Mazda CX-5 SUV 2020 in-depth review | carwow Reviews 

Centimetres, litres... oh... so refreshing to hear the proper units all over this video.

1. People who collected/bought CD's will still use them obviously 2. The CD player is an optional extra 3. It's well integrated

11:50 *demonetized*

Who else was disappointed the cd slot didn’t suck his card in? I was 😞

This is my first SUV (and Japanese) after a string of premium German sedans and wagons. They all have given me massive headaches and left me stranded on the road before, so I hope the Japanese cars will be better and after three years of owning this CX5 I am a much happier man!

I’ve just been to Japan and visited the Mazda factory in Hiroshima where the CX-5 and other models are made. Amazing facility and incredible attention to detail. Mazda is a company I can really get behind for more reasons than one

Thank you Matt - Love the longer format - Been waiting for the CX-5 for a while

“It’s a shame you can’t recline the back seats “ Reclines backseat “Well, you can” Doh ! 😂😂😂😂

I still play my cds so well done Mazda 👍

One humble correction: You can indeed store the load cover underneath the floor by first removing the side covers. It's explained in the manual (I'm a proud CX-5 owner :)). Great video as always btw and I have no issues with the new longer format, except for some of the music maybe.

Best car review channel - hands down! Thank you for being informative and entertaining.

You’d be suriprised to find out how many people still use CDs in their cars. Especially the elders

Mat and Doug are the true OGs of car reviews! Love it!

Reached 100.000 after 3 years with my CX-5 and still no issues at all.

The CX-5 is not only an awesome vehicle but probably the best in its segment. Mazda is doing very well these days.

This video is our first new in-depth review style. Please let us know what you think. We are going to try to shorten them a little so they're about 14mins max. Would you prefer that?

Who's been waiting for Mat doing a review on Mazda CX-5?

I'm from japan. Many people say Mazda interior and exterior are high quality in that price. And saying " hey TOYOTA, this is how you make car."

Great review there Matt, it’s good to see comparisons across specs, as the car wow intros always start with the ‘starting at’ price but the vehicle in the video - especially German ones, are always ‘upgraded’.

Sometimes I watch these just to see how Matt is doing today, don't care about SUVs one bit

its practical , stylish and most of all - very low cost maintenance in services , just got rid off two premium audis, that were constantly breaking up and costing me fortune in maintaining them on road, it was just failure after failure , oil leaking , water pump problems , battery replacement cost of 800 dollars ! overheating constantly, engine light that no one can fix even under warranty , 2 year service that cost 2000 dollars ! spurk plags replacement that cost cosmic price , the list goes on and thats all under warranty !!!!! bay bay german cars for me ... I recently got two new mazdas CX5s GT turbo and i love it :-) THANK U for the review :-)

please do a mazda 3 2019 review. :D

Your review has an excellent improvement with the implementation of the categories. Smart move from you and your team.

So good to finally see more Mazda views :)

Thank you Matt, great video and an impressive SUV, rather luxurious interior, does it drive much differently to the earlier gen?

I love the new review style, especially the trim comparisons, worth d extra mbs plus Mat O.C's on point as usual with d metal trim on d door mirror switches 👍👍👍👍

Nice review Matt and I like that you have compared the high spec model to the entry level model

Love the new breakdown of the varients.

Been waiting for this review, definitely buying this.

You guys need to do more of these on the road tests. Much better than a high speed test road.

2:31 - you had me... I was looking at my door "wait, who's there?!"

Could u compare mazda kia and vw together?

Reviews just keep getting better and better ....!!!

Yeh liked the town driving and reverse parking, also the overtaking was informative, the also consider alternatives is very good so you can look at various similar typed cars 👍

I own a Mazda CX5 2018 model And it's now 2022 and never had a problem with It full stop ✋️

The new in depth review is something new! Feel so fresh, nice review as always. Please do a Mazda 3 Hatchback 2019 review!

In my humble opinion Matt is entertaining and gives well rounded, insightful reviews. I almost always chose Matt and carwow first when looking for car reviews. Keep up the good work. Funny how some comments express irritation with the presentation style yet they refer to the numerous carwow videos they don’t care for... here’s a thought, watch something else.

Looking forward to 2019 Mazda 3 review! Get on it Matt!!

Great to see you are doing road testing rather than on a test track.

I like that you guys are showing at least a bit of the different trims

So happy you're doing Mazda reviews now. They're my favourite mainstream brand and you're my favourite motor journalist, so now I've got the best of both worlds. ❤🔥👑

Mat and Carwow is my source for car reviews

another great review, keep it up!!!

I love when he review Mazda cars, please review more Mazdas!

This is my favorite car of the year. I really like the design and fuel efficiency

The weird storage area in the rear armful is used for the rear seat heater controls when fitted. Could always be used to hold a phone sideways though.

Had my CX 5 for over a year now with no issues. Must agree that the infotainment system does need some work, needs a bigger screen with better graphics and a less complicated nav system. Solid and very reliable car.

Great review Matt. Bought one just off your review. Beautiful.

I use CDs, Matt! Still the best sound quality you can get in cars :)

Matt Watson did a review on Mazda??? It's a MIRACLE!

Absolutely brilliant as usual thank you

Keep doing the in-town driving experience showcase!

thank u mazda for the CD playerr!! I used CD's and wished to cont to do so

"You're ending resting your arm on the bottle..." Than put the bottle in the left cup holder ! Problem solved.

The reviews here in this environment were the best times for Carwow

Hey Mat... Great reviews all around! When can we expect C5 Aircross review? Thanks!

instead of studying, I'm here watching your videos

Please do a review on the Mazda MX5-RF. would love to know what you think. Thanks

finally carwow.. ive been requested this review for such a long time.. thanks.. next new crv

Some of still use CDs, thank you very much... lol. Thanks for the review, been waiting a while for the 2019 release.

Mazda is really making good cars, it's surprising that this car is from Japan. It's practical, fun to drive, fuel economy is bloody good and it's reliable for me it ticks all the right boxes. We want a review on the Cx-9

2:33 - I thought someone was knocking at my door.

Oh no, its started, the old man specticles. Nice review you do a good informative video.

I just love this guys reviews

I drove one, and it was pretty nice!

The interior quality comprehensively SHITS all over the latest gen Volkswagen cars, which have really dropped the quality ball with their current generations.

Great review Matt, not surprised your subs have risen so much! Drinks are on you then, lol.

I like this new review style, very thorough! Only one small complaint, the music while you explain the different trim lines is a bit too loud, also in some other parts of the video it makes it harder to take in all the information that is being told!

2019 owner here - it's an absolutely FANTASTIC automobile. I have been a Honda/Toyota boy for years....Mazda has now entered that realm, if not just a tad above.

I'm going to get mine in about 3 weeks, can't wait

Love your reviews

A car in 2019 with actual buttons you can press. I like it!!!

Hey ! I wanted to say that the mazda cx5 has also a 2.5petrol engine with 4x4 . I have that one here in romania and it's a 2018 model .

If you've ever driven a CX-5, you know it just gives you that good feeling that's hard to explain. If it had a better infotainment system it would truly be a fantastic SUV. The looks are just great, especially in the glorious Mazda red.

I like how you took extra time on this review, 17 minutes, your reviews are normally never that long 😂 lol

Mat you're the best car reviewer out there! When are u reviewing the new cx30? Looking forward master

The way you messed around with the leather around the isofix points lol. Naughty boy.

I got my wife 2019 CX-5 Reserve and I absolutely love it myself to the point I felt a bit of jealousy but I do get to drive it around quite a bit. Here's what I found I liked and didn't like about it. The quarter panels on it have terrible visibility so it's a good thing it came with the blind spot monitoring and the backup camera, they help and essentially mitigate this issue. The lock/unlock feature used by pressing the little button on the door handle is LAME! Mazda should have adopted the one where all you do is place your hand in the door handle and it automatically unlocks and as you walk away it locks or you can manually do it by pressing a spot on the door handle. I have this feature on my 2018 Mustang and also seen it on BMWs and I absolutely love it! It feel much more fluid, polished and elegant. Another issue I have with it is the dashboard lighting. When it gets dark out and the lights come on in the cockpit, it was looking dark and gloomy so I tried to adjust them to look a bit brighter but when I turned the little adjuster they go from 0-100, there is no median and that really irks me. It either kills your eyes or they're a bit too dark for comfort. I'm not sure what Mazda was thinking but this is a terrible missed detail in an otherwise amazing and fun car.Here's another thing and some people are probably going to bash me but I don't care...the tires are too narrow. This car is FAST and this is coming from a Mustang GT and BMW owner. When you drop the pedal this thing had wheel spin and even slides to the point I have found myself sliding unintentionally trying to do a U-turn to get into traffic fast. I think it needs wider rubber than the simple 225 it has, after all this is at the top of the range. Also, the corners is where the tires also are noticed to be too narrow. I think something more substantial would really help this car, something like a 245 or even 235 would have helped a lot. The rims are very nice btw, it's just a shame they're a bit too narrow. I get this is not a sports car but trust me, it drives and feels like one, don't let the outer shell fool you. Heck it is just as fun to drive as my BMW if not more. The Mazda GPS is weird and don't like it but one thing I do like is how on the right side it shows points of interests like distance to nearest gas stations for example. The reason I say it's weird is because the usual GPS like Waze shows you going up and adjusts as you make turns and such where you always seem like you're going up and it makes you feel you're going in the right direction but this one will show you going horizontal or down and it's just weird cause it down't give you a sense of direction. It's hard to explain, you'll just have to try it on a long trip. Although the infotainment center gets annoying when you're driving and can't touch it to surf through settings and such, once I got used to it it becomes second nature and not obstructive at all. I will say that comparing this to my Mustang's Ford Sync 3, the touch screen makes things a hell of a lot easier. My dad noticed it when we went on a little trip and setup Waze using Android Auto on my Mustang and he saw how quickly I did it. He even commented how quickly and easy I made it look which even I noticed it was easier on the Ford than the Mazda. Again, it isn't a bad system but it is a bit sluggish and the no touch while you're driving makes things bit less easy to navigate. The worse thing about it is the reverse camera is very grainy, and I wish it had better quality like a 1080p in this day in age. I have to say with all it's flaws and no car is perfect, this little SUV is awesome and lots of fun!

Love the new review style

The Car Wow intro done by Mat is as intro one doesn't ever forward!

Very sexy car from Mazda. To think this is a car that came out some while back and you can see how miles ahead they were of the competition. Definitely love how Mazda puts the driver first, and all the other stuff really seems complementary to that goal. A dying breed in this new age when most cars make this sublime skill so artificial with too much assistance systems. Pretty sure a facelift will iron out these tiny misgivings.... as has been seen in the new Mazda 3. Eagerly waiting for your take on the new Mazda 3 😁

"not easy to use" spend 5 minutes in it and it's easy Matt! What you need to understand is that the money has been spent on the things that really matter - driving dynamics, a decent engine and quality parts. So what if the entertainment system is a little old-fashioned? A screen larger than that is totally unnecessary anyway! My point is that mazda is a small automotive company compared to someone like Volkswagen, but they quite frankly produce much more reliable, fun and better to drive cars.

Nonono Matt! You CAN store the shelf in back!

Hi Mat, Do not forget your personal touch and technical details you have put in many videos. I regard you as one of the best on car reviews and you honestly 5 annoying things is important stuff. BR//Henrik Sweden

I thought mazda hated them and he tried make the review more detailed so that they would lend their cars to them 😂

8:07 we hooked up a wireless charger in ours so whenever the middke seat is free we just leave our phones in there along the journey

I know the first words of every carwow review will be “...this is the (insert car name here)”...it’s like the anticipation of the Top Gear theme tune. Loving it

i-Eloop is for (modest) fuel economy gain as you mentioned, but also for (modest) performance gain. The extra-beefy alternator is on a clutch, so that when there is sufficient charge stored and the driver wants acceleration, the alternator gets disengaged so that more of the engine power is available to drive the wheels.

Would appreciate a comparison review with other SUVs in this popular category.. Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV, Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Subaru Forester and etc.

Well done Carwow, you're certainly improving with time, it actually explains why in just a year you've overtaken carbuyer when it comes to subs. I myself just love this !new way of reviewing cars, gives tonnes of additional information, even though the old wasn't bad at all!

great review!

You finally listen to us, finally a mazda cx5 review

Hey Mat, could you please upload a comparison video if Mazda CX-5 2019 and RAV4 2019? Please. Thank you 🙏

The reason why so many Japanese car still comes with a CD player is due to fact that the music industry in japan still prefer distributing new songs with disc rather than streaming or downloading from the internet

Mat, you're the coolest car reviewer.

Superb review @MatWatsonCars . I rented one of these a couple of weeks ago and loved it, but I said pretty much the same as you. The 2.0 is sluggish and thirsty, and having a manual gearbox just ruins the adaptive cruise control in stop/start traffic. That infotainment system drove me mad too

I shortlisted it and then bought it 😉. Like any other car it has some anoying things, like deathpedal without cover...but overall it is a great car for money...very good diesel, suspension, interior...and to be honest, people like the exterior more than some other premium brands...

This is the car I wanted but for some unexplainable reason I went with 2019 CRV and I regret it everytime I see the CX5.

@matwatsoncars please do a review on the 2019 Mazda CX-9

Massive improvement editing video after McLaren.. Bravo Carwow!