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I guess I'm one of those rare people that likes that Mazda is keeping this car old school. I love the old school transmission shifter, the analog gauges, and I don't need wireless car play (heats up the phone and kills the battery off). I even like the simple, non-pano sunroof. The climate controls are buttons, not on a screen. I'm glad there's one car left without screens for everything.
I agree- I like most of the “old school” tried and true bits & bobs Mazda uses, but the actual 6 speed transmission NEEDS to be replaced. Example being Mazda6 turbo had competitive hp numbers but was one of the slowest in 0-60 times in its class. A 7-8 speed trans with remapped gearing would do wonders for Mazdas performance and MPG figures.
I can agree with having more gears are better. But there are reliability and other aspects to consider than just numbers of gears. I never driven the CX5 but my Mazda 6 (16) and the mx5 (13) both auto boxes will down shift very nicely when going downhill (steep) and will hold that gear and speed without having me to brake a lot if at all. Our bmw 430i does that too but not as well, have to brake a bit more. The Camry SE (18) hardly do that at all, and it’s not very smooth either. I’m just saying that Mazda does have a good programming with their auto transmissions. And both of my cars have been very reliable as well.
This is not a good review for this car by redline. He complained 80% of the time. This is a decent almost luxury car for many buyers! The BS he complains about is trivial! This car is bomb!
The fact that this is consistently cross shopped with luxury compact SUVs shows how premium it is compared to the rest of the segment. Mazda is on an excellent path.
I’d rather buy this and spend more on gas than pay $50,000 for electric and save on gas. And for the love of God, how many times are you going to say that this car isn’t the stand up car it once was. Stop the repetition.
I agree with you on that thinking. The CX-50 looks cheaper than it costs with that excessive black plastic cladding which is ugly. It should be body color painted on the turbo trims with the 20" wheels since no one is going to take it off roading if it has the wheels with minimal sidewall around the rims. If you get the CX-50 Premium Plus or higher trims, you might want to consider getting the black plastic cladding painted body color to really make it look more premium like its pricing is
I have a 2021 GT Reserve with the Turbo engine, so I have 95% of what you get here in this Signature model. Overall, I’m really satisfied with the car, but if you’re planning on buying or leasing one here’s a couple things you should know: A) The gas mileage with the turbo engine isn’t great. Out on the highway it’s pretty solid and you can get 400 miles on a full tank. In the city though, it’s definitely thirsty and it has a small tank so you’ll be filling up more often than you’d like. But the extra power is really nice so if that matters a lot to you then definitely go for it! Just be aware that driving with a lead foot will affect your wallet. B) The driver and passenger seat comfort is lacking. This is obviously subjective, but I’ve done some online research and there are Reddit forums on this topic, so I’m not crazy. The good part is the comfort issue only affects me on long drives, such as anything 1.5+ hours. On short, “around town” kind of drives it’s not an issue at all. Just another things to be aware of. I’ve driven my mom’s 2020 Mazda CX-9 on an 18 hour trip from NYC down to Florida and for most of the drive I was in total comfort (FYI: If you drive for too long in any seat/car you’ll eventually feel fatigued). But the seats in the CX-9 and CX-5 are definitely NOT the same. The CX-5 seats are narrower both in width and length (bigger legged and backside’d people beware) and the thigh cushions are not as soft as they should be. The CX-9 seats do not have these issues, so if seat comfort is a must have for you, now you know. But again, if you mostly take short drives, this should not affect you. Two more minor things (for me at least) are the size of the cargo area and the 6-speed auto. I do wish the CX-5’s cargo area would be bigger and more on par with its rivals like the new Hyundai Tucson, which offers something like ten more cubic feet of space. I’ve had to play Tetris with my luggage and baby carriage a couple of times, but I’ve yet to encounter a situation where I simply couldn’t fit everything I needed to in the cargo area. On the 6-speed auto, like Sofyan said, it’s definitely smooth and it gets the job done. However, for those who think that they’ll be getting a bargain Audi Q5 with the Turbo engine, you won’t. The engine is definitely strong but the tranny holds it back big time. This is an old Mazda transmission that’s been around for quite a while, way before Mazda introduced this bigger, turbo engine. It’s tuned for comfort and economy, not fast, sporty driving (despite having a dedicated “sport mode” button). A 7-speed dual-clutch rival this transmission is not. And that’s it. To sum up: This is a good looking, sporty driving, nicely equipped, mainstream yet upscale, small SUV. It has very good standard tech, and is properly quick with the upgraded engine. Just don’t take it on cross-country road trips if you and your back/butt have a good relationship and don’t expect it to be a sports car. You’ll get awful gas mileage and be disappointed that it’s not, in fact, a sports car. Peace ✌🏻
That sucks about the seats! My 2018 Mazda 3 GT with the white leather seats, is very comfortable. Everyone compliments that to me when they sit in my car.
6 speeds is enough for a transmission. It's not a race car and people buying a compact SUV I don't think have that as their first priority. All these cars with 8 speeds like Toyota or 10 speeds in Ford all hunt for gears way too often. Constantly upshifting and downshifting any time you just breath on the gas pedal.
It's not about performance for most buyers in this segment. The lackluster fuel economy is the problem. A couple more gear ratios would vastly improve fuel economy, especially on the highway, that's what most crossover buyers care about.
@@NeoTechOps Yeah my wife's 2021 Buick Envision has stop/start, although it gives you a button to turn it off everytime you start the car, but wish it could just be permanently defeated.
I have a 2017 with the standard engine and I absolutely love it! After previously owning an Escape and Rogue it’s much more fun to drive. I do a decent amount of highway driving and get between 28-30 mpg but in mmmmm sure that’s because of the base engine
it is , the 2.5 Turbo is very in-efficient. You could argue it makes a lot of power on paper , but to the wheels it really does. The 2.0 turbo escape does the same 0-60 with WAY better fuel economy. The rdx 2.0 turbo does 0-60 in 5.7 with better reliability. You made the right decision to get the base engine. it doesnt make sense to grab the turbo modLe. The price of it beings to be in the premium segment and theirs a lot better vehicles in the premium segment
I have a 2016 CX-5 and although I have never had any problems at all at 75,000 miles I am lucky to get 26 mpg on the highway. Was rated at 32 mpg when I bought it. No where near that unless you drive at 45 mph. Still very reliable though.
Mazda REALLY needs to release a hybrid version, add 2 more gears to make it more fuel efficient and faster. Wish they alao went with 245 width tires instead to handle better. I alao don't like the key fob, looks really ugly and doesn't match the elegant look and feel of the vehicle. Wish they added a remote start to the keyfob as well. Lastly, I wish they at least offered a larger fuel tank option. I definitely DON'T want Mazda adding start/stop, that's garbage, I much prefer if they offered a Hybrid version instead.
It will probably be coming from the new joint Toyota Mazda factory in the States, but they are certainly betting on the gas engine sticking around for a bit longer.
I have a 2016 Mazda CX 5 and it's been a great car. I've just put down deposit for a 2022 Mazda CX 5 Akera (Signature for you guys) in Soul Red Crystal. Delivery is sometime in June and can't wait to drive it and listen to Bose sound system. A friend of mine has a new Toyota RAV4 and when I compare it to the 2022 Mazda CX 5, the RAV4 looks like a tractor. Mazda still have style in their cars, and I was an design engineer in the auto industry.
orr unless you have kids with car seats... then get back to me with your opinion again lol i traded mine in because of how tiny the back seats are it was pretty pathetic especially for 34k screw that.
Yeah I’m sorry I’m going to have to disagree with you I like the more old fashioned feel for this cx-5. I think it will also last longer in the longer term than most of its competitors (Toyota probably being a tie with the Mazda) as Mazda as a brand has topped the charts of even Toyota for making some of the most reliable vehicles. So while this may not be the most cutting edge Mazda seems to have built something that offers a great luxurious feeling, sporty feeling, and long lasting product with decent fuel economy.
@@nextleveljourney6612 I can give you CUVs off the top of my head with turbos and better mileage: Ford Escape, KIA Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe. Also I guess that's the issue. Why give me a turbo? Give me a hybrid option with superior power (ie. the RAV4 Prime) with far, far better fuel mileage as well then - especially in this segment being non-luxury.
@@nextleveljourney6612 My wife's 2021 Buick Envision gets fairly significantly better gas mileage (especially on the highway) and runs on regular, although not quite as quick as this. They exist.
A ZF would be great tho. Also, I'm not annoyed by the fact that the screen is not touchscreen. It'd be too far away for you to reach it anyway because its is projected to not be touched. My Mazda3 2017 is the last generation with a touchcreen but I never use it because I love the center console's command panel (HMI) and I hate fingerprints on the screen. Brilliant cars.
ZF 8 speed-trans used by Jeep Grand Cherokee and 9 speed-trans for the Honda Pilot are trash. I don’t know if it due to the specific adjustments for each brand, but they are bad.
@@Juako0217 nope you're very uneducated on that. So the 9 speed is bad because honda didnt tune it correctly for the engine. The 8-speed used in the cherokee is the same zf 8-speed thats used in every bmw 3 series and up for example 5-series x5 x6 x7 4 series, , jeep grand cherokee , jeep wrangler, dodge durango , jeep srt8 , audi Q5 , audi S4 , audi s5 , Bentley Bentayga, chrysler 300, dodge charger, jaguar f-pace , jaguar f-type , porsche cayenee 2018 and up , and on and on and on . new toyota supra, and on and on and on . every vehicle nowadays use the 8 speed transmission and theyre all bullet proof . they can handle up to 700ftlbs of torque. Honda just tuned the 9-speed terribly. The new 2022 NISSSAN pathfinder has the 9 speed zf and its tuned beautifully.
I 😘 love my cx-5 ..it's timeless .. beautiful interior..I have the regular engine and its plenty .You don't get a SUV to race in it ,u get it for practicality.only thing is ..the fuel economy is not that good .But it's ok ..I'll deal with it ..
SMART ! It absolutely makes 0 sense to buy the turbo model. It becomes too expensive for what it is . Getting the fully loaded turbo trim isn't smart. At that point you could buy a acura rdx, lexus nx , or a lincoln corsair that all drive WAY better and are in a higher class.
@@georgehugeabutt9947 I agree 💯..with the exception that none of those cars ever make top 10 most reliable .. remember more expensive is not always better ..
@@randycolbath6240 What article is that? I'd trust any Acura and definitely any Lexus to last longer than any Mazda just based on their reputation alone (assuming you plan to keep it 8-10+ years for long-term reliability to be a factor). The Lincoln Corsair is prettier than both and has slightly better performance but naturally I could understand not trusting that to last as long.
@@Stressless2023 I might be inclined to agree with Lexus longevity but not for Acura. Timing chains vs belts….. chains always win which means Acura takes a loss!
@@beri232 Oh yeah that's why I said "definitely" any Lexus, but I'd put Acura ahead of Mazda in terms of perceived long-term reliability as well despite having a $1,500 timing belt/water pump replacement every 90-100k with the Acura. I consider Mazda on roughly the same level as Subaru as far as lower-tier quality Japanese automakers... Mainly just from experience with my wife's 2010 Forester which needed a transmission at around 110k and blew a head gasket at around 135-140k (we bought it new) and my 2008 Mazda CX-7 which blew a turbo JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY and cost a fortune to replace, then never seemed to run the same again until I traded it in 2012 (bought it new as well)... My current '04 Acura TL in my profile pic has been "almost" flawless mechanically (although yes I've had to replace the timing belt twice), but I have had the transmission replaced twice, once under extended factory warranty right after I bought it and rebuilt 1.5 years ago at about 185k, has 203k today (bought it 8 years old in 2012 with around 60k miles). The wife has a 2017 Toyota Highlander now which has been flawless aside from needing a new gas cap which threw a check engine light, and a new battery just last week when it wouldn't start in the garage. I plan to give my TL to my oldest boy this year on his 17th birthday and buy a 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing midlife-crisis-mobile.
Reviews indicate the 2.5 Turbo gets quicker over time, remember seeing Car and Driver getting a few tenths quicker 0-60 at 40,000 miles.....that mpg is rough tho, worse than my inline 6 turbo Volvo gets!
It does I have one and had another as a rental mine has the 310 torque the rental had 320 and mine felt quicker because it has more miles and I drive mine harder
I own a 2016 CX-5 and have the same poor gas mileage issues as this new 2022 model. My Best combined city/hwy 25%/75% is 24 mpg. Is rated at 33 mpg hwy but never even close. Mazda is behind in the gas mileage category.
The CX-60 will have an 8 speed auto transmission as well as wireless phone integration with a touch screen. You can only use the touch screen when the car is stationary and in Apple Carplay/Android Auto, however, much like previous Mazda infotainment system before they ditched touch screen completely. At least it's a touch screen (some of the times)! Lol Anyway, we should expect the same on the CX-70 and CX-90 that will be coming to NA. The CX-60 also has several hybrid powertrains with 30+ MPG, available inline-6 engine, RWD based platform, so Mazda is definitely stepping up their game. They basically added/corrected everything you complained about.
The only thing I like the CX-5 over the CX-50 is the multi-link rear suspension. Torsion-beam rear suspension on the CX-50 (as with the current generation of Mazda3) is so disappointing.
They probably can't figure out how to make it cost effective, likely wouldn't have good profit margins to cover the investment unless they find a company to lease the technology from.
It short shifts because there isn't any power past 5k-5,500. Like 95% of other turbo engines, they make power and torque down low... But that's why it doesn't shift past 5-5,500 rpms. Manual mode you can go past 5 but it won't be really any power.
I have a 2019 CX-5 GT with the Turbo engine and it’s a rocket, it’s basically a hot hatch that sits up high. It also gets incredible mileage for what it is, I average about 32-33mpg on the highway. Which is a lot better then my last car got which was 26-27 mpg and it was a 2015 Ford Fusion with the 2.0 ecoboost. The CX-5 is just an all around better car then that fusion and other vehicles I tested, it feels more premium it drives better, it’s faster and gets better mileage and was cheaper with more features.
Dude. It’s not a rocket. Good gosh. I have the 6 Carbon and it’s power is down low where it gives you a boost, but it’s underwhelming. It’s tremendously over rated. Great to pass when u need to, but that’s it. It doesn’t throw u back in seat like ur suggesting
@@Mrtellitlikeitis exactly , the 2.5T isnt very great. Obviously its more the transmission holding it back but the 6.3 time sucks. The escape does that with a 2.0 turbo . The rdx does 5.7 with a 2.0 turbo . Sure the rdx is a few grand more , but a base RDX is 2X the car that the cx-5 is. Better awd , better interior materials , and better reliability. The rdx engine is a de-tuned Civic type R engine so itll last forever. 10-speed transmission .
I agree! There are too many badges. Why the awd badge if they all have it? Same with the skyactiv badge.... They're all different sizes, shapes, fonts...I debadged mine. The monroney label, Mazda emblem and vin are all the "badging* I need.
Ask mechanics what brand of car you should buy here in Australia, and time after time they say Toyota and Mazda … pick up my black cx5 get sp in a couple of weeks. Very excited
@@wolflarson71 you have to be joking. You really think a CRV, Rogue, RAV4, Rogue etc. looks better than a CX5? The CX5 design is so much more clean and elegant and will still look food 15 years from now unlike those cars. A clean simple design is always better than a bold design that will look dated in a few years.
@@jjchockey Better than CRV and RAV4 but not new Rogue. It was bold when it came out and for some years after but now has become invisible, boring and stale.
You need to understand this, the vast majority of people do not want electric cars, so giving low grades because mazda doesn't offer it is disengenuous.
Ive always said this- if youre gonna do a crossover, do it right. I love that Mazda doesnt rely on doing rugged and aggressive for their designs. Even though i do see CX5s everywhere, i still take a look at them and go “that looks really sleek”. The next gen has a high bar to reach.
@@AnhDonoi Eh, and in all honesty i am a Mazda fanboy but I think the CX-50 looks great. Ironically contrary to my previous comment. Even if it is a soft roader
I actually would be pretty disappointed if Mazda included more touchscreens in the future. The dial, in my opinion, is iconic and easy to use. I don’t like that touch screens make it so that there are fingerprints everywhere and it takes more attention away from the road to manually click on the screen. I do, however, hope that Mazda continues to add wireless CarPlay like it did on the CX-50. I have a 2021 Cx-30 and I can confidently say my phone battery has had enough haha. I recently bought a wireless CarPlay converter like the Bluetooth FM transmitter so that I don’t have to deal with this, so in case anyone is interested there are many options on Amazon.
The Design of this is absolutely one of my favs. I dont think its the best but its on top. I would really like to see even more update to Gauges and a Major update for the Info screen. Otherwise i love looking at these on the road. & Lets update that 6 Speed from 2012 needs more clogs.
this car is a waste of time. it's so far behind everything else and it doesn't stand out in any way. as for the 2.5T, it's not unique either. i have a hyundai santa fe caligraphy with 2.5T which i think is far bettter.
@@DJPleasureSeekingMissle If I had a dollar every time someone used that as an argument.. 1. The whole “car blowing up” thing happened to a very small amount of ppl who likely didn’t get a recall taken care of 2. Again, all brands have recalls. Get your recall done. Problem solved. 3. Hyundai and Kia have resolved this issue by now. The latest 2022 / or redesigned vehicles shouldn’t have this problem 4. Even if you do have a problem, they have the best warranty (10 year / 100,000 mile)
I found out recently that the accelerators this 2nd stage to it, and it's purpose is to shift optimally. So when you floor it, you activate that 2nd stage and it'll always short shift. As long as you don't hit that 2nd stage it'll hold Rev, or so I'm told
No electrification, no start stopgeature! Maybe thats why it’s selling that much and its doing that good! People like that. I do agree they need better gearing and that early shifting needs to be reprogrammed for sure
Great review. The only thing viewers should keep in mind is that you are focused on latest and greatest while most consumers want a balance of that plus reliability, which mazda brings to the table with a lot of traditional tech and mechanics. It is easy to look at vehicles as an early adapter when you drive a different one every day.
Not to mention if you have a car seat in the middle, and you have passengers on either side, they have no way of turning on their heated seats. Very frustrating placement on the rear heaters.
Mazda needs to add some ambient lighting. They offer some footwell lighting but imo that doesn’t count and it’s not offered on the Mazda 3. Touch screen would be nice, but I find the dial to be very intuitive once you get used to it.
Whoah I'm early!! Glad to see Mazda is keeping it fresh and their offering are really nice-looking. I don't like SUVs myself as much, but I'm hoping that the success of these crossovers will allow them to keep the MX-5 great. I'm hoping the next generation will be even greater and I'm looking to pick up a used one eventually.
You called the material on the upper doors and dash faux stitching but I always thought it was real? I.e. I can feel and move the stitches with my fingers as opposed to actual cheap, fake molded stitching that I've seen on other vehicles where the "stitches" are the exact same plastic material as the panels themselves and can't be manipulated in any way.
I notice he likes to spout off nonsense like that. It’s not even my job to review cars and I know that’s not fake stitching. Also he didn’t once use sport mode and obvious held onto the break too long on the second 0-60 run. Just little details that keep me from subscribing.
I’m not sure this is slower than the nx350. At least not according to your own review of the nx350 which had slightly slower times. Agreed though that this needs a newer transmission.
I've owned three of these. A 2014, I still own, I leased a 2018 and now have a 2021. All three have been problem free. Gonna look at the CX-50 as my next SUV. I have no problem with the 6 speed auto it shifts flawlessly and mileage is fine. Haven't been in many drag races so the loss of a second or so on the zero to sixty hasn't been an issue.
I mean, seriously. You don't drag race in the woods, or the camp site. I really wish these "car guys" would just drop the whole 0-6 BS. Hardly anyone cares about that. I definitely want better fuel economy, so I'm waiting for the PHEV CX-50.
@@chief8079 but they are nowhere near as luxurious and premium as the Mazda. You are paying for the much nicer and quieter interior and more refined driving experience. If you want an appliance get a CRV or Rogue.
Very strange that the mazda3 got a new generation in 2019 and this refreshed design is still mostly based on the previous generation. A 2017 mazda3 has the exact same steering wheel and similar interior.
Shouldn't really be a surprise. The last generation of the 3 came out in 2013 while this current CX-5 came out in 2017. Most manufacturers tend to have 6-8 year life cycles for their models. The brand new CX-5 should come out in 2023.
@@iCoolaxe That makes sense if they have a new one coming next year. I know it hasn't been out all that long but the compact crossover segment is so important right now I just thought it would've gotten that interior treatment by now.
This platform is actually better than the newer one. Independent rear suspension vs torsion beam in the new one. This one actually has steering feel and better handling. The new ones are comfort-oriented
@@garrettw99 this shows you have never driven one. The CX30 and CX50 both handle better than the CX5. They have less body roll and feel more nimble. Their is more to suspension and handling than multi link vs torsion beam. Some of the most cars in production have a torsion beams like the Fiesta ST or Meugan RS.
Mazda has the MX-30 electric offered in California. I own this in a 2021. Sofyan has to have a lead foot. I just drove from Oklahoma to Texas and achieved over 30 mpg on the highway. It does much better than he states. I got mine in July.
Not sure why Mazda would add a 8 10 or 12 speed transmission.. they all continously hunt for gears .. and good luck with a Nissan CVT .. I'd rather side with reliable vs a potential disaster.. BMW uses plastic pipes for coolant! My friend paid over 2k when that went sideways... and that was at 35k miles! I have a Mazda tribute with 250k miles and not 1 hose has ever been replaced.. New tech doesn't always mean best tech
Mazda cx5 for 2022 does not have wireless Apple CarPlay. You have to plug your lightning cable to car USB causing wear to your plug on your phone. Ever time you get into your car you have to plug in. So much for the advantage of having wireless charging. You still have to plug in. 2021 had wireless CarPlay but they had problems do they removed it in 2022. Instead of fixing the problem they went backwards and removed. Come on Mazda get with technology. This is disappointing. Please come up with a fix and do an update to the 2022’s so there is wireless CarPlay.
I my opinion Mazda has always sacrificed fuel consumption for their zoom-zoom branding. I have had a couple of Mazda's nd feel that on the highway they are buzzy, RPM's are higher than their competition. Yes you get quicker response but it comes at a price.
not sure how youre getting 20mpg in the city and 24 on the highway. I have this exact model and im getting 27 on the highway and around 24 iin the city and im averaging around 25.6. the only things i dont like about mine are the seats are a bit uncomfortable. I feel like my right leg is dangling all the time . And the 6speed transmission feels a bit jumpy . Like when youre stopping and going the transmission doesnt know what to do and just downshifts which jolts the car a bit . Aside from that i love this car. Its been great and ive already put 8k miles on it
Meh, my brother has a Honda CRV Hybrid and he only gets close to 32MPG -when the advertised MPG says it's suppose to get 42MPG. And he drives like a grandma.
Infotainment screens drive me crazy with the black box I'm my face, and fingerprints -ugh When will a car company make a space for a normal size purse! So I don't have to put it in the seat. Just make a glovebox style space along the console
Drove the 2020 top trim before buying our stinger...rwd. Nice space inside but the front seat bottoms were too short and we're only 5'9". Clompy ride so we said no. It is good looking! Thx
Sofian, this Platform is different from the new Mazda 3. It’s still using the previous generation plate form. The CX-5 still has a independent rear suspension, the Mazda 3 does not. Now the new CX-50 is on current Mazda 3 and CX-30 plate form. Which these new models all have the Torsion beam suspension. But still love this car but I’m hoping they make a plug-in hybrid CX-50.
Lol. 6 more hp on premium gas. That’s comical. So ur getting nothing more, and no one today at 450 a gallon will put in premium. This turbo is underwhelming actually. It’s all down low then runs out of steam. Great for a boost when u need it, but not worth the premium over the NA Personally, your better off getting a Touring CX9 with much better seats, a superb driving experience that’s planted. Put down the 3rd row and you have a longer cx 5 that’s so much better than the 5 for less money
I have a '22 CX-5 Signature and I love it, but you're absolutely right about the power delivery. It is very non-linear. Tons of low-end torque, but once you get above 4000 or so rpms, the power band drops off a cliff. It took a lot of getting used to and was a bit frustrating for awhile. It's great for passing cars on the freeway or jumping quickly off the line, but "punching it" is not advisable, as the performance drops considerably. I love almost everything else about the car, though. It's comfortable, quiet, has a great Bose sound system, a luxury-like interior, etc. I would definitely recommend it, but I would just caution people about the non-linear power delivery, especially if you're expecting it to drive like a naturally aspirated V6. Regarding premium gas, you actually get a 29 hp boost over regular gas. Up until the 2022 model year, the turbocharged engine in the CX-5 would give you 227 hp on regular fuel and 250 hp on premium, but for 2022 they bumped the premium hp from 250 to 256, so that's the 6 hp boost you're referring to.
@@tommy13965 I really wish I got the red damn the red looks the best and it’s more durable??!?!!? I should’ve got it the only reason I didn’t was because my gray one was like $2000 cheaper MSRP than any other ones in the area
When traction control kicks in immediately on your 0-60 runs and it bogs down, you need to do the next attempt with traction control off. I don't doubt it would have been quicker.
Our full review on the 2023 Mazda CX-50 goes live next Monday at 8am EST. Set your reminders because you're not going to want to miss it! We're just glad the timing worked out and we had a chance to drive the refreshed CX-5 before we drove the new CX-50! Big changes are coming to Mazda in the next couple years!
Great review, as always Sofan. Thank you for all you do!
Btw rear windows are one up/down 🤷🏻♂️
@Benjamin Mathew it is very premium, the premiest
I guess I'm one of those rare people that likes that Mazda is keeping this car old school. I love the old school transmission shifter, the analog gauges, and I don't need wireless car play (heats up the phone and kills the battery off). I even like the simple, non-pano sunroof. The climate controls are buttons, not on a screen. I'm glad there's one car left without screens for everything.
I agree- I like most of the “old school” tried and true bits & bobs Mazda uses, but the actual 6 speed transmission NEEDS to be replaced. Example being Mazda6 turbo had competitive hp numbers but was one of the slowest in 0-60 times in its class. A 7-8 speed trans with remapped gearing would do wonders for Mazdas performance and MPG figures.
@@coejbee Agreed
I agree 💯
I agree the 6 speed is reliable and way better than a CVT 😵💫 aka Honda, Nissan and Yota 😏
I can agree with having more gears are better. But there are reliability and other aspects to consider than just numbers of gears. I never driven the CX5 but my Mazda 6 (16) and the mx5 (13) both auto boxes will down shift very nicely when going downhill (steep) and will hold that gear and speed without having me to brake a lot if at all. Our bmw 430i does that too but not as well, have to brake a bit more. The Camry SE (18) hardly do that at all, and it’s not very smooth either.
I’m just saying that Mazda does have a good programming with their auto transmissions. And both of my cars have been very reliable as well.
This is not a good review for this car by redline. He complained 80% of the time. This is a decent almost luxury car for many buyers! The BS he complains about is trivial! This car is bomb!
The fact that this is consistently cross shopped with luxury compact SUVs shows how premium it is compared to the rest of the segment. Mazda is on an excellent path.
Exactly, you can’t compare this to a Kia, Honda or Toyota,
@@John-kx3ng facts!
I rather have 6 speed AT rather than CVT or some lemon 8 speed
I’d rather buy this and spend more on gas than pay $50,000 for electric and save on gas.
And for the love of God, how many times are you going to say that this car isn’t the stand up car it once was. Stop the repetition.
The 6 speed is good. Quit complaining about it.
Am I the only one thinking the CX-5 is more elegant than the CX-50?
It’s supposed to be :) that’s why they made an entirely different vehicle.
I agree with you on that thinking. The CX-50 looks cheaper than it costs with that excessive black plastic cladding which is ugly. It should be body color painted on the turbo trims with the 20" wheels since no one is going to take it off roading if it has the wheels with minimal sidewall around the rims. If you get the CX-50 Premium Plus or higher trims, you might want to consider getting the black plastic cladding painted body color to really make it look more premium like its pricing is
Just got our 2023 cx5, that would be my 6th mazda since 2001. will always buy mazda. best cars..
I have a 2021 GT Reserve with the Turbo engine, so I have 95% of what you get here in this Signature model. Overall, I’m really satisfied with the car, but if you’re planning on buying or leasing one here’s a couple things you should know:
A) The gas mileage with the turbo engine isn’t great. Out on the highway it’s pretty solid and you can get 400 miles on a full tank. In the city though, it’s definitely thirsty and it has a small tank so you’ll be filling up more often than you’d like. But the extra power is really nice so if that matters a lot to you then definitely go for it! Just be aware that driving with a lead foot will affect your wallet.
B) The driver and passenger seat comfort is lacking. This is obviously subjective, but I’ve done some online research and there are Reddit forums on this topic, so I’m not crazy. The good part is the comfort issue only affects me on long drives, such as anything 1.5+ hours. On short, “around town” kind of drives it’s not an issue at all. Just another things to be aware of. I’ve driven my mom’s 2020 Mazda CX-9 on an 18 hour trip from NYC down to Florida and for most of the drive I was in total comfort (FYI: If you drive for too long in any seat/car you’ll eventually feel fatigued). But the seats in the CX-9 and CX-5 are definitely NOT the same. The CX-5 seats are narrower both in width and length (bigger legged and backside’d people beware) and the thigh cushions are not as soft as they should be. The CX-9 seats do not have these issues, so if seat comfort is a must have for you, now you know. But again, if you mostly take short drives, this should not affect you.
Two more minor things (for me at least) are the size of the cargo area and the 6-speed auto. I do wish the CX-5’s cargo area would be bigger and more on par with its rivals like the new Hyundai Tucson, which offers something like ten more cubic feet of space. I’ve had to play Tetris with my luggage and baby carriage a couple of times, but I’ve yet to encounter a situation where I simply couldn’t fit everything I needed to in the cargo area.
On the 6-speed auto, like Sofyan said, it’s definitely smooth and it gets the job done. However, for those who think that they’ll be getting a bargain Audi Q5 with the Turbo engine, you won’t. The engine is definitely strong but the tranny holds it back big time. This is an old Mazda transmission that’s been around for quite a while, way before Mazda introduced this bigger, turbo engine. It’s tuned for comfort and economy, not fast, sporty driving (despite having a dedicated “sport mode” button). A 7-speed dual-clutch rival this transmission is not.
And that’s it. To sum up: This is a good looking, sporty driving, nicely equipped, mainstream yet upscale, small SUV. It has very good standard tech, and is properly quick with the upgraded engine. Just don’t take it on cross-country road trips if you and your back/butt have a good relationship and don’t expect it to be a sports car. You’ll get awful gas mileage and be disappointed that it’s not, in fact, a sports car. Peace ✌🏻
Also have a 21 GTR!!! Agree 100% with the gas mileage. Wish it was a bit better
I have a 2021 Mazda 6 CE, and the vast majority of your points apply to my car as well. The seats are fine for me though.
7 spped dual clutch is suck they don't last. If you want to keep the car for long run this transmission already proven.
Good assessment. Mazda should take a lesson from VW on how to build a seat.
That sucks about the seats! My 2018 Mazda 3 GT with the white leather seats, is very comfortable. Everyone compliments that to me when they sit in my car.
6 speeds is enough for a transmission. It's not a race car and people buying a compact SUV I don't think have that as their first priority. All these cars with 8 speeds like Toyota or 10 speeds in Ford all hunt for gears way too often. Constantly upshifting and downshifting any time you just breath on the gas pedal.
My car has 4 gears 😅
It's not about performance for most buyers in this segment. The lackluster fuel economy is the problem. A couple more gear ratios would vastly improve fuel economy, especially on the highway, that's what most crossover buyers care about.
@@dlg5485 I drive a 3rd gen crv with an automatic 5 spd. I would absolutely love more gear ratios.
Mazda should be applauded for not having stop-start. Most annoying and arguably dangerous modern car feature.
The new CX-50 has it now.
@@theredline Oof. I know it helps reduce emissions, but man I wish I could permanently turn it off in my new Santa Fe.
@@NeoTechOps Yeah my wife's 2021 Buick Envision has stop/start, although it gives you a button to turn it off everytime you start the car, but wish it could just be permanently defeated.
I have a 2017 with the standard engine and I absolutely love it! After previously owning an Escape and Rogue it’s much more fun to drive. I do a decent amount of highway driving and get between 28-30 mpg but in mmmmm sure that’s because of the base engine
it is , the 2.5 Turbo is very in-efficient. You could argue it makes a lot of power on paper , but to the wheels it really does. The 2.0 turbo escape does the same 0-60 with WAY better fuel economy. The rdx 2.0 turbo does 0-60 in 5.7 with better reliability. You made the right decision to get the base engine. it doesnt make sense to grab the turbo modLe. The price of it beings to be in the premium segment and theirs a lot better vehicles in the premium segment
I have a 2016 CX-5 and although I have never had any problems at all at 75,000 miles I am lucky to get 26 mpg on the highway. Was rated at 32 mpg when I bought it. No where near that unless you drive at 45 mph. Still very reliable though.
Mazda REALLY needs to release a hybrid version, add 2 more gears to make it more fuel efficient and faster. Wish they alao went with 245 width tires instead to handle better. I alao don't like the key fob, looks really ugly and doesn't match the elegant look and feel of the vehicle. Wish they added a remote start to the keyfob as well. Lastly, I wish they at least offered a larger fuel tank option. I definitely DON'T want Mazda adding start/stop, that's garbage, I much prefer if they offered a Hybrid version instead.
It will probably be coming from the new joint Toyota Mazda factory in the States, but they are certainly betting on the gas engine sticking around for a bit longer.
Right, but why bother with a hybrid. Just go straight ro electric.
I have a 2016 Mazda CX 5 and it's been a great car. I've just put down deposit for a 2022 Mazda CX 5 Akera (Signature for you guys) in Soul Red Crystal.
Delivery is sometime in June and can't wait to drive it and listen to Bose sound system.
A friend of mine has a new Toyota RAV4 and when I compare it to the 2022 Mazda CX 5, the RAV4 looks like a tractor.
Mazda still have style in their cars, and I was an design engineer in the auto industry.
While smaller than most competitors, the vast majority of the time there will only be 1 person in the vehicle so size is probably not a detriment.
orr unless you have kids with car seats... then get back to me with your opinion again lol i traded mine in because of how tiny the back seats are it was pretty pathetic especially for 34k screw that.
Yeah I’m sorry I’m going to have to disagree with you I like the more old fashioned feel for this cx-5. I think it will also last longer in the longer term than most of its competitors (Toyota probably being a tie with the Mazda) as Mazda as a brand has topped the charts of even Toyota for making some of the most reliable vehicles. So while this may not be the most cutting edge Mazda seems to have built something that offers a great luxurious feeling, sporty feeling, and long lasting product with decent fuel economy.
well, fuel economy is the worst of all compact ones, by far
Such a beautiful car! I think the turbo base or the non-turbo premium plus is the sweet spot on the CX5😁
Fuel economy is atrocious
Wait - you expect high mileage
In a TURBO platform- w
3000+ curb weight?
Haha 😛
Tell me a high mileage
TURBO 3,000 + lb
🚙. I’ll wait.
@@nextleveljourney6612 I can give you CUVs off the top of my head with turbos and better mileage: Ford Escape, KIA Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe. Also I guess that's the issue. Why give me a turbo? Give me a hybrid option with superior power (ie. the RAV4 Prime) with far, far better fuel mileage as well then - especially in this segment being non-luxury.
@@nextleveljourney6612 My wife's 2021 Buick Envision gets fairly significantly better gas mileage (especially on the highway) and runs on regular, although not quite as quick as this. They exist.
all 4 windows are 1 touch since 2018 model.
A ZF would be great tho. Also, I'm not annoyed by the fact that the screen is not touchscreen. It'd be too far away for you to reach it anyway because its is projected to not be touched. My Mazda3 2017 is the last generation with a touchcreen but I never use it because I love the center console's command panel (HMI) and I hate fingerprints on the screen. Brilliant cars.
ZF 8 speed-trans used by Jeep Grand Cherokee and 9 speed-trans for the Honda Pilot are trash. I don’t know if it due to the specific adjustments for each brand, but they are bad.
@@Juako0217 nope you're very uneducated on that. So the 9 speed is bad because honda didnt tune it correctly for the engine. The 8-speed used in the cherokee is the same zf 8-speed thats used in every bmw 3 series and up for example 5-series x5 x6 x7 4 series, , jeep grand cherokee , jeep wrangler, dodge durango , jeep srt8 , audi Q5 , audi S4 , audi s5 , Bentley Bentayga, chrysler 300, dodge charger, jaguar f-pace , jaguar f-type , porsche cayenee 2018 and up , and on and on and on . new toyota supra, and on and on and on . every vehicle nowadays use the 8 speed transmission and theyre all bullet proof . they can handle up to 700ftlbs of torque. Honda just tuned the 9-speed terribly. The new 2022 NISSSAN pathfinder has the 9 speed zf and its tuned beautifully.
I 😘 love my cx-5 ..it's timeless .. beautiful interior..I have the regular engine and its plenty .You don't get a SUV to race in it ,u get it for practicality.only thing is ..the fuel economy is not that good .But it's ok ..I'll deal with it ..
SMART ! It absolutely makes 0 sense to buy the turbo model. It becomes too expensive for what it is . Getting the fully loaded turbo trim isn't smart. At that point you could buy a acura rdx, lexus nx , or a lincoln corsair that all drive WAY better and are in a higher class.
@@georgehugeabutt9947 I agree 💯..with the exception that none of those cars ever make top 10 most reliable .. remember more expensive is not always better ..
@@randycolbath6240 What article is that? I'd trust any Acura and definitely any Lexus to last longer than any Mazda just based on their reputation alone (assuming you plan to keep it 8-10+ years for long-term reliability to be a factor). The Lincoln Corsair is prettier than both and has slightly better performance but naturally I could understand not trusting that to last as long.
@@Stressless2023 I might be inclined to agree with Lexus longevity but not for Acura. Timing chains vs belts….. chains always win which means Acura takes a loss!
@@beri232 Oh yeah that's why I said "definitely" any Lexus, but I'd put Acura ahead of Mazda in terms of perceived long-term reliability as well despite having a $1,500 timing belt/water pump replacement every 90-100k with the Acura. I consider Mazda on roughly the same level as Subaru as far as lower-tier quality Japanese automakers... Mainly just from experience with my wife's 2010 Forester which needed a transmission at around 110k and blew a head gasket at around 135-140k (we bought it new) and my 2008 Mazda CX-7 which blew a turbo JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY and cost a fortune to replace, then never seemed to run the same again until I traded it in 2012 (bought it new as well)... My current '04 Acura TL in my profile pic has been "almost" flawless mechanically (although yes I've had to replace the timing belt twice), but I have had the transmission replaced twice, once under extended factory warranty right after I bought it and rebuilt 1.5 years ago at about 185k, has 203k today (bought it 8 years old in 2012 with around 60k miles). The wife has a 2017 Toyota Highlander now which has been flawless aside from needing a new gas cap which threw a check engine light, and a new battery just last week when it wouldn't start in the garage. I plan to give my TL to my oldest boy this year on his 17th birthday and buy a 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing midlife-crisis-mobile.
Mazda have done a great job of reducing road noise on the 2022. It has a really quiet cabin, which I appreciate.
Reviews indicate the 2.5 Turbo gets quicker over time, remember seeing Car and Driver getting a few tenths quicker 0-60 at 40,000 miles.....that mpg is rough tho, worse than my inline 6 turbo Volvo gets!
It does I have one and had another as a rental mine has the 310 torque the rental had 320 and mine felt quicker because it has more miles and I drive mine harder
I own a 2016 CX-5 and have the same poor gas mileage issues as this new 2022 model. My Best combined city/hwy 25%/75% is 24 mpg. Is rated at 33 mpg hwy but never even close. Mazda is behind in the gas mileage category.
The CX-60 will have an 8 speed auto transmission as well as wireless phone integration with a touch screen. You can only use the touch screen when the car is stationary and in Apple Carplay/Android Auto, however, much like previous Mazda infotainment system before they ditched touch screen completely. At least it's a touch screen (some of the times)! Lol
Anyway, we should expect the same on the CX-70 and CX-90 that will be coming to NA. The CX-60 also has several hybrid powertrains with 30+ MPG, available inline-6 engine, RWD based platform, so Mazda is definitely stepping up their game. They basically added/corrected everything you complained about.
The problem is that the CX-60 is for the European market. That said, the CX-50 is slated for some hybrids as well.
If they made a hybrid or long range EV of this I would snap it up without hesitation.
CX 70 plug in hybrid is coming soon
CX-50 has hybrids coming too. That newly revealed Jeep all-electric Compass-looking SUV has my full attention though.
The only thing I like the CX-5 over the CX-50 is the multi-link rear suspension. Torsion-beam rear suspension on the CX-50 (as with the current generation of Mazda3) is so disappointing.
Have you actually driven a new 3 or cx30?
yeah man, I can imagine you getting late to work because of it...
6 speed makes it a bulletproof transmission.
Mazda is shooting themselves in the foot of they don't have a hybrid or electric powertrains.
They probably can't figure out how to make it cost effective, likely wouldn't have good profit margins to cover the investment unless they find a company to lease the technology from.
It short shifts because there isn't any power past 5k-5,500. Like 95% of other turbo engines, they make power and torque down low... But that's why it doesn't shift past 5-5,500 rpms. Manual mode you can go past 5 but it won't be really any power.
BMW turbo engines keep pulling hard all the way to redline.
@@theredline Yes but not all turbocharged engines loose power up top. 95% of them do, it all has to do with tuning, etc.
Yeah turbos work off of exhaust flow so higher rpm’s produce the extra torque.
I have a 2019 CX-5 GT with the Turbo engine and it’s a rocket, it’s basically a hot hatch that sits up high. It also gets incredible mileage for what it is, I average about 32-33mpg on the highway. Which is a lot better then my last car got which was 26-27 mpg and it was a 2015 Ford Fusion with the 2.0 ecoboost. The CX-5 is just an all around better car then that fusion and other vehicles I tested, it feels more premium it drives better, it’s faster and gets better mileage and was cheaper with more features.
Dude. It’s not a rocket. Good gosh. I have the 6 Carbon and it’s power is down low where it gives you a boost, but it’s underwhelming. It’s tremendously over rated. Great to pass when u need to, but that’s it. It doesn’t throw u back in seat like ur suggesting
lol you think it’s fast that’s cute.
@@Mrtellitlikeitis exactly , the 2.5T isnt very great. Obviously its more the transmission holding it back but the 6.3 time sucks. The escape does that with a 2.0 turbo . The rdx does 5.7 with a 2.0 turbo . Sure the rdx is a few grand more , but a base RDX is 2X the car that the cx-5 is. Better awd , better interior materials , and better reliability. The rdx engine is a de-tuned Civic type R engine so itll last forever. 10-speed transmission .
@@Mrtellitlikeitis get a tesla then
This car is starting to look old.
Great value for the price. I just wish Mazda would replace the old instrument panel with a digital one.
NO!!! The non-digital cluster is my favorite aesthetic from Mazda.
I agree! There are too many badges. Why the awd badge if they all have it? Same with the skyactiv badge....
They're all different sizes, shapes, fonts...I debadged mine. The monroney label, Mazda emblem and vin are all the "badging* I need.
If this car had an 8 speed transmission and a bigger gas tank it would be perfect.
I love how Mazda’s engines sound when you hit it!
Ask mechanics what brand of car you should buy here in Australia, and time after time they say Toyota and Mazda … pick up my black cx5 get sp in a couple of weeks. Very excited
AWD is why you don't get the best gas mileage .
Why the hell do anyone would need more gears?
Nice but seems to need a more significant body refresh. That shape has been around a LONG time.
Because it still looks great! Except for the new headlight styling 🤢
@@beri232 Stale compared to the competition IMO.
@@wolflarson71 you have to be joking. You really think a CRV, Rogue, RAV4, Rogue etc. looks better than a CX5? The CX5 design is so much more clean and elegant and will still look food 15 years from now unlike those cars. A clean simple design is always better than a bold design that will look dated in a few years.
@@jjchockey Better than CRV and RAV4 but not new Rogue. It was bold when it came out and for some years after but now has become invisible, boring and stale.
@@wolflarson71 the Rogue is hideous especially the front.
You need to understand this, the vast majority of people do not want electric cars, so giving low grades because mazda doesn't offer it is disengenuous.
Ive always said this- if youre gonna do a crossover, do it right. I love that Mazda doesnt rely on doing rugged and aggressive for their designs. Even though i do see CX5s everywhere, i still take a look at them and go “that looks really sleek”. The next gen has a high bar to reach.
I guess the cx 50 didn’t get the memo
@@AnhDonoi Eh, and in all honesty i am a Mazda fanboy but I think the CX-50 looks great. Ironically contrary to my previous comment. Even if it is a soft roader
After driving big trucks, SUVs, and muscle cars for years, I welcome my 24 avg mpg from my 2022 Turbo.
I actually would be pretty disappointed if Mazda included more touchscreens in the future. The dial, in my opinion, is iconic and easy to use. I don’t like that touch screens make it so that there are fingerprints everywhere and it takes more attention away from the road to manually click on the screen.
I do, however, hope that Mazda continues to add wireless CarPlay like it did on the CX-50. I have a 2021 Cx-30 and I can confidently say my phone battery has had enough haha. I recently bought a wireless CarPlay converter like the Bluetooth FM transmitter so that I don’t have to deal with this, so in case anyone is interested there are many options on Amazon.
The Design of this is absolutely one of my favs. I dont think its the best but its on top. I would really like to see even more update to Gauges and a Major update for the Info screen. Otherwise i love looking at these on the road. & Lets update that 6 Speed from 2012 needs more clogs.
The CX5’s looks so good on the road!
I think Mazda is smart for keeping a 6 speed automatic because it’s more reliable then the new gearboxes with several more gears.
this car is a waste of time. it's so far behind everything else and it doesn't stand out in any way. as for the 2.5T, it's not unique either. i have a hyundai santa fe caligraphy with 2.5T which i think is far bettter.
That’s because you have taste
At least the engine won’t blow up like a Hyundai or Kia.
@@DJPleasureSeekingMissle If I had a dollar every time someone used that as an argument..
1. The whole “car blowing up” thing happened to a very small amount of ppl who likely didn’t get a recall taken care of
2. Again, all brands have recalls. Get your recall done. Problem solved.
3. Hyundai and Kia have resolved this issue by now. The latest 2022 / or redesigned vehicles shouldn’t have this problem
4. Even if you do have a problem, they have the best warranty (10 year / 100,000 mile)
@@eBikify the recalls affect hundreds of thousands of cars. Hard pass for me on any Korean cars. Quality just isn’t there.
No CVT alone is why Mazda is desirable
The seats on this car are just too hard! Hopefully the CX-50 has more comfortable seats!
Boooo Mazda- no roof rails, no fog lights and gas mileage no better than this after all these years ? Plus premium fuel? Very sad Mazda
It’s TURBO. What mileage are you expecting out of Turbo platform w/ weight of 3000 + lbs?
This engine with an 8 speed automatic would be perfect. I hope they do that for the next gen CX-5 turbo models
8 speed transmission is all it needs and you’ll have the perfect vehicle! 👍🏼
Non-gear head here. Can you explain why you think an 8-speed would be perfect? Thanks in advance.
@@davidanderson-22 cause youtubers say so
Is this car has diesel varient available?
I found out recently that the accelerators this 2nd stage to it, and it's purpose is to shift optimally. So when you floor it, you activate that 2nd stage and it'll always short shift. As long as you don't hit that 2nd stage it'll hold Rev, or so I'm told
The torque falls off a cliff on this engine after ~5,000 rpms or so. When you pin the accelerator it's trying to maximize shifts for acceleration.
No electrification, no start stopgeature! Maybe thats why it’s selling that much and its doing that good! People like that. I do agree they need better gearing and that early shifting needs to be reprogrammed for sure
And to add to my last comment, Mazda badly needs hybrid powertrains. That's the only thing I don't like about my CX-9. It's too thirsty!
Great review. The only thing viewers should keep in mind is that you are focused on latest and greatest while most consumers want a balance of that plus reliability, which mazda brings to the table with a lot of traditional tech and mechanics. It is easy to look at vehicles as an early adapter when you drive a different one every day.
That’s exactly where I want my rear heated seat buttons. Right by the cup holders so drinks can spill all over them👍🏼
😂 true.
Not to mention if you have a car seat in the middle, and you have passengers on either side, they have no way of turning on their heated seats. Very frustrating placement on the rear heaters.
the all white looks more elegant than with black cladding
Mazda needs to add some ambient lighting. They offer some footwell lighting but imo that doesn’t count and it’s not offered on the Mazda 3. Touch screen would be nice, but I find the dial to be very intuitive once you get used to it.
Probably not going to see ambient lighting from Mazda for awhile. They aren’t fast to include gimmicks like that.
Whoah I'm early!!
Glad to see Mazda is keeping it fresh and their offering are really nice-looking. I don't like SUVs myself as much, but I'm hoping that the success of these crossovers will allow them to keep the MX-5 great. I'm hoping the next generation will be even greater and I'm looking to pick up a used one eventually.
You called the material on the upper doors and dash faux stitching but I always thought it was real? I.e. I can feel and move the stitches with my fingers as opposed to actual cheap, fake molded stitching that I've seen on other vehicles where the "stitches" are the exact same plastic material as the panels themselves and can't be manipulated in any way.
I notice he likes to spout off nonsense like that. It’s not even my job to review cars and I know that’s not fake stitching. Also he didn’t once use sport mode and obvious held onto the break too long on the second 0-60 run. Just little details that keep me from subscribing.
Been watching for years but today I got the first like on (hopefully) my next new car review 😁. Great work as always!
I’m not sure this is slower than the nx350. At least not according to your own review of the nx350 which had slightly slower times. Agreed though that this needs a newer transmission.
I've owned three of these. A 2014, I still own, I leased a 2018 and now have a 2021. All three have been problem free. Gonna look at the CX-50 as my next SUV. I have no problem with the 6 speed auto it shifts flawlessly and mileage is fine. Haven't been in many drag races so the loss of a second or so on the zero to sixty hasn't been an issue.
I mean, seriously. You don't drag race in the woods, or the camp site. I really wish these "car guys" would just drop the whole 0-6 BS. Hardly anyone cares about that. I definitely want better fuel economy, so I'm waiting for the PHEV CX-50.
I do like the style Mazda has. The MPG is disappointing however.
Agreed. The boxy CR-V and Rogue are much bigger, yet get better MPG.
@@chief8079 but they are nowhere near as luxurious and premium as the Mazda. You are paying for the much nicer and quieter interior and more refined driving experience. If you want an appliance get a CRV or Rogue.
SEL R Line looks better than this
Very strange that the mazda3 got a new generation in 2019 and this refreshed design is still mostly based on the previous generation. A 2017 mazda3 has the exact same steering wheel and similar interior.
Shouldn't really be a surprise. The last generation of the 3 came out in 2013 while this current CX-5 came out in 2017. Most manufacturers tend to have 6-8 year life cycles for their models. The brand new CX-5 should come out in 2023.
The new CX-50 is based the new Mazda 3 and cx-30
@@iCoolaxe That makes sense if they have a new one coming next year. I know it hasn't been out all that long but the compact crossover segment is so important right now I just thought it would've gotten that interior treatment by now.
This platform is actually better than the newer one. Independent rear suspension vs torsion beam in the new one. This one actually has steering feel and better handling. The new ones are comfort-oriented
@@garrettw99 this shows you have never driven one. The CX30 and CX50 both handle better than the CX5. They have less body roll and feel more nimble. Their is more to suspension and handling than multi link vs torsion beam. Some of the most cars in production have a torsion beams like the Fiesta ST or Meugan RS.
Mazda has the MX-30 electric offered in California. I own this in a 2021. Sofyan has to have a lead foot. I just drove from Oklahoma to Texas and achieved over 30 mpg on the highway. It does much better than he states. I got mine in July.
I’ve a feeling the Mazda Cx70 will replace the cx5. Cx50 will be on its own.
Not sure why Mazda would add a 8 10 or 12 speed transmission.. they all continously hunt for gears .. and good luck with a Nissan CVT .. I'd rather side with reliable vs a potential disaster.. BMW uses plastic pipes for coolant! My friend paid over 2k when that went sideways... and that was at 35k miles! I have a Mazda tribute with 250k miles and not 1 hose has ever been replaced..
New tech doesn't always mean best tech
Mazda cx5 for 2022 does not have wireless Apple CarPlay. You have to plug your lightning cable to car USB causing wear to your plug on your phone. Ever time you get into your car you have to plug in. So much for the advantage of having wireless charging. You still have to plug in. 2021 had wireless CarPlay but they had problems do they removed it in 2022. Instead of fixing the problem they went backwards and removed. Come on Mazda get with technology. This is disappointing. Please come up with a fix and do an update to the 2022’s so there is wireless CarPlay.
My 2021 cx5 2.5t is burning oil….is only 9k miles
I my opinion Mazda has always sacrificed fuel consumption for their zoom-zoom branding. I have had a couple of Mazda's nd feel that on the highway they are buzzy, RPM's are higher than their competition. Yes you get quicker response but it comes at a price.
not sure how youre getting 20mpg in the city and 24 on the highway. I have this exact model and im getting 27 on the highway and around 24 iin the city and im averaging around 25.6. the only things i dont like about mine are the seats are a bit uncomfortable. I feel like my right leg is dangling all the time . And the 6speed transmission feels a bit jumpy . Like when youre stopping and going the transmission doesnt know what to do and just downshifts which jolts the car a bit . Aside from that i love this car. Its been great and ive already put 8k miles on it
Meh, my brother has a Honda CRV Hybrid and he only gets close to 32MPG -when the advertised MPG says it's suppose to get 42MPG. And he drives like a grandma.
Infotainment screens drive me crazy with the black box I'm my face, and fingerprints -ugh
When will a car company make a space for a normal size purse! So I don't have to put it in the seat. Just make a glovebox style space along the console
Drove the 2020 top trim before buying our stinger...rwd. Nice space inside but the front seat bottoms were too short and we're only 5'9". Clompy ride so we said no. It is good looking! Thx
Sofian, this Platform is different from the new Mazda 3. It’s still using the previous generation plate form. The CX-5 still has a independent rear suspension, the Mazda 3 does not. Now the new CX-50 is on current Mazda 3 and CX-30 plate form. Which these new models all have the Torsion beam suspension. But still love this car but I’m hoping they make a plug-in hybrid CX-50.
Cx5 a buetiful Suv and Cx9 even better.They both drive silky smooth.Made in Japan still where competition is built all over the place.
Mazda is right. 9 or 10 speed transmissions are annoying and that overrules the benefits of performance or mileage. 6 is just right.
Lol. 6 more hp on premium gas. That’s comical. So ur getting nothing more, and no one today at 450 a gallon will put in premium. This turbo is underwhelming actually. It’s all down low then runs out of steam. Great for a boost when u need it, but not worth the premium over the NA
Personally, your better off getting a Touring CX9 with much better seats, a superb driving experience that’s planted. Put down the 3rd row and you have a longer cx 5 that’s so much better than the 5 for less money
I have a '22 CX-5 Signature and I love it, but you're absolutely right about the power delivery. It is very non-linear. Tons of low-end torque, but once you get above 4000 or so rpms, the power band drops off a cliff. It took a lot of getting used to and was a bit frustrating for awhile. It's great for passing cars on the freeway or jumping quickly off the line, but "punching it" is not advisable, as the performance drops considerably. I love almost everything else about the car, though. It's comfortable, quiet, has a great Bose sound system, a luxury-like interior, etc. I would definitely recommend it, but I would just caution people about the non-linear power delivery, especially if you're expecting it to drive like a naturally aspirated V6.
Regarding premium gas, you actually get a 29 hp boost over regular gas. Up until the 2022 model year, the turbocharged engine in the CX-5 would give you 227 hp on regular fuel and 250 hp on premium, but for 2022 they bumped the premium hp from 250 to 256, so that's the 6 hp boost you're referring to.
Mazda needs focus on EV. As much as i love their cars, I aint buying petrol for next 10 years
They Should rename the CX-5 to CX-40 between the 30 and 50
New cx-60 will be offered as phev already. I think current cx-5 not ready technically accept battery inside.
Rav-4 CRV kia drives better in a handling capacity ....your dreaming .
The reason why you have a six speed transmission is because it’s tune to a six speed all the cars had four than five this have sis you’re so picky
As a Mazda6 owner with the machine gray I notice the paint chips so easy it’s disappointing
Mazda has very thin paint only the white and red are a little thicker.
@@tommy13965 I really wish I got the red damn the red looks the best and it’s more durable??!?!!? I should’ve got it the only reason I didn’t was because my gray one was like $2000 cheaper MSRP than any other ones in the area
Pretty solid review look forward to watching some of your others thanks
When traction control kicks in immediately on your 0-60 runs and it bogs down, you need to do the next attempt with traction control off. I don't doubt it would have been quicker.
Just got the signature.. pick up on Sat. Thanks
My absolute favorite car in the world. And favorite brand. Totally underrated.
Too bad the signature model isn’t lowered just a bit. I think it looks too tall for the width of it.
CX-50, we need CX-50.
Had one biggest pile of garbage I have ever owned. Very cheaply built
RAV4 is still the queen.. although it is better then the CRV.
For a SUV, it’s beautiful! If I were to ever get a suv, it would be this!
Mazda really needs to make a hybrid version of this car.
They're planned for the CX-50!
Also start stop is horrible no one wants that lol. All it does is wear out your starter motor faster
I hope Mazda will create a PEHV motor for this.