Got my wife’s signature cx5 in rhodium white. All i can say is WOW. The interior materials are outstanding. There is only 4 of us in the house hold and this is perfect everyday drive. Exterior lights are designed well. Engine power is more than enough. This is our first mazda and definitely will not be the last. Wife had the 2014 tiguan and she loved the power but this cx5 is better in performance IMHO. All LED lights, perfectly made and designed leather seat, awesome Bose sound system. Cons: No panoramic sunroof (love it on my Highlander), No wireless car play, ride is on stiff side ( maybe because of tire pressure and will check accordingly). Thanks for the review. Helped us narrowed down our choices👍
It's very rare that a brand can get something right and stick with it. I'm buying a 2019 CX-5 in the UK and it just feels so much better put together and premium and all the other makes I've looked at.
I own a 2022 Mazda CX-5 and its a really nice looking car which has its own problems and they annoy you sometimes. And, interestingly no reviewer highlights them. For example: 1. Doors doesn't close with enough push, they need to be slammed 2. Acceleration is bit jerky may be because its not CVT, so you miss that smooth shift of gears 3. Center arm rest is way too behind that smaller drivers can't rest their hands adequately and also using cup holders uncomfortable while driving because of their positioning. Mazda should re-organize the ergonomics like what they did in CX-50, its much better 4. City mileage is not that really great, at best you get 20/21 5. Rear leg space and cargo space could have been little better comparing to competition, not sure why Mazda is not coming up with new body design and its been so long 6. Menu wheel is ok and it takes time to get used to it, but I am fine with it 7. Lane center/Lane follow is too basic, competition is offering wonderful lane centering and lane follow assist and its very useful especially for long drives 8. Driver seat comfort is ok but not deep enough to have good thigh support 9. You can literally feel the bad roads so suspension is bit stiff Apart from these annoyances, the things I like most is: overall ride quality, audio system, adaptive lighting system, safety features, quality of interiors, highway mileage, mazda link and service, excellent insulation for quite ride and great value for money.
Thank you for the list! The arm rest take is especially valid - that's always been one of the things I've complained about with the CX-5. As soon as they redesign the ergonomics of the car I'm all in.
This list couldn't be more accurate. Still, I do really enjoy my 2022 Cx-5 premium. The only thing I would add, which is covered in just about every review you come across... go for the turbo.
Great review as usual, guys, thanks again. I recently purchased the CX-5 Signature and agree with all your comments. Very premium feel, and I am glad I went for the turbo. After driving it a month now, overall I am extremely happy. However, if I had to be picky, I would make the following suggestions to enhance the sport appeal: a) the sunroof to be a bit larger b) the steering wheel a touch thicker, and c) more color choices for the Signature interior. Maybe down the road, Mazda.
I just leased one. But I don’t really use the sunroof as far as sliding it open, I do tilt a lot while I’m inside a store to keep air circulation. I wish there was reflectors for when the doors are open for oncoming traffic to see. I wish the sunroof control was backlit so I can see it at night. And I wish the brakes were grippier like my Volkswagens. And I wish Mazda would add backlight to the stalks on each side of the steering wheel so I can see where the wiper stalk is set and where the lighting stalk is set as I adjust them often. Mazda should add hood struts as well. I’d like Mazda to offer black out on the shiny bits like the logos and grill and Mazda to emblems and strip on the lower window trim.
I just purchased a 2018 CX5 with very low mileage. It's a good-looking SUV. It's a little sporty for my aging back but comfortable. So far so good. HOpe I'll get 100,000 more mile.
Still an attractive CUV. Despite new entrants, the interior also remains tops(although surprisingly top models of the Mitsu Outlander are pretty good too). It also seems that Mazda worked really hard to improve NVH on the CX5. 55dB is pretty good for something in this class. The space has been an albatross for the CX-5 since it was introduced. But I believe Mazda loves being a niche brand and their customers love it as well. $40K is about where loaded RAV4s, Nissan Rogues, and Honda CRVs are, so they're right in the thick of it. For me personally, I saw my first CX50 and I gotta be honest: It looks more substantial than the CX5. Would be nice to see a Signature trim of that model.
I drove the CX-50 last week and it’s not as substantial in my opinion once you start feeling around: it’s not as plush and not as quiet. And on lower trims even the top of the doors are hard plastic instead of soft plastic. I was not overly pleased.
I drove the Outlander and I agree that they have come a long way and there is lots of soft things inside BUT the infotainment is not good and the CVT sounds terrible when you plant your foot plus the drive is a bit harsh although they are trying to be soft, they missed the mark.
Love my soul red 2019 CX-5 signature. Bought out my lease this year. There were not enough changes to make change. Same with 2023. I'll give it a few years. They need to move those rear usb and heat controls. If the middle rear seat is taken you cannot get to it. I felt the 2022 info screen looked too big but that is just a getting used to issue. The piano black over the wheel wells on some models is not to my liking. Car handles great. Gas mileage could be better.
I haven’t driven a CX-9 but I test drove a CX-5 and felt every rut in the road spoke with the salesperson and was essentially told that all Mazda’s drive that harshly.
The dealer might not have lowered the tire pressure. When I bought mine last year, the tire pressure was around 48 psi. With the correct pressure, the car has a great balance of comfort and road feel.
The CX-5 is nice really nice especially for this class of vehicle. When you look at materials quality and exterior features I would say this is a worthy component to a mid trim XT5 of Xt4 and the buick envision. But yes as said countless times before space space and space is where this really lacks. It’s on an older platform I think and yes it is smaller than majority if not all the competition. And with new CX-50 it’s really making this obsolete especially since they compete in the same class and families are wanting something a little big larger. However. People who don’t need all the room and knowing Mazda with good handling this is pretty nimble since it is smaller than the CX-50. But no one is buying these to handle like sports cars. Though Mazda is really good with that. But hopefully rectify that one complaint in the next generation because the CX-50 definitely has this beat in space and feature content. Overall amazing review as always.
I lease one of these. And while I agree with everything you said, as a single guy, I don’t need all of the extra space and you mentioned Mazda making it larger on the next generation. That’s where I want to say no, keep this vehicle short and not longer like a VE Tiguan. I like the more nimble handling that toy mentioned. That is just me though and this is created more for families. I would urge people to get the CX-9 which is the next step up for those who don’t know. That’s why there is sub-compact, compact, and full size. I do realize the CR-V is larger and if people need lots more space in this segment then get that. I had the Tiguan and it was too damn long. I just don’t want this to get too large. When the Tiguan grew by 11” the whole world seemed to say it was too bloated and under powered. But I like the CX-5. This is my 6th Mazda, 3rd brand new one and 2nd CX-5. I just paid off my 2018 Mazda 3.
All manufacturers seem to enlarge each generation and than introduce a new model LOL. The next gen cx5 will get bigger and then by the time the next cx30 comes out it will be same size as this current cx5 and and then they’ll introduce a cx10😩😩🤣
Thank you! I have also heard the same thing, but in my experience I've never had a problem with them to start with for a 3+ hour road trip. I guess everyone's body is a little different.
Does this model include the rear cargo cover? And LED cargo area lighting? And I think the Bose Subwoofer was underneath the floor mats inside of the spare tires
Yes it does have all the above, in Oz it’s called the Akera. I picked mine up on Monday soul crystal red. Lovely vehicle very quiet. I drove it home and it’s been in the garage since. I’ve played around with the infotainment briefly and still learning how to use it. Apple car play is wired on mine.
Having the USB ports in the armrest area is nice if there is only 1 or 2 people on the 2 outer seats. However if there are 3 passengers back there you have access to neither the heated seats or the USB ports due to the 3rd person in the middle.
You don't mention the seat function if they raise up / down jest wondering love it on my Chrysler 300s plus if it has seat cooling motion only heat . Love you guys keep up the great work . P.s. do review on the cx- 50 is it same size as cx- 9 ? News to me wish they bring back the pick-up truck buddy still has his from early 2000s
No wireless Apple CarPlay. Yet there is a wireless charging pad which is realistically useless because you have to plug in for Apple CarPlay. Not nice to have dangling cords in your car in 2022. My Mazda app needs improvements. When you remote start your car , the car shuts off when you open the door. Should sense the the FOB and continue to run.
VERY much agree. 11 years ago I wanted to buy a Mazda but they had sport seating. So I bought something else. Now I find I'm back looking for a new vehicle and STILL!!! sport seating vs bucket seats which are so much nicer, comfortable and easier to sit in, especially long distances. So despite everything else nice on this SUV, I'm likely not buying it because of that reason. Bucket seats should be a standard.
I swear those seats are black 😂. They are a very dark DARK brown. In dark lighting it definitely is black but light needs to hit the seats to looks brown. Why that is idk 🤷♂️.
I don’t see many of these on the road. Also, they are boring to drive. We rented one for a couple days. Good thing is they are built in Japan and probably pretty reliable.
the front ohh no… the grille too many, looks like a bird's nest 🪺 🪹 will get dirty with dust, will bother when cleaning it after the rain 😮😮😛 is it the sunroof made by the glass ? so if I didn’t open still can see the sky ?
