Is the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature a better SUV than the CR-V & RAV4? 

Drove this, RAV4, Tuscon, Tiguan and CRV in the past week. Shopping for our teen. CX5 was hands down the nicest drive. Now rewatching your review of each so I can reconfirm before we start the buying process. I never, ever, ever thought we'd go Mazda. Wasn't even on my radar until watching your videos.

I bought the CX-5 carbon Wednesday because of your review.

Really liking this, I love the whole “nice build quality but simple and not too extreme” interior that Mazda is going for. This interior will age nicely, unlike A LOT of the competition

Your camera lady is truly the best on youtube. The angles , quality of image , sound and last but not least the focusing on areas that matter for the average joe that actually buy cars. God bless you both.

long live Mazda for offering automatic transmissions and not that awful unreliable CVT garbage.

Love how you cover all kinds of vehicles. A+ work

I've owned a 2017 Mazda6, 2019 Mazda3 Hatch, 2020 Mazda cx5 GTR, and now a 2021 Mazda3 Hatchback Turbo AWD PP... let me say.. mazda never ceases to amaze me with their beauty, design, quality, reliability, and performance. Amazing cars.

I love your humorous side-comments almost as much as I love your good observations and recommendations!!! Thank you!!!

Just bought one last week. Couldn't be happier.

for anyone worrying about the switch away from touchscreen to control wheel.,,,, please test it for a while. It is BETTER THAN TOUCHSCREEN. Control is just as fluid and quick, and I adjusted very quickly. It is safer than TS, not having to reach up all the time, and no fingerprints all over the screen. The Turbo engine is very responsive! The Bose sound system is very high quality and can serve true for different types of music.

Mazda just makes great vehicles. I drove a mazda 6 for 11 years and it held up strong. I will be looking forward to buying the Mazda CX-5 this year. Thank you for the video review.

I’m manifesting this suv. This is definitely a dream car. Thank you Universe 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Great video as always Joe. I have a 2020 CX-5 and Joe is on point with how the vehicle handles. It is one of the better handling SUV's you can buy in the segment. For those in the market for one I highly recommend.

I bought the base CX5 Sport AWD model 6 months ago, 10,000 miles on it now, , it was all I really need , for 27,500, and its loaded with options standard that other base models don't have.( I cant reconcile spending 5,000 more on options I don't need, rather spend it on my house.) in Eternity blue, just love it, huge bang for the buck.

The value leader of this class and reliability getting better every year.

If you want a fantastic driving experience, very few cars/SUVs can approach the feel of the BMW. But reliability is THE MOST IMPORTANT feature to look for in any vehicle. Period. And in that category, the Americans, Germans, Europeans simply cannot compete with Japanese car makers.

Love the sound when it kicks into 3rd gear.

10:19 "And they way the do the knobs, it feels like you are opening a Wells Fargo safe" Hahaha! Nice one.

Still love every Mazda product. And this is further proof. An amazingly well executed while not overly expensive premium product with the quality to back up the whole package. Mazda did its homework and put it into practice. A+ review too Joe. The world deserves a vehicle of this quality at this price and Mazda delivers!

I am in a CX-5 rental now. AWD but not the turbo. Hail the chassis that thinks it is BMW back when they still had magic in the tuning. The fit and finish punches above the price point. The handling, the quiet, just all around goodness. Solid too. I would spend my money on this!

My FAVORITE thing is that NO ONE knows how good Mazdas are!! I feel undercover driving such a nice car 😎

I like how we're being upgraded to actually seeing the twinkies being placed in the holders.

We test drove a Sportage;Crosstrek;Forester;Equinox and then a CX5 AWD and it made up our mind within 2 miles. We pick up the CX5 this Friday.

Joe: "We're at one of my favorite parking lots," The people inside Wal-Mart:

When’s the next live chat joe?? I love watching and supporting the channel. My wife who isn’t car person even loves watching with me!

Our favorite SUV of all time! 2021 turbo diesel owner from Tokyo, Japan

I love Mazda SUV I had I had the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and I love that truck but I wanted to upgrade so my husband brought me the MAZDA CX5 Carbon edition 2 weeks ago and I’m so in love with it,and I even talked my husband into getting the Mazda 6 Turbo and he love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Totally agree with you CX9 is best compact SUV.Mazda sticks with proven technology like 6 speed transmission and no dreaded stop start.Best quality INTERIOR .Some only offer Vinyl leather in best trims. Mazda is #1 in quality this year.Good review.

Yes, Mazda CX-5 is my 1st choice for SUV but finally went for Hyundai Tucson 1.6T after your review with my own test drive......No regret till now.......

Just came home with my 2021 CX 5 GT and my wife and I are in love!

I really like the CX5. It’s nice looking. It would have to be in Soul Red for me. Thanks for sharing it Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your videos. And Lori is GREAT with the camera. Hey Joe, something peeps need to know about Mazdas: I have two 2021, AWDs...CX5 and CX9. Great SUVs but the OEM tires suck. I changed them with Vredestein Quatrac Pro; wet traction is phenomenal. Also the tires have less rolling resistance, hence MUCH smoother ride. Even my wife who is NOT a car person noticed the difference in the ride. ALSO, for those in snow country, the tires are Severe Snow Service Rated (mountain symbol on the tire). "NO" I don't work for Vredestein, I just live by something my late father taught me when I got my first car many, many years ago, "Never go cheap on tires or brakes, they are your life line." Keep your great videos coming!

Awesome review Joe, as always. Can you also mention the safety features of the car in future. I notice with a lot of reviewers, safety features are never mentioned. For a family guy, they are crucial.

My favorite SUV 😍 One love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

Personally for me I would choose that bueatiful red on this car. Pops so nicely in the sun

Hi Joe and Lori. I love how you review cars. I love how you explain the details about the outer and inner design of the cars you review. You do the same with the engines. I love how you give the size and width of the tires. Lori, I must say that after watching close to 100 different reviews and filming of cars from other people, you are the absolute best videographer by far. You guys are the best! Keep up the excellent work! Joe, please have mercy on those of us who are on diets! You keep talking about Twinkies and other sweets making it hard to keep one’s mind off of sugar! 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks guys for your work! 😍👍🏽🙌🏽

I like how you throw some very relevant historical context there

As always a great review, hope the mazda 2.5t comes to Europe soon! Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬 😀

Heard you met Kirk at the Lexus Event!! Nice man!! 👌🏼👌🏼

Getting my CX-5 carbon turbo today evening. First car :>

I love your shout out to Tucker, and I love that this car revived the swiveling headlights. My wife and I are probably going to buy one tomorrow just like this. Even this color, since it reminds me of a Saturn V or Space Shuttle.

I'm still hung up on this vehicle in spite of all the fancy happenings on Hyndai 😊. Comfort and good ride is more important to me. And especially a quiet cabin ride. I hear there's gonna be a a redesign of the cx5 in 2022 with that comes pricier tag so I may be able to get a deal on this model 🤞🏾

Goat of car reviews.

Like the fact that your reviews encompass various affordable makes and models. I should drive to FL so you can review my '09 MazdaSpeed3 GT with 16K+ miles. 😉

Traded in my 2019 CX5 for the 2021. Just got it a few days ago. Didnt get the signature, got the GT Turbo (gotta have that turbo engine lol). Loving it so far. The few small changes are nice, especially the screen. Great little SUV. I find I can't go back to the big 7 seaters that I used to love. They feel way too big and heavy.

Raitis rides we know you love mazda, you should have one as a daily for yourself and Lori.

Can’t beat that mazda styling and driving experience! I have a 2020 CX9 and it drives like a sporty sedan! Fun fact, mine has touch screen in park or stopped, wonder why they changed it?

I love how he says if you're detailing your engine you can put a couple drinks in the engine cup holders. I thought thats what they were used for in my mazda 3 😅

Joe, Joe, Joe. We talked about the strut thing my man. No one wants to mess with those on the hood when they go bad. The hood prop is fine. Lol

🤯 I was not expecting this

In Europe we get the 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G CX-5, but here the Japanese have managed to extract only 194hp. 194hp in a 2.5-litre engine, I don’t like that. It’s got AWD though, and mated to a 6-speed automatic like the one you’ve reviewed. Plus, in Europe we used to get these with a 2.2-litre diesel with 184hp; 6-speed manual or automatic transmission with FWD or AWD.

I like the Mazda are still killing it of their styling since 2017.💯😀

Love the review, it was very helpful! I am ready to buy a 2021 CX 5 Signature but have concerns about seat comfort. I have read comments where people complained about the fronts seats being uncomfortable when driving more than an hour or so.

I bought a Cx5 Maxx Sport in white irregardless of your review 19 months ago.

I got my cx5 last saturday great car rides good comfortable seats great AC I love it.

Hi! First time watching your video and I would say that your videographer is awesome. The edit is also an art. Last, cx-5 snowflake maica looks sooooo nice on your video (maybe it has something to do with the post process of the video?) CX-5 owner here by the way!

Big Thanks... I thought I wanted the Carbon edition, but I like the heads up display and the paddle shift...and that Nappa...shame no black wheels though. White looks hot, I might have to see that in person. Machine Gray is my choice thus far, same color as my Miata. The silver wheels could get a pass with white though.

Good review, I have an MX-5 and took it in for service and they gave me a 2021 CX-5 courtesy car for the day, nice car AND it had a touch screen with the three dial climate control my MX-5 has, so weird that I've seen several reviews where the interior is different, I'm in Canada.

I love my Machine Gray Metallic CX-5 Signature. The 6-speed auto works well with this application, sometimes less is more. It's a smooth operator for the most part. The design was done right the first time, it still looks good even against new and refreshed competition. I'm interested to see what Mazda does with the next gen CX-5/CX-50 in late 2022/early 2023 (according to my Mazda dealer).

Excellent review! If the spoiler in the back stuck out more, the back window may not get so dusty as often? Had mine for 6-7 months. Could use door panel lights and one more cargo door light. This luxury based trim should have hood struts instead of a prop rod. I added my own struts. This Mazda has an amazing subtle growl when you put your foot into it. So much low end torque, almost V8 like. It was designed that way. It's a driver's car. The competition can't say that. Love having gears vs a CVT. Best highway mpg to date = 31.3

I look forward to seeing how many food references Joe can come up with when he compares the storage compartments...

Incredible consistency Joe great videos love em!

Hey joe, you should start showing the daytime running lights in your reviews, think it would be a nice touch. Keep up the good work buddy👍

absolutely it's a better compact suv , onther great review thanks Joe 😍🔥

Got mine in November and absolutely love it! I was going to go with the Equinox but the upgrades to the infotainment and cameras for 2021 were too good and put the Mazda back on top for me. Great, thorough review as always! Now I need some twinkies...🤣

My wife just got the Mazda CX-5 2022 Carbon Edition. We drove it to Las Vegas and Arizona recently. Takes from a 2020 Subaru Forester Driver: 1)Driving-a little peppier than the Forester, but materials seems slightly better on the Subaru 2)Cruise Control-Much better on the Subaru, easier and more intuitive, the Steering Wheel Assist on the Mazda is Emergency Only, vs the Subaru which works as a stress relief while driving long distances. 3)Rear backup camera-fixed, and slightly dangerous, does not provide a guide to where the Mazda is going to go. Mazda should have done away with the auto rain sensing wipers and applied it to a better rear backup camera. 4)Display-Entertainment system-Extra star for the Mazda as long as you're okay not using touch screen, the wheel does everything, left, right up down and push, most of that will get you around pretty well. Did have sync issues but quickly solved. Subaru very straight forward, more rustic, and smaller, but meh, works. Subaru does have the Remote Start with Climate Control of which the Mazda does not have. 5)Rear seats -manageable on Mazda, the arm rest in the middle was cool w the USB ports. The Subaru does have a steeper recline and larger space to stretch out. 6)Vision Adaptability from the start-Time it gets to adapt to new car quickly Better on the Subaru, intuitive and cruise control was fluid, temperature outside right there on the dash with the 2nd screen, the Compass built into the auto dimming rear view mirror also quite clear. Mazda took some time to find where the information was, cruise control not as clear, mileage to tank empty etc 7)Tank Size-About 12 Gallons on the Mazda versus the Subaru's 18. It took us a full tank of Gas to get to Vegas, and the Miles left to an empty tank was too close to the overall mileage meter, slightly confusing. We got to the gas station with only 6 miles left to empty. On my Subaru it's a little under a half of a tank after we get to Vegas. 8)Seats-Props to Mazda on the red leather, very nice, I prefer cloth, but not a bad deal, cloth is only available on the basic trim. Both the Mazda and the Suburu are the two most reliable brands on CR, so hey my wife is driving this and not me, but we both agreed the Subaru is better for long distance trips and the Mazda is great for local driving for day to day.

First time I’ve seen you actually bring in Twinkies during a review 😆

Wanted to like these, but test drove a 17 as that is all the y had to drive that day. I didn't experience the "zoom zoom" driving experience and found louder than I thought it would be with road noise. Finally went with a Rav Hybrid XSE and have no regrets. To each their own.

15:27 Joe, I think with black interiors on a bright day an extra source of light would make. The camera work better showing the cargo area.

Bro I love your car reviews. They are the best man!

I have a Camry and Corolla and was thinking of a new Highlander. I bought the 2022 CX-5 S premium. I really like the handling interior heated leather seats. My kids are grown and we didn't need a seven seater either. Plus the price is 10-15k cheaper.

It is a good option for buyers... Mazda has been doing well for a while... however, placement of the usb connections matters...you can't have 5 passengers and connect... nice video JOE and Lori

You didn't rock out the Bose sound system with CenterPoint. It's incredible!

Zonks: 1. Sunroof. ☹️ for that price and trim they should at least make a bigger one. & 2. The connectivity in the backseat is pointless if someone has to sit in the middle ☹️ but otherwise, definitely on my list as a gift to myself. Great review.

Very well done review 👏 👍 👌. Thank you. I scheduled a test drive this weekend.

I just bought a 2023 CX5 and am astonished how quality this vehicle is

Mazda sure knows how to make a fancy vehicle for the money

I traded my 2017 cx5 gt for a new 2021 cx5 reserve turbo . Oo.... yeah worth every penny, very agile, quick when needed, very nice inside i recommend for the price versus other suv. I never thought i would have a mazda

take a shot everytime he says " on throttle "

please review the 2021 WRX STI, i know its not a big change but no one is talking about it

Thank you for the presentation. In Europe no option to order this 2.5l turbo. Design 👍, performance👍, mazda is very clever and serious company, model C5 is awesome.

That’s a lot of torque for that vehicle 👍

I’ve got a perfectly fine 2014 Fiesta S but after a day of researching AWD vehicles to better deal with MN weather, a CX-5 Signature in Soul Red Crystal is my newest obsession.

My wife is trading in her 2013 Hyundai Accent next year that she bought in 2012. We are looking strongly at a CX-5 Turbo, most likely used because they are a bit expensive brand new. Still plenty of other cars can come out in the next 12 months to change our mind. I can't wait to see what the CR-V and Rav4 bring to the table next year! I love your content and have watched almost every single video since I subscribed a few months ago. You guys rock!

This is probably the most reviewed vehicle on RU-vid

I'm looking for my first SUV. This Mazda CX-5 is sweet . Thanks for sharing

I got a coworker to pick up a leftover 2020 GT CX5 thanks to your reviews!

Just bought this vehicle in black I'm super excited

I'm with you on the color. Too many white cars these days. Actually, the typical highway is a sea of white, black and gray cars now. I'd get it in Soul Red (Mazda's best color imo).

Yes, the CX5 is the SUV to get compared with the competition. The CR-V is underwhelming, and the 1.5T has ongoing oil gas dilution issues, and under 200 HP. The RAV4 also falls short with the 2.5NA and could really use a better optional ICE engine for those that don't want a hybrid with its lackluster driving dynamics. The Mazda offers a good option with the 2.5T, and its near luxury interior.

I test drove this, and the biggest ZONK I have and for me was a deal-breaker. It's not for shorter people, yes I'm 5'5, and when I got my seat in a comfortable position. I had absolutely no center console armrest. I like to drive, especially longer distances where I can lean on that center armrest but I just couldn't get any of it. Well enough to be comfortable I should say. Other than that it was fun to drive, but not comfortable for me.

The wife is still happy with her 2017 Grand Touring, I can't complain. As always, great review, Joe.

JR. You are hilarious! "Randon parking lot", "Shaking your internal organs", "Ruin thr family trip with Monopoly" 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Glad to watch humorous and informative vids! I'm super biased because Mazda is my favorite so of course I love this vehicle. Great job Lori on the camera!!! 🥳

Mazda does knob shifting correctly (Forward to shift down to a lower gear, and pull to shift into a higher gear) Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen are you listening?

I have a 2017 mazda cx-5 and I personally like the feel of the 6speed automatic gear shifts it's transparent like I know what gear I'm in always and how fast I can go

I love my CX5 and the equivalent to the signature is what is called the Akera here in Australia.

I wish they maintain this design (maybe a few touches here and there) for a few more years but increase it quite a bit in overall size.

Might get this. Idk if kia still uses cheap interior pieces but in a Mazda their interiors are really nice

Our(Edmund's)2018 Mazda CX-5 had a sticker price of $34,505 when it was new. After a year of driving, our odometer had about 17,600 miles on it. Assuming clean condition, the CX-5 had a private-party appraised value of $24,818. This is a 28% depreciation, which is worse than our long-term fleet average of 22%.

If Mazda put a touch screen display and a panoramic sunroof this car would be perfect!