Thanks TFL have been looking at both vehicles for awhile liked both but was leaning more towards the Hyundai because of size just wish they could up the hp.
I choose the Hyundai and never looked back. Mazda is too small and doesn't have the equipment the Santa Fe has. I stuffed my daughters whole dorm room into the Santa Fe when I had to go get her stuff because of the Corona Virus. The Mazda would have needed three trips. Not to mention I paid $5000 less for my 2019 Ultimate 2.0 AWD
I was concerned at first as well. But with full torque coming in at a paltry 1450rpm and the new 8 speed tranny it is a pleasure to drive in the city and the highway. It isn't going to win a drag race, but I never feel like I'm struggling for power. I have the 2020 LImited 2.0T AWD and it is a fantastic vehicle. And it's sooooo quiet. I drove CRV, RAV 4, and Passport and I chose the Santa Fe. I have no regrets.
Sorry, guys. The vehicles you're comparing are NOT in the same market category. At 179" long The CX-5 is firmly in the compact category along with the CRV, RAV4, Escape, and Forester, each of which ranges from 179" to 182" in length. The Santa Fe at 188", on the other hand, anchors the lower end size wise of the midsize category comparable to vehicles like the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Jeep Grand Cherokee, KIA Sorento, etc. The claimed curb weight of the CX-5 is 3825 lbs vs the Santa Fe's 4085 lbs. The CX-5's overall passenger volume is 103.6 cubic ft, less than the CRV's 106 cubic ft. The Santa Fe offers over 110 cubic ft, virtually the same as the Subaru Outback and closer to the Edge (114 cf) and the Honda Passport (115 cf) than to the CX-5. Taken together these specs suggest why the Santa Fe offers so much more overall cargo space. (71.3 cf vs 59.6). In fact the Santa Fe offers the same overall cargo space as the humungous (and space inefficient) CX-9. I wouldn't dispute your assessment that unless one is looking exclusively at 0-60 performance or handling on secondary roads, neither of which is a high priority for most crossover shoppers, the Santa Fe is superior to the CX-5 on almost all other points. But a better comparison would be between the CX-5 versus its compact crossover rivals and the Santa Fe versus other midsize two row competitors.
@@Ramoono You're correct that "not everything is about size" but especially in the CUV/SUV category of vehicles, size, especially interior capacity, is a high priority for an overwhelming proportion of consumers. .
Tucson may be a little smaller, but you are pretty close on this, length Santa Fe, Tucson, CX-5 Length (in.) 187.8 in. 176.2 in. 179.1 in. CX-5 is closer to Tucson
The damn headline says space vs sporty dude. The whole point was to compare a smaller sporty SUV against one with more room. They didn't mess anything up you're just an American and can't read.
There is a bit of a learning curve, simply because it's different. Once you learn it, it's so easy to use. I use Android Auto in a CX-9 and Miata, along with an Escape (touchscreen) for work. Everyone says AA or Carplay is meant to be used as a touchscreen. After using both a touchscreen and non-touchscreen for about 2 years, I hate the touchscreen. Go figure.
I recently rented a CX5. It was the first time for me driving the CX5.I found the rotary control for the center screen incredibly easy and intuitive. In fact, I never even knew the touch screen wouldn't react with the car in motion because within minutes I was completely comfortable with the system.
The infotainment screen for CX5 makes driving safer. So many people get distracted by tapping on screen while driving. The rotary dial is not hard to use at all after few days of use. Why is this even an issue?
@@TFLcar True. But the CX-9's third row is nearly worthless with less legroom than any other midsize three row crossover with the exception of the cruel joke of the Toyota Highlander with a third row that's cramped even for a 4 and a half foot tall human but fitted with three seat belts.
Imagine test driving a hand full of Mazda’s and spending a decent amount a time in each, and you still haven’t figured out the rotary dial after all those hours. It isn’t that hard guys. It’s actually easier to use when you’re driving. Especially on the highway. But I agree that system as a whole is dated and laggy.
I love the rotary dial. they just need to change the interface software colors and style every few years to give a renewed freshness to a great system!
hyundai interior space is incredible, plus the overall design. i am actually an owner of the previous model and i can tell you i payed only 2000 dollars of maintenance in 7 years of ownership, so it is pretty reliable
I'm curious as to why you chose to compare the Sante Fe instead of the Tuscon with the CX-5. That would seem like the more obvious comparison test. The Tuscon is a more direct competitor with the CX-5 as far as size although it still is more space efficient than the CX-5. We actually just shopped the Sante Fe and the CX-5 over the weekend BUT we were looking at the more affordable trim levels. When comparing the lower trim levels of these vehicles the CX-5 came across as the best choice for several reasons. Santa Fe with the base 2.4 engine is quite slow while the CX-5 with the normally aspirated 2.5 was substantially more responsive. Couple the recent sales slump with Mazda products in general, Mazda dealers are more likely to give you a better deal. We also really appreciated the more elegant and quieter interior and exterior design of the CX-5. The Sante Fe is nice and very roomy but coming from a Mustang Ecoboost and not needing all the extra space, the CX-5 at a much lower final price won us over and won our dollars. Also, did you confirm that required navigation SD card card was installed prior to testing the navigation?
I definitely agree the Tucson is a more direct competitor. Unfortunately, sometimes they have to take whatever the manufacturer provides. This might be one of those "close enough" scenarios.
My wife needs a new vehicle and we test drove all the crossovers in the midsize segment. We haven't purchased one yet, but we both liked the CX-5 the best. We test drove the turbo and non-turbo versions and both were very quick and responsive. Interior is super nice and comfortable with lots of safety and continence features. My wife especially liked the HUD. We weren't looking at the top trim either. The GT trim gave us all the options we wanted.
Taking your eyes off the road to poke around a screen trying to tap on tiny buttons is nowhere near safe or intuitive. The command knob is vastly superior
I love my iPad and iPhone but the Mazda rotary knob and button setup is infinitely better when driving. Once you get used to it (takes about a week), you can do everything simply by touch and I don’t even have to look at the screen, let alone reach for it and manage to press the right area of the screen for the task at hand.
@@mazdaman0075 Agree! These guys just aren't used to it. I love being able to use the knob, since I have back conditions that make reaching out to the touch screen painful, if not impossible when seatbelted in. It was one of the deciding factors when I bought mine.
One tip for anyone with a 2019+ SF: Since the tire jack is so rarely needed, I pulled out the styrofoam piece it's stored in and used a knife to cut just a bit of foam off the length. This allowed me to easily fit it into one of the farther back underfloor storage compartments and freed up the other side of the more convenient underfloor storage which also allows you to put long items in there like a large umbrella
As a Toyota fanboy I wanted to buy the wife a new 2019 RAV4. Since the dealer also sold Hyundai we decided to drive the Santa Fe while we waited to drive a RAV. I wish the Santa Fe had better MPG, but the feel/build quality/ride/VALUE of the Santa Fe blew the RAV out of the water. Got an SEL Plus for $27,500 before tax/tilte fees.
JZ61 We drove the Santa Fe, RAV4 (previous and current gens), CR-V, previous gen Edge, Murano, CX-5, Tucson, Equinox and we went with the 2019 Santa Fe SEL+ (now the SEL Convenience) AWD 2.4. Just put nearly 400 miles on it today; comfy, quiet, enough power and returned an indicated 32 mpg. Girls were sound asleep for the last 100 miles, which is a ringing endorsement of rear seat comfort. Wider cabin than the compacts but not as expensive as the other mid-sized. Dislike the reversed manual shifter (upshift should be to the rear, like the Mazda). We are happy with our choice.
@@sntstafford Does it have enough power? The Santa Fe has less horsepower per pound than our 2005 subaru legacy wagon which was just right I'd say. With a full load? Passing and merging? From a start?
@@Ben-bs4od Enough power that I really haven't wanted for more. The only "mods" I have done is I use Amsoil Signature 0-20 and only Top Tier premium gas, usually Chevron or Costco. Loaded to the gills with a run to Costco and three of us, pulling the three small mountain passes with zero issue at 80+ mph with ease, only dropping to 6th at the steepest parts. Running west out of Denver on I-80, week worth of luggage and two on board, ran with traffic with zero issue. Caught behind a rig near Georgetown, down to 35-40 mph range, and when I found a hole in traffic coming up, shifted her down to 3rd, held her to near redline, up to 4th, and she pulled with traffic all the way to the speed limit. Our previous family mobile, a 2000 Ford Windstar with 200 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque, struggled to maintain 75 mph during all of that stretch. 8 gears over 4 helps a lot. Merging, no issues, including the steep uphill we have to merge into I-80. Driven hard (meaning five over the speed limit and 4,000+ shifts), highway is an indicated 29-31 mpg. Nephi to Ogden, I-80, top speed of 73 mph, gentle using the on ramps, best mpg run has been an indicated 37 mpg.
I've had 0 problems after 14 months and 21,000 miles on my cx5. My friends Santa fe has been in 3 times for various power train and software issues. Still a good car, but mazda is a better built and driving car to me. The rotary knob is super simple to use, anyone complaining how to use it really isnt trying. Mazda is better at making a car, not a rolling computer, the opposite with hyundai. Very uninspiring to drive
people always cry asking for more space.. like how often do you really need that much space?.. do you carry 5 people every day? do you really need so much space for your things? get a Van or something if you need those
They both absolutely beat the Rav 4 in almost every aspect. So that's a no brainer. These 2 vehicles shouldn't be compared however. They both do different things for different markets. You're comparing apples and oranges.
The rotary dial system was foreign to me at first, but after a couple weeks of owning a CX-5, It actually feels much better to use while driving and I find that I never use the touch screen when I am parked. My CX-5 is a 2018, 2.O ltr, standard transmission model. The rotary dial is great with the manual transmission, it's convenient since my hand is always close by. But I will agree that the system is dated and could use an upgrade. I wish they made the manual transmission on the 2.5ltr turbo that you guys tested. Would be a fun lil go getter.
we've had the 2020 Santa Fe Limited 2.0T AWD for several months now and I don't think we'll ever get tired of it... we got it fully loaded and with some negotiating we were out the door after taxes and everything $39K... don't forget rear heated seats and they recline..
FWIW I rented a CX-5 on vacation with a family of 5, no teenagers at the time. We were able to fit in it quite comfortably and all of our luggage fit just fine behind the second row. Now that they are teenagers, I am sure the result would be different.
That's one of the problems with rating "family" crossovers. Kids have an annoying habit of growing after one purchases a vehicle. The 2020 Highlander is a prime example of the issue. With 27.7" of legroom in the third row it is virtually useless for anyone 5' tall, a height reached by many kids at 13 years of age. Its joke of three seat belts in the third row is cruel enough for munchkin size kids. Several years into ownership and no one fits back there.
I have a 2017 Mazda 6 and while I’m not a big fan of the car in general. I can’t understand why you’re bashing the rotary knob that thing works very seem less and probably the least distracting method of interacting with the infotainment system, it’s super quick and responsive, now the actual screen is laggy but that’s a different story and actually because of the screen lag it makes the knob even more useful as ur not sitting there waiting to touch the next thing with one eye on your finger and the other on the road.
Not bad review. I would argue you shouldn't use the Santa Fe, but use the Subaru Forester. I would say the Forester is Rav4s closest competitor. As of this month they've sold around 153,000 and by the end of the year should finish around 165,000 to 170,000 Foresters sold. If sales continue month on month then Toyota and Subaru will have both top spots.
Thanks for looking at these as I am considering them both. I honestly like the Santa Fe a lot more even though it is a bigger, heavier vehicle than the Mazda. Lots of bang for the buck and the infotainment system is SO much better than Mazda. I like the Hyundai interior and exterior much better than the Mazda as well.
I'd take the Santa Fe I think, Mazda has better driving dynamics, but I just prefer the Santa Fe after driving both before. I wish the 2.0T in the Santa Fe made a bit more power, but it's a great bang for your buck.
My mother got a 2016 santa fe sport 2.0t, it has the older more powerful 2.0t and it is very very sporty. It also has 3 tones of brown on the dash accented with a cream white, looks good.
@@WirableCrown1 Hyundai re-tuned the 2.0T engine to deliver full torque at only 1450 rpm. It pulls better than my wife's 2010 Accord V-6. The Santa Fe isn't fast compared to the Accord, but in daily driving and on the highway it is a pleasure to drive because of the accessibility of the torque without winding the crap out of it. And it is incredibly quiet. The quietest car I've ever owned. It's excellent for longer highway drives. I do have the 2020 Limited that has the sound absorbing glass so the lower trims may be a bit noisier.
I have the Santa Fe fwd turbo and the power is just fine but in my opinion the handling is god awful and there is incredible amount of body lean while cornering.
I don’t see one reason to pic the Mazda over the Hyundai. Across all models. Hyundai’s are built very sturdy, firm, and with great quality. Mazda’s are like “fake luxury.” I mean they look ok but the blandness and weird consoles are not for me. The Santa Fe is thick, roomy, sporty, the sound quality is good. And it’s very quiet and offers a lot. The layout interior and exterior are soo well thought out.
Its for different types of people if you want a driver focused fun car get the mazda if you want a plush comfortable drive get the sante fe. I drove a cadillac xt5 back to back next to a sante fe and the overall rides were extremely similar i was really impressed
Until Mazda updates the interior of the CX-5 to match the new Mazda 3, I can't see a lot of people throwing cash at Mazda to get into one. I read recently they have no intentions of updating the interior for a few more years. If this is true, I believe this would be a mistake. I love the interior of the new Mazda 3, but the vehicle is too small for what I need. I'd consider the CX-5, but not with the current interior now that I've seen what Mazda can do in the Mazda 3.
I think Santafe is at least half a segment above. Its just that Santafe is very affordable considering the size. New Tucson will become larger and will be the proper competitor in this segment.
Please read the quick start guide to the media before saying 'navigate to'. My 6 year old can get in a rental and setup the nav/phone as necessary in less than 5 minutes.
Right? The software engineers don’t design them so a user can 100% understand them in 20 seconds. They’re intended to be feature rich media interfaces for a user that uses it every day for years and learns how to take advantage of all the various options. A better test would be spending at least 15 minutes with a system while parked, user manual in-hand, and then go for a drive and judge how capable and easy to navigate it is AFTER you know how to use it. Basically how easy is it to do the things you how to do, but while driving.
I bought a 2019 Santa Fe sel plus awd for the exact reason, the leg Room and storage are best in class. While engine is underpowered, its still good enough for my family. And the locking differential and all wheel drive system did great this Winter in the snow, it handled like a champ. Also blue link service and everything that you can do on your phone connected to the car is awesome features. I didn't even test drive the Mazda because it is too small.
Have to disagree with their analysis of the infotainment. I have had a cx-5 for almost 6 years now and I love it, it's very intuitive and second nature once you acclimate. I have a late model Accord and I find myself reaching down to use the navigation wheel and volume control.
This should really be a Mashup not a Buddy Review. The Santa Fe is a different class and is rarely cross shopped in the compact CUV arena. It competes with the Honda Passport, Chevy Blazer as well as Buick Envision...even going upmarket vs the Acura RDX and Infiniti QX50 when in Ultimate trim. I was literally shopping the RDX, QX50 and Santa Fe with a friend (who ended up with the SF), The CX-5 is really shopped against the CR-V, RAV4, Tucson and even Audi QX3, Volvo XC40 and BMW X1 when in Signature trim. Still, good review as usual. The 2.0T in the SF definitely does not feel like the 2.0T in the RDX...The RDX 10 speed works wonders.
I just purchased a 20 Santa Fe Limited 2.0T AWD. Real world fuel efficiency after 2k miles is 22-23 city and am about to take a 9 hr road trip so we'll see highway MPG. The cargo is great! Coming from a fullsize pickup to this was a bit disheartening until I started using the built-in storage especially with gym gear, groceries, dog stuff, etc all underneath while the doggo is in the back. As for speed, look this isn't the fastest in the class and that's okay because it gives you a feeling of quickness not captured. The acceleration is smooth and noticable to 100 MPH. The tech is excellent in this thing. Power fold (down) rear seats, the Hyundai BlueLink options, clear 360 view, all the safety features, and the infotainment system is IMO on par if not better than UCONNECT which is hands down the best on the market. I'm 6'3" and it's comfortable driving. The ride is smooth and quiet. Color combos break up that dark depressing cabin. I have the beige with white exterior and it's so pleasant to enter everyday. To top it off the panoramic sunroof is awesome for trips in the country or city. For 42k with everything and the size for a small family this was a no brainer. I compared it most of its competition and the Sante Fe is the best all around mid sized SUV on the market. It's too bad I didn't look at the 21!
Santa Fe is a two row SUV and they’re priced similarly (Hyundai is cheaper if you include incentives). The more apt comparison would be Palisade and CX9, but the Palisade would probably win that contest as well.
The touch screen isn’t weird, it’s a safety thing and it works great on our CX9! After you actually live with it for a few weeks you would understand. Keeps you from reaching up, Shame you couldn’t understand that. Do y’all even read the owners manual before driving these things hahaha
To mention, they're slightly smaller sibling, the new 2020 Mazda CX30, comes with a two-tone interior colour options. I believe they have blue and red!
I rode in the back seat of a 2015 Santa Fe from near Pittsburgh to North Carolina and back. I found the suspension to be so bouncy, I was getting sick. I never get car sick. The worst place was on the Wright Brothers bridge connecting to the Outer Banks. But the spring rate of the Santa Fe was just awful. Some time later I asked at a dealer whether the rear suspension was adjustable and I was told no. As a car show a Hyundai representative also said that. The front seat passenger a seasoned travel veteran also experienced some trouble. Maybe they have fixed this. Maybe not. I suggest before buying take a ride in the back seat on some not perfect roads. On the other hand the legroom was just fine for a person 5"7". The person in the front passenger seat did not even consider the Santa Fe in their recent acquisition of a CX-5. The CX-5 also beat out the Honda (Acura) RDX for them. Bad experience a year before with a rental Jeep took any Jeep product out of their contention. Total shutdown of the electrical system on a Jeep only a few months old did it for them, stranding them in desert heat.
@@eleanormassaro5195 that's not the point. The Santa Fe starts at 26k, which is the same as the cx-5. Which means people will cross shop the Santa Fe and cx-5 not Santa Fe and Murano or cx 5 and Murano.
I drove a CX-5, it’s a great car. But I don’t understand why people keep calling Mazda premium. Like nothing about it feels premium, it’s very mainstream IMO 🤷🏾♂️
The Santa Fe for the options you get wins hand down for the price. Plus you get an 8 speed transmission on the Santa Fe. The CX-5 just copied the 2016 CX-9. This has been out for 4 years. I know because I have the 5 and 9. Even the Mazda interiors are the same. Aren’t those 18” wheels on the Hyundai. The standard are 17”. Keep up the good work guys, nice review.
I dont think the Santa Fe and the CX 5 are in the same segment. The Santa Fes competition is the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, Honda Passport, or the Chevy Blazer. Sounds like you guys were confusing "segment" with "engine"
Just pull over and look at a map. So reliant on apple and google. You guys are really biased against Mazda. Mazda makes a great car. You're definitely losing out. And the cx-5 rides amazing.
Fair outcome. Mazda vehicles are just too small. But in terms of interior design, the Mazda looks much better. In fact, it looks like Hyundai borrowed its vent designs from the Mazda. And Roman, just having a lot of curves doesn’t mean something is well designed. There’s no cohesion in the Hyundai’s dashboard design. This thing is all over the place. Thanks for the review, gents!
Have 2 cars with that command wheel ( MX 5 ND daily and CX 3 AWD winter car ) . Works flawlessly, perfect. Also feels solid. How can someone complain about it ? U never drive rentals / company cars ? That Mercedes and VW- systems are close to useless compared to that .
Really enjoy comparison videos. I would also go for the Hyundai. Forgot to mention Hyundai's 10 year warranty and way superior lane keeping assist that actually keeps you centered. Most people buy SUVs for practicality and Mazdas have been falling short at that.
What is your reason to compare cars in different category? Hunday Santa Fe can be compared in midsize suv category with Mazda CX-9. Mazda CX 5 is in small suv category. So you could pick Hunday Tuscon. I have noticed, it is not the first time you run comparisons of oranges to apples... why?
Most media compare vehicles by size. Most people compare vehicles by category ( ex. SUV, sedan...) then by cost, what is best bang for buck. Then it makes sense to compare compact to mid-size if both are in same price range. I like to see what 25k gives you, 30k etc.
Great review! Thanks a lot! Very curious on your experience of the Santa Fe versus Outback suspension? It seems like the Santa Fe is more bouncy then the Outback on the rough road? It also seems quite stiff, is that really so from your actual experiance?
Tommy: “Navigate to Snarf’s Sandwhiches.” Computer: “Sorry Tommy - don’t feel like it right now. And you interrupted my meeting with Santa Fe and our plot to take over the world. Navigate yourself.”
The Hyundai Santa Fe is in the midsize clad with Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Subaru Forester, and etc. The CX-5, RAV4, and CR-V competes much better with the Tucson also that’s the compact class we’re it’s much less than the midsize class. You got this review all wrong!
Funny my 202 CX-5 has both knobs and touch screen.. 2020 Mazda Vehicles with Touchscreens Some Mazda vehicles only have multimedia displays controlled via the command knob. Others have touchscreens. Here’s the list of every Mazda vehicle that has a touchscreen standard or available: 2020 Mazda CX-3 - Standard on All Models 2020 Mazda CX-5 - Standard on All Models 2020 Mazda CX-9 - Standard on All Models 2020 Mazda6 - Standard on All Models 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Standard on All Models 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF - Standard on All Models
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Thanks TFL have been looking at both vehicles for awhile liked both but was leaning more towards the Hyundai because of size just wish they could up the hp.
I choose the Hyundai and never looked back. Mazda is too small and doesn't have the equipment the Santa Fe has. I stuffed my daughters whole dorm room into the Santa Fe when I had to go get her stuff because of the Corona Virus. The Mazda would have needed three trips. Not to mention I paid $5000 less for my 2019 Ultimate 2.0 AWD
Test drive the Hyundai it has plenty of power unless you want to race it.
Russell Ault Mazda cx8
Kia stinger 2.0t gains about 50hp with a tune. Same engine I think.
I was concerned at first as well. But with full torque coming in at a paltry 1450rpm and the new 8 speed tranny it is a pleasure to drive in the city and the highway. It isn't going to win a drag race, but I never feel like I'm struggling for power. I have the 2020 LImited 2.0T AWD and it is a fantastic vehicle. And it's sooooo quiet. I drove CRV, RAV 4, and Passport and I chose the Santa Fe. I have no regrets.
Sorry, guys. The vehicles you're comparing are NOT in the same market category. At 179" long The CX-5 is firmly in the compact category along with the CRV, RAV4, Escape, and Forester, each of which ranges from 179" to 182" in length. The Santa Fe at 188", on the other hand, anchors the lower end size wise of the midsize category comparable to vehicles like the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Jeep Grand Cherokee, KIA Sorento, etc. The claimed curb weight of the CX-5 is 3825 lbs vs the Santa Fe's 4085 lbs. The CX-5's overall passenger volume is 103.6 cubic ft, less than the CRV's 106 cubic ft. The Santa Fe offers over 110 cubic ft, virtually the same as the Subaru Outback and closer to the Edge (114 cf) and the Honda Passport (115 cf) than to the CX-5. Taken together these specs suggest why the Santa Fe offers so much more overall cargo space. (71.3 cf vs 59.6). In fact the Santa Fe offers the same overall cargo space as the humungous (and space inefficient) CX-9.
I wouldn't dispute your assessment that unless one is looking exclusively at 0-60 performance or handling on secondary roads, neither of which is a high priority for most crossover shoppers, the Santa Fe is superior to the CX-5 on almost all other points. But a better comparison would be between the CX-5 versus its compact crossover rivals and the Santa Fe versus other midsize two row competitors.
This basically, great post
They should have compared it against the tucson
Exactly! This is unfair
The might be in a different category, but people do cross shop these two, Not everything is about size.
@@Ramoono You're correct that "not everything is about size" but especially in the CUV/SUV category of vehicles, size, especially interior capacity, is a high priority for an overwhelming proportion of consumers. .
Santa fe is the wrong class. Cx-5 vs Tucson would have been its competitor. I can't believe they messed up this bad.
Karnage543 the size they measured by was the price, that’s why they put them head to head
Tucson may be a little smaller, but you are pretty close on this, length Santa Fe, Tucson, CX-5
Length (in.) 187.8 in. 176.2 in. 179.1 in. CX-5 is closer to Tucson
Karnage543 that’s what I said the Tucson is a much better comparison
tucson and cx-3
The damn headline says space vs sporty dude. The whole point was to compare a smaller sporty SUV against one with more room. They didn't mess anything up you're just an American and can't read.
“Its hard to tell them apart” wtf are you looking at ???
Stop bashing that control knob. It works VERY well
There is a bit of a learning curve, simply because it's different. Once you learn it, it's so easy to use. I use Android Auto in a CX-9 and Miata, along with an Escape (touchscreen) for work. Everyone says AA or Carplay is meant to be used as a touchscreen. After using both a touchscreen and non-touchscreen for about 2 years, I hate the touchscreen. Go figure.
Yeah. Safety and no disgusting fingerprints!!! The screen is touchscreen as long as you’re under 10 mph or stopped.
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I rather use the screen personally. I feel like those types of knobs are dated. They were cool back when bmw had it in there cars from like 2008.
@@trenton.tchannel1810 I drove BMW with this and I drive Mazda with this. Mazda has better, more intuitive interface ans is easier to use.
I recently rented a CX5. It was the first time for me driving the CX5.I found the rotary control for the center screen incredibly easy and intuitive. In fact, I never even knew the touch screen wouldn't react with the car in motion because within minutes I was completely comfortable with the system.
CX-5 every day of the week. This review basically counters every other review on the CX-5 vs anything out there
Darkivaz-AAA lol. Hyundai, along with its sister brand Kia, reliability is a joke. Honda maybe, but not Hyundai.
The only thing the Mazda has going for it is it is sporty no whey is it as luxury that is the Hyundai or as reliable!!
The infotainment screen for CX5 makes driving safer. So many people get distracted by tapping on screen while driving. The rotary dial is not hard to use at all after few days of use. Why is this even an issue?
Perhaps Santa Fe vs CX-9 , would be a closer match..great father -son chemistry
douglas yong CX-9 is direct competitor to Palisade because they are 3 rows. Sante fe doesn’t have a third row
@@TFLcar True. But the CX-9's third row is nearly worthless with less legroom than any other midsize three row crossover with the exception of the cruel joke of the Toyota Highlander with a third row that's cramped even for a 4 and a half foot tall human but fitted with three seat belts.
Here santa fe is more to cx-8 rival. In terms of dimensions alone
@@TFLcar Hyundai tucson is the competitor to the cx-5
I think the upcoming Sorento vs the CX9 would be a great comparison. Sorento will even offer a hybrid.
Imagine test driving a hand full of Mazda’s and spending a decent amount a time in each, and you still haven’t figured out the rotary dial after all those hours. It isn’t that hard guys. It’s actually easier to use when you’re driving. Especially on the highway. But I agree that system as a whole is dated and laggy.
Tristan Trotman the system sucks, the new system in the Mazda 3 is way better and have no idea why it’s not in the cx-5
@@Aaaaa69999 I would assume there waiting until they redesign the cx-5 like the 3 and cx-30 I agree it should of been in the 2020 cx-5 tho.
I got my self a CX-5 and I git used to the system really quick its no problem. Outdated it is and a little bit tought but manageable it is.
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I love the rotary dial. they just need to change the interface software colors and style every few years to give a renewed freshness to a great system!
hyundai interior space is incredible, plus the overall design. i am actually an owner of the previous model and i can tell you i payed only 2000 dollars of maintenance in 7 years of ownership, so it is pretty reliable
I'm curious as to why you chose to compare the Sante Fe instead of the Tuscon with the CX-5. That would seem like the more obvious comparison test. The Tuscon is a more direct competitor with the CX-5 as far as size although it still is more space efficient than the CX-5. We actually just shopped the Sante Fe and the CX-5 over the weekend BUT we were looking at the more affordable trim levels. When comparing the lower trim levels of these vehicles the CX-5 came across as the best choice for several reasons. Santa Fe with the base 2.4 engine is quite slow while the CX-5 with the normally aspirated 2.5 was substantially more responsive. Couple the recent sales slump with Mazda products in general, Mazda dealers are more likely to give you a better deal. We also really appreciated the more elegant and quieter interior and exterior design of the CX-5. The Sante Fe is nice and very roomy but coming from a Mustang Ecoboost and not needing all the extra space, the CX-5 at a much lower final price won us over and won our dollars. Also, did you confirm that required navigation SD card card was installed prior to testing the navigation?
I definitely agree the Tucson is a more direct competitor. Unfortunately, sometimes they have to take whatever the manufacturer provides. This might be one of those "close enough" scenarios.
My wife needs a new vehicle and we test drove all the crossovers in the midsize segment. We haven't purchased one yet, but we both liked the CX-5 the best. We test drove the turbo and non-turbo versions and both were very quick and responsive. Interior is super nice and comfortable with lots of safety and continence features. My wife especially liked the HUD. We weren't looking at the top trim either. The GT trim gave us all the options we wanted.
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Taking your eyes off the road to poke around a screen trying to tap on tiny buttons is nowhere near safe or intuitive. The command knob is vastly superior
We love our 2020 CX-5. It really is a class act.
got my second Mazda cx 5 two months ago that is beautifully parked next my 4th Mazda 6. zoooooooom in and out 🚗🚗🚗
what do you think about my comment? This is an insane test drive..I totally disagree what has been said in the video
These aren't competing vehicles. The Mazda CX-5 competes with the Hyundai Tucson NOT the Santa Fe.
What I learned from this video: Apple users can't figure out how to use anything more than a single button or touch screen.
I love my iPad and iPhone but the Mazda rotary knob and button setup is infinitely better when driving. Once you get used to it (takes about a week), you can do everything simply by touch and I don’t even have to look at the screen, let alone reach for it and manage to press the right area of the screen for the task at hand.
@@mazdaman0075 Agree! These guys just aren't used to it. I love being able to use the knob, since I have back conditions that make reaching out to the touch screen painful, if not impossible when seatbelted in. It was one of the deciding factors when I bought mine.
One tip for anyone with a 2019+ SF: Since the tire jack is so rarely needed, I pulled out the styrofoam piece it's stored in and used a knife to cut just a bit of foam off the length. This allowed me to easily fit it into one of the farther back underfloor storage compartments and freed up the other side of the more convenient underfloor storage which also allows you to put long items in there like a large umbrella
I just bought a 2020 Santa Fe. I'm looking forward to trying out your suggestion. Thanks!
Tommy, you need to say the voice command under the navigation not from home menu
9:26 Please don't I like the interior as it is. It looks classy and I definitely wouldn't want all sorts of colours around the place.
I don't like coloreds around my place, too.
My point. What does he want in the interior, a rainbow?
@Jonathan Losito lol your crazy🤣🤣🤣
Not being offensive*
As a Toyota fanboy I wanted to buy the wife a new 2019 RAV4. Since the dealer also sold Hyundai we decided to drive the Santa Fe while we waited to drive a RAV. I wish the Santa Fe had better MPG, but the feel/build quality/ride/VALUE of the Santa Fe blew the RAV out of the water. Got an SEL Plus for $27,500 before tax/tilte fees.
JZ61 We drove the Santa Fe, RAV4 (previous and current gens), CR-V, previous gen Edge, Murano, CX-5, Tucson, Equinox and we went with the 2019 Santa Fe SEL+ (now the SEL Convenience) AWD 2.4. Just put nearly 400 miles on it today; comfy, quiet, enough power and returned an indicated 32 mpg. Girls were sound asleep for the last 100 miles, which is a ringing endorsement of rear seat comfort. Wider cabin than the compacts but not as expensive as the other mid-sized. Dislike the reversed manual shifter (upshift should be to the rear, like the Mazda). We are happy with our choice.
Does it have enough power? Passing? With a full load. The engine has less horsepower per pound that our old subaru legacy wagon from 2005!!!
@@sntstafford Does it have enough power? The Santa Fe has less horsepower per pound than our 2005 subaru legacy wagon which was just right I'd say. With a full load? Passing and merging? From a start?
@@Ben-bs4od Enough power that I really haven't wanted for more. The only "mods" I have done is I use Amsoil Signature 0-20 and only Top Tier premium gas, usually Chevron or Costco.
Loaded to the gills with a run to Costco and three of us, pulling the three small mountain passes with zero issue at 80+ mph with ease, only dropping to 6th at the steepest parts. Running west out of Denver on I-80, week worth of luggage and two on board, ran with traffic with zero issue. Caught behind a rig near Georgetown, down to 35-40 mph range, and when I found a hole in traffic coming up, shifted her down to 3rd, held her to near redline, up to 4th, and she pulled with traffic all the way to the speed limit. Our previous family mobile, a 2000 Ford Windstar with 200 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque, struggled to maintain 75 mph during all of that stretch. 8 gears over 4 helps a lot. Merging, no issues, including the steep uphill we have to merge into I-80.
Driven hard (meaning five over the speed limit and 4,000+ shifts), highway is an indicated 29-31 mpg. Nephi to Ogden, I-80, top speed of 73 mph, gentle using the on ramps, best mpg run has been an indicated 37 mpg.
I've had 0 problems after 14 months and 21,000 miles on my cx5. My friends Santa fe has been in 3 times for various power train and software issues. Still a good car, but mazda is a better built and driving car to me. The rotary knob is super simple to use, anyone complaining how to use it really isnt trying. Mazda is better at making a car, not a rolling computer, the opposite with hyundai. Very uninspiring to drive
I agree with you on that congrats on the cx 5
@Darkivaz-AAA not on anything kid. It's a 2019. I guess that's old considering some 2021s are out
17,500 miles, 15 months and the only a software update on our 2019 Santa Fe. CX-5 handled well but was too cramped and narrow for me.
@@sntstafford it's in the class above, so that's not a suprise
Wrong comparison, it should be CX-5 to Tuscon.
Santa Fe is the same size with Ford Edge, Nissan Murano
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people always cry asking for more space.. like how often do you really need that much space?.. do you carry 5 people every day? do you really need so much space for your things? get a Van or something if you need those
They both absolutely beat the Rav 4 in almost every aspect. So that's a no brainer.
These 2 vehicles shouldn't be compared however. They both do different things for different markets. You're comparing apples and oranges.
A very good review coming from a proud owner of the Santa fe...contemplated between these exact two vehicles before purchasing!
The mazda design was done way before the alfa romeo, so it should be the alfa is alot like the mazds
After watching your multiple reviews on the CX5 we leased one and we love it.
I’m on my 3rd and move it
Cx5 is a Compact crossover, the Santa fe is a midsize SWB Crossover.
Mazda all the way. Love performance in an SUV and reliability
The rotary dial system was foreign to me at first, but after a couple weeks of owning a CX-5, It actually feels much better to use while driving and I find that I never use the touch screen when I am parked. My CX-5 is a 2018, 2.O ltr, standard transmission model. The rotary dial is great with the manual transmission, it's convenient since my hand is always close by. But I will agree that the system is dated and could use an upgrade.
I wish they made the manual transmission on the 2.5ltr turbo that you guys tested. Would be a fun lil go getter.
I totally agree with you, that rotary dial was designed by engineers and they know it works better and safer.
Exactly. While moving, it's difficult to touch small buttons on he screen but much easier to navigate with the rotary knob.
we've had the 2020 Santa Fe Limited 2.0T AWD for several months now and I don't think we'll ever get tired of it... we got it fully loaded and with some negotiating we were out the door after taxes and everything $39K... don't forget rear heated seats and they recline..
i actually like how dark the interior is in the Mazda, I wish mine had the black headliner. Although I would like the pano sunroof on a nice day...
The CX5 is such a good looking car!
Each of Mazda's crossovers earns points for looks. Where they suffer is in terms of the "U" in CUV.
We’ve had one for a couple years. Great all around vehicle.
These cars are not in the same class it would be the CX-5 and the Tuscan come on TFL!! 🤨🙃
I traded a Rav4 for a CX-5. The Mazda is better looking, handles better, gets better mileage, and costs less than a comparably equipped Rav4.
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I agree just got a cx 5 very efficient engine and direct transmission.
FWIW I rented a CX-5 on vacation with a family of 5, no teenagers at the time. We were able to fit in it quite comfortably and all of our luggage fit just fine behind the second row. Now that they are teenagers, I am sure the result would be different.
That's one of the problems with rating "family" crossovers. Kids have an annoying habit of growing after one purchases a vehicle. The 2020 Highlander is a prime example of the issue. With 27.7" of legroom in the third row it is virtually useless for anyone 5' tall, a height reached by many kids at 13 years of age. Its joke of three seat belts in the third row is cruel enough for munchkin size kids. Several years into ownership and no one fits back there.
I actually prefer the pre-facelift Jeep Cherokee. I think the Santa Fe looks nice but Mazda is stunning as always
I have a 2017 Mazda 6 and while I’m not a big fan of the car in general. I can’t understand why you’re bashing the rotary knob that thing works very seem less and probably the least distracting method of interacting with the infotainment system, it’s super quick and responsive, now the actual screen is laggy but that’s a different story and actually because of the screen lag it makes the knob even more useful as ur not sitting there waiting to touch the next thing with one eye on your finger and the other on the road.
it has been almost 8 years since it is released..However, still one of the good in the market..
Not bad review.
I would argue you shouldn't use the Santa Fe, but use the Subaru Forester. I would say the Forester is Rav4s closest competitor.
As of this month they've sold around 153,000 and by the end of the year should finish around 165,000 to 170,000 Foresters sold.
If sales continue month on month then Toyota and Subaru will have both top spots.
Mazda needs that CX-7, or CX-70 to roll in with 3.0L skyactiv X and wipe the floors with the competition :)
My CX -7 is 10 years old. Its a fantastic car!!👌🏼
Sounds like it would be the perfect inbetween!!!!!!!
@@coldspider2199 it doesnt exist anymore
Thanks for looking at these as I am considering them both. I honestly like the Santa Fe a lot more even though it is a bigger, heavier vehicle than the Mazda. Lots of bang for the buck and the infotainment system is SO much better than Mazda. I like the Hyundai interior and exterior much better than the Mazda as well.
I'd take the Santa Fe I think, Mazda has better driving dynamics, but I just prefer the Santa Fe after driving both before. I wish the 2.0T in the Santa Fe made a bit more power, but it's a great bang for your buck.
My mother got a 2016 santa fe sport 2.0t, it has the older more powerful 2.0t and it is very very sporty. It also has 3 tones of brown on the dash accented with a cream white, looks good.
@@WirableCrown1 Hyundai re-tuned the 2.0T engine to deliver full torque at only 1450 rpm. It pulls better than my wife's 2010 Accord V-6. The Santa Fe isn't fast compared to the Accord, but in daily driving and on the highway it is a pleasure to drive because of the accessibility of the torque without winding the crap out of it. And it is incredibly quiet. The quietest car I've ever owned. It's excellent for longer highway drives. I do have the 2020 Limited that has the sound absorbing glass so the lower trims may be a bit noisier.
I have the Santa Fe fwd turbo and the power is just fine but in my opinion the handling is god awful and there is incredible amount of body lean while cornering.
Mazda cx5 for me
I don’t see one reason to pic the Mazda over the Hyundai. Across all models. Hyundai’s are built very sturdy, firm, and with great quality. Mazda’s are like “fake luxury.” I mean they look ok but the blandness and weird consoles are not for me. The Santa Fe is thick, roomy, sporty, the sound quality is good. And it’s very quiet and offers a lot. The layout interior and exterior are soo well thought out.
Its for different types of people if you want a driver focused fun car get the mazda if you want a plush comfortable drive get the sante fe. I drove a cadillac xt5 back to back next to a sante fe and the overall rides were extremely similar i was really impressed
I guess you should compare the CX-5 to Hyundai Tucson not the Santa Fe. Of course Sta Fe is bigger this should be compared to the CX-9.
Until Mazda updates the interior of the CX-5 to match the new Mazda 3, I can't see a lot of people throwing cash at Mazda to get into one. I read recently they have no intentions of updating the interior for a few more years. If this is true, I believe this would be a mistake. I love the interior of the new Mazda 3, but the vehicle is too small for what I need. I'd consider the CX-5, but not with the current interior now that I've seen what Mazda can do in the Mazda 3.
Try the new Mazda CX-30 instead.
Thank you gents for comparing these rides. Please keep these videos rolling, they are very helpful.
I think Santafe is at least half a segment above. Its just that Santafe is very affordable considering the size. New Tucson will become larger and will be the proper competitor in this segment.
Please read the quick start guide to the media before saying 'navigate to'. My 6 year old can get in a rental and setup the nav/phone as necessary in less than 5 minutes.
They are testing without a phone paired. They already know what Apple/Google maps are capable of.
Right? The software engineers don’t design them so a user can 100% understand them in 20 seconds. They’re intended to be feature rich media interfaces for a user that uses it every day for years and learns how to take advantage of all the various options. A better test would be spending at least 15 minutes with a system while parked, user manual in-hand, and then go for a drive and judge how capable and easy to navigate it is AFTER you know how to use it. Basically how easy is it to do the things you how to do, but while driving.
Isn’t the Cx-5 and the Tucson in the same category?
True that and they call themselves car experts / seasoned reviewers lol
Its probably just what they had left over
I think the price point is similiar so they compare it.. its more the question for the buyer.. santa fe or cx 5 should they buy
I bought a 2019 Santa Fe sel plus awd for the exact reason, the leg Room and storage are best in class. While engine is underpowered, its still good enough for my family. And the locking differential and all wheel drive system did great this Winter in the snow, it handled like a champ. Also blue link service and everything that you can do on your phone connected to the car is awesome features. I didn't even test drive the Mazda because it is too small.
Have to disagree with their analysis of the infotainment. I have had a cx-5 for almost 6 years now and I love it, it's very intuitive and second nature once you acclimate. I have a late model Accord and I find myself reaching down to use the navigation wheel and volume control.
The Mazda CX-5 For sure is the winner
You have to say one command at a time. Like, "Navigate." Then say "Snarfs."
Hyundai did it on the first try...
Who the hell wants to eat those sandwiches anyway
This should really be a Mashup not a Buddy Review. The Santa Fe is a different class and is rarely cross shopped in the compact CUV arena. It competes with the Honda Passport, Chevy Blazer as well as Buick Envision...even going upmarket vs the Acura RDX and Infiniti QX50 when in Ultimate trim. I was literally shopping the RDX, QX50 and Santa Fe with a friend (who ended up with the SF), The CX-5 is really shopped against the CR-V, RAV4, Tucson and even Audi QX3, Volvo XC40 and BMW X1 when in Signature trim. Still, good review as usual. The 2.0T in the SF definitely does not feel like the 2.0T in the RDX...The RDX 10 speed works wonders.
Try using the Nav menu when issuing Nav commands...this isn't rocket science guys but you make it hard to watch your review...figure it out.
I just purchased a 20 Santa Fe Limited 2.0T AWD. Real world fuel efficiency after 2k miles is 22-23 city and am about to take a 9 hr road trip so we'll see highway MPG.
The cargo is great! Coming from a fullsize pickup to this was a bit disheartening until I started using the built-in storage especially with gym gear, groceries, dog stuff, etc all underneath while the doggo is in the back.
As for speed, look this isn't the fastest in the class and that's okay because it gives you a feeling of quickness not captured. The acceleration is smooth and noticable to 100 MPH.
The tech is excellent in this thing. Power fold (down) rear seats, the Hyundai BlueLink options, clear 360 view, all the safety features, and the infotainment system is IMO on par if not better than UCONNECT which is hands down the best on the market.
I'm 6'3" and it's comfortable driving. The ride is smooth and quiet.
Color combos break up that dark depressing cabin. I have the beige with white exterior and it's so pleasant to enter everyday.
To top it off the panoramic sunroof is awesome for trips in the country or city.
For 42k with everything and the size for a small family this was a no brainer. I compared it most of its competition and the Sante Fe is the best all around mid sized SUV on the market. It's too bad I didn't look at the 21!
Hey Paris. After 10months. How is your experience now? Are you still happy with your purchase?
Thank you.
I believe Hyundai Tucson is the same class and competes directly with rav4 not Santa fe
CX-9 = Santa-Fe. Did you guys do your research?
Santa Fe is a two row SUV and they’re priced similarly (Hyundai is cheaper if you include incentives). The more apt comparison would be Palisade and CX9, but the Palisade would probably win that contest as well.
They don't compete 😂
CX-9 is not the same class...it's a three row.
Shocking, because santa-fe in our country has 3 rows. Interesting
cx9 is about 650lbs heaver and much larger overall in size.
We’re leasing a 2020 Santa fe Limited 2.0T and love it!
Finally the review I was looking for. No one else talks about sound insulation and suspension which is very important.
Wrong compassion you should have tested the tucson
Rav4 can't lay a tire tread on the CX-5. I bought a new 2021 CX-5 Carbon Edition w/ turbo and AWD... it's a sweet ride.
In the Fall you should compare the all new 2021 Mazda CX-5 with the all new 2021 Hyundai Tucson.
The touch screen isn’t weird, it’s a safety thing and it works great on our CX9! After you actually live with it for a few weeks you would understand. Keeps you from reaching up, Shame you couldn’t understand that. Do y’all even read the owners manual before driving these things hahaha
To mention, they're slightly smaller sibling, the new 2020 Mazda CX30, comes with a two-tone interior colour options. I believe they have blue and red!
I rode in the back seat of a 2015 Santa Fe from near Pittsburgh to North Carolina and back. I found the suspension to be so bouncy, I was getting sick. I never get car sick. The worst place was on the Wright Brothers bridge connecting to the Outer Banks.
But the spring rate of the Santa Fe was just awful. Some time later I asked at a dealer whether the rear suspension was adjustable and I was told no. As a car show a Hyundai representative also said that.
The front seat passenger a seasoned travel veteran also experienced some trouble.
Maybe they have fixed this. Maybe not. I suggest before buying take a ride in the back seat on some not perfect roads. On the other hand the legroom was just fine for a person 5"7".
The person in the front passenger seat did not even consider the Santa Fe in their recent acquisition of a CX-5. The CX-5 also beat out the Honda (Acura) RDX for them. Bad experience a year before with a rental Jeep took any Jeep product out of their contention. Total shutdown of the electrical system on a Jeep only a few months old did it for them, stranding them in desert heat.
Mazda CX-5 is rival to Hyundai Tucson, why are you comparing it to Santa Fe?
I don't understand why crossovers are trying to be sporty. No one buys a suv and thinks its a sports car. Just give us comfort and reliability.
The Cx-5 is amazing! The Hyundai felt so cheap. Mazda looks and feels like luxury. 🙏🏽
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It seems to me that the CX-9 would be a better comparison against the Santa Fe. Love the father/son dynamic, keep up the good work fellas!
Lance Ripplinger A better comparison to the Santa Fe would be something like the Ford Edge or the Nissan Murano
@@eleanormassaro5195 not really. The price is not right. The Murano and edge are $30k +.
Remy D i’m pretty sure the Santa Fe can be run up to over 30 grand also
@@eleanormassaro5195 that's not the point. The Santa Fe starts at 26k, which is the same as the cx-5. Which means people will cross shop the Santa Fe and cx-5 not Santa Fe and Murano or cx 5 and Murano.
I drove a CX-5, it’s a great car. But I don’t understand why people keep calling Mazda premium. Like nothing about it feels premium, it’s very mainstream IMO 🤷🏾♂️
Rule is: If it appreciates, buy it. If it depreciates, lease it.
The Santa Fe for the options you get wins hand down for the price. Plus you get an 8 speed transmission on the Santa Fe. The CX-5 just copied the 2016 CX-9. This has been out for 4 years. I know because I have the 5 and 9. Even the Mazda interiors are the same. Aren’t those 18” wheels on the Hyundai. The standard are 17”. Keep up the good work guys, nice review.
TFL you kinda made a error here. The CX5 is a direct rival to the Tuscon, not the Santa Fe.
I thought the Hyundai Tucson was in the same class as the Rav-4?
I dont think the Santa Fe and the CX 5 are in the same segment. The Santa Fes competition is the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, Honda Passport, or the Chevy Blazer. Sounds like you guys were confusing "segment" with "engine"
Why compare a Santa fe to a rav4? Why not a Tucson? Why not even the Toyota rush
Just pull over and look at a map. So reliant on apple and google. You guys are really biased against Mazda. Mazda makes a great car. You're definitely losing out. And the cx-5 rides amazing.
Fair outcome. Mazda vehicles are just too small. But in terms of interior design, the Mazda looks much better. In fact, it looks like Hyundai borrowed its vent designs from the Mazda. And Roman, just having a lot of curves doesn’t mean something is well designed. There’s no cohesion in the Hyundai’s dashboard design. This thing is all over the place. Thanks for the review, gents!
comparing wrong cars boys
Have 2 cars with that command wheel ( MX 5 ND daily and CX 3 AWD winter car ) . Works flawlessly, perfect. Also feels solid. How can someone complain about it ? U never drive rentals / company cars ? That Mercedes and VW- systems are close to useless compared to that .
thats what ı am saying..it is an useless and nonsense test drive
Really enjoy comparison videos. I would also go for the Hyundai. Forgot to mention Hyundai's 10 year warranty and way superior lane keeping assist that actually keeps you centered. Most people buy SUVs for practicality and Mazdas have been falling short at that.
What is your reason to compare cars in different category? Hunday Santa Fe can be compared in midsize suv category with Mazda CX-9. Mazda CX 5 is in small suv category. So you could pick Hunday Tuscon. I have noticed, it is not the first time you run comparisons of oranges to apples... why?
Not the right comparison.... Should have compared the CX9 to the Sante Fe, Tucson to the CX5
The CX-9 is 199" long compared to the 188" length of the Santa Fe. Amazingly, the two vehicles have the same overall cargo space.
Bought my wife a mid trim cx-5 and she absolutely loves it to death. Only wish it had the turbo engine instead of the naturally aspirated 2.5
Santa Fe doesn't compete directly with the CX-5... the Hyundai Tucson is its direct competitor. Apples to oranges, guys.
Most media compare vehicles by size. Most people compare vehicles by category ( ex. SUV, sedan...) then by cost, what is best bang for buck. Then it makes sense to compare compact to mid-size if both are in same price range. I like to see what 25k gives you, 30k etc.
The Santa Fe looks better than any in my opinion
Hey Roman n Tommy.. Excellent work guys..n thanks for the great videos⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☺
Great review! Thanks a lot! Very curious on your experience of the Santa Fe versus Outback suspension? It seems like the Santa Fe is more bouncy then the Outback on the rough road? It also seems quite stiff, is that really so from your actual experiance?
Do you have the Tucson in the States?
That is a CX5 class.
Yes
Doesn't the Hyundai Tucson compete with the CX-5, not the Santa Fe?
Tommy: “Navigate to Snarf’s Sandwhiches.”
Computer: “Sorry Tommy - don’t feel like it right now. And you interrupted my meeting with Santa Fe and our plot to take over the world. Navigate yourself.”
Cx5 looks like an aggressive tiger! love it! However the second row seat meh
The Hyundai Santa Fe is in the midsize clad with Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Subaru Forester, and etc. The CX-5, RAV4, and CR-V competes much better with the Tucson also that’s the compact class we’re it’s much less than the midsize class. You got this review all wrong!
I have 2019 santafe and it is awesome. I love it
I prefer either of these over a RAV 4😬 & you do see those RAV 4’s everywhere🙃
Awesome effort guys! Love the sound test as well. Hyundai is going to be rolling out a hybrid Santa Fe shortly. Hope you guys will review that also!
Funny my 202 CX-5 has both knobs and touch screen..
2020 Mazda Vehicles with Touchscreens
Some Mazda vehicles only have multimedia displays controlled via the command knob. Others have touchscreens. Here’s the list of every Mazda vehicle that has a touchscreen standard or available:
2020 Mazda CX-3 - Standard on All Models
2020 Mazda CX-5 - Standard on All Models
2020 Mazda CX-9 - Standard on All Models
2020 Mazda6 - Standard on All Models
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Standard on All Models
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF - Standard on All Models