Most cars won’t let you use the touch screen unless the car is in park. Mine has a screen and wheel and the touch screen is 2000x faster when typing stuff in
I just came home from a 2 months road trip that covered 11,000 miles and driven through 29 states. My 2016 CX-5 didn’t have a single problem during the long trip.
Summers are horrible in TN. The bugs, heat, and humidity are disgusting, but I’m glad you liked it. I moved a year ago and I don’t miss it. I’ve been watching your videos bc I’m considering on a CX-5 myself. It’ll be my first Mazda, coming from a Nissan Altima.
I have a 2024 CX5 that allows touchscreen operation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and I still prefer using the hand dial remote. Hands down a better interface while driving and it is fast and precise.
I completely agree with you. Touch screens are a pain in the ass. I have a 2021 bmw and it has both the idrive system and a touch screen, and I put a glass screen protector on the screen thinking I would exclusively be using the touch screen. Turns out I haven’t used the touch screen in over 6 months. The rotary dial is so tactile and so much simpler once you learn where everything is. I had a 2019 Lexus and the Lexus system is the absolute worst
My 21 Mazda 3 has hella interior rattles. Been hunting them down for a year. Crazy because of how premium the interior looks but everything behind the dash is just a maraca. I took my first real roadtrip from Tennessee to California though and it was a breeze. I really love this generation of Mazda; questioning if these models will be the last platforms before they move to electric models. They could just stretch it out for a decade. Look how long Chrysler has been building the Charger lmao. Edit: Holy crap you're like right in my area in this video. I am absolutely one of your 5 viewers btw.
This isn’t the first time I’ve heard such horror stories regarding the current gen Mazda 3… the US market 3 is built in Mexico and they seem to have issues with body integrity
@@bbishoppcm My car was assembled in Japan otherwise I would happily take that excuse. Since she was born in October 2020 I just like to imagine the factory workers thought the world was ending with the height of the pandemic and nothing mattered anyways. haha Its been a great car otherwise. I'm just obsessive and zero in on any abnormal interior buzz or squeak. A torturous condition. My girlfriend says she cant hear them bless her.
Physical Buttons over touch screens. That was a major point who made me buy a cx-5 as well. Hate all these new cars with huge displays that are very clunky to use if you are on the road.
There is a learning curve with just about every automaker's current infotainment system interface. I could only imagine if my grandparents bought a newer car as none of them even owned a desktop computer.
Nice video, but I would appreciate to test all tech that this vehicle got such as adapted cruse control, jamm assist , ect.........since you drove 2700 miles
I enjoyed your video. I recently bought a 2021 Carbon Edition and I noticed the lumbar on my leather seats isn't very good. I was wondering if you tried using your lumbar on your trip and how it was?
Do drink cups get in the way of the screen controls? CX-30 moved the cup holders, was that due to how close the drink cups were to the controls? What model is this CX-5? Turbo?
My CX-5 is a “preferred” with normally aspirated (non turbo) engine. The CX-5 has the cupholders in front of the controls but they do not interfere with them at all
I actually looked at and considered a Mazda CX-5 as my first car, but ultimately decided on a Ford Bronco Sport since I really liked the styling and the price was just in my budget.
One of my biggest fears buying a Ford product just came to fruition; the Bronco (V6) engines are catastrophically failing already. Hopefully this “quality is job #1” nonsense hasn’t extended to the Bronco Sport/Mavericks…
@@bbishoppcm in a strange twist of events my bronco sport I initially ordered was delayed and ended up canceling the order. I ended up going with a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL.
@@CosmicKangaroo I kinda like the Santa Cruz; I hope it works out for you! These are the types of vehicles Americans should be buying; I'd like to see more manufacturers offer them. If Mazda or Toyota would build a small, compact pickup I'd be all over it!
May I ask any difference when driving CX5 using both manual mode plus sport mode and just manual mode alone? I didn’t feel any difference but worrying if using both at the same time would harm the engine, any advices? Thanks.
The rain guards are a genuine Mazda OEM accessory; I installed them myself, they permanently adhere to the window frame with 3M VHB foam tape, and clips.
Steely Dan Can’t Buy A Thrill is one of my favorite albums. I have owned my CX5 2023 Premium for two weeks now and can say I have mastered the infotainment system. I did have an issue though when I connected Apple Car Play. I can’t remember what screen I was on but everything was fine until I adjusted the volume which kicked me out of the current app I was in. Have you experienced anything like that? I’ve only connected it once so I guess I need to experiment more. My other issue is the seats, I wish they were slightly wider because the sides press against my thighs too much but then again I am coming from a Ram truck to this smaller car so maybe that’s normal. I’m planning on a long road trip soon across two states so I’ll probably buy a memory foam pad to sit on as I get that butt bone pain whenever I drive too long but that has been the case no matter what cars I’ve driven. A very interesting video by the way and dice I’ve watched two already so I guess it’s time to subscribe. Happy trails.
The carplay issue is not something I’ve experienced, but I have had overall bad luck using CarPlay with non-Apple branded cables. The seats are some of the most comfortable I’ve ever had in a car, and so far we’ve driven from NH to Tennessee once, and NH to Pittsburgh and west virginia most recently, all with no discomfort.
Honestly, I still believe it has more power than it needs. More power would come at a cost of either fuel economy or long term reliability (turbochargers for example). In its current form, it easily gets out of its own way even with four adults in it.
@@bbishoppcm thanks for the reply. I’m really debating between the CX5 turbo and non turbo. The heart wants Turbo but the brain is saying “your heart can’t think” lol.
Let me ask. What size tires do you have? I see a lot of videos who say their car drives comfortable. I'm assuming they have 2 things ...... 1 smooth streets in their area and or 17 inch tires. I have 19 in and they ride pretty stiff! Smooth on a good street but less than Smooth you feel everything. Belive I need to downgrade
17” wheels. This is the ONLY reason I didn’t buy the carbon edition they had on the lot - 19” wheels are fucking ridiculous on today’s poorly maintained roads.
Mine is the non-turbo and I have actually driven a 2.5 turbo CX-30, and to be honest, I’m very satisfied with the output of the non-turbo in exchange for a bit more mpg.
Hey Man, I just watched your video about the Kodak DC40 and as far as I can tell you are one of the only accessable figures who has the original software to make it work. I was wondering if you could send me the floppy disk contents in any form over to me and I can make it publicly assessable to everyone on the internet. It would also help me with my DC40 because as of right now I can't use it. I would really appreciate it.
I bought a 2022 Turbo two months ago. I love this car, i do but..... I almost ALWAYS use android auto and the info system ready is a pain when I'm using it. The touchscreens I've had are MUCH easier. I want to use the Sirius in the car, not the app on my phone and it can be done but it's a pain to change channels. The app on the phone and the app in the car have done of the sanee channels but they aren't playing the same songs at the same time. Sometimes i don't even know which I'm listening to unless I look at the screen. If the song playing is what it says then it's the app on the phone. If the song playing is different than what is actual playing I'm listening to the car radio but it isn't registering on the screen. It always wants to use the app on my phone. Other than that the dial is fine. If Apple and Google would develop an app for non touch screen cars it would be great. But they won't. I'm tired of every reviewer saying this system is better. It may be when NOT using Android Auto but it just isn't right now.
My mom and dad just mini road triped our "new" car across the city for the best sea food in town. Long story short A pothole killed our 07 Pontiac Vibe (RIP one of the best cars we ever had, you'll be missed) the "new" is a 2013 dodge journey a few scuffs no rust and 200k km's on the dail but front to back top to bottom and underneath all look good soooo hopeful it holds together...
Sad loss on the Pontiac Vibe! Part of the reason that was such a great car was because it was rebadged Toyota matrix. When my son was ready to get his first car, I tried very hard to find an all wheel drive matrix/vibe in his price range and just couldn't get it done. Very disappointing.
@@chriss8784 Yes it was sad to see the Vibe go the the scrap yard in the sky, it was a great car and never let us down. I'm enjoying the features of the dodge journey (it's a mid trim level) the touch screen system is nice, and having the Bluetooth phone and nav system well very useful for the old man. Was is the matrix? I keep thinking it's a rebadged Rav4 lol. Yup would be been a good first used car
Yeah, this is the first time I’ve heard anyone complain about either of these things… I’m sorry to hear you had a bad experience with yours, but I still love both of ours!!
Either it was a lemon, or it’s a troll. The CX-5 is literally one of the most universally loved vehicles in its class… my neighbor loved mine so much, he bought one - and now wants a second one for his wife!
Touch screens are dangerous in cars. I completely agree with you on the safety and usability of the scroll wheel. Great video for real people.
Most cars won’t let you use the touch screen unless the car is in park. Mine has a screen and wheel and the touch screen is 2000x faster when typing stuff in
I just came home from a 2 months road trip that covered 11,000 miles and driven through 29 states. My 2016 CX-5 didn’t have a single problem during the long trip.
Summers are horrible in TN. The bugs, heat, and humidity are disgusting, but I’m glad you liked it. I moved a year ago and I don’t miss it. I’ve been watching your videos bc I’m considering on a CX-5 myself. It’ll be my first Mazda, coming from a Nissan Altima.
I have a 2024 CX5 that allows touchscreen operation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and I still prefer using the hand dial remote. Hands down a better interface while driving and it is fast and precise.
I completely agree with you. Touch screens are a pain in the ass. I have a 2021 bmw and it has both the idrive system and a touch screen, and I put a glass screen protector on the screen thinking I would exclusively be using the touch screen. Turns out I haven’t used the touch screen in over 6 months. The rotary dial is so tactile and so much simpler once you learn where everything is. I had a 2019 Lexus and the Lexus system is the absolute worst
I agreed with you i got a cx-50 and on the use i really like the knob
Mine got the wireless airplay
This car is just amazing! Yeah it seems outdated the non touch screen but in reality is so nice! I loved it!
Sweet ride man ;D
i know you
My 21 Mazda 3 has hella interior rattles. Been hunting them down for a year. Crazy because of how premium the interior looks but everything behind the dash is just a maraca. I took my first real roadtrip from Tennessee to California though and it was a breeze. I really love this generation of Mazda; questioning if these models will be the last platforms before they move to electric models. They could just stretch it out for a decade. Look how long Chrysler has been building the Charger lmao.
Edit: Holy crap you're like right in my area in this video. I am absolutely one of your 5 viewers btw.
This isn’t the first time I’ve heard such horror stories regarding the current gen Mazda 3… the US market 3 is built in Mexico and they seem to have issues with body integrity
@@bbishoppcm My car was assembled in Japan otherwise I would happily take that excuse. Since she was born in October 2020 I just like to imagine the factory workers thought the world was ending with the height of the pandemic and nothing mattered anyways. haha
Its been a great car otherwise. I'm just obsessive and zero in on any abnormal interior buzz or squeak. A torturous condition. My girlfriend says she cant hear them bless her.
I want to have both! Touchscreen with the option of knobs.
Physical Buttons over touch screens. That was a major point who made me buy a cx-5 as well. Hate all these new cars with huge displays that are very clunky to use if you are on the road.
There is a learning curve with just about every automaker's current infotainment system interface. I could only imagine if my grandparents bought a newer car as none of them even owned a desktop computer.
I find that the Adirondack Mountains and most of the smaller towns in Maine have about the friendliest people in the Northeast.
I once was in a Kroger in Michigan, so they seem to be a bit scattered around the US.
Nice video, but I would appreciate to test all tech that this vehicle got such as adapted cruse control, jamm assist , ect.........since you drove 2700 miles
I have always used the knob, even on the Mazda vehicles that do have touchscreen.
CarPlay connection time is super fast, like super fast.
Between rental car shortages and most airports having staffing shortages, it's hard to accommodate normal amounts of tourists.
I enjoyed your video. I recently bought a 2021 Carbon Edition and I noticed the lumbar on my leather seats isn't very good. I was wondering if you tried using your lumbar on your trip and how it was?
Mine is quite comfortable! I almost bought a carbon edition, but the 19” wheels would never hold up on New England roads…
@@bbishoppcm I hear u, I live in Fla. I’m really liking the car though besides the lumbar.
Publix are based in Florida and are all over that state.
Do drink cups get in the way of the screen controls? CX-30 moved the cup holders, was that due to how close the drink cups were to the controls? What model is this CX-5? Turbo?
My CX-5 is a “preferred” with normally aspirated (non turbo) engine. The CX-5 has the cupholders in front of the controls but they do not interfere with them at all
Soul Red Metallic
I WANT adaptive cruise control
u can long press the home button to switch between apple and stock instead of pressing back multiple times
I actually looked at and considered a Mazda CX-5 as my first car, but ultimately decided on a Ford Bronco Sport since I really liked the styling and the price was just in my budget.
One of my biggest fears buying a Ford product just came to fruition; the Bronco (V6) engines are catastrophically failing already. Hopefully this “quality is job #1” nonsense hasn’t extended to the Bronco Sport/Mavericks…
@@bbishoppcm in a strange twist of events my bronco sport I initially ordered was delayed and ended up canceling the order. I ended up going with a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL.
@@CosmicKangaroo I kinda like the Santa Cruz; I hope it works out for you! These are the types of vehicles Americans should be buying; I'd like to see more manufacturers offer them. If Mazda or Toyota would build a small, compact pickup I'd be all over it!
Recall record means nothing to ya , good luck.
May I ask any difference when driving CX5 using both manual mode plus sport mode and just manual mode alone? I didn’t feel any difference but worrying if using both at the same time would harm the engine, any advices? Thanks.
No it won’t do anything manual mode just lets you shift the gears
Did your car come with the rain guards over the windows or did you put on yourself? Is it glued to the paint or the kind that fits inside?
The rain guards are a genuine Mazda OEM accessory; I installed them myself, they permanently adhere to the window frame with 3M VHB foam tape, and clips.
Steely Dan Can’t Buy A Thrill is one of my favorite albums. I have owned my CX5 2023 Premium for two weeks now and can say I have mastered the infotainment system. I did have an issue though when I connected Apple Car Play. I can’t remember what screen I was on but everything was fine until I adjusted the volume which kicked me out of the current app I was in. Have you experienced anything like that? I’ve only connected it once so I guess I need to experiment more. My other issue is the seats, I wish they were slightly wider because the sides press against my thighs too much but then again I am coming from a Ram truck to this smaller car so maybe that’s normal. I’m planning on a long road trip soon across two states so I’ll probably buy a memory foam pad to sit on as I get that butt bone pain whenever I drive too long but that has been the case no matter what cars I’ve driven. A very interesting video by the way and dice I’ve watched two already so I guess it’s time to subscribe. Happy trails.
The carplay issue is not something I’ve experienced, but I have had overall bad luck using CarPlay with non-Apple branded cables. The seats are some of the most comfortable I’ve ever had in a car, and so far we’ve driven from NH to Tennessee once, and NH to Pittsburgh and west virginia most recently, all with no discomfort.
The prouncouncian of Appalachian is somewhat regional in the eastern US.
Nissan has an assembly plant in Smyrna. They now manufacture your favorite vehicle, the Nissan Murano, there.
Yeah, wanted to tour it but nobody else wanted to
My 1999 Sentra was built there
how is the 2.5L treating you, do you feel like more power would be useful for everyday driving? Thanks!
Honestly, I still believe it has more power than it needs. More power would come at a cost of either fuel economy or long term reliability (turbochargers for example). In its current form, it easily gets out of its own way even with four adults in it.
@@bbishoppcm thanks for the reply. I’m really debating between the CX5 turbo and non turbo. The heart wants Turbo but the brain is saying “your heart can’t think” lol.
@@oscarhalder We got the non turbo (there are none in germany), 194hp... it is more then enough even for the German Autobahn without speed limits ;)
Let me ask. What size tires do you have? I see a lot of videos who say their car drives comfortable. I'm assuming they have 2 things ...... 1 smooth streets in their area
and or 17 inch tires. I have 19 in and they ride pretty stiff! Smooth on a good street but less than Smooth you feel everything. Belive I need to downgrade
17” wheels. This is the ONLY reason I didn’t buy the carbon edition they had on the lot - 19” wheels are fucking ridiculous on today’s poorly maintained roads.
I'm having the same problem! Our roads are relatively smooth and I still feel every lump and bump with 19"
@@rockswapna Had a x3 before that, and now a cx-5 with 19" wheels, the mazda is like riding a cloud compared to the bmw x3.
Do you have the turbo version? If not, is it adequate enough power to have the non-turbo?
Mine is the non-turbo and I have actually driven a 2.5 turbo CX-30, and to be honest, I’m very satisfied with the output of the non-turbo in exchange for a bit more mpg.
does that support Andorid Auto
Yes
Hey Man, I just watched your video about the Kodak DC40 and as far as I can tell you are one of the only accessable figures who has the original software to make it work. I was wondering if you could send me the floppy disk contents in any form over to me and I can make it publicly assessable to everyone on the internet. It would also help me with my DC40 because as of right now I can't use it. I would really appreciate it.
I’ll see if I can make that happen for you. Drop me an email at stereorepairs@gmail.com
@@bbishoppcm Hey I left a email a few days ago and was wondering if I sent it to the wrong email.
@@BeckerXD no, I got it - will get to it!
I bought a 2022 Turbo two months ago. I love this car, i do but..... I almost ALWAYS use android auto and the info system ready is a pain when I'm using it. The touchscreens I've had are MUCH easier. I want to use the Sirius in the car, not the app on my phone and it can be done but it's a pain to change channels. The app on the phone and the app in the car have done of the sanee channels but they aren't playing the same songs at the same time. Sometimes i don't even know which I'm listening to unless I look at the screen. If the song playing is what it says then it's the app on the phone. If the song playing is different than what is actual playing I'm listening to the car radio but it isn't registering on the screen. It always wants to use the app on my phone. Other than that the dial is fine. If Apple and Google would develop an app for non touch screen cars it would be great. But they won't. I'm tired of every reviewer saying this system is better. It may be when NOT using Android Auto but it just isn't right now.
My mom and dad just mini road triped our "new" car across the city for the best sea food in town.
Long story short
A pothole killed our 07 Pontiac Vibe (RIP one of the best cars we ever had, you'll be missed) the "new" is a 2013 dodge journey a few scuffs no rust and 200k km's on the dail but front to back top to bottom and underneath all look good soooo hopeful it holds together...
Sad loss on the Pontiac Vibe! Part of the reason that was such a great car was because it was rebadged Toyota matrix. When my son was ready to get his first car, I tried very hard to find an all wheel drive matrix/vibe in his price range and just couldn't get it done. Very disappointing.
@@chriss8784 Yes it was sad to see the Vibe go the the scrap yard in the sky, it was a great car and never let us down. I'm enjoying the features of the dodge journey (it's a mid trim level) the touch screen system is nice, and having the Bluetooth phone and nav system well very useful for the old man. Was is the matrix? I keep thinking it's a rebadged Rav4 lol. Yup would be been a good first used car
I guess you could say that people from the Northeast are stereotyped as a bit crusty too.
Touch screen is pain ..............
harsh ride 6 speed trans is bad gear hunts in city driving seat material is bad F Y MAZDA
Yeah, this is the first time I’ve heard anyone complain about either of these things… I’m sorry to hear you had a bad experience with yours, but I still love both of ours!!
cx5 is trash , I know I have a 22 carbon edition going to dump this car soon
Why so?
What's the issue with it? Thinking of getting one but just the base trim.
I have 2021 Carbon turbo it’s great other than mpg 17 n small gas tank 12.9
Either it was a lemon, or it’s a troll. The CX-5 is literally one of the most universally loved vehicles in its class… my neighbor loved mine so much, he bought one - and now wants a second one for his wife!