Honestly, with how ergonomic the control cluster is next to the arm rest, it's way better to navigate using the infotainment dial than the touch screen. To me, anyway.
Lmao my bad for being super super late but that’s wireless Apple car play for ya! I’m sure the screen is snappy. That’s why I wire mine up almost always cause if you don’t have a perfect signal it’ll be chunky like that.
Yup! Test drove one of these and that's exactly what I found out. I didn't like the look of it either. Looked to me like a cell phone on it's side sitting on top of the dash.
But that hesitation when you gas it..I’d have never driven a Mazda you would never notice it..but I have driven regular an turbos so it sticks out to me bad
@@brianstockton4299 CX-50 uses a twin scroll (or was it single? can't quite remember) vs. dynamic pressure turbo utilized in the M3TH, CX-5, CX-30, etc. That's why the 50 has more lag. JB4 + intake cleaned up the response very nicely.
@@KonG-rk4od best I can tell you we have the 2022 csx-30 turbo premium plus..it a amazing car great power for the size it will go..it’s our 2nd,the dealer told us about the 50’s lag on take off it has something to do with the traction I believe he said.he said it best if you’ve never driven a Mazda you wouldn’t notice it,but seeing as we had we noticed it an didn’t like it
The exterior looks of the CX-50 are better than the CX-5 imho, but that's the only real "plus" I can agree on. Also, I just survived, and walked away from, a head on collision in a 2021 CX-5 GT AWD in March, and so when I found a '22 C-X5 Signature as CPO for $34k in May, I bought it on the spot. With just 7k miles, I have a better-than-new warranty, loaded with every option, excellent safety rating, & the #1 ranking for reliability by Consumer Reports. I've been driving Mazdas only for 20 years, but prices are rising too fast lately, for less content. I know I got lucky on my new CX-5 w/respect to the price AND Signature model being available. The CX-50 Meridian Edition seems like an overpriced trim level...for some graphics & smaller rims...that lacks the Bose Audiopilot Sound System, Nappa Leather, ventilated seats, etc. that are standard on the CX-5 Signature. Plus the CX-5 has the #1 rated safety & reliability scores from Consumer Reports, based on over a decade of data. Finally, the CX-5 is made in Japan. I have a friend who works at Mazda USA, and for now, he states that the CX-70 that is coming next year, combined with the CX-50, will replace the CX-5 after the 2024 MY. The delay for the CX-70 is partially due to the CX-5 sales going through the roof everywhere it's for sale, despite hefty price increases annually since 2017. A similarly equipped CX-70 will cost at least $25k more than the current CX-5 Sig. It may handle better...and the turbo inline 6, RWD platform is more "premium" than the current CX-5, too...but it's not THAT much better. Again, JMHO
Here in canada, the medium trim (called GT) comes with everything you said that is supposedly missing in the cx50. I do agree meridian (which is simply GT but with hood graphics, a roof rack and offroad tires) is stupid expensive for no reason though.
@@vindictiv6880 I agree, and have had 3 CX-5 models. The 2019 GT FWD with the GT prem pkg was a good deal, since I did not need AWD, the base engine seemed good, & I had pretty much every option except for the SXM travel link, surround view camera & safety alerts. It cost me $27.5k as a lightly used CPO. Then I traded for the '21 GT AWD w/GT prem pkg, and I loved it. It was the same as what you have in Canada, and the gas mileage hardly changed, but it was totaled. The safety alone had me searching everywhere for another low mileage CPO GT model. I got a notification about a '22 Signature from Autotrader...and it was listed for over $1k less than I paid for the '21 GT model...at a BMW dealer in Tennessee. I bought it that day, and at first I was concerned about gas mileage & premium fuel. Yes, it costs more, but the turbo does make for a more enjoyable drive. I would have bought another GT, though, like you have, had I found one first. The seller agreed to the same extra year/12,000 miles you get from Mazda's CPO deal, so it was hard for me NOT to upgrade.
The CX-70 is a significantly larger car. It's the size of a 3-Row SUV. It's also the most well-equipped Mazda, with the most tech and features. I think it justifies being significantly more than a CX-5. I also work at Mazda, and I don't believe there are plans to get rid of the CX-5. It's their best selling car by far. Can't 100% confirm, but I believe they're more likely to do a redesign
@@johnsolomita1888 Thanks for posting. My dealer states that Mazda doesn't tell him much about future products. A year ago he was sure that the CX-70 for the U.S. was a unique, smaller RWD model...already sold in other markets as the CX-60. I'm seeing some outlets reporting that the CX-5 will be back for 2025 or 26, and using Toyota's Hybrid power train only. None of those "reports" cite anything official from Mazda, though. Is that what you are hearing at Mazda? Or do you still think the CX-5 will get a full redesign, on a FWD/AWD design, retaining most of the trims & spec's, with perhaps a hybrid model available? Finally, the CX-60 that uses the new, RWD platform, the inline 6, & the PHEV model does not appear to be as big as the CX-70/90. Is that accurate? The CX-60 reviews I've watched are from Australia, & while it has had some of the same "new model" bugs as the U.S. CX-90, it actually appears to be much closer in size to the CX-5/50. So that would suggest that there is a unique, shortened version of Mazda's RWD platform already being made by Mazda, complete with the I-6 & PHEV power trains. Do you think it's ever coming to the U.S.,? If so, I can''t see Mazda carrying 3 compact SUV's. What do you think?
I don't like the big seam which runs down the middle of the seats. I have a fractured spine and I would not like that digging in while driving. CX-5 has independent rear suspension, I don't need it to be an off roader, just good in the snow when necessary. C6-5 also made in Japan. My father is hard of hearing and on trips we couldn't converse at all due to road, and other noises. CX-5 is whisper quiet at 75 mph. In my 2018 GT the screen is touch when standing still, and only controller knob when moving, which is fine by me as there are enough distractions on the road these days without looking at a touch screen while driving. I scan music stations by using the control knob without looking at the screen at all.
Regarding the road noise of the CX-50 vs CX-5, did they have the same tires? Tires make a HUGE difference in road noise. Yes, the CX-5 will be a little quieter with the same tires, because it is slightly slipperier aerodynamically and has some acoustic glass, but "whisper quiet" vs "can't carry on a conversation" quieter?
Unfortunately it does’t have independent rear suspension (whereas the CX-5 does). Independent rear suspension helps stabilize and better control bumps.
Clarifying I am not an owner of either vehicle though we are looking at the CX-5 or CX-50 for my wife. This being said my current car has touch screen and it sometimes doesn't register touches correctly, this is especially true in car play, it's a mess. I say this as mazda having the "track pad" style is really appealing to us as there should not be any of these quirks I experience with my daily driver.
Cx 50 was put together here in the states. Materials are cheap Also it is very loud and whiles cx5 still Japanese and very quiet especially with a turbo fun car on
It's quite amusing how some car companies are pricing their gas-powered vehicles at the same level as electric cars. I recall that financially savvy individuals used to prefer buying 2 to 3-year-old cars, and in today's market, it's become a reality. My wife and I have a combined income of over $260,000, and considering our children and future college expenses, owning a Tesla isn't in our plans. Opting for two car payments in the range of $350 to $450 each, rather than two payments between $850 and $1100 each, just makes financial sense. We intend to invest every extra dollar wisely, rather than splurging on brand-new, fancy cars.
We purchased a Honda CR-V in 2021 and while I was always the guy who bought 3 year old cars, there was so little difference between a 3 year old used car and a new car, it made no sense. Used car prices at the time had skyrocketed but MSRP had not yet been changed for new cars. Our local Honda dealer was not yet charging above MSRP as many other dealers had started to do. Fast forward to today. That Honda was just totaled. Wife sitting at stop light and was rear-ended, guy never slowed down. We are now shopping. Observations: 1) I was shocked at how little the Honda depreciated after 3 years, and 2) because of the increases in new car prices since then , it now makes sense again to buy a 3 year old car. That same model and trim package today is $10K more new than the 2021 version. I am still driving my 2010 Mazda I bought in 2013 with very little maintenance required.
And that, for young people just starting out with student loans and frustration over not being able to have everything instantly, is how previous generations worked toward what they wanted. Budget, compromise, be realistic, sacrifice a few things to get the one or 2 biggest things, then add the luxuries back n when you get caught up. Every generation has it much easier for some things, but harder for others. People weren't saddled with huge loans a while back, but only wealthy kids expected to graduate without working their way through. Loans and grants just paid for tuition and some expenses--not housing, food, etc. You expected to rent for years before buy a home and only rich-ish kids got NEW cars, let alone paid for by their parents. You expected to work a long time in one place-- at least 5 years--before getting more than a very minor promotion. You could be turned down for health coverage if you had so much as a low thyroid or brief depression, which meant you had to remain employed full-time n order to have health care! But our parents had one family car, no student aid, and often no health insurance. Thy worked forever in the same place lest they be considered a "job hopper", and called their supervisors "Mister" even in the grocery store aisle.
My mom put 200k miles on her old Mazda and loved the car. We want her to get a new one but she hates the dash with the physical button you have to cycle for everything
My 2016 mazda 3 built in Mexico and run for 200k befor the accident, Only thing I have replaced is the brake pads and not the rotors, and spark plugs, Thats it, so not sure why people complain about where they built as long as its a Mazda
I understand that the CX50 is made for more rugged terrain but I just don’t like the large black plastic over the wheels. Other than that the car looks fantastic but I still like my CX5
CX5 more premium, including acoustic windshield and double pane front windows. Which means quite a ride. Also all 2024 Mazda have touch screens CX5 included but lock when you drive but you can configure it so you can touch while driving.
And the panaromic sunroof in the 50 is a joke. It’s so long but opens the same amount as the 5’s. Not that I really want a panoramic for structural integrity reasons.
@@jbrown4137but I believe it’s only a touch screen for Apple Car Play / Android Auto. I don’t think the standard infotainment is a touchscreen on either car
@@lsvej1 because it’s a non-diverse workplace no problems.. Low to no drug and alcohol problems. Meaning people come to work sober to make your car. They don’t come to work and have culture issues or culture clashes with other people… so they also go to work and take pride in their work.. versus an American just going for a paycheck.. this tends to lead to a pattern on a Friday when it’s time to get off work and there’s something needs to be done to complete an automobile the American would just do whatever it takes to get done but the Japanese person would take the time go get the correct tool and do what needs to be done correctly.. homogeneous societies also create more high, trust more high moral translates into a better quality manufacture. sorry the multiculturalism creates a lot of unnecessary problems.
no I bought the lowest trim for about 29,000. it seems good so far, gets better gas mileage than what reddit people keep saying, I am getting better gas mileage than my trade in used to get 2010 2.5 Ford Fusion its about 34 MPG so far! after a week! my fusion only got 27 mpg , didnt want turbo people I dont want that much power because I would be racing other cars then
Me its the other way. I find the cx5 ttoo bubbly plus everybody and their mom has one while the cx50 are really rare in my area and i also love its more rugged/masculine look.
@@tisha1322 there's only 3inchs difference in terms of width and 5 in terms of length. If you don't feel like you're driving a bus with the cx-5, you won't either with the cx50. I drive a civic 2012 2-door normally and I test drove a Cx-50 and it didn't feel at all like a van or bus.
@@tisha1322That’s crazy. I came from driving a RAM 1500 and I also occasionally drive a van. Can’t imagine how you’d see a relatively tiny car like either the 50 or the 5 as buses 😂
I test drive the cx5 and the cx50, even though it looks awesome in the outside, the inside is not. Too much plastic, the center ac vent looks odd, the seats are too hard and the panoramic only opens half way. Team CX5.
I had a 2017 CX-5 but then switched to the 2021 with the turbo. The turbo is *very* responsive and gives you that burst of power when you want/need it. I absolutely love it. The non-turbo is slow off the line and that was a big downer for me It's better once you're at speed and need the extra punch. Both great and fun to drive, especially on windy roads.
I don’t like that fading/pulsing turn signal thing that Mazda is doing. Old school incandescent bulbs already have that soft on/fade and I think the sharp on off of LED bulbs look much more modern. I saw one of these where the car was indicating to turn and I didn’t even realize that the cars was actually signaling because the light didn’t have the sharp on/off.
For being partly owned by Toyota I’m disappointed. With the emptiness in the front dash there’s no storage slot. Also driver vertical ac vent and passenger horizontal looks odd. If your getting one why pay $43k you can get used Lexus RX350 which is actual luxury. A base CX50 is $30k with partial leather and practically priced.
I was told it wasn’t when driving due to safety. Personally, I’m okay with that since I normally don’t touch buttons when I drive. Really only music and it’s thru my phone since I can have it closer to me.
avg cost of a new car in 2023 is $45k With how insane new/used car prices are, 45k is a deal. They're quite willing to work with you on interest rate too -- dealers _love_ the newer, higher prices of the cars, but no one wants to buy at 8% on a new vehicle. I ended up getting 3.5% on my 50 -- quite a step up from an overpriced Mazda 3 @ 7.25%!!
I’m summarize the story here: You go to the dealer for the CX-50, you end up getting the CX-5 and not looking back. If you put in 30 min to an hour of research you will understand. That being said, if the outer looks are so important, or the off road mode, or the optionof the extended sunroof, then the CX-50 makes sense… if those aren’t big on your need list, the CX-5 is better.
Still think the CX-30 is the way to go, but the CX-50 shows that Mazda wants to compete in the “outdoorsy” category that has traditionally been dominated by Subaru.
Premium at a budget friendly price compared to the RAV4 and CR-V. Those I know with a Mazda do not have issues like they used to have back in the 1990s and 2000s.
I have a 2018 cx-5 touring bought it for $34k new and I love it. For $43 this CX-50 looks nice but doesn't offer much more. I'll keep my CX-5 which is made in Japan not USA like the cx50
I like that Mazda finally decided to add more interior colors. However, I prefer the rear end of the rav-4 instead. Cx 50's rounded rear end looks like a tug boat imo 😂. Nice SUV but looks dated from the back. Im going to pass on this
Sounds like the CX-5 is better for my taste even though the CX-50’s face is much cooler. I don’t care for any of that tech and safety crap and the moonroof is more of a burden than a boon. They are prone to leaking and breaking and are very expensive to repair. As a tall guy they also make it harder to fit in some vehicles.
100% agree. The CX-5 is best in-class, period. Test-drove a RAV4 before buying our CX-5, and it blew chunks. Not even close, when it comes to driving dynamics.
The cx-5 is horrible on your back so you have to recline your chair to get comfortable but if you have a toddler they won’t have enough room to move their legs if you recline. The cx-5 is an amazing car but the seating is way too compact. I can’t ride in it for more than 2 hours.
CX-50 looks good in the front & that's it. Move around to the sides & rear & it starts looking weirdly off proportion & clunky. Looks cheaper & more budget than a CX-5 also IMO, despite looking larger & costing more.
Just bought a 2024 Carbon Turbo CX-5 and it's far from boring. Plus...independent rear suspension as compared to the torsion beam in the CX-50...oh, and Made in Japan.
I really wish that the moon roof was an actual option but it’s not. You have to accept the moon roof, like it or not, if you want the higher trim level. I viscerally hate moon roofs. They are just an unnecessary point of failure that you will have to deal with in the future, guaranteed.
The CX50 in the video is $43K , the out side looks really nice but the inside where driver seat and enjoy the entertainment system not that impressed , so it’s more like buying the car just to impress people not for yourself , the New Lexus RX SUV only $50K
The cx5 has independent rear suspension, cx50 is torsion bar just like the Mazda3. Also the CX5 is made in Japan, the CX50 is made in Mexico….or somewhere other than Japan.
CX 50 if you are fool enough to think that rugged look help off-roading ability. CX 50 may look like big physically wide and smaller than the CX-5 inside
i disagree, i feel like the huge plastic surrounds of the tires make it look cheap rather than rugged, furthermore, this is a small thing but the steering wheel is just ugly as compared to the cx-5 steering wheel, also the passenger air vent is in a weird place. the cx-5 may be dated but it definitely wins
The CX-5 is made in Japan, the CX-50 is made in USA - perhaps that’s worth considering.
Mazda Japanese vehicles are better made than vehicles built in America period.
I am wondering why we build worse than japanese
@@Alven0821no discipline!
Yep - My made in Japan 2014 Mazda 6 has about 190K miles and still going strong!
@@Alven0821Unions
That screen swipe transition was CLUNKY.
exactly my thoughts..
Honestly, with how ergonomic the control cluster is next to the arm rest, it's way better to navigate using the infotainment dial than the touch screen. To me, anyway.
@@juanamae711Yeah who would use the touchscreen except maybe a passenger lol
Lmao my bad for being super super late but that’s wireless Apple car play for ya! I’m sure the screen is snappy. That’s why I wire mine up almost always cause if you don’t have a perfect signal it’ll be chunky like that.
Yup! Test drove one of these and that's exactly what I found out. I didn't like the look of it either. Looked to me like a cell phone on it's side sitting on top of the dash.
As an owner of a cx50 I can tell you it’s an absolute blast to drive and the interior definitely gives a high end feel to the car.
But that hesitation when you gas it..I’d have never driven a Mazda you would never notice it..but I have driven regular an turbos so it sticks out to me bad
@@brianstockton4299Same here, didn’t like the lag at all
@@brianstockton4299 CX-50 uses a twin scroll (or was it single? can't quite remember) vs. dynamic pressure turbo utilized in the M3TH, CX-5, CX-30, etc.
That's why the 50 has more lag.
JB4 + intake cleaned up the response very nicely.
@@KonG-rk4od best I can tell you we have the 2022 csx-30 turbo premium plus..it a amazing car great power for the size it will go..it’s our 2nd,the dealer told us about the 50’s lag on take off it has something to do with the traction I believe he said.he said it best if you’ve never driven a Mazda you wouldn’t notice it,but seeing as we had we noticed it an didn’t like it
Both are like 12k in price apart, not the best comparison
Absolutely love our CX-50 Turbo. Great luxury feeling.
CX5 signature wins. I love mine. Luxury vs cool looking.
absolutely
The exterior looks of the CX-50 are better than the CX-5 imho, but that's the only real "plus" I can agree on. Also, I just survived, and walked away from, a head on collision in a 2021 CX-5 GT AWD in March, and so when I found a '22 C-X5 Signature as CPO for $34k in May, I bought it on the spot. With just 7k miles, I have a better-than-new warranty, loaded with every option, excellent safety rating, & the #1 ranking for reliability by Consumer Reports. I've been driving Mazdas only for 20 years, but prices are rising too fast lately, for less content. I know I got lucky on my new CX-5 w/respect to the price AND Signature model being available. The CX-50 Meridian Edition seems like an overpriced trim level...for some graphics & smaller rims...that lacks the Bose Audiopilot Sound System, Nappa Leather, ventilated seats, etc. that are standard on the CX-5 Signature. Plus the CX-5 has the #1 rated safety & reliability scores from Consumer Reports, based on over a decade of data. Finally, the CX-5 is made in Japan. I have a friend who works at Mazda USA, and for now, he states that the CX-70 that is coming next year, combined with the CX-50, will replace the CX-5 after the 2024 MY. The delay for the CX-70 is partially due to the CX-5 sales going through the roof everywhere it's for sale, despite hefty price increases annually since 2017. A similarly equipped CX-70 will cost at least $25k more than the current CX-5 Sig. It may handle better...and the turbo inline 6, RWD platform is more "premium" than the current CX-5, too...but it's not THAT much better. Again, JMHO
Here in canada, the medium trim (called GT) comes with everything you said that is supposedly missing in the cx50. I do agree meridian (which is simply GT but with hood graphics, a roof rack and offroad tires) is stupid expensive for no reason though.
@@vindictiv6880 I agree, and have had 3 CX-5 models. The 2019 GT FWD with the GT prem pkg was a good deal, since I did not need AWD, the base engine seemed good, & I had pretty much every option except for the SXM travel link, surround view camera & safety alerts. It cost me $27.5k as a lightly used CPO. Then I traded for the '21 GT AWD w/GT prem pkg, and I loved it. It was the same as what you have in Canada, and the gas mileage hardly changed, but it was totaled. The safety alone had me searching everywhere for another low mileage CPO GT model.
I got a notification about a '22 Signature from Autotrader...and it was listed for over $1k less than I paid for the '21 GT model...at a BMW dealer in Tennessee. I bought it that day, and at first I was concerned about gas mileage & premium fuel. Yes, it costs more, but the turbo does make for a more enjoyable drive. I would have bought another GT, though, like you have, had I found one first. The seller agreed to the same extra year/12,000 miles you get from Mazda's CPO deal, so it was hard for me NOT to upgrade.
The CX-70 is a significantly larger car. It's the size of a 3-Row SUV. It's also the most well-equipped Mazda, with the most tech and features. I think it justifies being significantly more than a CX-5. I also work at Mazda, and I don't believe there are plans to get rid of the CX-5. It's their best selling car by far. Can't 100% confirm, but I believe they're more likely to do a redesign
@@johnsolomita1888 Thanks for posting. My dealer states that Mazda doesn't tell him much about future products. A year ago he was sure that the CX-70 for the U.S. was a unique, smaller RWD model...already sold in other markets as the CX-60. I'm seeing some outlets reporting that the CX-5 will be back for 2025 or 26, and using Toyota's Hybrid power train only. None of those "reports" cite anything official from Mazda, though. Is that what you are hearing at Mazda? Or do you still think the CX-5 will get a full redesign, on a FWD/AWD design, retaining most of the trims & spec's, with perhaps a hybrid model available? Finally, the CX-60 that uses the new, RWD platform, the inline 6, & the PHEV model does not appear to be as big as the CX-70/90. Is that accurate?
The CX-60 reviews I've watched are from Australia, & while it has had some of the same "new model" bugs as the U.S. CX-90, it actually appears to be much closer in size to the CX-5/50. So that would suggest that there is a unique, shortened version of Mazda's RWD platform already being made by Mazda, complete with the I-6 & PHEV power trains. Do you think it's ever coming to the U.S.,? If so, I can''t see Mazda carrying 3 compact SUV's. What do you think?
I own the cx5. Undeniably the best car in its class. Free advice, get the turbo. The non turbo feels slow.
Getting an SUV and then complaining it's slow. Lmao. Did you forget what you bought?
@@mr.anderson2257Do you know what year it is? They got SUVs that make monster power nowadays and if it feels slow it's not going to be liked.
Try using the premium gas in the non turbo and the performance will be noticeably different
@@sreerajkdy BS, premium fuel does nothing for an engine where regular is recommended.
I don't like the big seam which runs down the middle of the seats. I have a fractured spine and I would not like that digging in while driving. CX-5 has independent rear suspension, I don't need it to be an off roader, just good in the snow when necessary. C6-5 also made in Japan. My father is hard of hearing and on trips we couldn't converse at all due to road, and other noises. CX-5 is whisper quiet at 75 mph. In my 2018 GT the screen is touch when standing still, and only controller knob when moving, which is fine by me as there are enough distractions on the road these days without looking at a touch screen while driving. I scan music stations by using the control knob without looking at the screen at all.
I’ve heard that seam is quite annoying
Excellent input. Thanks. I feel the same way about the CX-5. Great car and I can't wait for a hybrid version of this beauty.
Regarding the road noise of the CX-50 vs CX-5, did they have the same tires? Tires make a HUGE difference in road noise. Yes, the CX-5 will be a little quieter with the same tires, because it is slightly slipperier aerodynamically and has some acoustic glass, but "whisper quiet" vs "can't carry on a conversation" quieter?
Both great cars. Just bought cx50, no turbo, $31k, .9% 60mths. Love it.
Honestly, do you feel it’s underpowered? Most of the reviews say the turbo is a must.
@@usmc2msu213 I don’t personally, but it really depends on what you need, and what you’re used to. It builds power quickly.
How did you qualify for .9% apr for 60 months through Mazda Financial Services? Any tips? - buying a Mazda 5 soon.
I just bought the cx 50 premium plus … can’t wait to pick it up this week
Unfortunately it does’t have independent rear suspension (whereas the CX-5 does). Independent rear suspension helps stabilize and better control bumps.
These are the type of suv's I wanna see more of...
Clarifying I am not an owner of either vehicle though we are looking at the CX-5 or CX-50 for my wife. This being said my current car has touch screen and it sometimes doesn't register touches correctly, this is especially true in car play, it's a mess. I say this as mazda having the "track pad" style is really appealing to us as there should not be any of these quirks I experience with my daily driver.
Get the cx-50 for look or new 2023 Jeep grand Cherokee for looks and roomy plus’s both suv have great interior
I have the cx50 and the track pad lags
LMAO you seem obsessed with the least important feature of a car
Cx 50 was put together here in the states. Materials are cheap Also it is very loud and whiles cx5 still Japanese and very quiet especially with a turbo fun car on
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Yes
GET THE BOSE STEREO! It’s actually quite good!
It's quite amusing how some car companies are pricing their gas-powered vehicles at the same level as electric cars. I recall that financially savvy individuals used to prefer buying 2 to 3-year-old cars, and in today's market, it's become a reality. My wife and I have a combined income of over $260,000, and considering our children and future college expenses, owning a Tesla isn't in our plans. Opting for two car payments in the range of $350 to $450 each, rather than two payments between $850 and $1100 each, just makes financial sense. We intend to invest every extra dollar wisely, rather than splurging on brand-new, fancy cars.
We purchased a Honda CR-V in 2021 and while I was always the guy who bought 3 year old cars, there was so little difference between a 3 year old used car and a new car, it made no sense. Used car prices at the time had skyrocketed but MSRP had not yet been changed for new cars. Our local Honda dealer was not yet charging above MSRP as many other dealers had started to do.
Fast forward to today. That Honda was just totaled. Wife sitting at stop light and was rear-ended, guy never slowed down. We are now shopping. Observations: 1) I was shocked at how little the Honda depreciated after 3 years, and 2) because of the increases in new car prices since then , it now makes sense again to buy a 3 year old car. That same model and trim package today is $10K more new than the 2021 version.
I am still driving my 2010 Mazda I bought in 2013 with very little maintenance required.
@@johnmininger7472Our 2012 Mazda5 has been minimal maintenance during our 10 years of ownership.
And that, for young people just starting out with student loans and frustration over not being able to have everything instantly, is how previous generations worked toward what they wanted. Budget, compromise, be realistic, sacrifice a few things to get the one or 2 biggest things, then add the luxuries back n when you get caught up. Every generation has it much easier for some things, but harder for others. People weren't saddled with huge loans a while back, but only wealthy kids expected to graduate without working their way through. Loans and grants just paid for tuition and some expenses--not housing, food, etc. You expected to rent for years before buy a home and only rich-ish kids got NEW cars, let alone paid for by their parents. You expected to work a long time in one place-- at least 5 years--before getting more than a very minor promotion. You could be turned down for health coverage if you had so much as a low thyroid or brief depression, which meant you had to remain employed full-time n order to have health care! But our parents had one family car, no student aid, and often no health insurance. Thy worked forever in the same place lest they be considered a "job hopper", and called their supervisors "Mister" even in the grocery store aisle.
My mom put 200k miles on her old Mazda and loved the car. We want her to get a new one but she hates the dash with the physical button you have to cycle for everything
That Mazda interior is their 2015 design, and it shows! Especially against their competitor's 2024 interiors.
Bro just sold me with a YT short
Sold me a cx5
Cx 50 coming soon
are you the cx50 in the video
Lost me at $43,000 😂😂
Don’t buy a CX-50 it was made in the USA and it has lag, look at when he swipes on the screen it has Lag too
My 2016 mazda 3 built in Mexico and run for 200k befor the accident, Only thing I have replaced is the brake pads and not the rotors, and spark plugs, Thats it, so not sure why people complain about where they built as long as its a Mazda
I understand that the CX50 is made for more rugged terrain but I just don’t like the large black plastic over the wheels. Other than that the car looks fantastic but I still like my CX5
CX5 more premium, including acoustic windshield and double pane front windows. Which means quite a ride. Also all 2024 Mazda have touch screens CX5 included but lock when you drive but you can configure it so you can touch while driving.
Check the cx-5 carbon turbo 2024 same features except for the panoramic sunroof and it starts at 38k 👍
And the panaromic sunroof in the 50 is a joke. It’s so long but opens the same amount as the 5’s.
Not that I really want a panoramic for structural integrity reasons.
I have been flip-flopping between the two cars. But what won me over with the cx 50 is that you can touch the screen.
@@jbrown4137where did you find that out? That would change my upcoming purchase
@@jbrown4137but I believe it’s only a touch screen for Apple Car Play / Android Auto. I don’t think the standard infotainment is a touchscreen on either car
Does the touch screen work while driving as well? My 2023 cx50 will allow touch only when it is not in motion
@@cidmistakes go to connectivity settings, select the device you use, scroll to bottom, click Enable Touchscreen when in Motion
I have a 2018 and you can touch the screen but it turns off if you drive for safety reasons, you can control the enfotaiment using the manual knobs
You lost me at 43k bro 😅
they have a limited edition @ $60k
yikes!!!! 😢😢😢😢
Ikr? My local dealer is asking for 27k for the Cx-5. It’s not the top trim but a decent one. And the cx-5 is made in Japan too.
the base model is about 32k
Me too
You can spend the same amount on a bullshit RAV4.
The big disappointment is the cx50 is not made in Japan whereas the cx5 is still made in Japan.
Why is that a disappointment? I know Japan made cars are more put together better.
It's made in the new Alabama plant in a shared production line with Toyota 🤷🏻 I don't think that's bad.
@@mohamedemam4897 I’d much prefer a vehicle made in Japan over Alabama any day.
@@lsvej1 because it’s a non-diverse workplace no problems.. Low to no drug and alcohol problems. Meaning people come to work sober to make your car. They don’t come to work and have culture issues or culture clashes with other people… so they also go to work and take pride in their work.. versus an American just going for a paycheck.. this tends to lead to a pattern on a Friday when it’s time to get off work and there’s something needs to be done to complete an automobile the American would just do whatever it takes to get done but the Japanese person would take the time go get the correct tool and do what needs to be done correctly.. homogeneous societies also create more high, trust more high moral translates into a better quality manufacture. sorry the multiculturalism creates a lot of unnecessary problems.
Just assemble in Alabama. Engine is still built in Japan.
no I bought the lowest trim for about 29,000. it seems good so far, gets better gas mileage than what reddit people keep saying, I am getting better gas mileage than my trade in used to get 2010 2.5 Ford Fusion its about 34 MPG so far! after a week! my fusion only got 27 mpg , didnt want turbo people I dont want that much power because I would be racing other cars then
Cool hood graphics is a must have me thinks.
CX50 is the only CX model not sold in Australia. We have the rest of them including my 2023 CX 30 which is a great car
LOOKS GREAT! IM STILL TEAM CX-5. THE CX-50 IS TOO BOXY!!!😢
Tisha tbh me too I don't think the cx50 look that good too me it Looks like a station wagon. 😬
Me its the other way. I find the cx5 ttoo bubbly plus everybody and their mom has one while the cx50 are really rare in my area and i also love its more rugged/masculine look.
@@vindictiv6880 The CX-5 is very popular. It's perfect and not huge. I hate suvs that make me feel like I'm driving a school bus. 🤣🤣🤣
@@tisha1322 there's only 3inchs difference in terms of width and 5 in terms of length. If you don't feel like you're driving a bus with the cx-5, you won't either with the cx50. I drive a civic 2012 2-door normally and I test drove a Cx-50 and it didn't feel at all like a van or bus.
@@tisha1322That’s crazy. I came from driving a RAM 1500 and I also occasionally drive a van. Can’t imagine how you’d see a relatively tiny car like either the 50 or the 5 as buses 😂
I test drive the cx5 and the cx50, even though it looks awesome in the outside, the inside is not. Too much plastic, the center ac vent looks odd, the seats are too hard and the panoramic only opens half way. Team CX5.
I ended up with the 5 turbo I hated that x pattern on the dash and felt like I had less headroom
How is the drive in the non turbo models?
I had a 2017 CX-5 but then switched to the 2021 with the turbo. The turbo is *very* responsive and gives you that burst of power when you want/need it. I absolutely love it. The non-turbo is slow off the line and that was a big downer for me It's better once you're at speed and need the extra punch. Both great and fun to drive, especially on windy roads.
Does this model have the Toyota / Rav 4 engine? or only the 2025
Can you get it without the moonroof or is that standard? I don’t want that.
Lower trims do not have a sunroof
Is this the turbo premium?
The speed on that screen swipe concerns me
It’s because when recording with your phone the apps CarPlay slows down
I don’t like that fading/pulsing turn signal thing that Mazda is doing. Old school incandescent bulbs already have that soft on/fade and I think the sharp on off of LED bulbs look much more modern. I saw one of these where the car was indicating to turn and I didn’t even realize that the cars was actually signaling because the light didn’t have the sharp on/off.
For being partly owned by Toyota I’m disappointed. With the emptiness in the front dash there’s no storage slot. Also driver vertical ac vent and passenger horizontal looks odd. If your getting one why pay $43k you can get used Lexus RX350 which is actual luxury. A base CX50 is $30k with partial leather and practically priced.
Test drove one, steering is crazy good, at 6'1 its waaaay too cramped inside. Felt like my head could hit the ceiling with a bump 😢
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is the touchscreen active when driving?
I was told it wasn’t when driving due to safety. Personally, I’m okay with that since I normally don’t touch buttons when I drive. Really only music and it’s thru my phone since I can have it closer to me.
The seats in the CX-5 are more comfortable.
I love those off road tires.
That looks tough. I like it.
43 k ouch!
the turbo s 3.3 L hits almost $60k
avg cost of a new car in 2023 is $45k
With how insane new/used car prices are, 45k is a deal. They're quite willing to work with you on interest rate too -- dealers _love_ the newer, higher prices of the cars, but no one wants to buy at 8% on a new vehicle. I ended up getting 3.5% on my 50 -- quite a step up from an overpriced Mazda 3 @ 7.25%!!
Ya but that radio all the way up there can’t be safe with maybe trying to change the radio or using it.
A better reason to buy cx50 is that it’s longer for loading (expensive) bikes inside. All other regards cx5 is better for me.
is mazda more reliable than Subaru?
Cx 5 is a much more comfortable car.
This car looks sharp!
Oof that lag when swiping.
I got a 2024 cx-5 for $27895
WOW!! That's a great deal. How'd you manage that?
That’s a hell of a deal, how did you pull that one off?
High mileage?
Rental maybe??
I need a daily and going to test drive the CX5 this week.
i love cx50
I’m summarize the story here: You go to the dealer for the CX-50, you end up getting the CX-5 and not looking back. If you put in 30 min to an hour of research you will understand. That being said, if the outer looks are so important, or the off road mode, or the optionof the extended sunroof, then the CX-50 makes sense… if those aren’t big on your need list, the CX-5 is better.
Still think the CX-30 is the way to go, but the CX-50 shows that Mazda wants to compete in the “outdoorsy” category that has traditionally been dominated by Subaru.
Premium at a budget friendly price compared to the RAV4 and CR-V. Those I know with a Mazda do not have issues like they used to have back in the 1990s and 2000s.
I have a 2018 cx-5 touring bought it for $34k new and I love it. For $43 this CX-50 looks nice but doesn't offer much more. I'll keep my CX-5 which is made in Japan not USA like the cx50
I like that Mazda finally decided to add more interior colors. However, I prefer the rear end of the rav-4 instead. Cx 50's rounded rear end looks like a tug boat imo 😂. Nice SUV but looks dated from the back. Im going to pass on this
The outlander has moonroof too
Panoramic sunroof is a big plus
What's the deference i thought 5 and are the same
Sounds like the CX-5 is better for my taste even though the CX-50’s face is much cooler. I don’t care for any of that tech and safety crap and the moonroof is more of a burden than a boon. They are prone to leaking and breaking and are very expensive to repair. As a tall guy they also make it harder to fit in some vehicles.
100% agree. The CX-5 is best in-class, period. Test-drove a RAV4 before buying our CX-5, and it blew chunks. Not even close, when it comes to driving dynamics.
One reason why I wont buy it is its made in Huntsville, AL. I'll hold on to my made in Japan 2023 CX 5.
CX-5 anyday...design is perfect!
I would love to buy it - but it is not available in Germany
I test drove a 2024 CX-50 and the screen was not touch and the dealer told me it wasn’t touch when I tried. Hmm
You still can't touch the Mazda software but you can touch Android Auto and Apple CarPlay which are most people's defaults
Ok, that makes sense
The cx-5 is horrible on your back so you have to recline your chair to get comfortable but if you have a toddler they won’t have enough room to move their legs if you recline. The cx-5 is an amazing car but the seating is way too compact. I can’t ride in it for more than 2 hours.
And no thats not worth 43k. Its tiny inside.
I would buy one
In 2025 the CX-50 will be offered in a hybrid version. My Mazda dealer told me it will be available in Nov or Dec 2024.
CX-50 looks good in the front & that's it. Move around to the sides & rear & it starts looking weirdly off proportion & clunky. Looks cheaper & more budget than a CX-5 also IMO, despite looking larger & costing more.
No I'm good with the cx5
best mazda design
I like the 50 despite the cladding. I have a CX 5 and it got boring real quick. Outdated interior and brakes suck
Just bought a 2024 Carbon Turbo CX-5 and it's far from boring. Plus...independent rear suspension as compared to the torsion beam in the CX-50...oh, and Made in Japan.
I can't stand sunroofs but now its gotten worse with a rack on top, imagine carrying something up there and some sharp object cracks you glass... yuck
The thing i didnt like about the cx5 was its too small the cx50 seems just right
It's not a full time touchscreen, only with your phone is connected.
I just bought my wife the cx-50 (like 2 hours ago) with the blackout package over the Subaru forester. I think my dollar goes further in the cx-50.
Pass on the Meridian edition
Screen in center is small
This trim for whatever reason leaves out ventilated seats
Awe the engineered upsell ! Classic
I'd prefer Japanese made. I would consider it if i was outdoorsy. Prefer the CX5. Just wish it was Hybrid
I really wish that the moon roof was an actual option but it’s not. You have to accept the moon roof, like it or not, if you want the higher trim level. I viscerally hate moon roofs. They are just an unnecessary point of failure that you will have to deal with in the future, guaranteed.
The CX50 in the video is $43K , the out side looks really nice but the inside where driver seat and enjoy the entertainment system not that impressed , so it’s more like buying the car just to impress people not for yourself , the New Lexus RX SUV only $50K
CX-5: Full independent suspension, better noise cancellation, made in Japan. Better than CX-5? Perhaps CX-70
Yeah I would
The cx5 has independent rear suspension, cx50 is torsion bar just like the Mazda3. Also the CX5 is made in Japan, the CX50 is made in Mexico….or somewhere other than Japan.
Great #short!
Do not get a 50 I regret getting it. It’s only 3 months old and it has so many problems 😭
What problems?
I like the car but I don’t like the roof.
The CX-5 got a more modern steering wheel than the CX-50.
CX 50 if you are fool enough to think that rugged look help off-roading ability. CX 50 may look like big physically wide and smaller than the CX-5 inside
Mazda signal is kinda weird. It’s like halogen
1 reason why you shouldn't. It costs more money than the cx-5
Yes, it's a beauty
Secure the Bag 43K really WOW
I need that 🚗
i disagree, i feel like the huge plastic surrounds of the tires make it look cheap rather than rugged, furthermore, this is a small thing but the steering wheel is just ugly as compared to the cx-5 steering wheel, also the passenger air vent is in a weird place. the cx-5 may be dated but it definitely wins
I went for the cx5 just for bwong made in japan