Absolutely beautiful. It makes Toyotas and Hondas look amateurish. Is it a Mazda or an Audi? You have to look at the badge to be sure! Good luck with your sales. I appreciate your enthusiasm.
I don't live in Alabama, but Johnathan was the main reason why I decided to pulled the trigger on a 2021 CX5 GTR. I have no complaints and his reviews explaining the car has been on point!! You rock my brother and continue your great work. We all appreciate it big time!! Ant from NYC
Bought my 2021 CX5 Grand Touring Reserve (and we bought the Navigation chip) a month ago. It’s easier to view your vlogs than read the book. I’m learning more about my car here than I ever thought I would. Thanks.
Love my 2019 Mazda CX-5. Only complaint is I wish I had turbocharged cuz it's a little slow off the get. But everything is so user-friendly and the vehicle is super durable. This is the third one I've owned. I put on 100,000 miles a year
My local dealer doesn't know this, but although you are half a country away, you sold me on the Mazda CX-5. I've also learned more about the vehicle and even taught my dealer a thing or two that you showed me. I LOVE my CX-5!
Thank you Jonathan for all your great and informative videos about the CX-5! Thanks to your videos, we are now the very happy owners of new 2021 CX-5 Grand Touring, with the Premium package. Very fun and responsive car to drive.... perfect for our needs!I had a hip replacement surgery two weeks after purchase so, for the time being, my wife is the only one driving it. Can’t wait to get cleared to drive again!
I love my 2023 Soul Red CX-5 select, still learning the new features from my previous Sport CX-5. The fit & finish is very nice. The Soul Red is beautiful. Thanks for your very informative videos. Loved your sons' comments about the Mazda that you did a video on.
I'm into my third CX-5. I love it. Fully loaded with all of the goodies. Dayuum is it quick! All of the things that you have mentioned was never conveyed to me by the dealer. Thanks for an eye opener!
Great informative video! I’ve had a 2021 CX-5 Signature for a year and a half. Love it! Especially the turbocharged engine, the 360 degree camera, and the ventilated seats. The car has so many features, I’m still learning about stuff it can do. This video taught me a few things I was unaware of. Thanks!
Im based in the UK but your videos of the CX5 is what prompted me to order one yesterday! A nice Soul Crystal Red with White leather interior and all options! I think its equivalent to the US Signature model. Exciting times ahead!
I'm guessing you are loving the CX-5, one thing no one has mentioned is how engaging they are to drive. It's got a sport feel that the competition lacks. Test drove a bunch of different makes, including a BMW X3 and Subaru Forester. I expected more fun than the Subaru but the Beemer? Mazda won that one. Anyway happy motoring!
This is a Jonathan top 10 video. There were a couple I didn’t know. The best was the way to get to old fashioned cruise control. While I can’t imagine why anyone would want it, I have been asked how to do it several times. I have to see if works like that on my Mazda3.
That was awesome information! I work for Toyota and this still is my favorite vehicle. In spite of the generous employee discount that we receive this is still my next vehicle of choice.
My wife purchased the 2022 CX-5 Signature about 2 weeks ago in that beautiful red color. We are still working on the learning curve and enjoying this ride. Thank you for the information and demonstration Jonathan. Greetings from the Sooner State……🏈
My Name is Jonathan Jewell, we are one letter off and WOW that this video came up I'm actually giving serious consideration of buying a new CX-5, and never ever considered a Mazda before. I'll take this as a good sign.
My favorite setting is the lock when driving. I have mine set to lock when going into drive and unlock when going into park. You pull up to drop someone off and the regular passengers expect to hear the unlock, they aren’t tempted to get out before you are ready.
I already own a 2021 CX-5 GT and yet watch all your videos. I guess they continue to confirm I bought the right vehicle. Love your videos and your intro can’t be beat. 👍 You have a fan in the Twin Cities!
And this video is so helpful since I want my next car to be this!! Please make more CX 5 news and videos please!! Especially about the awaited facelift for the CX 5 🤩
Had a 2021 CX5 as a rental, early July 2021. One unnerving & potentially dangerous quirk was the COAST feature on cruise control. After driving many cars equipped with cruise control over many years, this is the first I encountered that if you hold down the COAST button continuously more than a couple seconds, the vehicle actually applies the brakes & quickly slows down by 10-20 or more(!) mph. Instead of normally killing the throttle to coast, slowing gradually you risk getting rear-ended. I didn't use the cruise very much on that trip!
Big fan here from up in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Was at my local dealer this morning and he had two 2021.5 Signatures on the lot. Small price increase ($600 Cdn), but we finally get the 10.25” screen and newer software that you guys have had for a while. Looks like we lost the wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity with this upgrade, but I can’t wait to go visit the dealer when they’re open and take a look at this new screen! Mazda Canada put out a press release about a month ago, where they announced the new screen, and also mentioned that coming in the fall would be the Mazda Connected Services, which would allow remote starting, among other things, from an app for the CX-5 and CX-9. Good times ahead!
Just came across this video and it is very informative. I have the 2021 CX-5, Signature model in the awesome red and love it. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more of your videos.
Grat video, couple of things I didn't know since buying my 2021 CX-5 Touring back in May. I knew the was some sort of radar, didn't know about the emblem, and the grill shutters blew my mind!
Great video! Got a Carbon Turbo Edition and turning off the Radar Cruise Control is a huge tip. Those radar cruises are frustrating and sometimes dangerous
I just leased a 21’ CX-5 GT w Performance Pack in snowflake white pearl, 1 week ago. I like it pretty well except the brakes are soft, no dead pedal cover, No backlit turn/wiper stalks, and the seats hurt my butt after half hour drive. It’s a smooth refined vehicle tho. The dealer was charging MSRP on all of their vehicles due to limited inventory (chip shortage). I’m in Oklahoma City
Wife made me test drive a 2020 cx5. First thing I noticed was how quiet it is. Bought it. 7k miles and all good. The predicted arrival of the in-line six cylinder in 2022 has my vote. Although the 4 cylinder is impressive after a recent trip to Santa Fe. Found myself at 88 mph because it was so smooth. Even in a 30 mph crosswind on I-40. Only strange feature is the gas pedal pivots (hinges) at the floor like my old 65 Impala. But it is a car that I will recommend. note: warranty is only 36k/3 years.
Such GREAT INFORMATION We purchased new '23 CX 5 last week, the dealer had little time to go over features. Not being tech savey we immedieatly became flustered. The Owners manual is huge and terrible IMO and the illustrations are tiny. Your video eventhough being a couple years older was very helpful. If I can only determine if we have the "A" or "B" dashboard to help us get started. This was our first video, we hope to find more YT CZ 5 instructionals. 👍 Thank You!!!
My 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve only lacks the 360 degree camera and paddle shifters of this 2021 CX-5 Signature - well, those and the dark chocolate Nappa leather seats. The top two CX-5 models are EXTREMELY well equipped with safety and convenience features costing many thousands of dollars more on "upscale" compact SUVs. I've done many upgrades to my CX-5 GT Reserve: ->K&N drop-in air filter, ->Cork Sport oil catch can, ->CS improved turbo downpipes, ->two gas hood struts, ->MANY interior upgrades like lighted door sill panels to name just one.
I got a Cork Sport oil catch can (be sure to get one to keep intake valves clean) and a Cork Sport turbo down tube (much better throttle response) MAZDA roof racks and lighted door sill plates and retracting trunk cover ALI EXPRESS for hood struts and all interior trim.But they have nice exterior trim as well. You wait over a month for delivery but everything is good quality and really inexpensive.
Just bought the wife a 2022 Carbon Edition. We’re loving it. The damn thing is just so nice. She had an Acura prior to this. I’m very impressed with what you get for the money with these Mazda’s
@@RobertBeedle I gave my 2021 CX-5 its first oil change at 800 miles, and its 2nd oil change at 2,000 miles. It might get its 3rd oil change at 3500 miles. It has 3100 miles right now, on 6/5/2023.
We have a 2014 CX5 Grand Touring we bought new. In 2014 I was amazed that a “factory” remote engine start key fob was not available on any mazda. We got the dealer remote start installed and not only was it extremely complicated, it worked about 3 months. After one unsuccessful attempt to have dealer repair it we gave up and it hasn’t been used since. Also ridiculous to have two fobs on keyring. So now we are in process of attempting to get a new suv to replace CX5. Has been a good car after 8 years. To my amazement though still can’t get a remote start factory keyfob on any new model CX5! Remote start key fobs are practically standard equipment on most new cars now. Yes it now has the Mazda connect that means can start engine with cell phone, but that’s not the same. I also have a 2021 Ford F150 with ability to start engine on my IPhone. But it’s not practical for everyday use. Have to get phone out and start app and there is about a 20 second delay. Does not take place of a quick remote start key fob. Just shocked that Mazda is so behind on something so simple and basic now days. It’s keeping us from buying another Mazda.
When I’m driving down a two lane road and I get too close to the center line or shoulder line, the steering wheel turns slightly in the opposite direction. That’s pretty standard. But what else happens is my radio will play from the right speaker if I get too close to center lane, and from the left speaker if I get too close to the shoulder line. It’s only for a couple of seconds and acts like a subtle cue to correct your steering.
On our second one of these. Only thing I hate is the rear seat heat control being in the seat divider. Firstly you hit ot with your elbow turning it either on, up or off. Secondly if you have a third person in the back you can't access it at all😅.
Great video as always. Informative even for veteran Mazda owners. One feature that’s rarely mentioned that I use often on my CX-9 is the rear request switch. I think I spied it on the CX-5’s hatch in the video. This might only be for the Advanced Keyless Entry ....To the right of the outside lift gate open button (just above the license plate), is a third request switch in addition to each front door handle. You can tap it to lock the car and engage the security system. Handy after the entire family gets out. We always seem to gather behind the car before waking into a store. I can tap the rear request switch to lock the car rather than pull out the fob or walking to a front door.
@@stacywebb7087 It will only LOCK the car. It can’t be used to open the doors. After all the doors and liftgate are closed, the person with the key fob should be near the rear liftgate, press the button and it should work. If it doesn’t, maybe all models use the trim panel but not all of them actually have the feature? I would think if you have request buttons in the front door handles for Advanced Keyless Entry, it should work.
Thanks for the info. I have a mazda cx 5 2021.5. Different dash, probably because of Canadian market. First time ever of owning a mazda. I like it for many reasons but I hate the temperature controls. It is either too hot or cold .very frustrating to adjust even on long trips. Seems as the air is poorly distributed. The radio controls should have a seek option. Again very frustrating 😑. It's a nice car that has great features but improvements will be needed before we purchase another one.
That key part blew my mind... you know when you've had something in your bag, for the past few months, and you didn't know what it was capable of. The height setting for the trunk/boot was also an eye opener...I am 5ft 1in. Thank you!
I drove this model as a rental and although it had some things to get used to, the radio and gas thingy and the push start engine, I always wondered about the key. I didn't know it was in the fob lol. I also didn't know about the pull down cup holders and charger in the back seat. This car was very cool to drive. I may even get one in the near future 😏
Thank you from the UK. Purchased my 1st CX5 today (GT Sport). Lovely car and you have made it easier for me to understand how certain things work. Great video
Dont forget the new keys can be deactivated to save battery life and in the UK we get NAV as standard on all models and specs, great video glad it's not just me with all this mazda stuff in my head
@@BerkeleyGang you press the lock button 5 times on the 5th press and hold for around 2s then the red light will flash then the key will be "off" the buttons on the key work and if you press the key against the start stop button it will start the car it basically turns off all the keyless functions to save battery life in your spare key etc
I hope Mazda would include the Tire Display Reading for All 4 tires on the Dashboard on the Next Generation CX-5 and CX-9. Right now it is still manually checked.
Hi Jon, thanks for the review. Am living the dream in Melbourne, Australia and waiting on the shipment of new CX-5's to arrive as I've got mine all picked out. Great video and appreciate the level of detail in your review. Regards, Billy
You may have to wait 5-10 years before you can drive it beyond 5 km of your home radius, but till then, happy driving to your local supermarket. :) Great vehicle it is.
Thank you for your kinda words and support. I’m working on a video like this for CX-30 now, and will shoot one of CX-9 when I have more in inventory. Please subscribe with notifications so you won’t miss them.
Thank you I just purchased my cx5 Milwaukee,, you really helped me learn stuff !!! Need to install a SD do u have a video on how tooo?? What about seat protection in Parchment
I don’t have a video on SD install. It’s fairly simple. Insert, then turn on vehicle. It will match with car at that point. I’m working on a Parchment cleaning video…just have to get mine dirty first 😂
I had no ideaI could "STOP" the radar ACC function!!! I had a Mazda 6 and sometimes that distance sensor drove me bonkers. It's a fabulous safety feature, but annoying at times. I had no idea. 😮 Still not paying $500 for the navigation SD card though. That's ridiculous
Just got a 2023 Mazda CX-5 Signature model. I am finding your tips helpful. Re the Bose sound settings, on my car, the center point was already on 3. Unless someone at the dealership changed it before I got there, that must be the new default setting.
Would be nice if you can get with Mazda over the fuel economy page. The 0-70 mpg graph is vague and useless while the cars really don’t get over 35mpg average
I love Mazda but that interface looks so dated to me. That’s the only thing that holds me back on buying one 😬 Make the screen taller by bringing it down and make it touchscreen!
I have the 2016 CX5 gt and I never had to touch the screen, the home button does the job very well and my screen remains without fingerprint to clean, so if it was touchless, I wouldn't mind.
I was recently at a dealer and they told me Mazda got rid of the touchscreen in the 2020 model because it was actually the #1 thing that was breaking on the car. Apparently people kept pushing too hard and breaking the screen, so they got rid of the touch capabilities and made it controllable by dial only.
My 2021 signature didn’t come with an SD Nav Card. Dealer in Oregon won’t give me one. I called Mazda and they said it doesn’t come with one even if the window sticker says it comes with navigation not that it “supports navigation”
If anyone's interested in a 2021 Mazda CX-5 CE Turbo w/AWD (Red Leather Seats), and live near Moline, IL, there's one at Key Mazda for about $33,400. I saw it on their website. I'd buy it, but I already bought one in February.
Do you think Mazda will fix the satellite radio steering wheel control issue with a software upgrade ? You can’t scroll channels on satellite radio through the steering wheel buttons. It works with regular radio just not satellite radio.
Oh no. Press music, favorites, and on/off/volume knob and hold. Hold until you see diagnostic screen. While holding, the screen will go black and then a diagnostic screen. From that menu you should be able to restore or reset.
I have one of these but it is annoying that the tuning button on the steering wheel can't be programmed to scan. If I'm traveling, I might be in unfamiliar territory and need my eyes on the road. I don't need to see the station dial or go through a couple of steps, I just need to be able to press a button until I hear the kind of music or talk I want to listen too. I'm lost as to why car makers don't do this.
Thank you so much for the video! I got a 2021 Mazda cx5. I'm wondering how do I open the trunk from inside the vehicle. For now I always have to get out off the car to open it for groceries curbside pick or people not familiar with my car... Thank you
Absolutely informative video.Thanks and much appreciated your job. My Mazda CX-5 2021 Grand Touring GT Premium plus does not show the reverse assist line. Is there any setting there to make that work and also a 360 degree camera as well.
Great vid once again Joh, it’s amazing how the functions differ between countries as our Touring comes with a lot more. Thou we get 7 variants with a choice of 4 engines 2ltr, 2.5ltr, 2.5T & 2.2 twin turbo diesel The entry model Maxx is available in FWD with a 6spd manual. Also in 9 colours. 🇦🇺
2016 mazda cx-5 grand touring was so much easier, I didn't even have to unplug the radio, I pulled it out flipped it over and the ribbon was right there in the open
