What's the 2017 Mazda CX-5 like to drive?!
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- Thanks for watching everyone! I finally have the chance to test drive the new 2017 CX-5! What a fantastic driving machine! Definitely a car worth test driving!
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I've test driven 2 2017 CX-5's and I have mine on order. Can't wait to get it. I've had a Mazda 3s for 13 years. The best car I've ever owned. 👍👍👍
Forrest, a great video! I've been waiting for the new CX-5 since it debuted at the LA Auto Show and finally, my car should be here in the next few days. Our new Mazda dealership in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico found me the only blue car in all of Mexico! Can't wait! In this driving video you have a nice balance of letting us simply drive with you and telling us some of the great handling features of the car. I swear I have seen every single TH-cam video done on the 2017 CX 5 and yours have the most complete information and are done the most professionally. Thank you......
Which blue did you get? I got the “Eternal Blue Mica” and it’s beautiful.
Rene, I got that same blue. In Mexico it's the only one that they offer.....I really like how it shines in the sun. I'm learning how to detail a car and have been practicing on my new Mazda. Have fun with yours!!
Great video! This plus your review of this model have been helpful as I start to do some research on what to buy next for when what I drive now gives out on me...lol. Subscribed!
Thanks for a great video, Forrest. Nice job! I test drove the CX-5 (GT with Premium Pkg) yesterday and it felt awesome. Its interior is quiet, and the quality of the ride feels very high-end. I didn't mind the "hump" behind the steering wheel, because it was not any higher in my line of sight than the steering wheel itself, so it did not get in my way of seeing the road. The nav screen was very easy to see as well. The heads-up display takes some getting used to… like having something in front of you, floating on top of the road, at all times. You have the option of turning it off. I am thinking of trading in my 2013 Acura RDX for this new Mazda CX-5.
UPDATE: I did trade in my RDX for the CX-5 GT with Premium Package. This is a very nice vehicle to drive, especially in stop-and-go traffic with the Smart City Cruise Control!
Rene Borroto
Mazda website doesn't show that this model have scbs !
It have radar only .. not scbs
Am i worng ?
I like the engine sound , gives the feeling of a good german car .
The CX5 gets good verdicts here in France where some medias praise its equilibrated behaviour , smooth engine and rate it among the best SUV's on the market .
Thank you for the great reviews on this car. I'm in love and i haven't even seen it in person.
I have had my CX 5 since last September and love how it drives. Thanks for sharing your valued input!
Great video. Can't wait to take it for a test drive. I have a '14 CX-5 and dying to upgrade. This year's model could be a compelling reason.
Got myself a 2.2 diesel last week.
Nice and torquey.
Great video! just put my deposit down on one. Should be getting it in 3-4 weeks
Great POV Review Bro. After watching your review, I will test drive a CX-5 for sure.
no-one is demonstrating the adaptive cruise control with "stop and go" technology. its designed for traffic jams. set the cruise and it will detect the vehicle in front of you and if they come to a stop, you. stop to at the designated distance you chose, then when the car in front of you drives off, yours drives off. kinda like an "auto pilot" in which you just steer.
other than that, great video.
adam stratton Just look at it on other vehicles. Mazda is one of the last to get it.
I own a 2017 CX-5 GT with Premium Package… got it last Monday. The "stop and go" Smart City Cruise Control function takes getting used to, and it's scary, but it works well. When you come to a complete stop, and the car ahead of you starts again, the CX-5 doesn't start again automatically. You have to either press the gas pedal lightly, or click the "resume" button on the steering wheel. Some people think that you can just sit in heavy traffic and do nothing. Nope, that's not how it works.
Rene Borroto: yep, using the resume is a little slow to drive off, I've found its nice that even if you accelerate hard to pick up quickly, it won't turn it off like the one I had in a VW. This is still a pretty nice feature but yes, it takes a lot to trust a machine when your life can be on the line. I've sell Mazda and I'm still getting use to it. When you think about it in theory, its seems awesome and painless but once your behind the seat is a whole other story
Should have incorporated paddle shifters
It's interesting the comment many people have made about how this vehicle (and other Mazdas) are for people who really like to drive. I normally don't like to drive much at all, but the CX-5 makes me love being behind the wheel. Test drove a 2016 a couple times. Makes my old Accord feel boring as hell.
10forRP totally agree Mazda was never on my radar until I drove a CX9 then I was hooked.
Waiting for my gt in just two days... :)
how do you enjoy your GT
Great video, thanks for demonstrating the different driving modes. I just bought a new 2017 CX-5 and am waiting to break it in before trying the manual or sport modes. Cant wait!
I really love your Mazda CX-5 reviews, especially the one I watched last night which gave a full run down on instrumentation throughout the veichle, that is the best review I have ever seen. I live in Australia and the cars are configured a little differently here to the USA. Even so you have made me decide that the CX5 is the right car for me. I wish someone in Australia would do as comprehensive a review as yours here. I think buyers of other brands of car would be interested in the same comprehensive review for their cars also.
Thanks for your reviews!! I have a '14 CX-5 GT. I've loved it!! A few minor complaints I've had are seat warmers aren't hot enough, and heat doesn't seem to blow with enough force on high bi-level. (I live in Utah. Very cold winters.) The delay when pushing the gas pedal from a stop is annoying, & also stressful when making a left turn. I've never liked the navigation system-not easy to use. The tire tread wore out fast. They put crap tired on their brand new cars. Anyone know if some of these things are improved on the '17?
Also, I have a remote start key fob. Not sure how I feel about remote start now being an app on my phone. I hear it's a monthly fee for it too. Not cool. Anyone know how much the fee is?
I don't love the new wheels on 17. I like the 15 & 16 better, bc they're a bit darker, & more depth/contour to the shape. 17 has that flower shape & no contour & flat looking.
I've always liked that CX-5 looks sporty & youthful, almost badass with dark features. I'm not loving the chrome on the body & dash & trying to look more luxury of 17. I don't want a car that looks like a middle-aged, family wagon. Which is what CX-9 looks like to me, aside from the front end. And CX-5 is heading that direction. I'd like the arm rest of the console to be further forward, so I can actually rest my elbow on it & still have my hand on the wheel.
I am super stoked about the premium package w/ heated steering wheel & back seats. I'm very tempted to upgrade for some of the new features!
best car ever! I want one so bad :(
That "hold" feature button should of been on the steering wheel. Good idea though.
Great Video. I got a 17 GX-5 GT and I haven't tried the sport mode or the manual mode. You explained both perfectly for me.
Great video, I enjoyed the ride. After watching many reviews about this car I am diffinitely convinced that this is the car I should buy or any Mazda car its all fun to drive.
Excellent review. Thanks. I just bought one, but I'm older and have a lot to learn about the vehicle.
Wicked POV - love this ride even more! Thanks.
Loved this video, thanks for extensively focusing on driving.
Awesome video!! Very helpful and thorough compared to others
I might just spend the extra 4k and upgrade from the mazda3 hatch (which I planned to buy) to the CX5.
Great video, you seem very fond of this model. I have also watched your presentation review and it was very useful as well.
My only hint is that similar reviews of also the Sport and Touring versions (which have different names here in Europe) may be useful. The Grand Touring is the highest end, but others may contemplate a slightly lower budget to invest in this car. Which would be the cuts, then?
Good review of a person driving it. Does the SUV always down shifting when approaching and tackling hills??
Great review. Thank you.
Great Video review....you really exhibited the cool features. If possible, please do review of BMW X1, Acura RDX, Lexus RX350.
Have a 2016 Touring, love everything about the car but the rough ride. it gives me a headache driving around the city. Car jumps and doors are banging when driving over even small imperfection on the road.
Ah, yes, ... you noticed that too, didya? I took the CX-5 for a test drive. It was fine on the highway (but most cars drive nicely on smooth pavement). When I drove it on the city streets, and on one particular road that didn't survive the onslaught of the snowplows all that well, the CX-5 drove so rough and jostled me so abruptly that I felt like my teeth were going to rattle right out of my mouth, and then my head started to hurt. Prior to that test drive, I had taken the following vehicles for a drive (on those same roads as the CX-5): Honda CR-V, Toyota C-HR, RAV-4, Subaru Forester, Subaru Crosstrek. Of those, I found the best overall ride quality to be with the Forester and the CR-V. (The vehicle that did the worst on the rough roads was the CX-5). I would strongly suggest to everyone reading this comment to do their test drives on all types of roads, not just on smooth highways! Speed and handling are only part of what makes an enjoyable ride.
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Good review. Want to see more! Thanks!
Pls do a cx9 driving review 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Which car would you rather have? CX-5 or WRX? It might not be the most popular cross shopping comparison....but they are two cars that I'm personally interested in. I need the AWD for the icy mountain roads in winter where I live....and both of these cars work for that. Now, I'm not a driving "enthusiast" per say....but I still enjoy having a little bit of fun and enjoyment on my drives. Now, would you say the CX-5 might fulfill that to a degree? Obviously the WRX is going to blow that particular comparison out of the water....but taking into account the better luxury, styling, look, and day to day practicality of the CX-5 into account....would you rather own the CX-5? Or is the WRX still practical enough and so much more fun to drive that you'd rather have that? I hope I'm making sense. Love your reviews. Thanks for making them!
Forrest, can you say a word or 2 about the new seats in this CX-5? Do you think they are comfortable enough for long trips in the vehicle? Mazda seats tend to be on the hard and firm side - so I'm hoping there is more awareness about seat cushioning, lumbar and thigh support, and upper back side molding - than in previous generations of the CX-5.
great video. smooth ride!
New car of choice.
Great review keep on Mazda
awesome!
Great video. I don't look at screens when I drive, so that dopey screen on the dash is a deal breaker. They should have left the screen where it was. Too bad, because this vehicle is just about perfect otherwise. Thanks.
that hump on the dashboard was a deal breaker. went with the 2016.5 GT
but why did they put it on the touring model without the heads up display?
they should leave it off if you are not ordering it. guess it's cheaper with a 'fits all models dash".
Thanks for the vedio. I love Mazda CX 5.
How does it compare in terms of NVH to the 2017 CRV? Hondas aren't known for being the quietest but Mazda has been talking about how much they improved noise in the 2017 and with the CRV being the segment leader, I hope they can best Honda.
Excellent. Thinking about leasing. Wish Mazda would add cooled seats and panoramic moonroof. Not a deal breaker tho.
Alano Alavrez Mazda doesn't like panoramic sunroof because the bring a lot of weight on top of the vehicle and reduce the headroom.
These panoramic sunroofs look «cool», but how often you really use them?
I'm not a fan of the dash design or that display on the dash. It seems as if the screen may be hard to see everything displayed because it looks so far away. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
I fully agree . that hump on the dash behind the wheel would drive me nuts. sat in one and it reminds me of a hunch back. whale. my wife got a great deal on a 2016.5
J B The screen is closer to your eyes than what this video shows. This was shot with a very wide angle lens and makes it look like the screen is VERY far away when it's actually not. I drove this CX-5 yesterday and you can see the screen perfectly well.
Hopefully you get a chance to sit inside one!
I wasn't sold on it either but rented one in LA for a week and was a believer. MMI is solid, nice tactile feel to the knurled control knob, nice bright screen. And, light years ahead of that giant in dash screen in the last generation CX-5. Floating type screen on top of dash is also in line with latest trends.
Tom Zieba what rental car company has the new Cx5s for rent? or was ot a dealership. im in Dallas.
This is a wonderful SUV.
If the CX4 was also here Mazda could HURT quite a few (more) companies.
Good video work .
Why would you not branch out to other brands? Seems like a natural progression.
Would love to see more.
awesome job
Really wish this had a panoramic roof ):
road noise is still there compare to cx 9 which is more quiet.
Hi Forrest, i have question. It is possible to lock the car when the engine is running? thanks
Did anyone else notice he got on the entrance ramp and then immediately to the exit ramp
How's the room for driver? Is it OK for taller people?
Forrest's Auto Reviews... I'm getting dizzy watching this.. you need a stabilizer mount for the camera! As far as I can tell - the suspension on this needs a lot of work!
Agreed...but if you had a video stabilizer (like this, www.kickstarter.com/projects/1003718989/flowmotion-smartphone-stabilizer-the-end-of-shaky and no I'm not involved in the project) - it would improve your reviews and give a better sense of what you are trying to show us. Just sayin'
So - how is the acceleration on this for hills?
i am waiting for my mazda cx5 2.5l 4x4 in two a weeks in 5,1,2018
Just saying you're supposed to put the car handbrake before putting it in park
Luca Tenti why?
How is the Cx3 in comparison?
Could you make a video testing out the smart brake support?
Maybe try it with a few cardboard boxes? Since those won't scratch or damage the car.
My local Mazda seller told me they tried it out with bed sheets. :D It worked.
Yes, it works just fine, but it's not as autonomous as people may think. I own the 2017 CX-5.
tnx for the review, but how much was the mpg?
tnx for a fast responce, I meant the benzene/ deisel usage per mile :)
Forrest's Auto Reviews thnx, hope the deisel motors are more economical!
This guy has the same name as me!!!!
Is the auto hold brake a set it and forget it kind of thing?
I don't hear anyone say. This whatever car drives clunky these days. Most big brand cars drive ok. It's more the details like added gas damper on suspension and how good the engine quality is. Also the struts how strong and quality branded it is. The details are important these days to get the value.
waiting for the diesel.....
I thought about waiting for the diesel too, but the extra $2k it will cost (estimate) may be a deal breaker for me.
M51 Voelker when is the diesel coming out in America? I'm thinking of buying either the madza cx 5 or the audi q5. Does the CX5 requires premium gas?
The CX-5 2.5L gasoline engine uses regular gas.
am in Asia, and everyone said all Mazda problem is machine make alot of noise when drive to 3 or 4 year. is it true? even ur video i hear the engine so loud!
Kong Sothea
my wife and I got a 2016 CX-5 and I did noticed that the engine is a little loud.
Kong Sothea The new CX-5 is far mor quieter (according to the test drives on the Internet).
@Jürg Hölzle do you have that internet site that we can check for confident, anyway what i said is only a car that using for a few year!
Kong Sothea why dont you test drive it yourself to see how it is? A lot of internet opinions are biased and varies from person to person, test driving it is always the best way to go.
The problem is in my country only CX-5 model is down year still 2016 version but they said it 2017. www.mazda.com.kh/
How is the leg room for a 6ft ??
Is this car under powered?
Seems quieter
The engine seems like a screaming bluffer. All howling revs but not much on the road.
Was this a fwd or awd?
Does it have the stop/start feature when at a stop/light? I hope not...I do not that feature.
Oops...do not like that feature.
No, it does not recognize a stop/red light.
Not "recognize"; my question was if it auto turns off/on while at a stop light. It's not "recognizing" anything. It's a feature that Mazda tends to put on their cars. The Mazda 3 had it when we test drove one and I hated it.
I misunderstood your question. No, the 2017 CX-5 does not have that feature.
is this driven in Sport mode? or normal?
Forrest's Auto Reviews which one would you recommend when comparing Mazda6 & CX-5?
Is this a reliable car ? does it last long
Matthew B your reliability knowledge is out of date, Honda Isent very reliable anymore... Mazda and even Hyundai beats them.
Matthew B Definitely not better than a Kia.
Is it me or is the CRV louder inside?
Antonin crv seems quieter
The car has poor performance but comfort and fun to drive.
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