2022 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo POV Test Drive // Plush, But Fun Enough? // Radial Reviews

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Filmed on a GoPro Hero8 Black
Specs:
2022 Mazda CX-5 2.5S Turbo
0-60 in ~6.1 Seconds
24/30/26 mpg
2.5 Liter Turbocharged Inline 4 Cylinder Engine
227 HP
310 Lb-Ft. Torque
6 Speed Shiftable Automatic Transmission
2,000 Lbs Towing Capacity
~4,700 Lbs Gross Weight

[@stedye]

Enjoyed your review. Great to see heads up
Display in action.

[@radialreviews]

Thanks so much man!

[@duhitsbautista]

I LOVE how the 2.5 Turbo sounds (despite the Engine Harmonics Enhancer) in the CX-5 vs. the 3. that uhh squeal (?) that you described is addicting to listen to

[@lofi_genius]

Started watching this videos and i was like, hey I know that building, haha. Didn't know you were in RI too! Great video man!

[@radialreviews]

Thanks so much!

[@mauricegaskin5694]

Remember, NEW BROOMES SWEEP CLEAN

[@chuckpackard1722]

Nice review. A set of lowering springs and better tyres would really improve the handling.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

yeah but then the car drives like a tank.

[@anthonyg7933]

I knew you had to be in New England somewhere with the roads being that narrow.

[@radialreviews]

And statistically the worst roads in the nation😀🥲

[@MrCudd]

Excellent camera placement. Best I've seen in all my drive reviews. Surprised that reviewet thinks power is just ok. Heard from most people it's really quick. Was premium used ?

[@radialreviews]

Hi! In my opinion, next to the Mazda3 Carbon Edition I tested this was definitely a bit slower with a power dip in the 4-6k rpm range after 40mph. Thanks for the camera comment, I’m glad my early videos are already well angled:)

[@radialreviews]

As for fuel, I believe it was running on regular 87 octane

[@tricia154]

@@radialreviews Yeah idk why Mazda has their auto modes tuned for hitting 4-6k RPM at all below 100mph... Best performance is had upshifting around 3900-4400 and downshifting at 2500 RPM

[@u1002160]

@@radialreviews the Mazda 3 is close to 1000 lbs lighter.

[@samliang4146]

@@tricia154 you don't know why? Are you serious? It s very obviously above 5000 rmp, the engine just have no power output. Do some simple research before you ask question.

[@Frip36]

Way to almost kill that guy showing of your torque. 2:05 LOL

[@Toolie440]

227 H.P in regular gas, and 25 more for Premium.

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I like compact SUVs that takeoff good and have a stiff suspension. I don’t know what you mean about the sound of the engine being pumped into the cabin. Do you mean it’s coming through the speakers?

[@radialreviews]

Yeah some cars have sound amplified through the speakers to simulate and enhance engine tone. I’m not sure whether this has it.

[@cod4r]

I test-drove a CX-5 this weekend and noticed the tire noise which can drive anybody mad.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

320 ft/lb tourque is adequate .....?what is great to you for an suv.

[@radialreviews]

I’m saying adequate as substantial enough, nothing crazy not but bad at all

[@patrickgagnon9662]

@@radialreviews Like I said , what are the numbers for horses and torque for them to be great ...NOT ADEQUATE....If CX-5s numbers are adequate ...what are the rest of the car companies numbers , inadequate?

[@radialreviews]

I’m saying that numbers don’t tell a whole story for any car. A vehicle itself paired with its transmission and other parts decide how it feels in my driving opinion. The turbo felt fine here, enough power. It isn’t a performance SUV but it also doesn’t try to be, and is reasonably quick in its paces.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

@@radialreviews Like I said twice , in an SUV [small] what is better than adequate ....name a more powerful suv in this class you consider better than adequate , adequate means just good enough ...this car is beyond just good enough , words matter.

[@user-se9dv2cc9l]

​@@patrickgagnon9662Тигуан и мазда два лидера

[@RodHardy]

6.1 is from 0 to 60 All Real test

[@radialreviews]

I just put the numbers in from internet estimates, there’s always variations though of course

[@fhominous]

CX -5 turbo 0-60 is 6.1 seconds not 9 seconds... the base model is 8.3... where did you get 9?

[@radialreviews]

Hm, I read that somewhere on a turbo spec sheet. I’ll fix it.

[@fhominous]

@@radialreviews No worries! Nice flow with the review though. The scenery also made me miss the east coast.

[@radialreviews]

Thanks! Yeah I’m able to visit that beautiful area a lot for review drives!

[@afifn.taufiqi6931]

the way u holding the steering wheel 🤡

[@radialreviews]

Just how I do🙃