've drove 2 days and gas hasn't moved off full . Il take it so far
I own one in black, and I'm all man.
I have one,or had one,before I made the first payment someone pulled out in front of my wife,she hit that car at about 30 MPH and she was shook up and a little stiff the next few days,But the car absorbed the hit well,But they did find it totaled,I'm glad she was in this car and plan to get one just like It,I did enjoy this car what little time we had It.
I so disagree about the transmission, Just tested a 2015 touring for 30 miles today, great ramp to highway 70mph time, like others said I tried just pressing down gas pedal to make it shift If you want to pass DUH real simple
so fun to drive and Steering is so direct a feel, sweeet...I also think the Seats are very comfortable and adjustable, especially compared to my 2014 Subaru Forester turbo...
Infotainment center Is good enough for me, go check out the standard one in the Forester and you will LOVE this one
This car is so steady on the highway, not like the more truckish forester
am buying one this week
Edward smith so, did you?
did you ever bought the mazda cx5? how is running good? any problems?
It has a kick down switch on throttle if you want to gun it stand on it lol that was a dumb complaint
Great review! Im looking for smooth and quiet ride...so Cx5, rav4 or crv? Thanks!!
CX5 wrecks better than the others, problem solved.
I haven't rode one but it's supposed to be a bit on the rougher side. They say that feeling the road adds to the driving experience? I don't get it.
Can anyone comment on the bumpiness or smoothness of the ride??? I like a smooth, non bumpy ride and so far the Escape has the smoothest ride...have not been able to test drive the mazda yet....
Dude, you have a Monchichi, sweet.
is there a lot of road noise? compare to nissan rogue?
I average about 24mpg, 2.0L 6 spd manual. at 170k kms had to replace door handle mechanism and both front strut mounts went.
When do we get the next update? What changes are coming for the 2015 version? Could we see a turbo?
took one for a test drive I really liked the looks and the projected fuel economy but I must say the transmission was a bit whinny. salesman said that is the small price to pay for the gas mileage.
please tell me, i want to buy the 2.0L engine because the other option is expensive, so do you think the 2L is enough or its terrible
true, my uncle's CR-V is pretty loud. but coming from a VW Tiguan, i have to say the CX-5 is still quite noisy
After more than 100.000 kilometers in my CX-5. The front wheels are making noise when driving in rough road. Is that normal???
I keep reading that the transmission is the best in the segment maybe they got a dud?
Good Vehicle, drives nice on the highway decent off road. I find the transmission races to 6th gear and wants to stay there kinda annoying. Other than that it is comfy on long drives good in the snowy weather feels sturdy.
Is the 2.5l only offered in 2014 and up?
It kills me that they don't offer a turbo option!!
We have a AWD SUV also (different brand) but we don't hardly ever drive in snow or offroad. In WA state it doesn't snow much. . I have owned GTI and MINI Cooper S and they were practical but the rear seats didn't have much leg room. Small wagons like Mazda 3 probably don't have much rear passenger room either. Cubic feet wise CX5 beats most wagons probably. AWD would have been just extra spending for no real good use for me. And AWD gets less mpg.
It looks like the new crop of Mazdas are going to be winners. Transmission programming is an easy fix.
What is the market share of Mazda vehicles in US ? to my surprise compared to the number of Honda CRV , Rav 4 and Other SUV's I spot during my daily 2 hours commute on free way. I hardly spot Mazda's let alone CX5's. Why is so ? any thoughts I do like the car but just skeptical why majority of people don't prefer this vehicle.
I love the concept of the Mazda5, but not the execution. The idea of a smaller minivan (with the all-important sliding doors), a 4-cyl and a manual with three rows is amazing. My wife's (a 2008 model) has been less than stellar however. From suspension issues, to an alternator that went in the first 6 months, to a jerky throttle and grinding gears. I can't recommend it.
13K miles in a 2014 FWD CX-5 2,5l and its been the most comfortable car! Three--five people in the car for 2000 miles-each trips with air conditioning and averaging better than 35mpg. Great seats, headroom...I don't know how they can do it seeing as my 1986 2.4l 4Runner never did much above 29mpg or my 2000 Tacoma 2WD didn't any better. If this Mazda is as trouble-free for 10 years as my Toyotas I'll be a Mazda convert!
SuperDagod1 I haven't heard of any problems with Mazda transmissions. I got the FWD for its simplicity and I'm not in the snow very much. I liked the Subaru's but the CVT was new and unproven. A friend who got a Nissan Murano with CVT 2 years before had it go out and it wasn't covered! The CX-5 is honestly roomier on the inside than it looks from the outside. Fold the rear seats down and you have enough room to sleep with a bike and a couple boxes of camping stuff. Very comfortable for four on long trips and (my FWD) 38+ mpg hwy is just great. I think I'm right at 13K miles now with a cumulative mpg of 29.9. Ask other owners what they think when you see them at the grocery store or whatever. Go to a dealer and take one for a drive. Lots of great cars in this class, and I'm new to Mazda, but I've been really been pleased so far.
David Taylor
I'm mainly worried about the tranny. I want it to last 200K. I don't want to keep putting money into a vehicle for 15 years. I don't think the top mpg is 38. I think it's like 33 maybe, do you just do well on conservation. I'm kinda torn between the rav 4 and the cx-5. Both sound pretty reliable. Ive done a lot of reading and more reading about it.
SuperDagod1 Looking at the dealer info...the window-sheet...it says 25-city 32-hwy. I think on long hwy trips I average 33-35 but its done 39.08 on a tank...maybe that was some low-alcohol fuel? I'm soft on acceleration and may do 60 in a 55 but I try to drive smoothly. I like the RAV4 too and was considering a used 6-cyl because I heard they were zippy and could tow alot. I didn't test drive the others Kia Sportage, Mazda Foester, Toyota RAV4 and had doddled-on about a decision long enough that when I took the CX-5 for a ride it just really felt nice/firm/sporty. If I can find a way to email my mileage log to you I will.
Hello, I was wondering how noisy the cx 5 is while driving. I have a mazda 3 touring and I find the interior cabin noise level is very high. I previously owned a mazda 6 lx which offered a quiet interior cabin noise level.
Could you please comment on road, wind and engine noise in the cabin at highway speeds?
The shift is fine I you just have to push the clutch the furthest it can go and trust me the shirt will change the gears smoothly
Do you know when will mazda equip power liftgate for cx5? I wish they will have it in future ..
For families, do you prefer the Mazda CX-5 or the Mazda6?
Can you comment on the reliability of the 2015 CX-5? I've seen some reviews that point to reliability issues. I thought all Japanese vehicles were well built! Thanks
I disagree about the transmission as well. I have the 2015 Mazda 6 GT (might be an issues on the 2014's), and for a midsize 4 door car, it pulls it very well. You would think there is a V6 under the hood. Even with winter auto start and city driving it uses 9.4L per 100km. Very impressive considered the amount of idling I did. Highly recommend the Skyactiv engine family.
I agree with the 2016 cx5. It's transmission is great.
"I really just don't wanna wake up those little monsters." LOL!! I hear ya!!
Sarah Petersen and that's why I don't have kids. Lol.
Future monster vehicle reviewers ... like their dad!
This vehicle is very quiet by comparison. If you want loud... look at Hondas... you cannot talk in a normal tone to people in them usually.
And I do agree... the Mazda 3 wasnt all that quiet and neither was the mazda 5. but this CX-5 is the exception.
Auto journalists should be required to read the owner's manual before reporting on the car. Case in point: if this guy would have read the owner's manual, he'd know that this vehicle is equipped with a "kickdown switch" in the gas pedal. The operation of the kickdown switch is clearly explained in the owner's manual. If he had read this, he would have understood how it works and why it feels the way it does.
just an FYI, learn to mix your audio properly. I do NOT like having to turn the volume down when you have a musical incidental and turn it back up for the speaker. You should know better than that.
Hey @autoguide! You mentioned your wife drives a manual Mazda 5. I'm considering buying one but I'd like to get a "professional's" take on the vehicle before getting one. Any advice would be great!
Aloha can you do a full review on a 2014 Nissan Rogue SL awd with premium package can you let me know if it comes with LED tail lights and does the LED headlights come with high beam LED's to or just low beams only thank you and hope you have a great day god bless and look forward to meeting you guys oneday
Perhaps you'd prefer the diesel manual version which is great !!!
hi
what about the noises inside the cabin transfered from the surroundings and from the engine?
and is the transmission dose such conflict a lot? is it serious?
I have the 2013 CX-5 and sometimes when i brake suddenly and im driving over 120km/h, i feel the transmission down shifts in a weird way, my rpm goes up to 4-5. Does it happen to any of you guys?
update #1 - very informative.
where is update #2?
How long would these cars last
Just bought one...has great reviews for reliability on site true delta so expect it should do well.
@@markg999 how is running good? any problems?
@@angelbluerider9588 90k miles no issues.
I am thinking of getting a 2.2 sport, does any one know what it is like on fuel.
Will the 2016 CX-5 have a bigger and more up dated navi/info screen with it's new face lift?
Yes. It will have a 7 inch screen just like the mazda 3
soooo... if it's so fast what is the 0-60 time?? and not an estmate
Have u guys tested the 2.0 Mt
2,000 miles is a long-term test? It's not even due for it's first oil change...
i might be crazy but i think i may test drive this in manual.i hope i don't like it but i don't think i can afford the subaru forester
what can you say about the 2.0L engine CX-5?
+Dan Russel Rayman Everything I've been reading says it's "adequate" to move the car, but pretty underpowered in general.
Currently looking at 2013 cx5, but it appears they only offer the 2.0l until 2014.
I'll have to test drive it and see for myself....but that ford 1.6l and 2.0l eco boosts really seem to be calling my name.
I can assure you that the 2.0L engine is more then enough even for a family this is not a sports car. It does the job as it needs todo. 155hp is plenty.
Can anyone comment on road noise at highway speeds? Thanks.
Transmission not shifting is not a big deal, car looks good and that is a big deal? Sorry, I must have clicked on the wrong review
Mazda cars' cabins are too loud for me liking,otherwise indeed they are very good cars
it has more space than a car and some people don't like being so low tot he ground.
i got the 2014 Sentra, i wish i got this one tho =(
How is the comfort level for the back for tall drivers?
Richard Y no good
I think most of the cx5 is in the wine red color.
health issues, for example. What if a person, that still drives on the pavement road, can't get in and out of the lower vehicle without pain? And this person doesn't actually care about awd.
Glad I got the Subaru Forester XT instead. Awesome engine and transmission.
Yeah, if you like adding a quart of oil every 900 miles.
jalopnik.com/subaru-settles-lawsuit-over-oil-burning-cars-1752805682
It's great and I looked at it too, but the fuel consumption is a lot higher.
@Merritt K My mother has had two Subaru's blow a head gasket, and several other friends of mine with Outback's have all had head gasket's blow. It seems to be a Subaru thing.
Focus hatchback is $2000 more expensive than my cx5. And is shorter on leg room.
If they can kick the seat backs they will.
How about for a college student who likes to do outdoor stuff and give rides.
Nope. NEVER take the CX-5 outdoors. Won't work for rides either, until you've graduated and start working.
+OMGWTFLOL wtf are you talking about. I do work and go too school and I take in a hefty sum of money that's why I commented because I could afford to buy a car. Too late now though decided on a WRX.
he doesn't. talk. in. sentences. his. voice. hastobe. one. of themost. annoying. ones. I've. listenedto. (On a more serious note, did I test drive the same car he was in? Because the transmission in these things is spiff.)
the algorithm brought me here
wonder if is still ok
All cars have wind noise at highway speeds, really what is the big deal about wind noise? I think anyone who complains about the dam wind noise needs a trip down the freeway with ever window down suck in some nice cool air and live a little. Try not to be
i already bought the 2.0L, i think its ok...yeah
Transmission??? Really?????
yes i think they got a dud
Why can't Mazda offer a MANUAL TRANSMISSION in trim levels higher then SPORT? COME ON MAZDA! I HATE AUTOMATIC CRAP!
Just Drive.
Fantastic car ! fantastic quality ! Mazda CX 5 quality makes Honda CRV like a piece of shit !
Shift
everything about this car is perfect..couldn't care less about the transmission crap that this guy is ranting about..
You will care when you are having issues!
+SuperDagod1 - You must have have had some very bad transmission issues when you were a child. ALL you have commented on is your fear of transmission issues. Drive like a normal person, change the fluid every 100k and you shouldn't have any issues. And if by fluke you do, go buy a used one at a wreckers for a $1k. Who can predict if a new model is going to have transmission issues 7 years down the road? Meteorologists can't even figure out if it's going to rain tomorrow.
That has been the big problem in my life besides my crazy exwife. Transmissions see to go out on me and I don't drive them rough.
Hmm p1😊1a
1:22 xd jajajaj fail
Very different review from when you first reviewed it. You said the tranny was terrific. ??? I dont like the minivan feel of the seating position. It has a great profile but looks too soccer momish. Men arent going to buy this.
You should see this catholic latrine they sent to Auburn upon Landover its an insult to soldiers and mascots everywhere.