Thanks, I've owned a 2019 CX-5 Signature since Dec. 2018 and now have 36,000 trouble free miles on it. Overall I love it. My only compliant is that the dark brown seats are too dark. They should be a lighter brown or saddle color. I'm very happy with the power and gas mileage. I think this car compares well with luxury brands costing $10-15,000 more and is more reliable also.
My two cents on seat comfort. I know this is an entirely subjective category, but I have a chronically bad back. I’ve owned a 2019 Signature for over two years, and find the seats extremely comfortable and supportive. Just took a trip from Chicago to Detroit, and had no back issues for over 300 miles. My previous car was a 2015 Accord that drove my back crazy!
The best in its class, when it comes to drivability, but the worst in its class when it comes to space. It’s really amazing Kirk taking the kids with you for this review 😀. Love it, keep it up 👍🏾.
I hope for the redesign they offer different and better interior and exterior colors. I'm holding out on buying one until the redesign. Fingers crossed!
I know it would be nice to have a touch screen as well. But I have to say I like the dial more while driving. Feels safer as I can maneuver the menus without spending so much time looking where I point when comparing my Mazda and Honda's infotainment.
OMG you sound like me when I see awful drivers lol! Here is my list of all my Mazdas. Loved them all and literally best cars I’ve ever owned. Mazda does no wrong in my eyes, and touch screen is not needed in my personal view. 1. 2001 Mazda Protege 2. 2007 Mazda 3 3. 2010 Mazda 3 4. 2018 Mazda 3 5. 2019 Mazda CX5 6. 2020 Mazda CX30.
Morning, Kirk! It's so great that YOUR GIRLS keep so much composure during the whole take (I've seen some "adult" YT'ers faring worse as passengers). AFAIK, the next (3G) CX-5 would be kept as an upgraded FWD-based one while a new (OG) CX-50 on the new RWD platform would take the RDX and the other luxury compact crossovers.
I have a 2020 CX-5 Signature and it's been a great vehicle with lots of luxury under $40,000. I have a narrow one-car garage, so the 360 degree surround view camera helps as well as the power folding mirrors. Although, I can touch the infotainment screen, on the old Mazda Connect, I don't find myself touching the screen very often. Mazda's control knob was easy for me to get comfortable with. I agree with you about the seats in the CX-5, they're ok but could be better. The seats in my 2018 Mazda 6 G/T were much more comfortable. Hopefully the new Mazda 6 will be in the showrooms when my lease ends.
Kirk, a little late to your show, but some comments. I currently have a 2020 Mazda CX-5 Touring (base) FWD. It's my third Mazda. First was a 2016 Mazda3 hatchback 2.0 Touring (leased May 2016), followed by a 2018 CX-5 AWD Touring (base) (leased March 2018 - replaced the Mazda3). Those were both leased on Long Island, NY. Number 3 (current) leased June 2020 here in Florida (Delray Beach). I've been very happy with them. All three red, Soul Red Metallic (Mazda3), Soul Red Crystal Metallic (CX-5). The first two had black seats, the 2020 has beige seats. 2.5 non-turbo engines in both CX-5s. I love the driving dynamics of these vehicles. Plenty of acceleration, great handling and brakes. Excellent ergonomics, layout of instrumentation and gauges. Mine has the base audio system (no BOSE). I prefer that because I use the space in the spare tire for my jumper cables. And I do like that Mazda includes a spare tire. Back in early 2017 on Long Island I hit a pot hole the size of Lake Okeechobee. I broke the rim of the right front tire. Because I had a spare I was able to drive to my dealer and buy a new one without needing to be towed. Regarding the interior color of your test car, perhaps a different exterior color would have had a nicer interior color. I laughed as you experienced "Florida driver" at the intersection. The problem with driving in Florida is two fold. First as the native Florida drivers, and second are those that came down here from other states with their bad driving habits. One issue I take about modern cars is that about insulation from exterior noise. If a car had perfect noise insulation how would the driver hear horns and sirens? Along that same train of thought is the audio system. Shouldn't there be restrictions on the maximum volume so that again the driver can hear outside sounds like horns and sirens? Is there room for improvement for the CX-5? Yes. Let's see what happens in 2022 when the next generation CX-5/CX-50 is released. Finally, your daughters are adorable. Enjoy them as much as you can because they do grow quickly (mine is 23 - how did that happen?).
Excellent review Kirk! Anyone looking at a BMW X3 or a Mercedes GLC really ought to test drive the CX-5 first. I think it's a hidden gem that's terrific value, great to drive, and I guarantee it'll be more reliable than the German cars, too. For the sweet spot in the CX-5 range, I'd go for the Grand Touring Reserve trim, which saves >$2K over the Signature trim, but you still get the turbo engine, Bose sound system, and the ventilated seats. Winner!
One nit picky thing about the DRL's. When parked, they look really cool with the light ring and the "signature" lighting. However the minute you hit about 5 mph, the headlights come on at about 1/2 brightness, essentially making it look like you have your headlights on. You are suppose to be able to change this, but Mazda dealership said you can't.
Just Like a BMW X3 M Competition,Audi SQ5,Mercedes GLC 63 SUV,Tesla Model Y Long Range,Toyota RAV4 Prime,Honda CR-V Touring & Brand New 2021 Nissan Rogue SV
I ended up getting a 2021 CX-5 Carbon Turbo AWD edition back In March as a daily driver, I already have a weekend/fun far, and I wanted something that was fun to drive didn't break the bank, and was kid/dogs friendly. I have to say after 3 months of owning the CX-5 Carbon Turbo AWD the 250 HP 320 TQ is such a beast. Here in Texas we get 93 octane for cheap, and it's been one of the greatest decisions I've been in my life in getting the Carbon Turbo AWD. Gas milage on my previous M5 is terrible and granted that the M5 was so much more faster and fun to drive, it wasn't a good daily driver for me.
I have the 2019 Gt turbo. 25,000 km with 0 issue. It drive better than anything in its class. It is also more luxurious . Consumers recommend this over the BMW X1. I notice better acceleration with premium gas
I thought the same thing with the seats. I have a 2021.5 signature as well. I'm a bigger guy 6'1 275lb and after 30 mins of driving (which is why I didn't notice on test drive) I was very uncomfortable. I was very upset thinking I had to deal with this for yrs, then after about 1000 miles the seats broke in and are very comfortable. I can drive for hours now without any discomfort. Thank God lol.
I'm very proud of Mazda and how far they've come over the years. When Mazda came up with this Kodos design language, I wasn't too thrilled with it, but as they do their minor updates it looks more and more better from every angle and it's growing on me. I cant wait to see this upcoming rear drive CX-50 I feel it's going to be a big hit
In regards to the infotainment display... A plus is not having finger prints all over it. My 2017 Mazda 3 always had those show up at certain angles and lighting conditions. My 2021 RF forces me to never touch the screen now. Thanks for another great real world evaluation on the CX-5!
My wife just bought a 21 CX5 gran touring reserve and I totally agree with you about the seats. They are hard, narrow and short. I have a 2018 Mazda6 and the seats are absolutely perfect in every way. I also feel the CX5 is louder and has a harsher ride.
My wife has the 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve. The turbo power is incredible and the driving experience is best served with 93 octane fuel. The acceleration is swift and puts a smile on my face every time, especially when it shifts to second gear. Second gear is magical in this car! Kirk, I 100% agree with you about the seats; the leather feels great to the touch but it is very taught so you feel like you're sitting "on" it instead of "in" it, and the seat backside bolsters are average at best. I also notice every time I get in either of the front seats that the metal seat frame below the cushions is narrow and my outer hip bones feel like they're wedged between the side bolsters. It's terrible for long-distance drives. I'm surprised you felt the rear seat legroom is sufficient. My wife is 5-10. I'm 6-0, and my sons are 6-3 & 6-5. For our family, this is a 2 person vehicle when considering a long-distance trip. NObody wants to be in the back seat for very long when we're all traveling together. And that small rear seatback recline feature is almost useless since the seat cushions feel a little flat and unsupportive. I never want to be in the back. So we have this great car and we never use it for road trips with the fam. We have to use our 13-year-old Highlander. Womp. Finally, and something I consider a big deal with my 30+ year history of driving Mazdas, is the brakes you thought felt so awesome. I've been fixing my own cars since forever, and one thing I can bank on is having to replace the brake calipers in any of the 5 older Mazdas we've owned. I buy remanufactured calipers from a reputable auto parts store and swap them in every 2 or 3 years under their lifetime warranty when they start to corrode and bind. The weak link with these calipers is the seals on the glide pins, which allow water into the pin pocket and cause corrosion and binding. I usually know it's time when I'm in stop-and-go traffic and the car slows itself to a stop when coasting... It's very frustrating but it's one of those qualities I expect from the Mazda-specified (meaning cheap) Akebono brakes in 5 of the 7 Mazdas my wife and I have owned over the decades. I mention this, Kirk, as you waxed eloquently about Mazdas brakes. It's an interesting subject for me, as we've been watching Mazda reach for the Premium label for a decade now, yet I still see Akebono brakes on their cars, a decidedly non-premium component, at least the way Mazda specs them for their vehicles. They're just fine for about a year, and Mazda needs to step the hell up and follow Toyota's lead with how they design and specify their brake calipers. Our 2008 Highlander has its original calipers. My 2004 Mazda 6 is on it's 4th or 5th set by now. And my wife's CX-5, despite being a hoot to drive, has always had very spongy brakes. I always brake late after driving any of our other cars because it takes me 100 feet or more of travel to figure out where the brakes start to bite. My wife is used to it, but our Highlander, Mazda 6 and my GS350 all brake deliberately with zero guesswork. I've complained to the dealer and they said they were working according to specs. In disbelief, I bled the brakes and got air bubbles out of 3 of the 4 calipers, and topped off with synthetic fluid. Almost no improvement. So it's either a fluke or I'm missing something. Sorry for the diatribe. I really enjoy your videos Kirk, especially when you go "Squirrel!" over something your camera caught. :)
Great compact SUV. I live in a densely populated city and this is perfect for that. It’s 8 inches shorter than my sedan with more headroom and trunk. Btw- the subwoofer in the spare tire is nothing new. It’s in every Audi Q5 with the Harmon Kardon system since 2008.
@@KirkKreifels yeah man, other signature models offer the white leather, that just looks gorgeous🤤😍! I wonder why they don't offer it in the cx5 signature.
As noted in the video the CX-5 is a tremendously important vehicle for Mazda. Not only is it the best selling Mazda vehicle in the US, it outsells all other models put together! It's an appealing vehicle in many ways but it does have one glaring weakness -- the cramped interior space especially for cargo. At 179" long it's firmly in the "compact" SUV category, only 3" inches shorter than a CR-V. Yet the CX-5 has 37.6 cubic ft of cargo space behind the second row and 75.8 cf overall. The CX-5 counters with 30.9 cf behind the rear seats and only 59.6 cf overall. In fact, not only does the CX-5 rank at the bottom of all "compact" SUVs, it offers less cargo space than several SUVs in the "subcompact" category. (e.g. Kia Seltos, VW Taos). Even telling is that the CX-5's cargo capacity barely exceeds that of a GTI (54 cf), a vehicle that's nearly a foot shorter than the Mazda.
I’m a Mazda fan and drive an MX-5. I live just outside Montgomery, Alabama and there’s no Mazda dealer in town. The nearest dealer is around 68 miles away, a major negative.
@@ChiggyChiggyChiggy he wants heated rear and front and cooled and the cool gauge cluster, unfornualty, you can't htose in the carbon edtion, make it worse he likes soul red, and you can't get it in carbon edtion
Thanks for this in-depth review of a truly top quality SUV (per Consumer Reports).. I have a 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve (2.5 L., AWD) and love it. OK, I don't have the new paddle shifters ;o(, the larger screen, the Nappa leather or the extra 10 ft. lbs. of torque. BUT... I do have about 5 more horsepower (drop-in K&N air filter) and less turbo lag with a CorkSport down pipe. Much stiffer than the OEM pipe so noticeably better throttle response/less turbo lag. I added a CorkSport oil catch can to condense crankcase vapors so they don't get to the air/oil separator and the back of my intake valves. "DRESS-UP" MODS: Dealer roof racks, interior trunk cover, lighted door sill plates and rear bumper protector plate. Ali Express (China) dual hood gas props, stainless & rubber pedal covers and many brushed aluminum trim pieces. All "Ali stuff" is of amazingly good quality - it just takes 5 weeks to arrive!
I agree with those seats, when I had my Mazda serviced they would give that to me and ask for the 3 instead because my rear end would hurt and my legs would have no support. I now have a WRX and my friend has the new Mazda 3 turbo and he agrees my seats are more comfortable. I think all top luxury brands focus heavily on seat comfort, Mazda needs to do some market research here in the states. Subaru most comfortable seats are the Outback with the leg extension great idea and not even trying to be a luxury brand.
OK, Kirk...tell me the truth. Is the 2.5L 187 HP CX-5 powerful enough for on/off the CA freeway system. I really do not want to entertain the thought of a turbo (which everyone seems to be going to). BTW, how does the family like FLA? I agree with you about the rear lights on the CX-5....will they change with the 2022 model? Most likely with the new CX-50 I guess.
Everything is great with it , except I fell the screen is too small, yes I know they have a minimalistic approach, but it's still small. Other than that it's perfect, which is hard to achieve
Hi Kirk, I’ve been looking at the CX 5 for my next purchase. The seat comfort is a big factor though. Does the CX 9 front seat fare better than those on the CX 5? Also what’s your take on the CX 9 as compared to the Telluride ?
This cx5 is hard to say. The interior is nice, but drive smooth is not. My wife cx5 2018 top spec, gives chock feeling whenever i release gas pedal at a low speed (~30km/h). Steering wheel, hmm it's like Play station race steering wheel. It feels hard and has a bit of room to play around, definitely difference feeling from Toyota steering wheel (in a negative way). But the car is super reliable.
Thanks, I've owned a 2019 CX-5 Signature since Dec. 2018 and now have 36,000 trouble free miles on it. Overall I love it. My only compliant is that the dark brown seats are too dark. They should be a lighter brown or saddle color. I'm very happy with the power and gas mileage. I think this car compares well with luxury brands costing $10-15,000 more and is more reliable also.
Thanks Rod! You have one great car.
Seriously, what you get for your money makes this Mazda outstanding in the class!
My two cents on seat comfort. I know this is an entirely subjective category, but I have a chronically bad back. I’ve owned a 2019 Signature for over two years, and find the seats extremely comfortable and supportive. Just took a trip from Chicago to Detroit, and had no back issues for over 300 miles. My previous car was a 2015 Accord that drove my back crazy!
Mazda's slow progression to being a luxury brand continues.
Without the premium price tag
The best in its class, when it comes to drivability, but the worst in its class when it comes to space.
It’s really amazing Kirk taking the kids with you for this review 😀. Love it, keep it up 👍🏾.
Thanks P Jay!
I hope for the redesign they offer different and better interior and exterior colors. I'm holding out on buying one until the redesign. Fingers crossed!
yep
I know it would be nice to have a touch screen as well. But I have to say I like the dial more while driving. Feels safer as I can maneuver the menus without spending so much time looking where I point when comparing my Mazda and Honda's infotainment.
Thank you for addressing the seat comfort issue. Now if only Mazda would use the same seats for the CX-5 that they use in the CX-30...
OMG you sound like me when I see awful drivers lol! Here is my list of all my Mazdas. Loved them all and literally best cars I’ve ever owned. Mazda does no wrong in my eyes, and touch screen is not needed in my personal view.
1. 2001 Mazda Protege
2. 2007 Mazda 3
3. 2010 Mazda 3
4. 2018 Mazda 3
5. 2019 Mazda CX5
6. 2020 Mazda CX30.
I really think this is one of the best in class. We have a base CX5 and enjoy it. I can't wait to see the next Mazda6
Morning, Kirk! It's so great that YOUR GIRLS keep so much composure during the whole take (I've seen some "adult" YT'ers faring worse as passengers).
AFAIK, the next (3G) CX-5 would be kept as an upgraded FWD-based one while a new (OG) CX-50 on the new RWD platform would take the RDX and the other luxury compact crossovers.
I love our CX-5. My wife does too. The best SUV we have ever had and we have had many over the years,.
I have a 2020 CX-5 Signature and it's been a great vehicle with lots of luxury under $40,000. I have a narrow one-car garage, so the 360 degree surround view camera helps as well as the power folding mirrors. Although, I can touch the infotainment screen, on the old Mazda Connect, I don't find myself touching the screen very often. Mazda's control knob was easy for me to get comfortable with. I agree with you about the seats in the CX-5, they're ok but could be better. The seats in my 2018 Mazda 6 G/T were much more comfortable. Hopefully the new Mazda 6 will be in the showrooms when my lease ends.
Kirk, a little late to your show, but some comments. I currently have a 2020 Mazda CX-5 Touring (base) FWD. It's my third Mazda. First was a 2016 Mazda3 hatchback 2.0 Touring (leased May 2016), followed by a 2018 CX-5 AWD Touring (base) (leased March 2018 - replaced the Mazda3). Those were both leased on Long Island, NY. Number 3 (current) leased June 2020 here in Florida (Delray Beach). I've been very happy with them. All three red, Soul Red Metallic (Mazda3), Soul Red Crystal Metallic (CX-5). The first two had black seats, the 2020 has beige seats. 2.5 non-turbo engines in both CX-5s.
I love the driving dynamics of these vehicles. Plenty of acceleration, great handling and brakes. Excellent ergonomics, layout of instrumentation and gauges. Mine has the base audio system (no BOSE). I prefer that because I use the space in the spare tire for my jumper cables. And I do like that Mazda includes a spare tire. Back in early 2017 on Long Island I hit a pot hole the size of Lake Okeechobee. I broke the rim of the right front tire. Because I had a spare I was able to drive to my dealer and buy a new one without needing to be towed.
Regarding the interior color of your test car, perhaps a different exterior color would have had a nicer interior color.
I laughed as you experienced "Florida driver" at the intersection. The problem with driving in Florida is two fold. First as the native Florida drivers, and second are those that came down here from other states with their bad driving habits.
One issue I take about modern cars is that about insulation from exterior noise. If a car had perfect noise insulation how would the driver hear horns and sirens? Along that same train of thought is the audio system. Shouldn't there be restrictions on the maximum volume so that again the driver can hear outside sounds like horns and sirens?
Is there room for improvement for the CX-5? Yes. Let's see what happens in 2022 when the next generation CX-5/CX-50 is released.
Finally, your daughters are adorable. Enjoy them as much as you can because they do grow quickly (mine is 23 - how did that happen?).
CX 5 is such a great compact crossover, best in its class for me
Excellent review Kirk! Anyone looking at a BMW X3 or a Mercedes GLC really ought to test drive the CX-5 first. I think it's a hidden gem that's terrific value, great to drive, and I guarantee it'll be more reliable than the German cars, too. For the sweet spot in the CX-5 range, I'd go for the Grand Touring Reserve trim, which saves >$2K over the Signature trim, but you still get the turbo engine, Bose sound system, and the ventilated seats. Winner!
Don't forget you get better choices of interiors!
@@KirkKreifels - True!
front face is impeccable now so the latest spy shot makes me a little worried about next gen design
The current design language is so perfect, let's hope they don't screw up the new one.
@@mementoscuderia833 Mazda will figure something out
@@mementoscuderia833 exactly. they should focus on the rear exterior and marketing strats just in my opinion
@@UNBOBOS Mazda is very behind in marketing but they still make quality cars
@@aastha. true
One nit picky thing about the DRL's. When parked, they look really cool with the light ring and the "signature" lighting. However the minute you hit about 5 mph, the headlights come on at about 1/2 brightness, essentially making it look like you have your headlights on. You are suppose to be able to change this, but Mazda dealership said you can't.
Just Like a BMW X3 M Competition,Audi SQ5,Mercedes GLC 63 SUV,Tesla Model Y Long Range,Toyota RAV4 Prime,Honda CR-V Touring & Brand New 2021 Nissan Rogue SV
I like how while driving and concentrating on doing a review you still notice other interesting cars......true "car guy"👍👍
Kirk you really love Lexus,I mean you a reviewing Mazda but hey spotting IS on the other side of road. That's my dream car.
I ended up getting a 2021 CX-5 Carbon Turbo AWD edition back In March as a daily driver, I already have a weekend/fun far, and I wanted something that was fun to drive didn't break the bank, and was kid/dogs friendly. I have to say after 3 months of owning the CX-5 Carbon Turbo AWD the 250 HP 320 TQ is such a beast. Here in Texas we get 93 octane for cheap, and it's been one of the greatest decisions I've been in my life in getting the Carbon Turbo AWD. Gas milage on my previous M5 is terrible and granted that the M5 was so much more faster and fun to drive, it wasn't a good daily driver for me.
I have the 2019 Gt turbo. 25,000 km with 0 issue. It drive better than anything in its class. It is also more luxurious . Consumers recommend this over the BMW X1. I notice better acceleration with premium gas
I thought the same thing with the seats. I have a 2021.5 signature as well. I'm a bigger guy 6'1 275lb and after 30 mins of driving (which is why I didn't notice on test drive) I was very uncomfortable. I was very upset thinking I had to deal with this for yrs, then after about 1000 miles the seats broke in and are very comfortable. I can drive for hours now without any discomfort. Thank God lol.
I'm very proud of Mazda and how far they've come over the years. When Mazda came up with this Kodos design language, I wasn't too thrilled with it, but as they do their minor updates it looks more and more better from every angle and it's growing on me. I cant wait to see this upcoming rear drive CX-50 I feel it's going to be a big hit
In regards to the infotainment display... A plus is not having finger prints all over it. My 2017 Mazda 3 always had those show up at certain angles and lighting conditions. My 2021 RF forces me to never touch the screen now. Thanks for another great real world evaluation on the CX-5!
My wife just bought a 21 CX5 gran touring reserve and I totally agree with you about the seats. They are hard, narrow and short. I have a 2018 Mazda6 and the seats are absolutely perfect in every way. I also feel the CX5 is louder and has a harsher ride.
Yes. Sedans typically are quieter since they're closed off from the trunk.
My wife has the 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve. The turbo power is incredible and the driving experience is best served with 93 octane fuel. The acceleration is swift and puts a smile on my face every time, especially when it shifts to second gear. Second gear is magical in this car! Kirk, I 100% agree with you about the seats; the leather feels great to the touch but it is very taught so you feel like you're sitting "on" it instead of "in" it, and the seat backside bolsters are average at best. I also notice every time I get in either of the front seats that the metal seat frame below the cushions is narrow and my outer hip bones feel like they're wedged between the side bolsters. It's terrible for long-distance drives. I'm surprised you felt the rear seat legroom is sufficient. My wife is 5-10. I'm 6-0, and my sons are 6-3 & 6-5. For our family, this is a 2 person vehicle when considering a long-distance trip. NObody wants to be in the back seat for very long when we're all traveling together. And that small rear seatback recline feature is almost useless since the seat cushions feel a little flat and unsupportive. I never want to be in the back. So we have this great car and we never use it for road trips with the fam. We have to use our 13-year-old Highlander. Womp.
Finally, and something I consider a big deal with my 30+ year history of driving Mazdas, is the brakes you thought felt so awesome. I've been fixing my own cars since forever, and one thing I can bank on is having to replace the brake calipers in any of the 5 older Mazdas we've owned. I buy remanufactured calipers from a reputable auto parts store and swap them in every 2 or 3 years under their lifetime warranty when they start to corrode and bind. The weak link with these calipers is the seals on the glide pins, which allow water into the pin pocket and cause corrosion and binding. I usually know it's time when I'm in stop-and-go traffic and the car slows itself to a stop when coasting... It's very frustrating but it's one of those qualities I expect from the Mazda-specified (meaning cheap) Akebono brakes in 5 of the 7 Mazdas my wife and I have owned over the decades. I mention this, Kirk, as you waxed eloquently about Mazdas brakes. It's an interesting subject for me, as we've been watching Mazda reach for the Premium label for a decade now, yet I still see Akebono brakes on their cars, a decidedly non-premium component, at least the way Mazda specs them for their vehicles. They're just fine for about a year, and Mazda needs to step the hell up and follow Toyota's lead with how they design and specify their brake calipers. Our 2008 Highlander has its original calipers. My 2004 Mazda 6 is on it's 4th or 5th set by now. And my wife's CX-5, despite being a hoot to drive, has always had very spongy brakes. I always brake late after driving any of our other cars because it takes me 100 feet or more of travel to figure out where the brakes start to bite. My wife is used to it, but our Highlander, Mazda 6 and my GS350 all brake deliberately with zero guesswork. I've complained to the dealer and they said they were working according to specs. In disbelief, I bled the brakes and got air bubbles out of 3 of the 4 calipers, and topped off with synthetic fluid. Almost no improvement. So it's either a fluke or I'm missing something.
Sorry for the diatribe. I really enjoy your videos Kirk, especially when you go "Squirrel!" over something your camera caught. :)
Thanks Bill! I read the whole comment 🙂 crazy that you've had such a terrible go with the brakes. Hopefully they improve their durability!
@@KirkKreifels Thanks for making it through that !! haha I'm not known for my brevity. I'm hoping for improvement as well!
Great compact SUV. I live in a densely populated city and this is perfect for that. It’s 8 inches shorter than my sedan with more headroom and trunk.
Btw- the subwoofer in the spare tire is nothing new. It’s in every Audi Q5 with the Harmon Kardon system since 2008.
That explains why I haven't seen it before 😅 congratulations on your excellent cx5
@@KirkKreifels my mistake, the Audis had the B&O systems with sub in the spare tire.
Wish they offered the signature with the white leather interior.
Yes, they need more colors for the interior and exterior.....
Me too x 10000
And sadly I think Signature is only available in BROWN---- WHY?!?!?
@@KirkKreifels yeah man, other signature models offer the white leather, that just looks gorgeous🤤😍! I wonder why they don't offer it in the cx5 signature.
@@mementoscuderia833 Yessss it does!
I love when you get out and DRIVE AND FUSS AT OTHER PEOPLES BAD DRIVING......”It is so comical” .......more please! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Haha get used to it
The best midsize mainstream compact suv imo
I had already decided I want one, but thanks for the confirmation!
Congratulations!
As noted in the video the CX-5 is a tremendously important vehicle for Mazda. Not only is it the best selling Mazda vehicle in the US, it outsells all other models put together! It's an appealing vehicle in many ways but it does have one glaring weakness -- the cramped interior space especially for cargo. At 179" long it's firmly in the "compact" SUV category, only 3" inches shorter than a CR-V. Yet the CX-5 has 37.6 cubic ft of cargo space behind the second row and 75.8 cf overall. The CX-5 counters with 30.9 cf behind the rear seats and only 59.6 cf overall. In fact, not only does the CX-5 rank at the bottom of all "compact" SUVs, it offers less cargo space than several SUVs in the "subcompact" category. (e.g. Kia Seltos, VW Taos). Even telling is that the CX-5's cargo capacity barely exceeds that of a GTI (54 cf), a vehicle that's nearly a foot shorter than the Mazda.
If you need more room, then go to the CX-9 or now CX-90, If you need less, then go to the CX-3 or now CX-30.
I’m a Mazda fan and drive an MX-5. I live just outside Montgomery, Alabama and there’s no Mazda dealer in town. The nearest dealer is around 68 miles away, a major negative.
Awesome car for the money! That Volvo XC60 at 10:00 minutes tho 😍😍 in bursting blue metallic!
My cousin would be happy if the grand touring can give u the turbo with 250 hp.
Your cuzzo can get the Carbon Edition Turbo for only $200 more than the grand touring.
@@ChiggyChiggyChiggy he wants heated rear and front and cooled and the cool gauge cluster, unfornualty, you can't htose in the carbon edtion, make it worse he likes soul red, and you can't get it in carbon edtion
@@mclarenspeedtail8988 Everybody likes the soul red. Your cuzzo has good taste lol
Thanks for this in-depth review of a truly top quality SUV (per Consumer Reports).. I have a 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve (2.5 L., AWD) and love it. OK, I don't have the new paddle shifters ;o(, the larger screen, the Nappa leather or the extra 10 ft. lbs. of torque. BUT... I do have about 5 more horsepower (drop-in K&N air filter) and less turbo lag with a CorkSport down pipe. Much stiffer than the OEM pipe so noticeably better throttle response/less turbo lag.
I added a CorkSport oil catch can to condense crankcase vapors so they don't get to the air/oil separator and the back of my intake valves.
"DRESS-UP" MODS: Dealer roof racks, interior trunk cover, lighted door sill plates and rear bumper protector plate. Ali Express (China) dual hood gas props, stainless & rubber pedal covers and many brushed aluminum trim pieces. All "Ali stuff" is of amazingly good quality - it just takes 5 weeks to arrive!
Just love your car reviews all the way here in Australia
That caturra brown is beautiful, you take it back.
Great video!!! Can't wait for the CX50. thanks.
Now that is what I call excellento!!!!
Mazda is doing good
I agree with those seats, when I had my Mazda serviced they would give that to me and ask for the 3 instead because my rear end would hurt and my legs would have no support. I now have a WRX and my friend has the new Mazda 3 turbo and he agrees my seats are more comfortable. I think all top luxury brands focus heavily on seat comfort, Mazda needs to do some market research here in the states. Subaru most comfortable seats are the Outback with the leg extension great idea and not even trying to be a luxury brand.
R U the guy from Wondery ? 100% same voice :)
hahah nope.
If the interior color of the Sig look crappy dark go with the reserve version. It has the bright beige.
I watched kids all journey...it was so satisfying 😌.
OK, Kirk...tell me the truth. Is the 2.5L 187 HP CX-5 powerful enough for on/off the CA freeway system. I really do not want to entertain the thought of a turbo (which everyone seems to be going to). BTW, how does the family like FLA? I agree with you about the rear lights on the CX-5....will they change with the 2022 model? Most likely with the new CX-50 I guess.
the back seats do recline! it’s not much but the lever to lower the seats can click further back
It's not enough 😉
Great review! Just curious, where in Florida is this ???
Since he's on I-75 and near water I'd bet Tampa or south of there (Naples?).
@@stuartaaron613 Naples
Nice car lovely video, how much does it cost?
Everything is great with it , except I fell the screen is too small, yes I know they have a minimalistic approach, but it's still small.
Other than that it's perfect, which is hard to achieve
I have the exact same rear seats do recline, 2 inches. latch behind seat next to window
Pair your phone to car to get fulltime touchscreen ...car reviewers should know this instead of saying unavailible ....wrong buddy!
We in Europe don't have the 2,5L Turbo Engine. 😕
it's a real shame.
good review, nice car, thanks.
How the fuel economy compared to the non-turbo 2wd
Thanks
Awesome
Hi Kirk, I’ve been looking at the CX 5 for my next purchase. The seat comfort is a big factor though. Does the CX 9 front seat fare better than those on the CX 5? Also what’s your take on the CX 9 as compared to the Telluride ?
Great question! You'll have to try each one to see which for you the best. Telluride are too expensive and hard to come by ATM.
This cx5 is hard to say. The interior is nice, but drive smooth is not. My wife cx5 2018 top spec, gives chock feeling whenever i release gas pedal at a low speed (~30km/h). Steering wheel, hmm it's like Play station race steering wheel. It feels hard and has a bit of room to play around, definitely difference feeling from Toyota steering wheel (in a negative way). But the car is super reliable.
I own an XD Proactive in Tokyo with a 6-speed MT turbo diesel.
the interior color is similar or same as black tone edition sold in Japan
Your children were so well-behaved.
They're great kiddos! Thank you 🙂
What's the matter with cancelled Mazda6, rebranding the inline 6 RWD?
Yes that's the point. Rwd inline 6 can no longer be called 6. Smart move by Mazda
Driving in Florida looks even more interesting and exciting than DC lol
At least in small areas in SW Florida yes its really easy. Where I live in South Florida it's the very opposite its busy
@@1985toyotacamry My last trip to South Florida...people turn from the wrong lane, don't signal, and didn't lose their bad driving habits from NY/NJ.
@@trdrav4 that's sounds about right
I agree!
Didn't you find it a little cramped?
Can’t stand vehicles with CRT on the the top of the dash.
These roads seem awful from a design standpoint.
For 39k, the seats should be Recarro!
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