MY NEW CAR! 2024 Mazda CX-5 GS 

Correction: This generation of CX-5 came out in 2017, with minor updates in 2022. So it's as old as the Qashqai! But it's aged way better :)

That salesperson was so petty to throw a fit about you test driving other cars after putting down a deposit. I could maybe understand it if it was some esoteric model, but this is literally the best-selling trim level of Mazda's best-selling vehicle. But some dealers get very defensive against any competition. For example years ago when I test-drove a Mazda3 the salesman asked me which other cars I was considering, and when I mentioned several, he immediately started trash-talking all of them, including the Ford Focus, which was based on the same platform and had the same engine as the Mazda3!

Congratulations! and Thank you for sharing your insights on this video! Well done!

One optional item that you can add yourself ( I did ) are blue tinted water repellent outside rear view mirrors to replace the standard ones. I’m in the PNW and with the rain/snow we get it really helps to keep the mirrors clear. The blue tint helps cut the glare from cars following behind as the Mazda doesn’t have auto dimming outside mirrors. My CX5 is a 2019 diesel, only offered for that one year.

I've been pretty impressed by Mazda's current offerings. The CX-5 does seem to be a pretty nice car, even one that I own happily own myself. The big thing I like that Mazda does is the way the infotainment centre. I'm not a fan of touchscreens in cars so to have real HVAC controls and the knob based interface, is pretty nice. Hopefully it'll last you a long time, I'm sure it will. Merry Christmas!

Congratulations! I'm thinking of getting one tomorrow.

Congrats. Thanks for the info.

Congrats, girl! Merry Christmas! 🎄

It seems to have all the right stuff that people want thank you Mazda finely a car company that listens to what people want😊😊😊😊

No start-stop and cylinder deactivation is an advantage ;). I understand that it has a traditional auto gearbox, which is great too.

Congrats on the new car. One really can't go wrong with Mazda. In regards to the kickdown "button" at the end of the accelerator travel, I have driven my brother's Ford Focus and a Volvo XC90, both 2005 models, and they both have that feature, so I think it's something that most relatively modern automatics have. The interior of that car looks really nice, not only in terms of build quality, but also in that it seems to be the perfect mix of modern features and old-school functionality, with actual buttons for all main functions, rather than relying on a touchscreen for everything, or even worse, those stupid capacitive "buttons" that VW seems to like.

Congratulations! Nice SUV! And Merry Christmas Flo.

Well, Great Job on your new vehicle. Cant wait until videos about this is uploaded Happy Christmas and Happy New Years.

So long flocus, hope this car serves you well!

Metric unit ≈ U.S. unit 0:33 10 km ≈ 6 mi. 0:36 234 km ≈ 145 mi. 19:25 500 km ≈ 311 mi.

I've been considering one of these and this about has me sold. Coming from 3 previous Subaru Outbacks, which I always considered the leader of this class of vehicle, they've made interior mistakes and I've been looking elsewhere. The Outback had always won that 'sensible luxury in versatile body' category for me but Mazda is making me consider otherwise. This is a *nice* vehicle.

what a great video, thank You so much for this; I'm still waiting for my new CX 5 ;)

Awesome video)

yay!!

Wow this is super beautiful. Congratulations for sure 🎉🎊

Congrats! Good choice in a car. Auto headlights perfect!

Mazdas in Toronto area try to offer all the add-ons as well. However I was able to reject them all for my 2023 CX5 Signature. This could be due to the competition they have here.

so the navigation is useful if your traveling in areas where theres no cell phone service. it's just more convenient in case you didnt download google maps offline mode before hand. All new cars have rust protection already built in. The stuff they try to sell you is a scam. Most modern cars are painted with a primer and sealer before final painting, reducing contact between the metal body and the oxygen in the air. Modern paints contain chemical additives (sometimes referred to as rust preventives) that create an invisible shield against moisture.

Very cool your new car. the multimidia control is like the bmw I think.

Congratulations! Beautiful Simple Vehicle you chose there...🫴💯🎯👍

Cool, and in time for Xmas. Congrats.

I bought mine, same color and everything on Dec. 9. I have a whopping 450 miles on it as of today.

Congratulations on your new car. I too bought a new car this year and I too align with your thoughts on being able to own a brand new car during these economic times. A few points to note. 1) Vehicle thefts seem to be a growing issue across Canada that seems to be mainly affecting Toyota, Lexus and Honda. One of the big reasons mainly chose to decide between Mazda and Subaru as I live in a risk prone area and compared to the other Japanese manufacturers these two were less prone to the issue. 2) It is a good idea to skip the rust-proofing package as you want petroleum/oil based solution as it is "self-healing". Wax based coatings don't heal and if water were to get trapped between the metal and the wax, the metal would corrode. It will hurt to have holes drilled into your brand new vehicle though. I personally opted for my dealership's rust package as it was oil based but I will Krown the vehicle in a few years. (I don't plan on driving the wheels off, so I can wait a few winters before I let holes be drilled into my car). 3) I was originally looking to get a 2023 Mazda CX5 GS in white. I think the 2024 is a better deal as the rear vents and digital speedo in the center were added for that year. The 2023 required the "comfort" package to get the vents and if you wanted the digital speedo you needed to go to the Kuro trim. I did end up going for a 2024 Crosstrek because it had way better insurance rates for me (as I am a relatively newer driver) and the car overall was the more economical choice. 4) I think you had a sound financing strategy by going for the 5/6 year plan. Once you crunch the numbers it makes no sense to do 84 months because interest will be way too much. I wouldn't personally put down half unless it was a small portion of my savings. Even if the payments are lower, I would just prefer to have the money just in case. But that's just me. 5) I would recommend getting winter tires if you need them, AWD is helpful but you need to be able to stop the car properly and winters help with that. You should also consider getting a dash camera as it is always added protection incase there was ever a hit and run, if you are parked at a store or something.

Great vehicle. Dealerships can be awful sometimes, predatory tactics and overpriced addons that aren't manufacturer related

Congrats!

This was a really good review. I plan on purchasing one next month. It is really interesting how the trim levels and names are different in Canada vs the US. The Canadian GX & CS trim is basically concatenated in the US select trim, wonder why the trims are more divided out between the two countries. Also, does is Mazda 50% owned by Toyota, thought it was like 5%?

Now for the real question: will it drift?

I got the gt trim. Love it.

Love my CX5 also. The dealer owes you an apology!

hey there congratulations! what does GS mean?

Flocus will be missed.

Which part of NB is that? (You don't have to answer for privacy sake, but nice scenery)

Hi… I also live in Ontario Canada.I really like your Mazda CX5.. I want to know your car which trim do you have ? does it have the Bose Audio System. Also which feature does it have? Please let me know. Thankyou very much. 🙏 And Enjoy your car…🚘

I'm getting this at fredericton mazda today. I will mention they added extras and gave me no choice whether i wanted to take them or not. it's criminal really but our hands are tied as they all do it.

Hopefully North America get the 100% Made in Japan Mazda's? The sticker is on the inside of the drivers door jam. If not and you get the Made in Mexico or elsewhere versions I"d be very wary of their ability to carry you trouble free beyond 100,000 miles. All the best!

So nice to see some lovely island homes during your drive. I’m surprised you don’t have an IP phone on the passenger seat lol 😂 maybe connected to C*Net or Motorola bag phone ☎️ lol 😂

Have you thought of a nickname for it? If it had been a CX-4 you could have called it the CX-Flo.

What about the iStop, Start/Stop feature? I HATE it in my Chevy Equinox. How's it feel there?

How come your auto climate is displaying fahrenheit instead of celsius?

What was your OTD for the vehicle!?

The treatment you got at the dealership - you're now qualified to buy a house 😁.

15.6 L per 100 km is crazy

Idk, Doesn't fit your vibe.

How did you turn on that live fuel efficiency screen all the time ?

is there HUD on this model?