2021 Mazda CX-5 turbo review: Now with bigger infotainment!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- The Mazda CX-5 has been updated with a new infotainment system. The old MZD Connect system is gone and Mazda has replaced it with a big new infotainment system for the 2021 Mazda CX-5. Is it any good? Paul Maric tests out the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Akera to find out.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:52
Interior: 02:37
Infotainment: 04:03
Features: 05:26
Practicality: 06:08
On the Road: 09:57
Verdict: 15:22
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Hey guys - there’s a mistake in this video - sorry! We’ve quoted figures for the diesel in the video. The petrol outputs are 170kW of power and 420Nm of torque, not 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque. Apologies again!
The 170 KW more matches your "punchy" motor imo.....great video...
Yes, the 0-100 would have been outstanding for 140kw at about 6.8 seconds!
Great review anyway as always!
I think Mazda claimed that the engine was tuned to give 183kw when running on premium fuel.
Right within the new Escape’s alley power output. 0-100 though, priti good.
Mazda now is what the Korean cars are trying to be. A cheaper option against the European counterparts.
I have just bought one (Akera Turbo) after comparing with RAV-4 Hybrid. The Mazda won despite the fact I was certain I wanted the RAV initially. Mazda are the Japanese BMW. Refined, polished and poised on the road. Toyotas CVT gearbox was annoying as was the overly rubberised interior. Toyota won on fuel economy but that was it. I am very impressed with the Mazda !
Thanks for the feedback and enjoy the new wheels!
I think the Mazda Akera competes more favourably with the Volvo XC40 and in that regard the Mazda wins
@@3000Robbo i test drove both Volvo Xc40 and cx5 GT 2.5 Turbo, in the end the mazda won me on performance...not to mentioned xc40 is made in china and other is made in japan
@@adorolivar1340 I have read that the Mazda handles better than the Volvo. I think the GT would be my pick as well.
Bmw’s lack soul but got character. This Mazda got soul, and some class.
Everytime I see a CX-5 I ask myself "Why don't I already own one?" They look good, they feel good, the price is good!
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I ask myself same question, they are really good looking.
Price is way too high for what you get. $52k for that is ridiculous.
I like to admire this car or Mazda’s in general from a far. Prolly like a mistress, great on escapades but not what I want to come home every night 😬
The dealers open at 0900. Treat yourself, life us short.
@@berdugosocials9854 lol
Paul... you had me sold at Bigger Infotainment
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Picked up my Akera Turbo on Monday 12/04 in the same colour as the test vehicle. 450kms later, including 300 country klm's, we are in love with the car. The toss up between the Rav4 Hybrid was real but overall we felt the Mazda is a better car, apart from fuel economy. (got used to the heads up display in a Mazda 3). A very good review that validated our decision. The improvements in this model showed that Mazda is listening to it's customers. Found the car to be very quite on the country roads that we travelled on and super quiet in the freeway at 110 km/h. Thanks for the review
It's elegant design, simple yet beautiful body lines and headlight design, it's not trying too hard to be a robot either.
We just bought an Akera (Takumi here in NZ) so we were comforted by this video. Happy to see Craig's comments below, as we were going to test drive a Rav-4 but we snapped up the Mazda before we had the chance.
Over the videos, the most thorough vehicle review videos I can find for the Asian Market. Thank you for showing even the smallest details about the vehicles you covered. You had me when you were the only person lifting and stowing the Ranger Raptor rear seat, and the USB port on the rear view mirror SUBSCRIBED!
Not sure how your comment is in reference to mine, But, so what happened with your CX-9? you said it was towed back to the dealership. Did they fix it? was it separate problems? what was the problem you experienced aside from your not likening Mazada now, which is ok, not everyone has the same experience with the same vehicle model or same dealership. How did the dealership treat you? you said they didn't tell you what was wrong with the car? what was on the work order they gave you as part of the receipt? I am curious, because this matters in some models of cars, where is the CX-9 made? was your problem a design issue or a production issue at the factory?
Superbly detailed review. I have literally no questions 👏
Glad it was helpful!
I wonder how many people prefer dial over touch screen? The muscle memory with the dial is fantastic. After 15 years of touch screens in cars, I legit adore Mazdas infotainment system.
I like the dial over the touch screen. No arm cramps, no finger prints on the screen, and safer when driving.
Currently own CX5 Diesel which has been great. This might be the perfect upgrade. Great review as usual !
Same
After doing my research and test driving some cars I bit the bullet today and put a deposit down for this Akera. At 6ft 1and a bit inches, when I sat in the front passenger seat of the Hybrid Rav4 Cruiser my head touched the ceiling and there was no height adjustment available, even in that top trim, so I had to rule it out. This Akera is beautifully appointed and goes really well with the turbo. Can't wait to take delivery.
Paul, another superb presentation! You're well researched, very clinical yet charming and interesting. Warm covid regards, 🇲🇾🇦🇺
I just loves every review it's so nice , kindly always mention the place where you are driving as I wanna know the scenic locations
Check out the navigation map during the review, I believe it’s at Cardinia Reservoir, Emerald Victoria 🇦🇺.
Finally a CX-5 review!! I love this car, hope I save money and can buy one in the future! Great review as always 😀👍
Enjoy!
Finally? TH-cam is flooded with CX-5 reviews.
@@jwc2661 Kinda pointless though, this car has already been out for 5 years, minus the turbo.
@@kingchakazulu7762 I'm not interested in your opinion and I don't care about turbos, so just shush.
Got a 2015, haven't had any issues since day 1 and it's approaching 280,000km.
Just bought this car today!!!!. I also liked the Rav but long wait time for it, they said late July at least. Got the 2021 model with tow kit, cargo tray, boot scratch protector for $50k neat😃 first new car and am thrilled. My mid age children love all the flashy extras. Husband loves the tech. Will arrive in 2 weeks🤗 added safety is great compared to my current Mum Taxi.
Great video as always Paul keep up the great work
Thanks 👍
Great work Paul !
Yes. Tell us your favourite from segment everytime and reasons. Thanks. Great reviews.
You got it!
Really good reviews. Appreciate it
Great review as always,could you do the Mazda 6 review please
detailed and informative video- helped me to decide while looking to buy cars- thanks for great videos!
Thanks for the mention of the active shadowing 😊
I believe Mazda call it AFS (adaptive front lighting system)
No worries 😁
@@henryzhang2804 LSPI? Have heard of those issues.
I simply love our 2.2 CX5. That diesel is a pearler!
Got mine last week, amazing car to drive, the TURBO is absolutely powerful
Does it torque steer? I test drove a fair few SUVs back in 2018 and they all had massive torque steer which put me off.
@@NoOne56488 I don't think it still has it on the 2021 model, maybe give it a test drive to see how it goes?
@@NoOne56488 I have Turbo and AWD, and I haven't noticed any torque steer, although, I'm not beating it to death, either.
Rav 4 may be cheaper and have just as many features if not more, but I would argue that what is more important is how the car makes you feel on a day to day basis. The better driving experience, the more elegant interior and exterior design (that match the likes of Lexus), and in my opinion more intuitive infotainment make the CX 5 a better car to use on a daily basis. A car which has character and not just a tool to get you places. These are areas where Mazda have spent R&D on and should not go unappreciated. Otherwise, Mazda may no longer have a purpose to continue trying to excel in these areas and just slap on as many crude features as possible. Consumers would then have to spend Mercedes or BMW amounts of money to get a similar experience and character. As such, I would spend the extra to get a CX 5.
P.s. I think the CX 5 is a much more timeless and elegant design than the RAV 4. I think the RAV 4 just looks excessively designed and crudely bold. It lacks cohesion.
I'll take the luxury and performance of the CX-5 over the RAV4, or Hybrid.
Toyota still makes whitegoods on wheels, just with a sports bodykit as standard now. Mazda's drive like a BMW and are built like a Lexus. Toyota can't get too nice with the interior or risk caniballising Lexus. Mazda has the freedom to push into the near-luxury space and win sales from potential Audi or Lexus buyers who would pay more for a car with zero standard features compared to the Akera (everything delegated to the option$ li$t.
still looking great... and with that display and sw update.... still on the top.
Got the 2020 fwd 2.0 ver. A bit underpowered but does the job ok as a family car. Will be interesting to see what the new CX-50 straight 6 Rwd will be like.
can't wait to see the next years mazda inline 6 and rwd line up, everyone else downsizing, mazda going big balls!
Me too!
I own a 2016 CX 5...bought in 2017. The only thing that is lousy about it is that the infotainment center never worked well. The Bluetooth signal will drop out from time to time. Sometimes I think it’s weather related the hotter it is the quicker the signal seems to drop. But that might be a coincidence
1. It’s reliable and the gas mileage is good. Doesn’t cost that much to fill it up
2. It’s quick. I wanted a car that accelerated quickly to get onto freeways and this does and the boost button is a good feature for this
3. I don’t have rear AC/heater vents or controls, but the front vents do ok with cooling or heating the cab
4. I have the cloth seats and were a little stiff for my liking, but tolerable
5. Surprisingly the back space has decent room for storage. It works fairly well when you have the seats down to if you need to haul stuff
6. I’m going on my fourth year with the car at 60,000+ miles and no major problems.
I own a 2019 Akera 2.2L diesel and love it. I had a rav4 cruiser hybrid and used to hit my head on the roof (191cm tall). I keep thinking I want to upgrade, but it keeps pulling me back in. Despite having the smaller infotainment. I just connect my phone and it’s fine!
Hi Paul, big fan of your reviews. You've got a great and natural presentation style. I have to wonder... What car do you drive yourself?
Thank you mate! I have a Tesla Model 3 Performance and a bunch of old Holdens. I just sold my Supra (you can see video content on our channel).
@@CarExpertAus The Model 3 is an interesting choice given that you presumably spend a majority of hours behind review cars rather than your personal car. Would be fascinated to know how much it was a purchase with your heart vs your head, and if being a car reviewer influenced that choice in any way. (Perhaps a minimalist/low noise car is a palette cleanser between reviews?) Can we expect a review of the 3 any time soon?
@@sjwright2 he's doing a series of ownership articles on the website, first one is up 🤙
best Mazda has to offer, i had a top spec 2018 with Stone Leather and Machine Grey, beautiful. Pity the petrol 165PS was a bit weedy/under powered. At least newer engines are a bit better, but really needs a good turbo option. Bose audio and HUD very good. Cracking interiors and proper cladding proportions for sure.
Can’t wait for the 6 cylinder cx5 to come out next year
Us too!
Will it be an all new cx-5 or this model with 6 cylinders?
@@ld9387 I’d say an all new model bc they’ll need to change or modify the existing platform to be rwd based as the current one is fwd based. This is the only way they’d be able to fit an inline 6 unless they have engineers from Volvo who are able to transversely mount an inline 6 engine
Next year? Try 2023 mate. CX-50 too, not CX-5
Hey Paul. Do you think it’s worth waiting for the 2022 model over the 2021?
Bought the Mazda 3 evolve sedan 2021 with vision technology. Only thing a wish it had was proximity key but wasn’t keen to spend more and get leather seats.
We were looking to get the cx5 but didn’t need a bigger car and are super happy with our choice because we got soo much technology for $30k. Can’t go wrong with a Mazda.
Thanks for the feedback!
I own the CX-5 Signature. That is what the Akera model is here in the U.S. Mine is a 2020 that I picked up last November. I was able to get for $35,000 U.S. I really like this car. Every time I drive it, I like it more and more. I performed my first oil and filter change at 2500 miles. It is easy to do as the filter is vertical, so the mess is minimized. If you're on the fence, take one for a drive. I think that you will be impressed. Did I say that it is fun to drive?
Hi Paul I love your reviews you give very fairly by the way I am from Pakistan
Thanks Paul for your take on this SUV.
There is a certain set sequence in your review, which I believe for those of us who are “pretentious” petrol heads enjoy watching.
BTW, would using 95 octane petrol improve the performance of this vehicle further? Some reviewers in America seem to think so.
Michael, In the U.S. the horsepower/torque are 227hp regular fuel and 250hp premium. 310 lb. ft. of torque. You can really feel the torque that this 4 cylinder generates...it's amazing...and fun!
Mazda did well with updating the infotainment but they should have kept the touch screen while the car isn't moving. It's a hassle to use that knob.
Thanks Paul - Mazda will always give you confidence as a reliable and well built Japanese vehicle - No CVT or DSG is very smart as torque converters are reliable and six-speed is all you need to avoid the constant hunting syndrome of some Ford Ranger variants - impressive fuel use and 91 RON is rare for a turbo 👍🏻 - tablet info system is a bit old school and vulnerable for knocks and collecting dust behind - a cheaper CX5 model without the bling metallic paint would be my choice - John in SA
Hi Paul, do you recall if this colour was Titanium or Machine Grey?
Great revue as always Paul, I think the Turbo has 170kW, the NA motor has 140kW
Ahh that makes more sense.. i was sure our old one was 140kw and thought 6.8 0-100 seemed very snappy for that much power in a cx5!
You’re right. The power and torque figures he quoted appear to be for the 2.2L diesel engine. Same power as the NA, but higher torque.
You’re right - sorry about that! I’ve pinned a comment explaining the mix up. It’s my fault when taking notes on the car.
Deano M - I think those numbers get bumped up slightly with premium fuel?
just bought a 2021 Akera turbo cx-5 in polymetal grey, cant wait to get the car delivered, considering how long the wait time on a RAV4 hybrid is atm this is definately the choice right now.
We are about to do the same (Akera). How did it go?
@@moonboy5851 actually just got the car delivered a week ago it’s been awesome and loving the colour of the car!
@@jieyan1215 great to hear, thank you!
How does this led light system perform in a rainy night compared to hids/xenon?
Great review Paul, and spot on with your observations. I've owned the 2020 model for a year now and love it. I do a bit of towing, and the torque converter auto is perfect for my needs, and is a bit of a rarity these days with so many CVT's and DSG's being used instead. I agree that the road noise is a bit louder than it should be for a car pitched at this sort of price, and hopefully as you say Mazda will sort that out with the next generation model. I was lucky enough to get mine pretty much a year ago at the start of the Covid lockdown in Victoria and got about an 8k discount on it. The next gen 6 sounds very tempting for me next time around though, with RWD and the new in line 6 engine.
Yep. Bought one today, Around $53ish on road after the after market girl talks to you to add on stuff. The comparison vs Toyota Rav4 Hybird. No stock coming in till 2022 apparently. So Hopefully recieve the Mazda next week was what I was told.
How’s it going for you? Can’t decide between the Akera and a ute.0
Took the RAV4 Hybrid for the drive.... and took the CX5 for drive.... We own the Akera petrol Turbo model... worth the extra money
I'm glad that you corrected the power and torque figures of the petrol turbo to 170 kW and 420 NM. I agree with you, I like the CX-5 but it is too expensive. I wonder if I could get away with the non turbo GT????
Hi there. Please review the NEW HavalH6 top spec model 2.0 turbo charged engine. Thank you.
I have to admit this strikes a balance between common utility and driving performance while I would oppose the way they feature on families in commercial ads.
Is there a way to enable the sound notification when you go over the speed limit in 2021 Touring? It does not seem to work for me.
Is it just me or does this SUV look smaller than earlier models? Are there any stats on interior to exterior noise on the road? I have a 2005 Mazda 6 but not keen to purchase another Mazda unless a lot more quiet inside on the highway.
Good day Paul, I'm from South Africa. Here the CX-5 has been recently revised, but there is no 10.25" infotainment screen. The only thing new is that carbon edition with the new paint and red interior. It really frustrated me when I heard this because the only thing I hated from the old CX-5 was the small screen... Can't believe Mazda did that😷😷😷
That’s a shame that you miss out on the new infotainment system!
Great review Paul, agree that Alkira not best option given price, GT still with the turbo engine is better value, unfortunately Mazda won’t option the lower level models with the turbo ...
Just a shame about the GT wheels - also black headliner is nice in akera… shame you can’t get black seats though 🙄 what’s with brown all the time? Old man’s armchair
Another wicked review, would enjoy the 6 better ☺️
Thank you!
@@CarExpertAus You say at 10:07 in the video, that it makes 140kw of power and 450nm of torque. Aren't those figures the numbers for the old 2.2L Turbo Diesel? The Mazda website says the 2.5L Turbo petrol makes 170kw and 420nm, just like in the CX-9...
@Allen Parsens Still very good figures though aren't they.
Yes! Sorry about that. I’ve pinned a comment at the top.
Please review HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2021 and if possible smack down with MAZDA CX9.
We have same car but notice our CX5 Akera has painted wheel arches. ?
Any idea when the new triton is getting a review????
I only trust this channel in terms of cae review.
Rav hybrid or mazda CX5? And why?
This would helpme to decide and come to a conclusion
I have a 2018 Diesel Akera and 10 months ago 2021 Akera Turbo waiting on the new CX60
Just purchased the Gt 2.5l turbo very happy and it can tow 2000kg braked, the Hybrid Toyota Rav 4 can only tow 1500kg.
Hands down for quality finish power the CX 5 is a winner
Which is faster, the CX-5 2.5T or the CX-30 2.5? I wish Mazda had the CX-30 2.5T here.
Does anyone know if the Sonic Silver colour on the CX-5 goes well with the 19 inch gloss black alloy wheels?
Not a real fan of Mazda but the front design can go both ways either you like it or you hate it .
Why scratches can appeared on the panel situated around the gear stick area ?
Secondly , the rear leg room is not very generous compare to some competitors including boot cargo volume.
Thirdly, How reliable is Mazda turbo engine?
I've got the 2019 Diesel Akera. Wish it had the updated infotainment
I cant imagine trying to use carplay with a turn dial rather than touchscreen - that is a miss
@@dandretube turn dial is 1000x better.
In my case it is quite simple SPACE there is none for any family only suitable for a metrosexual couple at best. Neighbor went for a Mitsubishi Delica D5 its awesome but we went Ford Transit AWD Overland due to needing more space. We go everywhere these Mazdas cant and we carry what we need without playing Tetris, roofracks or having to exclude anything.
I'm getting the Cx-5 Akera in 2 weeks' time! The Toyota Rav4 although is value for money, looks super cheap and doesn't have the class!
We are in the process of getting an Akera ordered. How did you go? Was the Akera worth it?
@@moonboy5851 Well it certainly looks premium and puts it on par with the European cars. I believe they have launched a new GT SP model. if you don't mind not having the 360 camera, heated, ventilated seats, and, heads-up display then you can save yourself some money. When it comes to worth it or not? I feel it is worth. Have you tried bargaining with your dealer? if not ping me I'll let you know how to get it done. I bargained $7k off my car!
@@CuriousDiaries hey there, appreciate all of the info! I took your advice and we bargained hard (plus got several quotes) managed to get an almost 6k discount, so very happy. Will be arriving in a month or two, but that’s fine :)
@@CuriousDiaries hey bro can you tell me how you bargain down 7k I would appreciate much looked today for a cx5 turbo top range model would help very much thanks
@@ohMY03 Hey there! happy to guide you with the process. Its too lengthy to type here or explain. Happy to guide you if you want to share your contact details. Let me be clear. I"m not an agent or trying to extract any money from you. Just trying o help. You can share your details only if you are comfortable!
The plane drivers side mirror that Mazda’s have pretty much eliminates them as an option for me. Pretty much every other manufacturer has convex side mirrors for both sides
I have 2019 CX5 - a few feedback - centre armrest if can be adjusted to cup holder for my elbow (a bit short), No panoramic sunroof, only for a two person car (small boot and small space for back seat), "A" pillar too big (blind spot especially roundabout), Small front seat (not supportive like other cars), Brake is very soft and slow stop (dealer confirmed).
Otherwise tick all the boxes that I need...
Hi I have a question anyone could help i live in NSW Sydney i have a 2018 2.2 turbo diesel mazda done 55000kms CX5 the car was showing dpf warning light the mazda cx5 has been taken 3 times to mazda car workshop dealer they have changed the DPF sensor and checked car all around and they done a full report test. The was repaird but the issue still has come again with the same problem the Next day DPF warning light What could it be please.
Compare diesel and turbo varian please
Looked at all the Suv's the Mazda's finish is superior more like a top notch European car. Have recently ordered a 2022 CX5 GT SP which we will get a few weeks. Excited.
Very impressed with today’s Turbo’s
Took a 2.5GT Turbo out on a drive.
Freeway and Hill work and my wife has never driven a Turbo machine before.
Back in the early years of Turbo Charging.
You would have normal Engine power till around 2000 RPM.
Then you would feel the Turbo kick in and hang on.
Today’s Turbo’s operation is more like the Superchargers
More even power under hard acceleration. Very very impressed by Performance
The new Haval h6 would give this car a run for its money
USA mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo model has base price starting at $30,460. How we get ripped off.
Do we have this one with bigger infotainment in South Africa 🇿🇦?
Anyone able to confirm if the 2021 cx5 Akera has any form of puddle lights?
Did I hear correctly it doesn't have wireless phone charging?
We both have something in common. We're good at forgetting things 😄
140 kilowatts when the 2.5 is standard at 170 kw. I would've liked to see it at 200 kw minimum.
Perfect size for me, wish i could own one ! Touring or GT,.. As for the RAV i was just quoted 55 k for the cruiser !!!
Wow. That’s crazy! How did they justify that price?
@@CarExpertAus Have no clue, i walked away laughing ! Now looking at a Mazda Touring, or GT, or might wait to see what else comes out this year! Any tips ?
@@CarExpertAus Because of demand and no stock. I went to a dealership that had one. Tried to negotiate and he stuck to the sticker price. No reduction in the car or the accessories. He said plainly that this is not a buyer's market now. It's seller's market.
So now I'm looking at CX-5 Akera. Comparing that, what would you recommend?
@@JanahanBalasingham hey mate, just bought Akera same as review, will be about 1 month for delivery. Got them to include brushed aluminium key fob, carpet floor mats, boot cargo tray, tinted windows and paint protection for $54k drive away.
@@jacid7711 that's a good bargain. I'm trying to get one but showroom says wait is 3-6 months
I can’t decide if i want a cx5 Akera or a Subaru Forrester could you help with that
Go for the Mazda . Subaru is let down by the rubbish CVT .Mazda use the excellent TC auto
I drove the rav4 hybrid as it was great on paper. Sounds like it’s dying when you put the foot down and the infotainment is a bit clunky. Mazda is a great all rounder.
Woah I drove test one yesterday! Are you stalking me Paul? I wasn’t thrilled with the engine. It felt so hesitant sometimes but then other times it seemed smooth. 170kw was good but it never felt overly powerful. It’s been struck off my list because of the back seat being tiny and boot not huge either. The interior was lovely though and new infotainment very easy to use.
😅 I’ve been watching you!
@@CarExpertAus I’m waiting for your octavia 4 110 review. When’s that coming? 😁
OK I’m sold! Ordered a CX-5 GT turbo yesterday due to the overall positive reviews. (And the fact you can’t buy a RAV4 for love nor money)
Great choice! How has it been so far? How's the highway fuel economy?
@@kostadinof still waiting for delivery unfortunately.
Any update? I can’t decide between the GT Turbo and the Rav4 cruiser. Help, lol.
Pretty sure all the new mazda's have a wireless addon feature for a couple of hundred bucks, at least the new bt-50 we have could've got for it/order it
No touchscreen feature?
CX-8 review soon?
Test drove 3 different CX5s last weekend. Found them uncomfortable with short seat base, hard seat bolsters that dug in to my hips / thighs, and and limited driver leg room. Also not impressed with the fuel economy as readout - was showing 13.5 per 100ks naturally aspirated, 11.5 for the diesel, and 12.8 turbo. Yes I was pushing the cars a bit but not that much.
By comparison I drove a RAV4 Hybrid the week before and got 5.8l/100k.
The seats in the Touring is more giving and comfortable than the top of line model.
I just wish Mazda would opt for a panoramic sunroof 🙃
It’d definitely be a nice addition!
I would think the weightier panoramic sunroof would make a vehicle more top heavy, and make it handle poorly.
Being a ford man i found the VF2 to be a damn good car that i actually bought a VF2 Motorsport. Such a shame that these sedans are no longer made, and now we only get crappy dual cabs and suvs. Oh well i have my XR8 Sprint and my VF2 Motorsport and I'll keep these and drive them as much as i can, but the prices off both of these cars are going for more than i paid for them and now i wonder if i should be driving them at all.
For a 2017 car, the VF2 is such a well built and well handling car that beats out most things today and for the price you couldn't go wrong. I don't understand peoples love for SUVs, they are all useless compared to a sedan. Don't people realize that in a sedan you had more room in the back row and in the boot. The only other car i would consider is a petrol ute (dpf issues is a big turn off) if one would come out but in the mean time the car market has lost the plot.
Ford Transit AWD Overland all the way. We also sold our fancy xr8 it was really just an ego boosting toy that did nothing except go a little faster to the next traffic lights.
Checked out the rav4 vs cx5. Passenger front seat on rav4 doesn't adjust!!! You can't go up or down... meaning your tall partner can't get comfy and touches the ceiling. Bought the cx5 for this and other reasons. More bang for your buck with features in the cx5 vs rav4.
Great review Paul and also are you going to do a Hyundai Santafe soon
Thanks! Yes review lobbing shortly.
@@CarExpertAus I wish you would do a sorento vs santa fe back to back, they both come out of the same factory sort of and want to know all the things that make them different including towing ability!
can you do a review on the VW Touareg R-line 3.0 TDI 😃
We have a Touareg review here :-) th-cam.com/video/5HOmo-N2OI4/w-d-xo.html
@@CarExpertAus thanks, just watched it 😀
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Oh is that guy
#underated!
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If CarWow ever expands to Australia and they are looking for a local presenter, Paul is the guy for the job!
It’s been 6 month The Triton hasn’t reviewed yet, sadly but true
Soz!
You get what you pay for so it’s worth the money. Can’t expect it to be cheaper than the competition when they’re less premium.
Which was the better car for you Paul? The CX-30 or the CX5? Love both reviews!
which color ist this one?