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I bought my cx-50 premium polymetal grey metallic with the terracotta leather and I love it drives really nice even with 20 inch wheels and it’s pretty fast and love the way it looks no complaints here I would definitely recommend!
I bought the same one with terra/ turbo premium plus. My complaints are there’s too much fucking plastic around the car and it scratches so easy. And the seating it feels like something is constantly jammed up your ass as you drive
Useful video, but all very minor problems over-all. Coming from a Ford where you're more worried about engine detonation or larger mechanical issues, I don't think any of these concerns would really be a turn-off for me.
I have owned my CX-50 since April 10th. I too have had some problem with the wireless charger. The main reason for this seems to be that the charger was placed in a spot where the sun can hit it. I have zero problem with it in the early mornings. It is later in the morning or afternoon when the car get hot and sun can hit that spot that the charging seems to become a problem. Your "fix" of using wired charging--which is what I also found most helpful--was spot on. If Mazda had placed the charger in front of the shifter and cup holders (kind of under the dash), I don't think this would have been a problem.
We just got home with our new CX-50 and so far we love it. A few quirky items we weren't told about until after a decision was made to purchase but not deal breakers. It will just take time getting acclimated to the new system.
The lack of lane centering especially at this price is a let down. I’m an analog guy and appreciate my zero safety tech cars in my garage but on long trips I will say lane centering decreases fatigue and is appreciated.
Great video. I've had my Cx-50 since November. I've had so many issues with it that I had to contact the AG of my state because the dealership hasn't been able to help fix the issue. The car wont lock or unlock without using the app, wont start without touching the fob to the start button and I've even been locked inside of the car, it simply would not unlock. Yes the batteries have been changed, no the remote isn't dead, yes it is both remotes, it's just misery. When it works it's great but it often doesn't. I second the auto break complaint, doesn't work well and is terrifying when you auto stop...especially on the high way
I own a 2023 CX-50----- Had to replace MASTER WINDOW SWITCH and the BELT Tensioner just last week which Mazda refused to pay for, I had to plunk down 583.00 bucks for this, I am not happy at all...
I would say the CX-50 is pretty niche. So basically you will like it if you appreciate its looks, and the concept of a rugged, aggressive, but still luxury interior kind of suv. You do sacrifice a lot though compared to the CX-5 in terms of comfort with the suspension, head room, road and wind nose, interior luxuries and cabin, fuel efficiency, and japanese make. Basically I think the CX-5 is better in every way besides off-roading and looks, but the CX-50 has the panomatic moonroof and flat folding seats which I love so much! Determine what's really important to you and if you prefer value and a better car over the appearance, you will be very happy with a CX-5. I own both, but if I only owned one I would love a CX-5 with a pano moonroof
I believe Mazda will replace the CX5 next year with the CX70. They'll have a low spec model that starts around 30k and a top I6 Spec that tops out around 50k
@@differencemaker242 The CX70 is the same size as the CX90 without the third row seating (ie way bigger than CX-5). The CX-5 will get a new design in 2025. The two aren't comparable in size (at all).
Commenting before I watch the video. I got my turbo premium plus three weeks ago. Here are my minor complaints: The rear headrests usually prevent the 60/40 split from folding down all the way, so the front seats need to scoot forward, then drop the 60/40, then scoot the front seats back as needed. Next little complaint is that the piano black plastic around the shifter is a dust and fingerprint magnet. Next is that although the 6spd transmission is reliable, it feels only a little clunky sometimes and another gear or two might have helped out MPG and acceleration. Next, I sometimes wish I could dial up the lane assist to put me more on-center rather than just bouncing me between the lane lines. Next is that I think it’s weird that when using the dashboard brightness buttons, it only goes between bright or dim. Odd. Regardless of all these, I take great pleasure in daily driving mine.
Hi..... so i feel your pain on the lane assist and you are not going crazy. I believe i have figured this out as i have driven 2 suvs as wide as the cx-50 to test. So its not the width or the lane assist per se; its the car's orientation. What i mean by that is how you perceive that the car is going straight based on viewing through the windshield and over the awkward angled hood, not to mention looking in your side mirrors past the hips of the suv. Its disorienting. It could also be why you may have problems pulling in or parking.... or at least it is for me. Have never had this issue with other vehicles. Hope this may help. Would love to know if you Are experiencing something like that though. Thanks
@@tamirdossiea3680 I gave your question some thought over the last week. The slight difficulty I have is when it comes to parking. The high belt line of the car can make it challenging to pull into a parking spot correctly the first time. Usually I have to use the camera system and retry in order to get myself centered in the spot.
All the problems described in this 📹 🎥 I don't experience in my 16 cx-5. And the best part is I am getting 31.4 combined with 70% highway and 25.6 combined with short trips and 80% city driving. Thanks for sharing 👍 👏
A couple of things he forgot to mention App remote start : it is ridiculous to be able to turn your vehicle on with the app and then once you arrive to the vehicle, the ignition turns off and you get a fail message of your engine backseat belts : If one person sits in the back, and if they put a backpack or a purse onto the next seat, it thinks that someone is sitting there and the loud chime will start going like crazy and in order to turn it off, you buckle in the seat, even though there’s no one sitting there
Seatbelt chime can be adjusted but it is grouped with notifications. Default is medium, but can adjusted to low. I have my CX-50 PFP for 3 weeks now. After 1000 miles, I will add following complains or better to have: 1. Hissing noise from vent of forward sensing camera housing during stop-go highway traffic. (happen to me twice) 2. No light ring or silver gasket ring on start button or need ten second back light display every time you put parking brake in place. 3. Accidental liftgate opening due to poor design of key fob. (need additional auxiliary button on the bottom edge of the fob) 4. Cannot operate liftgate when any front doors in open position. 5. Auto lighting do not have parking light only feature. (you are in the heavy rain but it is not dark enough to trigger high light beam, then auto turn on parking light will be ideal) 6. Center console has waste space in front of cup holders. (the space is not reachable when you have drinks in the cup holders) 7. Mazda app do not have feature to close liftgate. 8. Speed needle need either different color or different shape to be better display on the dial. 9. Weak windshield sprayer which only ooze out water on to the windshield. 10. You cannot reach your cargo space from your backseat. This is big one due to the lower roof and higher ground clearance. Overall, I love my CX-50 despite above complains. Hope Mazda will listen and fix those low hanging fruits.
I bought my Soul Red CX 50 Premium about a month ago. Wanted to put it through it's paces. Drove from upstate NY to West Palm Beach County. Brass tax on the mileage, I go by how many miles per $10. Still have and love my 2014 Mazda 6 Grand Touring (Soul Red as well). I drove aggressive on the way down and conservative by using cruise on the way back. I don't suggest or approve on how I drove down and will not go through top comfortable speed, slalom with competitors etc. But using cruise and easy was far better on the way back. Not I 95, but I 88 to I 81 to I 77 finishing on I 95. My 6 with today's gas prices is roughly 100 miles per $14 gas. The CX 50, roughly 100 miles per $18. I wanted to try premium gas but that will be another trip, supposedly better mileage and a little more HP. Drive was great. Performance outstanding. But that f$%cking chime. And the park brake stays on if you don't have belt on. You have to put it in park again to disengage park brake. My biggest peeve is the location of cup holders in front. You are limited to size (height) of cup. My Bubba tumbler turns passenger heated seat on only because I'm tall and have to reach to passenger cup holder for comfort. At the height of low gas prices I got 100 miles per 8-9 dollars on my 6. I'm the only person besides safety inspector and two bulletins; rear brake and radar cruise control. All but 17 of 124000 miles driven by me. Oil changes, brakes and recently one of three horns.
Without ever owning a CX-50, and being the happy owner of a CX-5, the only 2 negatives I have for the CX-50 is the head clearance, and the flower looking wheels. The spike looking black wheels that I have on my 2021 CX-5 Carbon Edition are the coolest wheels I've ever seen, imo.
Thanks for those observations and sharing other users comments; could you also do a video with your top 10 favourite things about the CX-50 and a walk around of the SUV?
Love CX-50. BUT have some complaints 1) start-stop system. I have no problem using the tech but its somehow connected to the HVAC system. Mazda CX50 start/stop uses vacuum pressure to engage the cylinders but its inconsistent. Sometime it work, sometimes it doesn't. 2) strange alerts anticipating driver behavior: a) went camping this weekend. Left stuff in the car requiring lots of door opening/closing or just leaving door opening. After a short period car starting chiming about low battery and went into power saving mode (manual page 7-34) b) took long road trip, around ten hours. After the vehicle senses I've crossed lanes too many times message appears on the dash: "time to take a break" c) would like stronger tie downs in the hatch area.
I'm not familiar with Mazda but I know Toyota had a lot of similar complaints regarding the sensitivity of their safety system and chime levels. The dealer has the ability to tune these systems and volume levels of alerts ranging from low, medium and loud. If you haven't already it is worth asking the dealer specifically if they have similar abilities.
Do not know about the CX50.........But on My CX30, The tail gate sometimes goes up without warning.........Twice now in the last couple of Months I came out of a restaurant to find My tailgate up............Personnally, I would be MUCH happier to go back to those simple...flip it up--flip it down manual tailgates..........NEVER in 40 years of driving hatchbacks have I ever had a problem with one of those........In fact, I would like to go back to only having to carry a tiny key to open the door with a spare key hidden under the hood..........FAR, FAR too much electronics to make this old Man happy..........Liked a simpler World...............Paul
Totally agree with you about the connectivity issues. I just bought my 2023 Black Beauty CX-50 and the screen was completely dark. Never had that happened with my 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback so I was shocked. Will see what happens next. Yikes! I do love this car though. It seems like the more bells and whistles a car has the more problems.
Excellent video and i couldn't agree more when it comes to the notification complaint. I have a cx30 and that low pressure notification came hours after i took care of the tire making me believe i had another leak. Keep up the amazing work.
Got a CX50 preferred plus a couple of months ago and love it, I average 24 mpg city and 29 highway. Only issue I’m having is the Apple car play connectivity, sometimes it connects automatically and sometimes I have to do it manually.
We bought a top trim turbo in August 2022 (sight unseen) and here are the complaints: 1. The seats (bottoms) are too firm and become uncomfortable on longer trips. 2. Infotainment system is not intuitive and is clunky to use. A big miss, hope a fix is in the works. 3. Chime - Yes it is very irritating mostly bc it's such a dumb and unforced error, just like the seats (I note the OP posted a fix for ChimeZilla via disabling sensor @ seatbelt). 4. Lane Centering is substandard. (it's not about wanting the car to drive itself per se, more the idea that this is very disappointing execution by Mazda vs peers). But the thing looks and drives beautifully, has plenty of available power (we use 89 octane/midrange gas and find it starts more crisply and "seems" quicker than reg). We did swap out tires for 20" Contis @ dealer so that may be enhancing its really outstanding fun factor. Great value, a much more interesting aesthetic (to us) than the 5 albeit a solid notch lower on overall comfort and premium feel than its stablemate. Would say it's a legit toss up between the two depending upon your preferences.
1) Not having ambient lightning is a HUGE PLUS, definitely not minus 🙂 2) Theft notification... Just don't look and install the app. Live without stress 🙂 3) Bluetooth -> OK, we all know Android > Apple 🙂 4) Charging - use the cable and it is also faster 5) Smart breaking - avoid this and exercise your reflexes. If you need automatic breaking you are a danger in a traffic (too tired probably) 6) Seat belt chime - before starting the car lock your seat belt, this should be a proper routine 7) Consumption - accept it (you have Turbo + 2,5l engine + SUV)
True all the mentioned. Indeed, Go use Android than Apple Android is much better and advanced, Apple is too simple for those basic users know nothing deeper about technology
Go use Android than Apple Android is much better and advanced, Apple is too simple for those basic users know nothing deeper about technology but remember many RU-vidrs are just getting viewers, likes and comments as many as they can, doesn't matter if the contents have to be accurate or not, it's the same like tv
1) User preference I guess but the majority including myself would love ambient lighting 2) I really do wish the app worked as it should, getting notified in case of theft would be great 3) Bluetooth gives me issues on Android 4) agreed 5) I turn it off as well as lane assist, I'm old school and don't need these things 6) it's constantly over 100 degrees where I live, turning the car on to get the AC kicked in asap is a must lol 7) I'm good with it but it's still a top group complaint
Wife got cx50 na preferred last week and loves it. I loved hers so much i got a base turbo cx 50 today. Also both our cars got totalled from hail so ot was fortuitous that mazda had excellent aprs. Its whag brought us in. Im a 5 time honda owner ao it feels weird, but im overall happy with the purchase. Am kinda bummed the wireless charger sucks
Great Video. I just bought one and love it. The smart brake can be easily turned off, so it's not really an issue. The seatbelt chime is VERY annoying though LOL.
Man right on the money! I have 5 days with my Turbo PP. The brake thing has happened to me twice already. Iv had a CRV for 3 years and that has never happened . I can say Honda sensing is much accurate , no to mention the Traffic Jam Assist sucks! My CrV Can drive the highway alone with me just tapping from time to time the steering wheel. Don’t get me wrong I Love the looks and the sportiness. I drove the QX55 and that thing costs about 15k more and has much less plus is CVT. Anyways for me the main complain is the charger. That was one of the reasons of my selection and it seems this will eventually end in a recall. This can damage the batteries of the smartphones. It doesn’t only get hot and can’t charge , it actually drains it. …. .. One thing is like to mention if it helps, there is a setting in the BT where you can change it to have the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to be completely touch, even when driving. Seller didn’t know this and I came to it by mistake!
Just picked up the 2024 CX-50 Premium. Very Pleased. It is solid and prefer the lower ride feeling. It has upgraded shocks and lighter steering compared to the 23' Model. Within 2 days, I found a coding bug. You can use the favorite button to add a radio station to favorites. Discovered you can add the same station multiple times. Ideally, should be limited to once. Also, instead of a delete a favorite screen action, it would be easier to hold down the favorite button to unfavorite a station, essentially a double click.
Thanks so much for this. I like mine but there are so many things wrong with it! Thought i was going crazy 🤦🏾♂️ . Have reached out to Mazda Customer experience so many times about most of these and other issues. I love the idea of the CX-50 just not the execution.
I bought my CX-50 early July 2022. I have the turbo premium package. Zircon Sand with terracotta interior. I have to say that I’ve not experienced anything wrong with this car; I love it. I do agree with the ambient lighting. My last car was I 2010 Mazda3 GT hatchback. Manual transmission. Even then, Mazda had a center blue light and one at the front driver and passenger door. It does seem odd that there isn’t any. My only other issue is the center console. Opening the storage is a bit cumbersome, and it would be nice if they softened the sides. I’ve absolutely loved my CX-50 so far, my gas mileage seems to be better than what’s reported in this video. I’m getting very close to 22 city/ 27 highway. The seatbelt chime is loud! 😂
I love mine as well. Yea I agree MPG is totally user based, my wife gets 19-20 combined, I get 24-25, we don't do a lot of highway only driving, mostly commuting.
New CX-50 owner here. Base Turbo model. The only thing I am completely disappointed with is the stock audio (non-Bose). It is very hollow and weak with no bass. Looking at subs for the first time in 20 years
I'm trading in my 2019 CX-5 for a 2023 MX-50 preferred plus in polymetal grey. The dealership said to expect it within the next 3-4 weeks. I'm so excited! I missed out on the first arrivals and now they only have the red color option. GREAT VIDEO! THANKS!
I bought weather tech floor mats for my 2019 CX-5 after purchasing. Do u know when they'll start selling the protective floor mats & rain guards for the 2023 CX-50? I can't find them yet.
The mpg is relative to every driver. It depends on many factors like: -how flat or elevation have the roads on your daily drive. Flat +mpg, uphill -mpg. -what is the temperature in your area. Hot(AC) -mpg, Chill +mpg. -tire pressure -gas quality -oil quality -driver weight(no every body is lightweight) -how many passengers. -how many stuff you carry on all the time in the car. -driving style -among others like wind, road conditions and tires brands.
the i-stop is my biggest issue. When it starts after turning off the car lurches forward. Not smooth at all. Other car we have with start/stop is almost impossible to notice the transition. Could be better
I have only owned my CX 50 for a couple weeks. Lots of great things. I like the car, but cuz you are looking at the weakness. I have 2. The steering and brakes are not very responsive. The car seems to 'float' a little in the lane. And the brakes don't seem to respond quickly. I am open to others opinions of their experience. Keep in mind it's brand new and maybe it will get better. Overall, a great car. It will take some time to get used to all the technology also.
Spot on with the chime as well as the ambient lighting. I feel these two items are big misses, especially as the brand is trying to become premium. The chime is overly aggressive and not sophisticated sounding. Also, a little ambient lighting, even as basic as a soft white glow would do a lot to add to a premium feeling cabin.
It sure looks like a sweet ride. Most of these gripes are pretty minor as you noted. MPG not so much so that is a negative. However most SUVs that get better mileage either have CVTS and are not fun to drive, or have poor ABS systems. So I guess that is just one of the niggles I will have to live with. The other minor issue I see is no USB-C? Just about everyone else has both incorporated. Mazda get with it!
I have a pearl white preferred plus cx50. I love it. Door handles stopped working in the cold. Mazda replaced them very quickly. I wish I had the heated steering wheel. The only other thing I would change is I wish they put a slightly wider tire on it.
I have owned several Mazdas throughout the years. I actually saw a new CX-50 last night for the first time. My jaw dropped. It is really a sexy machine when you actually look at it vs watching a video.
My biggest concern is that it doesn’t have front acoustic ( double paned ) windows which the CX-5 has. This increases the road noise quite a bit on rougher roads.
It’s amazing what this does. I spent a few years driving my acoustic glass personal vehicle and getting into my non acoustic glass work vehicle (same car, different trim level) and was shocked at the difference.
People forget, the CX5 didn't have that at first either. I'd imagine by year 3 Mazda will add that to the car. Not good for now but they improve each model slightly every year. They'll likely end up removing the striping out of the seat base too. Why run off buyers for something so minor?
Regarding ambient lighting…My 22 CX-5 Signature has white ambient lightning in the front/rear footwells and one by the power sunroof controls that shines down into the cup holder area. That’s the extent of it. You can also eliminate the seat belt chime by buckling up before starting the car.
FYI the seatbelt chime volume is tied to the other chimes so if you set the alert sound to low that will make the seatbelt chime quieter but then your other chimes like blind spot warning and what not are also quieter. On my Mazda 3 the bluetooth itself works fine for normal bluetooth audio playback but the trigger for wireless android auto only works half the time and I'm not sure what the cause is there. Also my app notifications are very timely so I wonder if it's car issue or phone issue? I am using a Pixel 6 Pro. The smart break assist has also not falsely triggered for me after a software update. I like to have it on in the off chance I actually need it and it has stopped from rear ending someone twice at very low speeds. I was creeping forward while looking to my left and didn't notice the vehicle in front of me didn't move. The other time was when I wasn't applying enough brake pressure while coming to a stop because the car in front seemed to stopping slower than it actually was. My solution for avoiding false positives is to set the warming time to early. This way it will alert early before braking and you have a chance to over ride it.
when you use the android auto it dont use the bluetooth it uses the wifi, im getting an average of 26.8 mpg so far with 3300 miles about 420 miles per tank i use mine to do uber for some extra money everyone loves how comfy the cx-50 is, just wish i had some lights and stereo.
Might want to have Mazda check your AC system. Might just be subjective differences between you and I but I find mine completely sufficient even in the 100 degree temps we've been having lately. Actually feels superior to the 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo Hatch I traded in on it and makes me wonder if I should have gotten it checked instead of just suffering with a warmer car in the summer.
The smart brake sounds like a potential issue. Reminds me of our Honda Pilot which granted has never actually braked but gives off a lot of false BRAKE messages leading to me turn it off. I have a Subaru and I feel their eyesight system is superior - it's saved me from rear ending a car which cut me off and rarely gives false alarms. The negative to their camera system is that it can't see if you can't see, compared with sensor based systems which I'm guessing Mazda's is.
I have a Soul Red Turbo... great little car, but there are a couple annoyances. I won't whine about the seatbelt chimes - clearly, that's already universally hated. I struggle with connecting my phone from time to time, and have shut the car off to get it back to a state I can deal with when I turn it back on. Probably just me and my propensity to ignore user manuals... I sometimes drive on narrow, winding country roads, and the CX-50 is a great point-and-shoot partner. OTOH, I often get an annoying audible warning of an impending road departure, and a warning to steer the car to the right... right now! I'm going to have to get rid of that or stop driving otherwise pleasant country roads..
Excellent video. Informative. I've had the intermittent blue tooth issues with my 2016 CX5 over the years. I guess I'll hold onto it until Mazda gets it shit together.
I wanted a Cx-50 but ended up with a Subaru Outback wilderness. It really was the dealers fault though, the Mazda dealer held me hostage because I was naive enough to give them my keys. And he didn't tell me the mark up until after I did the credit check and wanted to negotiate on a monthly payment rather then the out the door cost. By the way, fhats my piece of advice for anyone buying a car, ask the dealer what the out the door price is
I wanted the Turbo but the pearl white premier plus without turbo was too good to pass up. The seat belt warning is annoying and I travel long distance a lot and I get close to 30mpg on it. Great car, aggressive look, handles great and fun to drive.
@Leewilly turbos are more reliable? With all due respect you’re wrong…. You can loook up all of the resales of past Mazdas….you’ll find a considerable amount of non turbos with 200k mile for sales. Can’t say the same for the turbos. And likely not due to the actual engine but more due to owners not knowing how to take care of a vehicle with a turbo.
Hello. I love my cx 50. The best mpg so far is 21.8 On and off highway. I would like to turn off the stay in lane alarm. It's loud and goes off even when your between the lines. I want to hear my music. Also would like to turn off auto braking. Car drives nice. I didn't get the turbo so i could get a little better gas mileage.
I think this is an honest review. By the way all the complaints to me are just minor problems. As long as it doesn't involve electrical, power train or even gear box problems like some of the popular SUV's, its considered good. Even an expensive Mercedes A45 does not include 'power adjustable seat'!!! As for the fuel consumption, it's very much rely on the way you're driving. Some just prefer the economy mode but some will always want a sport mode.
Extremely helpful review. I currently drive a 2018 Mazda 3 and I've been looking at the CX-50 as a mom of 2. I will definitely keep all of this in mind, because I initially wanted the premium plus model but I will look at other models.
New 23 CRV really caught my eye. tough deciding on that or the new Cx-50 hybrid. I’ll wait and test drive both later this year. Sticking my my gas guzzler for now tho.
Before choosing a CX50 you should consider the following: 1. The GT’s 20” rims and standard Goodyears (Canada) cannot be considered an off-road tire. Hopefully it works in winter but you don’t have much tread depth. 2. This is no competitor to a Subaru product as there is no suspension travel, little ground clearance and a metric tonne-load of plastic under the Mazda (can you find the oil filter DIY’s) 3. Fussy interior: Beautiful sure but it marks so easily and that surface around the shifter is hard to clean and scratches easily. 4. How do you clean the heads-up display that sits in the well in the dash and do you find the display in the glass distorted or clear? 5. Don’t count on great mileage and oil change intervals seem to be more frequent. 6. Body: so many crevices to trap sand and salt over winter = early rust potential? Just wondering (had literally miles of weather strip components) 7. Rear storage: Disappointing! The problem is the roof height. If you travel with small family (4) you must consider bringing empty luggage to the dealership. You may find a CX5 works better as luggage can stand vertically back to back?Try it! Or reconsider other brands. Don’t simply rely on volume data. 8. Purchase experience: Maybe this is happening every where but freight and PDI seems greatly inflated and acting like a surcharge. 9. Ergonomics: Not bad. Glad to see some buttons but the stitching on the steering wheel isn’t smooth, spokes are awkward and grip width at the 9 and 3 position aren’t good. You might agree after 500 miles. 10. Chassis should be an inch or 2 taller to minimize height of tunnel. Isn’t this meant to be a better off-asphalt Mazda? 11. Seats. Be sure you are ok with the Mazda designed butt-floss. This is weird and should be changed mid-production. Seats are hard. Bolsters are very hard. 12. Look hard at the CX5 before you buy the 50. 13. Outward visibility is poor due to the tall door sills and low seating position. This is greatly annoying and further, the shape of the mirror looks nice but is less functional. I recommend looking at Subaru as outward visibility is fantastic.
Watching this video made me realize that I'm not alone in this, and I'm grateful for that, thank you. I purchased my CX50 just three months ago, and despite having it looked at by the mechanic three times and having a new one sent from the manufacturer in Texas for replacement, the Wiresscharger still doesn't charge after 10 seconds. Additionally, I'm still seeing the "In-Vehicle Network Malfunction. Have the Vehicle inspected" message appear without any apparent reason, despite having sent it in for repairs three times. Does Jacob's CX50 not have this issue?
I honestly don't use my wireless charger but has worked when I've tried. I got the malfunction message and took it in to the dealer to get the software updated. Been fine ever since.
That's good to hear. In that case, I believe there's a chance it can be fixed, so I'll wait for the dealer's schedule for the next charger replacement. Thanks for the quick response! :)
I’ve had all of the problems including the random slamming of the brakes. I’ve also had somewhat poor AC experience. FYI you can turn the chime down in the infotainment to “low”. It’s still loud. It not as bad.
Love my CX-50, but have to agree on the MPG. My disappointment though is equally with all the review sites like Car and Driver, Consumer reports. Not sure how they were able to get the MPG they said they were. I drive sensibly 70-75 and am averaging 28 HWY. No joke, on my company truck F150 EcoBoost I was getting the same MPG.
I have all these same problems ... on My Honda Ridgeline. My Ridgeline slammed the brakes on the NYS thruway for no apparent reason. My wireless charge is useless also.
Jacob, Pretty nice review but, the CX-50 absolutely has “ambient light!” I am not quite sure how you could have missed such a basic thing as that in your review. Look it up in the owners manual or simply look at the overhead console and flip the door activation on. Just bought mine today and that was the very first thing I did.
If I missed it (which I did) then literally every single CX-50 owner in the group I'm in did too, please join the Facebook group and make a post with pics please, this would be awesome if true and shared with everyone
As a techy, I was a bit turned off with the thick bezel on each side of the infotainment screen. When it's off, it looks beautiful, that low, widescreen, but when the screen turns on, you feel like you wish you had more of bezel-less look. Similar to new TVs these days. No one want that thick cladding. So for me, that is a stylistic miss as the '22 CX-5 has a more seamless bezel.
I hear you, I had a RAV4 temporarily which had that big blocky push button screen so this was definitely better than that, but this should've had the same if not better than the CX-5
I think I'll wait for the 2024 model. They will have worked out these kinks by then. First year of a new model is risky they say...Im sure by year 3 or 4. Itll be perfected. People forget the CX5 used to have issues too. The cabin used to be louder with wind noise, the infotainment screen was small, etc. Theyve made several improvements with every model year.
I own a cx50 turbo and they already changed transmission after 10 k miles.transmission is still doing the same problem. When in heavy traffic and slightly pressing on gas pedal and rpm reaches exactly 1000 it jerks hard. They also got to change a whole module behind the bumper cause many dashboard lights keep flashing. I stop, check engine ….. I had a cx 30 turbo before and it was way more fun to drive and pretty more quick as it is 500 lbs lighter . I got this one purely on aesthetics and so far I’m very disappointed. Mazda service staff are excellent so that is the only thing making my experience less painful lol
I was considering the CX-5 because it was the only model where I could get the wheels, color, and internal trim I wanted, but then ended up buying the Honda CR-V Hybrid because of the terrible gas milage with the Mazdas. Mazda desperately needs to get going with non-plug-in Hybrids.
How is the suspension? I like the interior of the cx-5 but I already have a cheap kia soul when I was poorer that rides rough just like the cx-5. I was considering Suburu but the engines are weak
I too am in Texas and have the same trim as you. I haven't had any issues with connecting to the infotainment system. My phone charger never has worked. Never had a smart break issue. Hate that damn chime. Love the power!!
Big BIG issues not mentioned 1. OEM Roof rack noise is absolutely unbearable. Came on the Turbo PP 2. Dealer techs aren't familiar with options or the vehicle since so few are out there. Side garnish and illuminated door sills were installed improperly. 3. Bumper and rear interior trim need to be removed for OEM hitch install. Two different harnesses based on trim level so beware. Meticulous review, BTW! Great job and very eloquent.
I have read some comments on the roof rack but don't use one myself, yea my dealer luckily had my side rocker garnish installed in 20 minutes and did it correctly. I wasn't there for my hitch install but didn't include any harnesses so not sure of the whole procedure. I appreciate your input and thanks!
@@JacobDarkOfficial There is DEFINITELY A harness that goes with the install to integrate trailer brake lights and allow the CX-50's electronics to adapt to the trailer (weight) while driving. Please check with your dealer on this.
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I wish Mazda would do another model based on looks, like to a RAPTOR like version of the CX-50 bet it will sell great! look at ford always having recalls and people still buy them