2016 Mazda CX-5 - Redline: Review 

I think I actually like the lines of the 2016 better than the 2019 or 2020

god Mazda makes good looking cars. I don't know how they're going to top this design language for the next generation of cars

OMG there's no CVT!?!?!? Yay

Not liking this fish eye perspective, just my opinion though. Also seems to be a lot of distortion 'flexing' throughout.

The back seat is 40/20/40, not 60/40. That's a big deal. It's a GREAT feature,

after watching review ... went to Mazda dealership and bought one

God this car is so sexy. I love the new LED DRL's they have in the headlights. And Mazda interiors are so nice when compared to competition. And thats not even supposed to be the Mazda selling point. Most fun to drive vehicles on the road.

Just purchased this vehicle! Red color and black interior I love it. I was looking at 2018 but I liked the look of the 2016 better. I’m 21 and the first vehicle I financed so you can say I’m really happy with my purchase. I’m a mom too and I hate bigger vehicles. My previous car was a Mazda 3 2009 sedan that I paid cash for in 2015. It had 140,000 when I bought and this four years I had it not a single issue. That’s why I decided I wanted to continue with Mazda.

If you are shopping used 2016 CX5 you may want to make sure it is a "2016.5" which fixed significant issues with the first CX5s of the year....at least research first and find out....and then print out that information and use it against the seller to get a deep discount?

It's 2018, we test drove a used 2016 CX5 and liked it. We came home watched your video and went back to the dealership and purchased the vehicle. Thank you an honest informational video. We appreciate it.

6 years and 33,000 miles later still loving my Soul Red Metallic 2016.5 CX-5 GT

I don't understand why people are bashing Mazda so bad they have came a long way and they are very reliable as matter of fact they're more reliable than Honda and Toyota right now

This review is so helpful. Thanks! Just purchased it today with 114k miles and still rides great in 2022

The passenger window and sunroof don’t close automatically because it’s a safety feature.

The cx5 has been a great car for me. I highly recommend it.

the CX 5 is fantastic! everything said in the review is pretty spot on. I chose the CX 5 over the Acura RDX. While the Acura had more of a luxury feel, the overall ride and handling was flat and numb. The Mazda a far more sporty fun ride and has everything you need in a crossover.

I like this exterior better than the 2017

This review also includes footage from our new camera equipment, let us know your thoughts below!

i kinda prefer you holding the camera and showing the features of the car. But great review!

I love my 2016 CX-5, I am like a kid with a new driver's license looking for an excuse to drive somewhere.

Reg. the moon roof operation - It makes complete sense to have coz it allows the user to decide if he/she wants the moon roof partially open.

Nice review, but the reviewer made an error when describing the fold down seats in the back. They are not a 60-40 split...but actually 40-20-40 split, which is more upscale and nice for those families who haul long items, such as skis or snowboards in the car.

Oh and good job trying new things to improve the way you review cars. Hope you land on a sweet spot that everyone will like

Nice Review! Also I think the reason the moon roof doesn't AUTO close is so that if anyone stuck their head out and someone accidentally tried to close it they wouldn't get their head stuck in the moon roof. Not something that happens everyday but I know I have stuck my head out of the moon roof when I was younger so I guess it makes sense.

Just got this exact same car but with black interior

You're fast becoming my go to car review channel. Good work. I enjoy the flow and presentation. Good job!

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Correction the back seats are 40-20-40 split. A unique feature of this car that stands out compared to competitors.

I enjoy your reviews. You do the best job reviewing vehicles. I bought a 2016 Mazda CX-5 and enjoying it a lot. I traded in a 2008 Equinox V-6 with 185 hp that was averaging 20.3 mpg if memory is correct. This Skyactiv 4cyl with 184hp is averaging 27.2 mpg. Very impressed and you are right,the engine is fine for 99% of the driving a "normal" driver does.

I just got a 2016 c-x5 a couple months ago as my first car as a teenager. I love it and so do all my friends! I’m a huge car fanatic so I’m very critical of cars and I could not be happier!

What crossover of 2016 would you buy ? The Mazda CX-5 , the Toyota rav4 or the Honda CR-V . ?

Seeing your eyebrow in the footage is weird

My mother has a 2016 no problems til today p2096 here we go ?? Hope Not

Just got one today....it's beautiful 😍

I bought a 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 Sport back in July '18 with 4K miles. It now has 22K miles. Overall, I love this vehicle. PROS: Sport Mode, I just turn it on whenever I need that extra boost going up a steep on-ramp or merging onto a freeway. It's probably my favorite part about the vehicle. With that said, acceleration feels strong even without sport mode. The seats are very comfortable, and on a recent roadtrip I didn't feel fatigued at all. Suspension rides a bit stiff but I like it. --and now onto CONS: I dont like the engine noise or the transmission noise, specially on startup, it sounds like an old Ford power steering noise, ugh. Also when idling, I can hear AND feel the AC compressor coming on and off. There's some rattling noise in the trunk that I cant pinpoint. Brakes squeak at times. Lastly, totally not the car's fault, but washing it and keeping the black interior inside clean is a battle that's raged on since I purchased it.

Hi, I've watch a couple of your reviews I kinda like it but just for recommendation I think peoples like me want to knows about cargo / rear seat spaces would be more helpful

Awesome how IMO the 2016 looks way better than a 2018

In 2017 it's still very decent vehicle. I'm thinking about to buy 2016 not 2017. The price for 2016 highest trim in Europe is about 28k €, while 2017 is 7.5k € more expensive. I didn't like 2015 though, but it's possible to save 2k more.

The reason of not closing the sun roof automatically, is for softly reason. in case of kids play around with the sun roof. Thank you

I don't like this camera.. I like your old vids

First portion was well paced. Once the head cam is on, you start talking too quickly again. Can tell you're trying to slow down & pace yourself. Keep up the good work.

good review but from video maker to RU-vidr, the active camera has a wide angle lens which gives a fish of eye appearance which distorts the way the vehicle really looks and size of the interior. You should try using a small video camera or even some of the Samsung pocket cameras or Sony pocket cameras are good and don't have a dslr lens. again. that's just a recommendation though

I just found one one the car lot, red & sand with only 9,000 miles! A 2016 in 2020.

im not watching your video because that 30 sec commercial

just test drive the 2016 and 2017 models. the exterior on the 2017 Looks more luxurious but the interior on the 2016 to me was a much nice layout

Nice video review of our refreshed 2016 Mazda CX5. One thing I wanted to point out however is you mentioned that the seats are a 60/40 split when in fact they are a 40/20/40 split in the GT model and are 60/40 in the entry level model (which is a GX up here in Canada) other than that you did an excellent job of pointing out the features of the Mazda CX5.

Had to come back to this review to remind myself I wasn't crazy that after 103K miles on our 2016 GT, the suspension was starting to feel floaty and under-damped. Bought a set of OEM rear shocks and KYB front quick struts, can't wait to get the sharp handling back!

This vs 2017 Subaru Forester XT Touring?

would you choose the nissan xtrail/nissan rogue, mazda cx-5, hyundai tucson or subaru forester?? if me i would choose between mazda cx-5 and nissan rogue cause they are very high quality car..i love the way of the hyundai tucson but in the southeast asia hyundai isnt a reliable car and the people there love japanese and european cara

this car deserves a 300HP engine v6

What about the visibility out the back? the side pillars and the headrests seem to obstruct much of it. When backing the camera will compensate, but what about visibility when driving?

i dont know of any moon roofs that close with one touch. i think its a safety thing. windows can only OPEN with one touch. they dont want you closing it on your hand or someone elses hand/head by mistake

Just go back to the original camera placements! Please!

hi, you should test emergency braking, emergency obstacle avoidance to make a real raod test!

Please, make a review of Mazda CX-5 GT vs Hyundai Tucson Sport 1.6T, both AWD. Can't make my decision.

Just bought a 2014 i love it!

Just bought a used 2016 after owning a Nissan Murano...I love the CX-5! It is very fun to drive!

I miss his old reviews where he always on hondas side lol

I think, it is better to just hold the camera when you're just showing the interior/exterior of the car. POV style is good when you driving.

I know this isn't the case, but why most reviewers prefer the manual transmission over the auto?

at 9:12 - "The seats are 60/40 split fold down" - No they are not - they are 40/20/40.

I've had over 20 of the 16 year model and they're selling like hot cakes

Great review. Some parts don't apply to us in Australia though as we do get active lane assist, memory seats etc

mazda has been having issues with their transmissions. I have the 2016 mazda cx5 gt with only 70,000 km and the transmission is starting to slip in cold weather

While I do appreciate your dedication to improve the quality of your videos, this one felt particularly... subpar (is probably the word I'm looking for). First off, the fact that the view feels like one of those montages that skateboard video editors use makes it feel like I'm going to throw up because of all the motion and the wide angled views. Second off, everything is not as clear as it used to be with your old methods. You would mostly see, as many people pointed out, your head, and barely any of the car due to how high the camera is now. On the flip-side, the quality is definitely improved and it feels much smoother than your older videos. It also doesn't feel like the car is gigantic than it is in person. Overall, the change in camera equipment is great, but please address the issues as soon as you can.

You didn't mention sport mode and how it enhances acceleration.

Which trim is he testing out?

it's maz da. not marsda

I think it's hilarious that I can get a manual transmission in the CX-5 but not the CX-3. Even worse is that if I do take the manual CX-5, I get 29 horsepower less than the auto-equipped models! WTF! The only cool thing is that the manual CX-5 shares its engine with the MX-5.

I have a 2013 mazda cx5 everything is amazing and perfect except i dont like the organ type gas pedal it destroyed 3 of my shoes already lol

The presenter was great; very well spoken.

I want to love the cx5 styling so bad, but all that cheap black cladding makes it look cheap.

what is the obsession with more power?

Excellent review. Very accessible to me as a person without a lot of knowledge about cars. I love this car, I'm sold.

very nice review style and music.

I see Mazda replaced the head unit in the Cx5 from around 2014-15 this particular model year, like the mazda 6 from those same years (with the same one that's BEEN in the 3's since 2014)... but it looks like they didn't completely redo at half the dash like the 2016/17 6's... But can I personally buy a 2014/15 Mazda 6 and pay to replace the stock infotainment unit with the one that's been in ALL Mazdas for the couple years??? Because that previous system seemed funky IMO when compared to the current one, but would like to maybe save a couple grand on the car purchase, if I can at the time I'm typing this...

This car is lacking rear a/c, we cant recline passenger seats and THERE ARE NO ELECTRIC TAILGATE wth Mazda??!! what are they thinking at least they add the rear a/c cause here in southeast asia is SO HOT the sun is bright..thats why in southeast asia...they love the nissan rogue(xtrail), hyundai tucson, kia sportage over mazda cx5..BUT i love this car so much! the design is great !

2016 CX-5 GPS PROBLEM Does any body know when Mazda will resolve the real-time "traffic update" feature on its new (2016) NAVTEC GPS for the CX-5? The option doesn't work (it is gray), so alternate route(s) are not displayed when traffic delays, congestion, accidents, detours, road construction, etc. are encountered on a planned route.On the previous CX-5 models (2014; 2015), the TomTom feature was called "traffic alert" and it worked (most of the time).

Tbh I have had CX5 2018,2020,2021and now 2023 But I can't lie I did not like 2016 and under cx5 I am so happy they refreshed it in 2017

Not directed at this reviewer per say. Everyone complains about HP/power it wasn't too long ago where 150HP was pushing 4000+ pounds of car. Or where 150Hp was perfectly acceptable for this segment. I have a family member that owns a CX5 it feels good as s. Ive even test drove the base model engine an it was Ok. Tho we did opt for the optional egnine. At one point are going to be satisfied w HP rating in this segment. Lets say Mazda in its next revision ups the HP to 200. Is that enough? Or are some still going to clamor for more HP. Especially w the ever stricter government regulations.

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What, you don't stop at stop signs?

CX5 or mazda3 hatch? I love both but the CX5 has a bit more space but the 3 hatch looks better overall and it has a HUD, sure not the best but at least you have one. Which one would you think is more refined? And which would you rather own

Forget the cx 5 review...this guy is smokin hot!

Wind noise at highway speed is horrible. Also, when you want to shift automatic trans manually, pulling back shifts UP, while pushing forward shifts DOWN. Very difficult to get accustomed to. Not a bad car overall. I have had mine for almost 2 months. Not sure I would buy the same thing if I had it to do over. jmho

The intro music keeps playing even after you start talking, and I don't like the headmounted fisheye eyebrowcam either. You should switch back to what you used to do it was fine. Otherwise good review as usual and explains the differences from 2015 (seems not much). I appreciate your style of review - you notice the stuff that I do and I like that you actually look at features AND drive the car - as opposed to what the many other hamfisted reviewers do. Considering getting one of these or same year Rogue.

Only have refilled my new CX-5 Touring once, so take that with a grain of salt. Did lots of research prior to buying this car..Wife, even made an excel speadsheet to compare Outback, Rav 4 and CX-5. There is little to no road noise.. Plus most of us listen to music anyways.. Wish it had more cargo room, and memory seats, but I can't complain for the price, including technology package. Love the power, where power is needed, smooth ride and look. FYI, free navigation updates for 3 years. Bose stereo sounds incredible and now don't mind being stuck in traffic! Test drive one, you won't be disappointed. One more thing, read and watch all the popular review forums, sites, youtube. They are not being paid to praise how well Mazda has done on their 2016 CX-5.

Nice review, bro. I think you should have also mentioned the "manual" mode on the automatic transmissions, as well as the little "sport" button that gives the car an added kick in the pants for passing, etc.

overall a pretty good review. A couple of details missed - infotainment is only touch screen when parked, and rear seat is 40\20\40 (not 60\40 as stated). I suggest keeping your reviews under 15 minutes. I gave a 2:00 thumbs up.

I am seriously considering this vehicle. Is the Stereo in the Sport model a Quality unit, or basic (ie not great?)? Thanks!

My mom got a used 2016.5 GS. It’s my favourite car to drive, and so fun to take for a spin. Granted I don’t haven’t driven many anyways, but it’s better than all sedans I’ve driven. 09 Elantra, 20 civic EX, 19 Forte, 19 Cruze Also very fuel efficient. Getti

You mentioned intelligent access. Does the 2016 grand touring have intelligent access? Will the car unlock if the key is within a certain proximity?

Sofyan, your channel is awesome! We’re in the market to replace our CRV and I went straight here for the CX-5 review. I’m an editor/colourist working for a video creation company based in Vancouver. I hope 1 day, we can cross paths and work on car stuff together.

The upper partt of the dash being all black makes it so dark. Black elements for the dashboard or other parts doesn't equate to making it look more premium 🤦🏽‍♂️🙄

I don’t know why Mazda refreshed the cx5 for one ☝️ year witch is really rare for manufacturers to do and Mazda redesign the cx5 for 2017 and they are making a Diesel engine for ether 2018 or 2019

I saw that several times the blinkers were not used. Don't tell me you are one of those drivers. :/ Other than that I really enjoy your videos. IS the 2016 Optima going to happen soon?

I looked at Tuscon and will be test driving the top model tomorrow. I'm testing everything I can before getting the CX-5 GT AWD. I like a number of the features on the Tuscon like the turbo and the pano roof, but the reviewer also hammered the dead spot when you accelerate from a stop and he didn't like the DCT as much because it was a cheaper version. So, I will be trying to compare the acceleration of both.

Was set on a 2016 Jeep Cherokee High Altitude V6 until I saw the dealership had one of these. Similar mileage, similar price. Will take this out tomorrow, and again in the Jeep. Great review, especially considering the Jeep's 9-speed transmission has had some terrible reviews.

I am looking to buy a used mini suv and I keep coming back to the mazda cx-5. Does anyone have any recommendations? or just stick with the Mazda? Thank You!

I enjoy many of your reviews. The only issue I have is that the camera behind you allows the rear view mirror block off a major portion of the road view. The camera should be moved further to the left side, directly behind you, as if it's the driver's view. Thanks.